Did you know it was women who brought the love of the study of birds to everyday people? Come to the February 9th meeting to hear Kevin Griffith, long-time local birder and teacher, tell us about the important role that women of the late 1800s and early 1900s played in bringing ornithology to all of us.

Grassland birds have declined more than any other suite of birds in the Northeast over the past 40 years. Greg will discuss the history of grassland breeding birds and their habitats in New York State, as well as their management and conservation. He will provide an overview of grassland bird research and expand upon his own research on grassland birds in the state. He also will discuss future directions and controversies for grassland bird conservation in the region.

Arrowwood Virburnum Fruits are an important dietary component [...]