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SUMMARY:Member Meeting - An Insider's View of Denali
DESCRIPTION:Denali National Park and Preserve in Alaska is a shining star in the National Park system of the United States. Larger than the state of New Hampshire with nearly a third of it designated as “Wilderness”\, this intact ecosystem houses incredible diversity\, landscapes\, and a magic all its own. Framed by the Alaska Range and Mount Denali\, visitors can enjoy charismatic megafauna\, incredible wildflowers\, and unimaginably large vistas. Come enjoy a photographic journey of some of our favorite parts of the Park and learn what makes Denali so special. \nMargeaux Maerz is originally from Vestal\, but has found a way to spend most of her time traveling. After graduating from the University of Georgia with her degree in Ecology\, Margeaux worked as an environmental educator and naturalist guide for various non-for-profits and government organizations along the east coast and abroad. \nSam Wilson has been working in conservation and environmental education for the past 10 years\, including for NJ Audubon as a naturalist at the Nature Center in Cape May\, New Jersey. Sam is also an occasional writer and photographer for magazines like Cape May Magazine\, Audubon\, and American Birding Association’s Birding. Sam was honored this year with a photo in the 2018 Audubon Photography Awards Top 100.  \nMargeaux and Sam met in Cape May\, NJ in 2014 when they both worked as educators for NJ Audubon. Over the past few years together the travel bug bit…hard…and they have since traveled around the southern US\, East Asia\, Southeast Asia\, England\, and Alaska—all in pursuit of birds and wildlife. Margeaux started her career in Alaska in 2016 working for the Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies in Homer\, Alaska. Both Margeaux and Sam quickly fell in love with the wilderness of Alaska and took positions as Naturalist Guides for Camp Denali and North Face Lodge in Denali National Park and Preserve. As guides for private lodges housed at the western end of the Park road\, they enjoy uncommon access to Denali and its unadulterated wilderness. It is their time spent exploring Denali that inspired Margeaux and Sam to give this photographic journey of one of the most beautiful places in North America.
URL:https://naturalistsclub.org/event/member-meeting-an-insiders-view-of-denali/
LOCATION:Chenango Town Hall\,  1529 State Rte 12\, Binghamton\, 13901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Membership Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181103T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181103T130000
DTSTAMP:20260430T064328
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SUMMARY:Franklin Mountain Hawkwatch
DESCRIPTION:We will take a trip to the Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society Sanctuary located on Franklin Mountain near Oneonta NY. Please dress warmly as it can be quite cold and windy even on nice weather days. \nMeet to car pool at 8:00 am at Lowe’s Parking Lot on Upper Front Street. Look for us in the small lot near Front Street. Contact Robert Grajewski\, 775-5041 or rgrajewsk@verizon.net if you need additional info.
URL:https://naturalistsclub.org/event/franklin-mountain-hawkwatch/
LOCATION:Franklin Mountain Hawkwatch\, Grange Hall Rd Spur\, Oneonta\, NY\, 13820
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181027T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181027T130000
DTSTAMP:20260430T064328
CREATED:20181012T211922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181025T232544Z
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SUMMARY:Field Trip - Franklin Mountain Hawkwatch (Rescheduled to Saturday November 3)
DESCRIPTION:Re-scheduled to Saturday November 3 due to rain forecast!\nWe will take a trip to the Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society Sanctuary located on Franklin Mountain near Oneonta NY. Please dress warmly as it can be quite cold and windy even on nice weather days. \nMeet to car pool at 8:00 am at Lowe’s Parking Lot on Upper Front Street. Look for us in the small lot near Front Street. Contact Robert Grajewski\, 775-5041 or rgrajewsk@verizon.net if you need additional info.
