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Bird Song Class
The Naturalists’ Club of Broome County will lead three Bird Song Classes in May. Join a club naturalist for a Saturday morning, and learn to identify birds by their song as well as by sight. Bill Kuk will lead this trip to Aqua Terra Park, located off Maxian Rd in the Town of Binghamton. Meet along the roadside entrance to the park. Bring your binoculars and field guide, dress for the weather and possible muddy conditions. Classes start at 8…
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$4
Wildflower Walk
Waterman Education Center will be hosting hikes at the IBM Glen. Join Naturalists' Club member and wildflower expert Mary Ann Cuff who will be leading this walk. Enjoy the beauty of the woods in the spring. Bring the whole family for a discovery of beautiful wildflowers in the Glen. We plan to see round-lobed hepatica, trillium, miterwort and many others. To register for this walk, call 607-625-2221. Children are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult. $3.00/members, $4.00/non-members, $1.00…
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$4
Bird Song Identification Class
Waterman Education Center will be hosting hikes at the IBM Glen. Join Naturalists Club member Dan Dunn to learn how to identify the birds of spring by their songs, field markings, and habitat of the deep woods and forest edge. This is the best time to see birds in the Glen before the trees get their leaves. Dan has many years of leading field trips involving bird identification and nature photography. Bring your binoculars and bird identification books. To register…
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$2
Nature Walk – Private Property
A wonderful family will open up their property so we can get some great birding in. Past years have given us some pretty Warblers and great Thrushes. Wednesday morning walks are held in some nearby natural area, except in winter. 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! Always call Dan Watkins, Nature Walk Chairperson at 607-724-3857 if you plan on meeting us at…
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$3
Nature Walk – Big Day
A full day of birding trying to get as many warblers as we can as they migrate though our County. If you can only do a half day, that is fine . We will go by Sears about noon for anyone that can only do a half day. Wednesday morning walks are held in some nearby natural area, except in winter. Bring binoculars, field guides, camera, or just yourself. Meet at Oakdale Mall, pole #6 at the back of Sears…
Find out more »Bird Song Class
The Naturalists’ Club of Broome County will lead three Bird Song Classes in May. Join a club naturalist for a Saturday morning, and learn to identify birds by their song as well as by sight. Jon Weeks will lead this trip to Upper Lisle. We will meet at Upper Lisle Park, which is off Route 26, Upper Lisle, NY. Park and meet along the road by the marsh. Bring your binoculars and field guide, dress for the weather and possible…
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$2
Nature Walk – Private Property
A wonderful family will open up their property so we can get some great birding in. We are forever grateful to people that are willing to help us get those sly warblers. Wednesday morning walks are held in some nearby natural area, except in winter. 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! Always call Dan Watkins, Nature Walk Chairperson at 607-724-3857 if you…
Find out more »Youth Night
The night will be in two parts. Come at 6:00pm for presentations targeting K - 6th grade youth. Attendees will learn about butterflies, amphibians, rehabbed animals, and how to draw birds. At 7:15pm, our regular meeting features several speakers presenting kid-friendly “shorts” including Costa Rican Resplendent Quetzals, Bears, and Local Baby Birds. Mark you calendar and plan to bring along a young friend! Please get the word out to interested youth, your kids, and your grandkids. RSVP’s for Youth Participants…
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