Hudson Valley Science Cafe

View from Storm King, “The Hudson, from the wilderness to the sea,” 1866, New York Public Library

Save the Date

The Hudson Valley Science Cafe meets on the fourth Wednesday of the month (except where noted). Admission is $3.00 per person. Open to the public—no reservations needed.

September 26 , 7:15 pm: Latest data on the effects of climate change in the mid-Hudson region and New York City, historical data on length of seasons, loss of commercial activities, and changing bird migrations. Presented by William Makofske, PhD, Professor Emeritus of Physics and Environmental Sciences, Ramapo College.

Where: Back party room of the Flaming Grill & Buffet (1399 Route 300) at the Newburgh Mall, next to Bed, Bath & Beyond. Tell the reception when you arrive whether you will be having dinner. You can arrive at any time, and have as many portions as you like, but please have your last plate in place before the speaker presents at 7:15 pm. The buffet is open until 9:30 pm.

Sam’s Point Breeding Bird Surveys

From Jessica Reker, SCA-Americorps Ecosystem Steward and Education Assistant, Minnewaska State Park Preserve – Sam’s Point Area (Jessica.Reker@parks.ny.gov), (845) 647-7989

I am in need of a volunteer or two for the breeding bird survey this Friday, June 2nd. I currently have no volunteers for Friday. Here is the doodle poll to sign up: https://doodle.com/poll/bm39bnxs5urhz9wn. Also, in general I am looking for more volunteers to sign up for the surveys. If you know of someone who may be interested in the survey if you could encourage them to think about and sign up for even one survey that would be great. If anyone has contacts with other birding groups or knows of other resources to post in to find more volunteers, please send me the contact information! Thanks for volunteering and your help. Happy Birding!

John Cameron Yrizarry: Art for Conservation

Opening reception and afternoon tea, Tuxedo Park Library, June 16, 4–6 pm

John Cameron Yrizarry—a long-time Tuxedo resident, a graduate of Yale School of Fine Arts, and an enthusiastic birder and nature tour guide—will be displaying key pieces of his artwork featured in books, nature field guides, and posters commissioned by the Wildlife Conservation Society/Bronx Zoo used worldwide by customs agents.

The reception is free and open to all. Register online or call 845-351-2207.