URL:https://naturalistsclub.org/event/field-trip-franklin-mountain-hawkwatch-2/
LOCATION:Franklin Mountain Hawkwatch\, Grange Hall Rd Spur\, Oneonta\, NY\, 13820
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181020T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181020T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T064328
CREATED:20180917T232100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181012T211727Z
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SUMMARY:Harvest Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our annual Harvest Dinner. Our program will be presented by Bill Evans whose topic will be: THE EARLY EFFORTS TO MINIMIZE BIRD MORTALITY AT TALL COMMUNICATIONS TOWERS – STORIES FROM BROOME COUNTY. \nBeginning in the 1950s\, large bird kills were regularly documented at tall TV towers across North America. The United State Fish & Wildlife Service estimated that millions of songbirds were being killed annually. In 1997\, with the threat on the horizon of 1000 new tall TV towers to be built for digital television infrastructure\, an effort arose to mitigate the kills. Bill Evans will present his recollections of those earlier years\, including stories involving Broome County. \nBill Evans is director of Old Bird Inc.\, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit focused on nocturnal bird migration research & education. For the past 30 years Bill has studied the vocalizations birds give while in nocturnal migration. His expertise on nocturnal bird migration led him into active involvement with efforts to mitigate avian fatalities at communications towers\, wind turbines\, and oil & gas drilling rigs. His current research is directed toward developing a new index for songbird populations and understanding the impacts of artificial light on night-migrating birds. Bill’s research has been featured on PBS\, BBC\, NPR and in Science\, The New York Times and numerous science-news periodicals. Bill lives with his wife and two children in the Town of Danby\, NY. \nPotluck Dinner\nYour food contributions should contain 8 to10 servings for each 2 people in your party. Please bring the prepared hot and cold dishes wrapped to place on the serving tables. The club will provide rolls\, margarine\, and beverages. BRING YOUR OWN TABLE SERVICE\, NAPKINS AND SERVING UTENSILS. \nHarvest Table\nPlease bring the products of our harvest to sell at our October dinner. Suggested items are baked goods\, jams and jellies and garden produce. Please mark a suggested price on your donation. Income from the Harvest Table helps the club make charitable contributions to other local natures organizations.
URL:https://naturalistsclub.org/event/harvest-dinner-4/
LOCATION:Chenango Town Hall\,  1529 State Rte 12\, Binghamton\, 13901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180926T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180926T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T064328
CREATED:20180917T231730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180917T231937Z
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SUMMARY:Membership Meeting - "Gray Wolves and the Endangered Species Act"
DESCRIPTION:The Endangered Species Act is under assault by the Trump Administration. We shall examine the controversial issue of wolf reintroduction in light of this assault. Specifically we shall consider the case of wolf reintroduction in Yellowstone. Wolves bring forth many questions as we imagine the natural world as we go forward. Is reintroduction a question for scientists\, politicians\, local residents\, or the nation as a whole?  \nGeorge D. Catalano is a SUNY Distinguished Service Professor and Professor of Biomedical Engineering at Binghamton University. He has over 40 years in academia having been on the faculty at Binghamton University\, Louisiana State University\, the United States Military Academy at West Point\, the Air Force Institute of Technology and the Polytechnic Institute in Turin\, Italy. George also is a veteran in the U.S. Air Force having served as an aircraft maintenance officer during the Vietnam War and a laser aerodynamicist at Wright Patterson AFB. George has devoted the last several decades of his professional life to the study of wolves and our ethical responsibilities towards them and all of the natural world. George is married to his lovely wife and life partner\, Karen\, and lives with a pack of Alaskan malamutes in Binghamton\, New York.
URL:https://naturalistsclub.org/event/membership-meeting-gray-wolves-and-the-endangered-species-act/
LOCATION:Vestal Library\, 320 Vestal Pkwy East\, Vestal\, 13850
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180724T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180724T213000
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SUMMARY:Birds & Beers
DESCRIPTION:Birds and Beers is a social gathering of birders of all abilities to get away from our computers and meet face to face. You can meet other bird minded people–maybe find a carpool buddy\, ask about where to find target birds\, ask a bird feeding question\, share info on your favorite birding spot\, share some digiscoping tips\, etc. It’s low key\, informal and fun! \nBroome Birders is a new subgroup of the Naturalists’ Club of Broome County. Come learn more about the group! \nWater Street Brewing Co offers food\, craft beer\, wine\, hard cider and non-alcoholic drinks for purchase. \nAfter 6pm\, the Downtown Binghamton metered street parking and the Water Street Parking Ramp (Boscov’s) are both free.
