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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191211T191500
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SUMMARY:Member Meeting - Member Photo Night
DESCRIPTION:Our December 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 pre-loaded 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. \nAs always\, Naturalists’ Club member meetings are free and open to the public.
URL:https://naturalistsclub.org/event/member-meeting-member-slide-night/
LOCATION:Vestal Library\, 320 Vestal Pkwy East\, Vestal\, 13850
CATEGORIES:Membership Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191120T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191120T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T040743
CREATED:20190909T131222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191107T161706Z
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SUMMARY:Member Meeting - Fish Crows
DESCRIPTION:Guest speaker and Binghamton University graduate student Connor Loomis will talk about how Broome and Cayuga counties represent a unique area of North America in that they have 3 Corvus species living together in a shared landscape\, including the Common Raven\, the American Crow and the Fish Crow. The smallest of these species\, the Fish Crow is a new arrival to the north\, becoming established in the late 1970’s. They exist here\, in one of their northernmost breeding colonies\, in small numbers (between 60-150 individuals). Much of Fish Crows’ life history\, ecology\, and genetic diversity remain unstudied. In a time where conservation efforts must consider the implications of global change\, it is imperative that we document basic life-history and behavioral characteristics of species to understand the threats that face them. In addition\, the quantification of genetic diversity within this northern population can help elucidate trends regarding population health or divergence. Identifying the traits and environmental factors that cause population ranges to expand and contract with our changing environment allows for insights into how this population and others will respond to further human-induced change. \nConnor O’Horo Loomis is a PH. D. student and teaching assistant in Binghamton University’s Ecology\, Evolution and Behavior Department\, where he teaches Introduction to Population Biology and Zoology. He is a part of the Crow Research group\, a joint research group between Binghamton University and Cornell’s Lab of Ornithology. \nAs always\, Naturalists’ Club member meetings are free and open to the public.
URL:https://naturalistsclub.org/event/member-meeting-fish-crows/
LOCATION:Vestal Library\, 320 Vestal Pkwy East\, Vestal\, 13850
CATEGORIES:Membership Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191113T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191113T213000
DTSTAMP:20260430T040743
CREATED:20191107T160412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191107T160412Z
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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. Come for all or just part of the time. It’s low key\, informal and fun! \nBroome Birders is a 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. Bonus: Wednesday is half-price burger night! \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-3/
LOCATION:Water Street Brewing Co.\, 168 Water Steet\, Binghamton\, NY\, 13901
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191026T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191026T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T040743
CREATED:20190909T130954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191004T135811Z
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SUMMARY:Member Harvest Dinner
DESCRIPTION:TOPIC – HOW A CAREER IN CONSERVATION LED ME TO THE NY BREEDING BIRD ATLAS\nOur speaker has spent her career engaged in conservation throughout the Northeast and beyond. She will share her experiences working with birds and other wildlife\, from seabirds to montane specialists\, from Wyoming to New Zealand\, and how this led her to her current role as the project coordinator of the upcoming Breeding Bird Atlas. After talking about some of the exciting research programs she has been involved with\, she will discuss volunteer and learning opportunities with the upcoming atlas and why this statewide project is so important to the conservation of wildlife and their habitats in New York. \nJulie Hart is a native Vermonter with a passion for wildlife conservation. She has worked across the globe studying birds\, butterflies\, and dragonflies. She has conducted research throughout the Northeast as well as out west\, in the Caribbean\, Europe\, and New Zealand. She worked for Audubon New York\, National Audubon\, the Cornell Lab of Ornithology\, and the Vermont Center for Ecostudies among other organizations before joining the NY Natural Heritage Program earlier this year to lead the 2020-2024 NY Breeding Bird Atlas. In her free time\, she enjoys traveling to explore the diversity of life in far flung places. \nPotluck Dinner – 5:00pm – Social Hour • 6:00pm – Dinner\nYour food contributions should contain 8 to 10 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/member-harvest-dinner/
LOCATION:Chenango Town Hall\,  1529 State Rte 12\, Binghamton\, 13901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190925T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190925T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T040743
CREATED:20190909T130734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190909T130734Z
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SUMMARY:Member Meeting - Collected Stories from 2019
DESCRIPTION:Crowd favorite Rick Bunting will be back this September to share a variety of experiences and photos from his daily outings in the area and also from his time in Florida this year. Rick has a regular email post “the Roadside Naturalist” that many of us receive and his photos\, stories\, and insights into the wide variety of flora and fauna he observes never ceases to amaze me. Rick’s presentation is sure to be a great kickoff for our 2019-20 program year. \nRick Bunting 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. He continues his musical endeavors as a guest conductor and as a member of the Susquehanna String Band. \nSeptember Open House\nBe sure to bring a friend to our September membership meeting and open house. Barb\nCole\, club member and licensed wildlife rehabilitator\, 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. \nAs always\, Naturalists’ Club member meetings are free and open to the public.
