• Member Meeting – Member’s Photo Night

    Vestal Library 320 Vestal Pkwy East, Vestal

    Members present their photos from the natural world! If you're interested in sharing your photos please send them to bcnatclub@gmail.com.   Please note we'll be meeting on the third Wednesday of December due to the holiday.

    FREE
  • Member Meeting – Native Plants ZOOM Only

    Zoom Meeting

    Ellen Folts will present a program that is designed to help you learn about the wonderful variety of native perennials that thrive in Broome County, New York. Including: Identification: Discover key characteristics to easily recognize these beautiful plants. Habitat Connections: … Continue reading

    FREE
  • Porcupine Hike

    Join on us for a trip to a hemlock grove! During the winter, hemlock groves provide shelter and a haven from the deeper snows for many mammals and birds. Highlights often include deer beds, red squirrels, great horned owls, golden-crowned … Continue reading

    FREE
  • Winter Waterfowl Trip

    For this trip, we will visit whatever locations are “hottest” for ducks leading up to the trip. It should be a good day to see a variety of waterfowl. The final meeting location and itinerary will be emailed to registered … Continue reading

    FREE
  • Birdwatching Basics

    Waterman Conservation Education Center 403 Hilton Rd, Apalachin, NY, United States

    Learn the basic tools to begin a life-long enjoyment of birds! Enjoy a short talk about the basics of birdwatching, including basic bird biology, identification tips, binoculars, field guides, and local birds. Explore hands-on displays where you can test out … Continue reading

  • Member Meeting – The Pantanal: Realm of the Jaguar

    Vestal Library 320 Vestal Pkwy East, Vestal

    The Pantanal: Realm of the Jaguar The Pantanal of Brazil is a land of breathtaking superlatives. As the world’s largest tropical wetland, it spans an area 20 times larger than the Everglades. This incredible ecosystem is home to the largest … Continue reading

    FREE
  • Beginner’s Guide to Butterflies and Moths

    Waterman Conservation Education Center 403 Hilton Rd, Apalachin, NY, United States

    Friday, March 28th - 1-2pm $5 Friday, April 11th - 1-3pm $5 Plan to attend both classes, if possible. You will learn how to identify local butterflies and moths. Learn when/where to find them and how to attract them to … Continue reading

    $5.00
  • Beginner’s Guide to Butterflies and Moths – Part 2

    Waterman Conservation Education Center 403 Hilton Rd, Apalachin, NY, United States

    Friday, March 28th - 1-2pm $5 Friday, April 11th - 1-3pm $5 Plan to attend both classes, if possible. You will learn how to identify local butterflies and moths. Learn when/where to find them and how to attract them to … Continue reading

    $10
  • Spring Ephemeral Plant Walk

    Middendorf Park Vestal, NY

    After a long winter, some of the most eager plants to bloom each year are our spring ephemerals. As their name suggests, these plants are very short lived (sort of...) with sprouting, blooming, and seed dispersal all occurring within a … Continue reading