URL:https://naturalistsclub.org/event/birds-beers/
LOCATION:Water Street Brewing Co.\, 168 Water Steet\, Binghamton\, NY\, 13901
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180627T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180627T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T064328
CREATED:20180620T004734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180620T005342Z
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SUMMARY:June Picnic
DESCRIPTION:Bring your family to our annual picnic! This year’s picnic will\nbe at Veterans River Park in the town of Kirkwood. We have\nreserved Pavilion #1 for our festivities. Please bring your\nown table service and a dish to pass. Drinks (soda\, water\, juice)\nwill be provided. If you don’t have a dish to pass\, come anyway\,\nas there is always plenty of good food.  After dinner we will enjoy a walk next to the river. \nDirections to Veterans River Park:\nVeterans River Park is located off Main Street in the Village of\nKirkwood. From Route 11\, go through the underpass at the\nnorth end of the village. Just before the Bridge Street overpass\,\nturn right into the park.
URL:https://naturalistsclub.org/event/june-picnic/
LOCATION:Veteran’s Park Kirwood\, Main St\,\, Kirkwood\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Membership Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="":MAILTO:rgrajewski@verizon.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180612T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180612T213000
DTSTAMP:20260430T064328
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LAST-MODIFIED:20180601T145128Z
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SUMMARY:Birds and Beers
DESCRIPTION:Birds and Beers is a social gathering of birders of all abilities to get away from our computers and meet face to face. You can meet other bird minded people–maybe find a carpool buddy\, ask about where to find target birds\, ask a bird feeding question\, share info on your favorite birding spot\, share some digiscoping tips\, etc. It’s low key\, informal and fun! \nBroome Birders is a new subgroup of the Naturalists’ Club of Broome County. Come learn more about the group! \nWater Street Brewing Co offers food\, craft beer\, wine\, hard cider and non-alcoholic drinks for purchase.
URL:https://naturalistsclub.org/event/birds-and-beers/
LOCATION:Water Street Brewing Co.\, 168 Water Steet\, Binghamton\, NY\, 13901
CATEGORIES:Special Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Renee DePrato":MAILTO:bcnatclub@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180523T071500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180523T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T064328
CREATED:20180511T195721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180511T195721Z
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SUMMARY:Member Meeting - Member Photo Night
DESCRIPTION:Our May Program gives club members a chance to share 10 to 15 of their favorite photographs with fellow club members. Please go through your photographs and select some to share. \nYou may bring your pictures on a CD or thumb drive. If possible make arrangements ahead of time so that digital images can be preloaded on to the computer and avoid any computer related difficulties at the meeting. \nOnly members are invited to share photos. If you have any questions or to make arrangements to load your images in advance call Robert Grajewski at 607-775-5041 or email bcnatclub@gmail.com.
URL:https://naturalistsclub.org/event/member-meeting-member-photo-night-2/
LOCATION:Vestal Library\, 320 Vestal Pkwy East\, Vestal\, 13850
CATEGORIES:Membership Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180425T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180425T203000
DTSTAMP:20260430T064328
CREATED:20180410T122433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180410T122433Z
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SUMMARY:Member Meeting - Improving Habitat for Butterflies and Moths
DESCRIPTION:As a curious observer of nature on her property and in her community\, club board member Colleen Wolpert enjoys sharing the knowledge she has accumulated about improving habitat for a wide variety of insects and the wildlife that depends on them for food. On only ¾ of an acre\, she has had over 50 different species of butterflies and 100s of species of moths. Dragonflies and damselflies hunt by day and different species of fireflies glow at night from May to September. \nProviding them with the food and shelter they require is key to helping to keep their life cycle going throughout the year. Come learn what you can do\, or stop doing\, that will give wildlife the habitat it needs to survive.
URL:https://naturalistsclub.org/event/member-meeting-improving-habitat-for-butterflies-and-moths/
LOCATION:Vestal Library\, 320 Vestal Pkwy East\, Vestal\, 13850
CATEGORIES:Membership Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180331T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180331T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T064328
CREATED:20180319T205033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180328T124218Z
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SUMMARY:Field Trip – Boland Pond and Local Rivers
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a joint field trip to visit Boland Pond and our local rivers. It should be a good day to see a variety of waterfowl. \nMeet at Lowe’s on Upper Front Street in the parking lot sectionnearest to Front Street at 8:00am. Volunteer drivers may be necessary. Please consider volunteering if you are able.