URL:https://naturalistsclub.org/event/member-meeting-collected-stories-from-2019/
LOCATION:Vestal Library\, 320 Vestal Pkwy East\, Vestal\, 13850
CATEGORIES:Membership Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190626T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190626T200000
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CREATED:20190612T154108Z
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SUMMARY:Member Picnic
DESCRIPTION:Bring your family to our annual picnic! This year our annual picnic will be at the Port Dickinson Community Park. This location is easy to find and the pavilion is right next to the parking lot. Please bring your own table service and a dish to pass. Drinks (soda\, water\, juice) will be provided. If you don’t have a dish to pass\, come anyway\, as there is always plenty of good food. \nAfter dinner we will enjoy a walk next to the river. \nDirections to Port Dickinson Community Park: The park is located in upper Port Dickinson\, just north of the Port Dickinson Municipal Hall\, with the entrance on Chenango Street.
URL:https://naturalistsclub.org/event/member-picnic-2/
LOCATION:Port Dickinson Community Park\, 816-822 Chenango Street\, Binghamton\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190622T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190622T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T040743
CREATED:20190612T153823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190612T153823Z
UID:965-1561195800-1561204800@naturalistsclub.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip - Butterfly Walk at Long Pond Grasslands
DESCRIPTION:We will alternate driving and walking along the dead-end level dirt road looking for butterflies. There will be a temptation to walk in tall grass\, so long pants tucked into socks is recommended. Binoculars and cameras are also recommended for both butterflies and birds. Be prepared to be asked about eye color of fritillaries in this area. \nMeet at Lowe’s on Upper Front St. in Binghamton at 9:30am to carpool or meet at the Greene Public Library at 10am. Minimal vehicles preferred to protect butterflies. \nPlease protect yourself from sun and ticks and have water with you for this walk.
URL:https://naturalistsclub.org/event/field-trip-butterfly-walk-at-long-pond-grasslands/
LOCATION:Long Pond State Forest\, Smithville\, NY\, 13801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190621T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190621T130000
DTSTAMP:20260430T040743
CREATED:20190612T153355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190612T153837Z
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SUMMARY:Field Trip - Dragonfly Hike
DESCRIPTION:After checking the edge of the lake\, Colleen Wolpert will lead a moderate hike to a lesser known part of the park where a pond hosts a variety of dragonflies and damselflies to be photographed for identification later. \nMeet at Greenwood Park at 11am. \nPlease protect yourself from sun and ticks and have water with you for this walk.
URL:https://naturalistsclub.org/event/field-trip-dragonfly-hike/
LOCATION:Greenwood Park\, 153 Greenwood Road\, Lisle\, NY\, 13797\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190525T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190525T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T040743
CREATED:20190517T164158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190517T164158Z
UID:959-1558765800-1558785600@naturalistsclub.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip - Warbler Banding
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for a fun and informative morning at Lackawanna State Park for Warbler Banding. This is a beautiful park located in Northeastern\, PA\, just 10 minutes from Scranton. Meet to car pool at 6:30am at Lowe’s Parking Lot on Upper Front Street.
