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How Introduced Plants, Worms, and Deer are Reshaping Our Neighborhoods All habitats of the Northeast and their inhabitants are currently facing an unprecedented challenge by needing to simultaneously respond to global climate change, invasive species, habitat fragmentation, and increasing deer herds. Which species can be assumed safe? Which species will likely go extinct? And what is the role of humans not only as facilitators of global change but also as stewards of our natural heritage? Dr. Blossey will focus on…
Find out more »Annual Harvest Dinner
Annual Harvest Dinner at Chenango Town Hall
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FROM THE TRIPLE CITIES TO THE TROPICS Tim O'Hara is the founder, owner and director of Rancho Mastatal, a sustainable living and education center located in the small rural community of Mastatal in Central Costa Rica. Tim will share the unique story that brought him from the Triple Cities to rural Central America and will tell listeners about his efforts to create a project that positively affects the lives of thousands while working towards achievable small-scale solutions to some of…
Find out more »Field Trip – Cayuga Lake
Join us for a field trip to Cayuga Lake on Saturday, November 23 at 7:00am. We will hit points along the east side of the lake first then return down the west side. If there are good SNOW GEESE reports we may take a quick side trip to see the spectacle. In any event, we should see a good number of waterfowl on Cayuga Lake. Meet at the Oakdale Mall, pole #6 at the back of Sears at 7AM. This…
Find out more »Member Slide Night
Member Slide Night Members bring a selection of their favorite slide to share with fellow club members. Put the photographs on a thumb drive or CD so they may be shown through a digital projector. For those of you that still have slide, the club also will provide a slide projector and empty slide spools.
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Shorebird and Tern Identification. Dave Nicosia will review what shorebirds and terns are most likely to be encountered in our region. He will review similarities and differences and share tips on identifying both shorebirds and terns.
Find out more »Field Trip – Broome County Waterfowl
Waterfowl should be heading back through our area soon. Let’s get together and see what we can find. We will visit several local hotspots for waterfowl based on reported birds. Meet at Oakdale Mall, pole #6 at the back of Sears at 8:00am. Volunteer drivers may be necessary. Please consider volunteering if you are able.
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Membership Meeting – Broome’s Best Birds
BROOME’S BEST BIRDS Did you know that birders in Broome County sighted and reported 221 species to Cornell’s ebird? And that our top-birder Dan Watkins saw 207 of those? Many had their biggest totals ever for Broome County. Come relive 2013’s birds as participants in the Marie Petuh Birding Challenge discuss their unusual finds, their big misses, their great days, their embarrassing mishaps, their favorite Broome County hotspots, the great fun and what they hope for in 2014. This talk…
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Nature Walk – Northern Broome
Last good chance to see any Northern Birds before they fly back to Canada. Little to no walking. Wednesday morning nature walks are held in nearby natural areas. Bring binoculars, field guides, camera, or just yourself. Meet at Oakdale Mall, pole #6 at the back of Sears at 8:00am. All are welcome! Cost listed is a small donation to offset the expense of gas for drivers. Always call Dan Watkins, Nature Walk Chairperson at 607-724-3857 if you plan on meeting…
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Nature Walk – Dorchester Park
Always the chance for a great bird at this location. Will today be the day? Very little walking. Wednesday morning nature walks are held in nearby natural areas. Bring binoculars, field guides, camera, or just yourself. Meet at Oakdale Mall, pole #6 at the back of Sears at 8:00am. All are welcome! Cost listed is a small donation to offset the expense of gas for drivers. Always call Dan Watkins, Nature Walk Chairperson at 607-724-3857 if you plan on meeting…
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