URL:https://naturalistsclub.org/event/field-trip-boland-pond-and-local-rivers/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180328T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180328T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T064328
CREATED:20180215T214909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180319T204854Z
UID:881-1522264500-1522270800@naturalistsclub.org
SUMMARY:Member Meeting - "Manta Rays and Other Marine Megafauna"
DESCRIPTION:Marine scientist Michelle Carpenter will talk about how fascinating manta rays are\, the dangers they findthemselves in\, and working with the Marine Megafauna Foundation (MMF). MMF is an international NGO that focuses on the conservation of giant ocean animals through pioneering research\, education\, and sustainable conservation solutions. She has been working with manta rays in Mozambique and Komodo National Park\, mainly contributing to long term research projects that assess populations through photoidentifion Michelle’s work includes research and conservation of whale sharks\, both species of manta ray\, turtles\, humpback whales\, zebra sharks\, dolphins\, and other sharks and ray species. She will discuss how most marine species are threatened and why the ocean is in dire need of our help. \nMichelle Carpenter is from Binghamton\, NY and completed her bachelor of marine science at Eckerd College St. Petersburg Florida. Since then she has traveled to work in marine conservation. She specializes in sharks and rays and has spent the last year and a half researching manta rays in Mozambique and Komodo National Park. This year she will begin a masters on manta rays with the University of Cape Town in South Africa
URL:https://naturalistsclub.org/event/manta-rays-and-other-marine-megafauna/
LOCATION:Vestal Library\, 320 Vestal Pkwy East\, Vestal\, 13850
CATEGORIES:Membership Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180303T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180303T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T064328
CREATED:20180215T215152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180215T215152Z
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SUMMARY:Field Trip - Back Roads of Broome County
DESCRIPTION:There are still a lot of birds to be seen in Broome County in the winter. We will investigate the backroads of Northern Broome County looking for any Winter Migrants or Early Spring arrivals. If time allows\, we may stop at Dorchester Park. We’ll visit local hotspots to look for Northern Shrike\, Rough-legged Hawks\, Snow Buntings\, Horned Larks\, and Tree Sparrows. \nMeet at Oakdale Mall\, pole #6\, near former Sears. Volunteer drivers\nmay be necessary. Please consider volunteering if you are able.
URL:https://naturalistsclub.org/event/field-trip-back-roads-of-broome-county/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180228T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180228T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T064328
CREATED:20180215T214432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180215T215023Z
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SUMMARY:Member Meeting - Improving Habitat for Forest Birds
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the habitat needs of a suite of forest birds\, and how we can manage forests to provide quality habitat. Management recommendations to improve habitat on a variety of property sizes\, including small woodlots\, will be discussed. \nGuest speaker Suzanne Treyger is the Forest Program Manager for Audubon NY. Suzanne promotes sustainable forestry practices on private and public land by providing outreach and technical assistance to landowners and land managers. This is an important part of a greater effort to improve forest habitat along the Atlantic Flyway for focal bird species in decline. Prior to joining Audubon New York\, Suzanne worked for YardMap\, a citizen science project at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. Suzanne was also the Stewardship Project Coordinator for New Jersey Audubon\, where she managed public and private lands to enhance and restore habitat for species of conservation concern. She has also worked for the Smithsonian Institution and the New Hampshire Nongame and Endangered Wildlife Program. A native of central New York\, she has a BS in Wildlife Management from the University of New Hampshire\, and a MS from the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry in Forest and Natural Resources Management\, where her research focused on invasive species management issues on private lands in the Adirondack State Park. Suzanne enjoys being outdoors alongside her husband\, daughter\, and dog. \nSilent Auction – We will be holding our annual Silent Auction at this meeting.  Please bring any nature related items you would like to donate to the club for this fundraiser. Items can include books\, optics\, gardening supplies\, knick-knacks\, bird feeders\, and more. Come prepared to bid on some treasures to take home! All proceeds help fund club activities.