URL:https://naturalistsclub.org/event/field-trip-warbler-banding/
LOCATION:Lackawanna State Park\, 1839 Abington Road\, North Abington Township\, PA\, 18414
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190522T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190522T203000
DTSTAMP:20260430T040743
CREATED:20190517T163012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190522T163020Z
UID:957-1558552500-1558557000@naturalistsclub.org
SUMMARY:Member Meeting - The Magic of Monarchs
DESCRIPTION:Tannar Cliffe will be presenting his Magic of Monarchs program at our May meeting. He has had a life-long interest in insects which in the past few years has broadened to include birds and many other forms of wildlife. These interests have been enhanced by his expanding abilities as a photographer. He has been a member of the Bainbridge-Guilford Envirothon Team which has represented his region in the state competition for the past two years. For several years he has participated in the Monarch Watch Project by raising and tagging Monarch butterflies. From this work he has developed a program entitled “The Magic of Monarchs” which he has presented to Audubon Groups\, birds clubs\, and garden clubs. \n \nTannar will be graduating from Bainbridge-Guilford Central School in June. He looks forward to college study at SUNY ESF in the biological sciences where he will pursue his interests in the natural world. \nOur May Plant Exchange which will take place at this meeting! Share your flowers\, ornamentals\, herbs\, or vegetable plants\, seedlings\, or cuttings. Please be sure to include any specific growing instructions. Donations will be accepted to benefit club activities and programs. This is a great opportunity to get started on your spring gardening! \nAs always\, Naturalists’ Club member meetings are free and open to the public.
URL:https://naturalistsclub.org/event/member-meeting-the-magic-of-monarchs/
LOCATION:Vestal Library\, 320 Vestal Pkwy East\, Vestal\, 13850
CATEGORIES:Membership Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190518T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190518T110000
DTSTAMP:20260430T040743
CREATED:20180411T181338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190321T171810Z
UID:896-1558164600-1558177200@naturalistsclub.org
SUMMARY:Bird Song Class at Aqua-Terra 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 7:30 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-at-aqua-terra-park/
LOCATION:Aqua Terra Park\, Maxian Road\, Binghamton
CATEGORIES:Bird Song Class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190511T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190511T110000
DTSTAMP:20260430T040743
CREATED:20180411T181444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190321T171748Z
UID:897-1557559800-1557572400@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 7:30 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-at-upper-lisle-park-2/
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:20190504T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190504T110000
DTSTAMP:20260430T040743
CREATED:20180411T181225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190321T171645Z
UID:895-1556955000-1556967600@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 7:30 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-at-bu-nature-preserve-2/
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:20190424T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190424T203000
DTSTAMP:20260430T040743
CREATED:20190405T162128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190405T162128Z
UID:954-1556133300-1556137800@naturalistsclub.org
SUMMARY:Member Meeting - Pollination Biology and Pollinator Conservation
DESCRIPTION:Pollination is a critical ecosystem service\, and one that is mostly provided by flower visiting animals. In addition to supporting terrestrial ecosystems\, pollination is also directly responsible for much of the food human populations consume. Unfortunately\, global change is weakening these critical interactions\, and some pollinator species and communities are in decline. In this talk\, I will explore some interesting facts and examples of plant-pollinator interactions and conclude with some simple steps we all can take to promote pollinator diversity and abundance in our own backyards.[/caption] \nGeorge Meindl grew up in a biodiversity hotspot in Northern California\, where he became passionate about plant diversity and species interactions. Following a MS degree at Humboldt State University studying pollination of carnivorous plants\, he completed a PhD studying the impacts of floral metal accumulation on plant-pollinator interactions at the University of Pittsburgh. In his free time\, he enjoys the outdoors\, being an amateur mycologist\, and playing disc golf. He is now an Assistant Professor in the Environmental Studies Program at Binghamton University. \nAs always\, Naturalists’ Club member meetings are free and open to the public.
