Rick Bunting will be the first guest speaker to welcome us back to in-person meetings. He will share a compilation of photos taken over the past few years that focus on some of the our cavity nesting bird species and the family life they create in their special homes.

Rick Bunting is Professor Emeritus from the Crane School of Music at SUNY Potsdam where he served as Chair of Music Education and conductor of the renowned Crane Chorus. Previous to his work at Potsdam he taught at the Bainbridge- Guilford Central School, SUNY Fredonia and Jacksonville University. He continues his musical endeavors as a guest conductor and as a member of the Susquehanna String Band.

Since his retirement from teaching he has devoted a great deal of time to his passion as an amateur naturalist. He enjoys taking pictures of what he sees and sharing them whenever he can.

As always, Naturalists’ Club member meetings are free and open to the public.

NEW MEETING LOCATION! Don’t forget that our club will now meet at the First Congregational Church at 30 Main St. in Binghamton. There is plenty of free parking in the church lot, accessed via Front Street. The meeting room can be accessed by the door off the parking lot. The meeting room is located in the basement and there is an elevator for those members who do not want to use the stairs.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS – As we move back to in-person meetings, we recognize that safety may be a concern for members. We plan to space out chairs so members can practice social distancing. We also encourage anyone who is unvaccinated, has health issues, or a low risk tolerance to wear a mask during the meeting.