URL:https://naturalistsclub.org/event/member-meeting-improving-habitat-for-forest-birds/
LOCATION:Vestal Library\, 320 Vestal Pkwy East\, Vestal\, 13850
CATEGORIES:Membership Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180124T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180124T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T064328
CREATED:20171107T012908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180110T210102Z
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SUMMARY:Member Meeting - An Accidental Big Year
DESCRIPTION:Club member Carolyn Cooper will present her topic: Accidental Big Year: Birding Festival and Nature Travel Tips from my Nomadic Wanderings.   \nWhen your best-laid plans go awry\, sometimes you just have to wing it. In a tale resembling Innocents Abroad meets Into the Wild\, Carolyn Cooper recounts how 2015 accidentally became her Big Year as she crisscrosses the country from the Pacific Northwest to Texas to Southern California and through the Southwest looking for a new home — and new birds.  Cooper plans to educate\, entertain\, and inspire with tips\, photos\, and budget-friendly recommendations for your own adventures as she shares how to find 96 species in 3 hours in a mile\, why rockhounding is a competitive sport\, what you should not bring back as a souvenir from a birding festival\, and much more. \nCarolyn Cooper – Nomadic by nature\, Carolyn Cooper has lived and worked throughout the U.S. at everything from computer programmer to stand-up comic\, principally in places with egrets\, ibises\, parrots\, and flamingos. Even as a child she was interested in nature and earth sciences\, but she didn’t get the birding bug until moving within walking distance of the Olympic National Park in Washington State. Now she is amassing a library of natural history guides and looks forward to her next adventure — who knows when or where.
URL:https://naturalistsclub.org/event/member-meeting-an-accidental-big-year/
LOCATION:Vestal Library\, 320 Vestal Pkwy East\, Vestal\, 13850
CATEGORIES:Membership Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171214T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171214T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T064328
CREATED:20171107T012246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171107T012300Z
UID:826-1513278000-1513285200@naturalistsclub.org
SUMMARY:Member Meeting - NatureTrek Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:In lieu of our normal Wednesday December meeting\, our meeting will be moved to THURSDAY evening\, DECEMBER 14.  This is for an EXCLUSIVE\, “first-look” at the new NatureTrek exhibit at the Roberson Museum and Science Center. The exhibit features realistic dioramas of local habitats and utilizes the taxidermy of Lee Loomis throughout. Rick Marsi\, who consulted on the exhibit\, will be on hand to give some remarks. \nThe exhibit will not be open until early 2018\, so this is an early viewing for Naturalists’ Club members. We will have our normal meeting and refreshments before our tour of the  NatureTrek exhibit.
URL:https://naturalistsclub.org/event/member-meeting/
LOCATION:Roberson Museum & Science Center\, 30 Front Street\, Binghamton\, NY\, 13905\, United States
CATEGORIES:Membership Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171108T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171108T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T064328
CREATED:20171106T230035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171107T012609Z
UID:823-1510168500-1510174800@naturalistsclub.org
SUMMARY:Member Meeting - Forest Pests
DESCRIPTION:Kevin Mathers will talk about two non-native forest insect pests\, the emerald ash borer and hemlock woolly adelgid.  Both have recently infested the trees in the Southern Tier of NY and Northern Tier of PA. Ash and hemlock trees are common in our forests and their demise will likely lead to significant ecological impacts. This presentation and discussion will provide some background information on these insects\, their current status\, and some thoughts on how they may alter our forest ecosystems. \nKevin is the Extension Educator for Cornell Cooperative Extension of Broome County.
URL:https://naturalistsclub.org/event/membership-meeting-7/
LOCATION:Vestal Library\, 320 Vestal Pkwy East\, Vestal\, 13850
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171028T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171028T130000
DTSTAMP:20260430T064328
CREATED:20171013T122009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171013T122009Z
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SUMMARY:Field Trip - Franklin Mountain Hawkwatch
DESCRIPTION:We will take a trip to the Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society Sanctuary located on Franklin Mountain near Oneonta\, NY. Please dress warmly as it can be quite cold and windy. Please contact Robert Grajewski\, 775-5041 or rgrajewsk@verizon.net for more information. \nFranklin Mt. Hawkwatch daily data is available at the Hawkcount website. \nMeet 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.