URL:https://naturalistsclub.org/event/member-meeting-pollination-biology-and-pollinator-conservation/
LOCATION:Vestal Library\, 320 Vestal Pkwy East\, Vestal\, 13850
CATEGORIES:Membership Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190406T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190406T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T040743
CREATED:20190401T150509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190401T150509Z
UID:953-1554537600-1554552000@naturalistsclub.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip - Back Roads of Broome
DESCRIPTION:Migration will be just beginning so let’s see what we can find. We will investigate the backroads of Northern Broome County looking for any late winter migrants or early spring arrivals. We’ll visit local hotspots\, making stops at Dorchester Park and Upper Lisle. \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. Volunteer drivers may be necessary. Please consider volunteering if you are able.
URL:https://naturalistsclub.org/event/field-trip-back-roads-of-broome/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190330T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190330T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T040743
CREATED:20190301T193802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190301T193802Z
UID:947-1553936400-1553947200@naturalistsclub.org
SUMMARY:Birdwatching Basics
DESCRIPTION:Learn the basic tools to begin a life-long enjoyment of birds! \n\nEnjoy a short talk about the basics of birdwatching\, including basic bird biology\, identification tips\, binoculars\, field guides\, and local birds.\nExplore hands-on displays where you can test out binoculars and spotting scopes\, look through bird guides\, learn about birding resources like eBird\, and discover local birding hotspots.\nJoin us at Boland Pond\, which is located a few blocks from the Town Hall\, to put what we’ve learned into practice by identifying ducks and other birds at the pond.\n\nThis event is FREE and open to the public. \nRSVP required.\nSign up today by calling (607) 759-4550 or emailing bcnatclub@gmail.com.
URL:https://naturalistsclub.org/event/birdwatching-basics/
LOCATION:Chenango Town Hall\,  1529 State Rte 12\, Binghamton\, 13901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190327T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190327T203000
DTSTAMP:20260430T040743
CREATED:20190219T152544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190321T172126Z
UID:942-1553713200-1553718600@naturalistsclub.org
SUMMARY:Member Meeting - Understanding Threats to Amphibians and How to Get Involved
DESCRIPTION:Human activities are threatening freshwater ecosystems across the globe.  Amphibians are particularly vulnerable to human activities with populations declining worldwide. Understanding the myriad ways our activities influence amphibians is paramount to conservation efforts. \nMembers of the Hua lab will provide a broad overview of recent work examining various threats to amphibians\, including light pollution\, road salt\, and invasive species. Specifically\, graduate student\, Grascen Shidemantle\, will discuss her recent discoveries regarding the effect of light pollution at night on amphibian growth and development. Graduate student\, Nicholas Buss\, will speak about how exposure to low amounts of road salts can make amphibians more susceptible to disease. Finally\, graduate student\, Devin DiGiacopo\, will talk about how leaf litter from invasive plants can affect amphibian susceptibility to other contaminants. Collectively\, we hope to convey that integrating an ecological perspective is crucial to understanding the threats facing amphibians. \nIn order to protect amphibians and the freshwater ecosystems that they live in\, we need to effectively communicate and engage with groups beyond the scientific community. As such\, graduate student\, Vanessa Wuerthner\, will highlight the Hua lab’s efforts at using art and citizen science to facilitate research and communication. \nOur annual Silent Auction will also take place 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! Your generosity in both donations and purchases helps the Naturalists’ Club make charitable contributions to other local Nature related organizations. \nALTERNATE PROGRAM – A GALAPAGOS DREAM\nThere is a chance that our speakers may be pulled in to the field for research if warm weather brings the wood frogs out of hibernation. In the unlikely event of their unavailability\, we will hear from club member Renee DePrato who will talk about her recent trip to the Galapagos. Armed with a new camera and a sense of adventure\, she fulfilled her dream of visiting these islands which maintain an almost mythical status for most nature lovers. \nIn this photo filled presentation\, you will learn what makes the Galapagos islands special and enjoy photos of the diverse flora and fauna of these islands. Renee DePrato is an avid birder and nature lover who enjoys traveling to see new wildlife. \nAs always\, meetings are free and open to the public!
