Group Visits & Presentations
Photo Credit: Susan Fisher
We pride ourselves on being the local authority on birds and habitat—and would love to share our passion with your students or group!
Our Sanctuaries and Leon Levy Native Garden are free and open to the public. We offer an impressive slate of free environmental education opportunities as well as customized programs for scheduled group visits, presentations, and special events that feature our professional staff.
Because we’re often conducting conservation research or restoration projects, we need to plan ahead to make sure we can accommodate your groups of 10 or more so know you’ll have the best possible experience.
Hawkwatch Platform Katherine Dunn
Group Visits to the Chestnut Ridge Hawkwatch
Group visits (10 or more) to the Hawkwatch must be scheduled two weeks in advance with Bedford Audubon.
We have a comprehensive STEM curriculum for high school environmental science classes, which can be modified for Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and Naturalist Clubs.
Participants must be 12 years or older. The 2.5-hour program is led by Bedford Audubon’s Naturalist-in-Residence, Lead Hawkwatch Counter, and Hawkwatch Interpreter & Spotter. School and other groups must provide adequate chaperones for the Hawkwatch.
This program is available to be scheduled from 9am to 5pm seven days a week in September and October.
Email info@bedfordaudubon.org to schedule your Hawkwatch field trip.
Bedford Audubon Habitat Garden Tours
We would be happy to lead your group on a tour of the Bedford Audubon Habitat Garden which was renovated in 2023. This is a perfect outing for a Garden Club, Naturalist Club, or Homeowners’ Association looking to incorporate native plants into the community landscape.
Group visits (10 or more) to the Habitat Garden must be scheduled two weeks in advance with Bedford Audubon.
Garden Tours may be scheduled for May through September, and each month offers something new and different—so let us know what you’re most interested in seeing and learning about.
Email info@bedfordaudubon.org to schedule your Garden Tour now.
Community Presentations
Are you looking for a conservation professional to give a talk to your club or group?
Presentations are typically 45 minutes long, with an additional 15-20 minutes for questions. We can come to you (with a portable screen and projector), or can host a group of 25 at Bylane Farm.
Bedford Audubon currently offers the following presentations for high school students and adults:
- Basic Bird Identification
- Native Plants for Birds (& Butterflies)
- Hooray for Hummingbirds
Email info@bedfordaudubon.org to schedule your presentation—our schedules fill up quickly, so please plan ahead!