URL:https://naturalistsclub.org/event/field-trip-franklin-mountain-hawkwatch/
LOCATION:Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society Sanctuary\, 52 Grange Hall Rd. Spur\, Oneonta\, NY\, 13820
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171021T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171021T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T064328
CREATED:20171013T123542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171013T123748Z
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SUMMARY:Harvest Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Club members are invited to join us for our Annual Harvest Dinner! \nPlease bring a dish to pass. Your food contributions should contain 8 to 10 servings for each 2 people in your party. Bring the prepared hot and cold dishes wrapped to place on the serving tables. Please remember to bring YOUR OWN TABLE SERVICE\, NAPKINS AND SERVING UTENSILS. \nWe’re excited to have Stephen Kress as our speaker this year. His program\, Saving Seabirds: New Lessons from Puffins\, is sure to be an exciting topic. Stephen Kress is the co-author of ‘Project Puffin: the Improbable Quest to Bring a Beloved Seabird Back to Egg Rock.’ A book signing will follow the lecture. \n5:00pm – Social Hour • 6:00pm – Dinner
URL:https://naturalistsclub.org/event/harvest-dinner-3/
LOCATION:Chenango Town Hall\,  1529 State Rte 12\, Binghamton\, 13901\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170927T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170927T203000
DTSTAMP:20260430T064328
CREATED:20170927T122049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170927T122049Z
UID:813-1506539700-1506544200@naturalistsclub.org
SUMMARY:General Meeting: Notes from a Roadside Naturalist
DESCRIPTION:MEMBER PROGRAM\nWEDNESDAY\, SEPTEMBER 27\n7:15pm – Vestal Library\, Vestal\, NY\nNOTES FROM A ROADSIDE NATURALIST\nA crowd favorite\, Rick Bunting will return this September to show some of his amazing photographs and give some of the highlights of the past year.\nRick is a great storyteller and he will have a wide-variety of wildlife and flora pictures to share. His time in the field is filled with wonderful observations that he loves sharing.\nRick 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. He continues his musical endeavors as a guest conductor and as a member of the Susquehanna String Band.\nSince his retirement from teaching he has devoted a great deal of time to his passion as an amateur naturalist. He enjoystaking pictures of what he sees and sharing them whenever he can.\nSeptember Open House\nOur September meeting is our annual open house. Please invite your friends and neighbors to attend a meeting and learn about our club’s activities.\nBarb Cole will bring a rescued animal. At the meeting\, we encourage members to show their support for local wildlife rehabilitators by helping to collect donations of rehabilitation supplies. Suggested donations include: small coffee filters\, baby food\, powdered milk\, old blankets and towels\, dog food\, and paper towels.\nWe look forward to seeing you all back for the\n2017-18 Naturalists’ Club year!
URL:https://naturalistsclub.org/event/general-meeting-notes-from-a-roadside-naturalist/
LOCATION:Vestal Library\, 320 Vestal Pkwy East\, Vestal\, 13850
ORGANIZER;CN="Victor Lamoureux":MAILTO:vlamoureux9@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170520T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170520T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T064328
CREATED:20150416T202040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170412T195830Z
UID:691-1495267200-1495281600@naturalistsclub.org
SUMMARY:Bird Song Class at Upper Lisle Park
DESCRIPTION: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. Bring your binoculars and dress for the weather\, including possibly muddy conditions. \nClasses start at 8 AM and will last 3-4 hours.  Attend one\, two or all three sessions. Classes are FREE for all so bring a friend! \nJon Weeks will lead this trip to Upper Lisle. We will meet at Upper Lisle Park\, which is off Route 26\, Upper Lisle\, NY. Turn right off Route 26 on to Merrill Creek Road\, cross bridge over Otselic River.  Meet along the road by the marsh. \nIf you have any questions or need directions\, contact bcnatclub@gmail.com.
URL:https://naturalistsclub.org/event/bird-song-class-5/
LOCATION:Upper Lisle Park\, Off Route 26\, Upper Lisle\, NY\, 13862\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bird Song Class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170513T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170513T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T064328
CREATED:20150416T202131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170412T200625Z
UID:692-1494662400-1494676800@naturalistsclub.org
SUMMARY:Bird Song Class at BU Nature Preserve
DESCRIPTION: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. Bring your binoculars and dress for the weather\, including possibly muddy conditions. \nClasses start at 8 AM and will last 3-4 hours. Attend one\, two or all three sessions. Classes are FREE for all so bring a friend! \nJulian Shepherd will lead this walk at the Binghamton University Nature Preserve. Park at the upper end of parking lot M and meet at the entrance to the Nature Preserve. \nIf you have any questions or need directions\, contact bcnatclub@gmail.com.
URL:https://naturalistsclub.org/event/bird-song-class-6/
LOCATION:Binghamton University Nature Preserve\, 4400 Vestal Parkway East\, Binghamton\, NY\, 13902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bird Song Class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170506T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170506T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T064328
CREATED:20150416T202230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170425T194533Z
UID:693-1494057600-1494072000@naturalistsclub.org
SUMMARY:Bird Song Class at Aqua-Terra
DESCRIPTION: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. Bring your binoculars and dress for the weather\, including possibly muddy conditions. \nClasses start at 8 AM and will last 3-4 hours. Attend one\, two or all four sessions. Classes are FREE for all so bring a friend! \nVictor Lamoureux will lead this trip at Aqua-Terra Park\, located on Maxian Road in the Town of Binghamton. Meet at the large parking lot on the south side of Maxian Road. \nIf you have any questions or need directions\, contact bcnatclub@gmail.com.