URL:https://naturalistsclub.org/event/member-meeting-understanding-threats-to-amphibians-and-how-to-get-involved/
LOCATION:Vestal Library\, 320 Vestal Pkwy East\, Vestal\, 13850
CATEGORIES:Membership Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190123T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190123T203000
DTSTAMP:20260430T040743
CREATED:20190104T133659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190104T134953Z
UID:939-1548270900-1548275400@naturalistsclub.org
SUMMARY:Membership Meeting - Across Siberia: Birding with a Microphone
DESCRIPTION:Join us as guest speaker Bob McGuire talks about spending several weeks in the summer of 2017 traveling across Siberia\, from the Mongolian border to the Arctic Ocean. Join him for photos\, recordings\, and videos of some amazing birds as well as landscapes\, street scenes\, and then a few stories from an experience he will never forget. \nBob is a former president of the Cayuga Bird Club and editor of “Birding the Cayuga Lake\nBasin”. An avid birder and sound recordist\, he has contributed over 4\,500 recordings to the Cornell Lab of Ornithology’s Macaulay Library. His personal collection includes the vocalizations of 600 North American birds. \nMembership meetings are free and open to the public.
URL:https://naturalistsclub.org/event/membership-meeting-across-siberia-birding-with-a-microphone/
LOCATION:Vestal Library\, 320 Vestal Pkwy East\, Vestal\, 13850
CATEGORIES:Membership Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181212T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181212T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T040743
CREATED:20181106T153530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181106T153530Z
UID:934-1544642100-1544648400@naturalistsclub.org
SUMMARY:Member Meeting - Member Photo Night
DESCRIPTION:Our December 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-3/
LOCATION:Vestal Library\, 320 Vestal Pkwy East\, Vestal\, 13850
CATEGORIES:Membership Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181211T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181211T203000
DTSTAMP:20260430T040743
CREATED:20181128T170839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181128T180205Z
UID:936-1544553000-1544560200@naturalistsclub.org
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 subgroup of the Naturalists’ Club of Broome County. Come learn more about the group! \nWe’ve reserved a table in the “nook”\, located across from the Lunar Lounge inside the Brewery. Galaxy Brewing Company offers food\, craft beer\, a full bar and non-alcoholic drinks for purchase. BONUS: On Tuesday’s\, Galaxy has half priced drafts from 4pm to close! \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-2/
LOCATION:Galaxy Brewing Company\, 41 Court Street\, Binghamton\, NY\, 13901\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Renee DePrato":MAILTO:bcnatclub@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181114T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181114T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T040743
CREATED:20181012T212038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181108T154003Z
UID:925-1542222900-1542229200@naturalistsclub.org
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:20260430T040743
CREATED:20181025T232814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181025T232814Z
UID:929-1541232000-1541250000@naturalistsclub.org
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:20260430T040743
CREATED:20181012T211922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181025T232544Z
UID:923-1540627200-1540645200@naturalistsclub.org
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:20260430T040743
CREATED:20180917T232100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181012T211727Z
UID:920-1540054800-1540065600@naturalistsclub.org
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:20260430T040743
CREATED:20180917T231730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180917T231937Z
UID:918-1537989300-1537995600@naturalistsclub.org
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
DTSTAMP:20260430T040743
CREATED:20180703T142329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180703T142329Z
UID:914-1532457000-1532467800@naturalistsclub.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180627T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180627T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T040743
CREATED:20180620T004734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180620T005342Z
UID:907-1530122400-1530129600@naturalistsclub.org
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:20260430T040743
CREATED:20180601T145128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180601T145128Z
UID:902-1528828200-1528839000@naturalistsclub.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180523T071500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180523T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T040743
CREATED:20180511T195721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180511T195721Z
UID:900-1527059700-1527109200@naturalistsclub.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180425T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180425T203000
DTSTAMP:20260430T040743
CREATED:20180410T122433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180410T122433Z
UID:892-1524683700-1524688200@naturalistsclub.org
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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