URL:https://naturalistsclub.org/event/bird-song-class-7/
LOCATION:Aqua Terra Park\, Maxian Road\, Binghamton
CATEGORIES:Bird Song Class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170426T071500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170426T203000
DTSTAMP:20260430T064328
CREATED:20170412T201709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170413T180431Z
UID:808-1493190900-1493238600@naturalistsclub.org
SUMMARY:Member Meeting - Local Birding and Wildlife Adventures
DESCRIPTION:Dan Dunn will talk about how he got into birding\, his wildlife adventures and his passion for wildlife photography. He will show photos of Hawks\, Eagles\, Owls\, Elk\, and local birds\, including some seen on club field trips. \nDan is a graduate of the New York Institute of Photography\, previous owner/operator of American Reflections Photography doing Environmental Portraiture of Families and Children\, weddings equine and equestrian photography\, previous member of the Southern Tier Professional Photographers Society of New York and former photographer for the New York and Keystone State Appaloosa Association. He is a longtime member of the Naturalists’ Club and our former Field Trip Coordinator.
URL:https://naturalistsclub.org/event/member-meeting-local-birding-and-wildlife-adventures/
LOCATION:Vestal Library\, 320 Vestal Pkwy East\, Vestal\, 13850
CATEGORIES:Membership Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170325T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170325T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T064328
CREATED:20170309T202720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170309T202720Z
UID:798-1490428800-1490443200@naturalistsclub.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip - Boland Pond & Local Rivers
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a joint field trip to visit Boland Pond and our local rivers. It should be a good day to see a variety of waterfowl. \nMeet 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.
URL:https://naturalistsclub.org/event/field-trip-boland-pond-local-rivers/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170322T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170322T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T064328
CREATED:20170309T202555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170309T202555Z
UID:796-1490210100-1490216400@naturalistsclub.org
SUMMARY:Member Meeting - Social Influences in Song Birds
DESCRIPTION:Our guest speaker will be Justin Mann.  Migratory songbirds can collect information about their environment or they can utilize social cues from other individuals to assess the quality of a habitat. To examine how migratory songbirds are influenced by social information\, black-and-white warbler songs were broadcast at study sites where that species had not been observed during baseline bird surveys. Experiments were conducted in both low and high quality habitats. We will discuss how social information influences habitat selection in songbirds and what that could mean for attracting species back to restored habitats. \nJustin Mann grew up in the Endless Mountains region of Pennsylvania. At a young age his parents introduced him to the joys of birdwatching\, a hobby which quickly developed into a passion. Justin is currently a PhD student in the Ecology\, Evolution\, and Behavior program in the Department of Biological Sciences at Binghamton University\, where he is studying the behavioral ecology of birdsong. He lives in Endwell\, New York with his wife and three children.
URL:https://naturalistsclub.org/event/member-meeting-social-influences-in-song-birds/
LOCATION:Vestal Library\, 320 Vestal Pkwy East\, Vestal\, 13850
CATEGORIES:Membership Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170225T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170225T150000
DTSTAMP:20260430T064328
CREATED:20170213T211856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170213T211950Z
UID:746-1488027600-1488034800@naturalistsclub.org
SUMMARY:Porcupine Hike
DESCRIPTION:BU Nature Preserve Hemlock Grove\nSaturday\, February 25 -1:00pm \nWinter can be a dreary time\, so plan to get out for a field trip! Hemlock groves are still green and are full of animal life. We will hike into the Binghamton  University Nature Preserve to visit several hemlock groves.  During the winter\, these areas provide shelter and a haven from the deeper\nsnows for many mammals  and birds.  Highlights often include deer beds\, Red Squirrels\, Great Horned Owls\, Golden-Crowned Kinglets\, Fisher tracks\, and the main object of our labor:  PORCUPINES.  You will learn how to locate a porky through their sign and hopefully we will actually see one (be prepared to crane your neck\, but it is good warbler training). We will also discuss invasive species affecting hemlocks and the surge in the population of the predatory Fisher. \nThe hemlock groves are on a fairly steep hillside and if the snow is deep it can be a rigorous walk.  However\, the lower hemlock grove is before the steeper portion and is fairly accessible.  If the snow is deep think about snowshoes!  Total walk is probably between 1 and 1.5 miles.  Wear sturdy shoes\, dress warmly and bring your binoculars.  Total trip time between 1 to 2 hours.  Park at the upper end of parking lot M and meet at the entrance to the Nature Preserve.
URL:https://naturalistsclub.org/event/field-trip-porcupine-hike/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170222T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170222T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T064328
CREATED:20170213T212446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170213T212446Z
UID:790-1487790900-1487797200@naturalistsclub.org
SUMMARY:Member Meeting - Mariana Crows
DESCRIPTION:The Mariana Crow is a small\, unique forest crow endemic to the islands of Guam and Rota in the Mariana Islands. This species has experienced a dramatic decline in the past 30-40 years. Andria Kroner will discuss their ecology\, the factors that are contributing to their decline\, and what is currently being done to reverse it. We will discuss Andria’s proposed behavioral research which may play a key role in understanding this intelligent species and improving the success of future reintroductions.\nAndria Kroner graduated with a bachelor’s in Wildlife and Conservation Biology from Murray State University. From there she worked as a field biologist focusing\, initially\, on raptor conservation work in the Southwestern US\, during which she spent two years\non the California Condor recovery program field team in Arizona. Though\, in mid-2012 Andria found herself in the Mariana Islands of the western tropical Pacific radio tracking fledglings of the critically endangered Mariana Crow. She has been involved in the Mariana Crow recovery program ever since. Andria is now in her second year as a PhD student at Binghamton University being advised by Dr. Anne Clark. \nSILENT AUCTION\nThe Naturalists’ Club will be holding their annual Silent Auction at our February membership meeting.\nPlease bring any nature related items you would like to donate to the club for this fundraiser. Items can include books\, optics\, gardening supplies\, knick-knacks\, bird feeders\, and more. Come prepared to bid on some treasures to take home! All\nproceeds help fund club activities.
URL:https://naturalistsclub.org/event/member-meeting-mariana-crows/
LOCATION:Vestal Library\, 320 Vestal Pkwy East\, Vestal\, 13850
CATEGORIES:Membership Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170218T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170218T110000
DTSTAMP:20260430T064328
CREATED:20170213T212703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170213T213000Z
UID:792-1487404800-1487415600@naturalistsclub.org
SUMMARY:Chenango Valley State Park Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Club President\, Robert Grajewski will lead this field trip. We will take a chance and see how a February trip to Chenango Valley State Park works out. \nPlease remember to dress for the weather and wear good boots as some of the trails have wet areas. 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.
URL:https://naturalistsclub.org/event/chenango-valley-state-park-field-trip/
LOCATION:Chenango Valley State Park\, 153 Chenango Valley State Park\, Chenango Forks\, 13746
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170125T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170125T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T064328
CREATED:20170111T234505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170111T234505Z
UID:786-1485372600-1485378000@naturalistsclub.org
SUMMARY:Membership Meeting - New York Forests
DESCRIPTION:New York Forests – An Endangered Species?\n                                                          by Jerry Michael\nThe second-growth forests covering nearly two thirds of our state are facing many threats. Expected impacts from the Emerald Ash Borer and Hemlock Woolley Adelgid are well-understood and relatively near-term. The impacts from climate change are less well-understood\,  but long term. However\, the most serious and pervasive threat is the inability of our most desirable native tree species to successfully reproduce themselves. We will discuss the origin of the crisis a half-century ago\, current scientific and regulatory approaches to solutions\, and the consequences of inaction. \nJerry Michael has been a Master Forest Owner Volunteer with Cornell Cooperative Extension for 21 years. He serves on the Board for the New York Forest\nOwners Association and the Waterman Conservation Education Center. He is\nalso a member of the Broome County Environmental Management Council. In\nhis spare time\, he works at establishing a third-growth forest on his Whitney Point\nwoodlot.
URL:https://naturalistsclub.org/event/membership-meeting-new-york-forests/
LOCATION:Vestal Library\, 320 Vestal Pkwy East\, Vestal\, 13850
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