It’s Christmas Bird Count Time! This early-winter bird census is a National Audubon Society community science program that relies on volunteers across the Western Hemisphere to go out over a 24-hour period on one calendar day to count birds. We have four local Counts...
Why did the chicken cross the road? To make way for the turkeys! Meleagris gallopavo, more commonly known as the wild turkey, has once again become a common sight in New York, and Westchester is home to dozens and dozens of these curious fowl. The gobblers are right...
December Nature Programming: What to Do Celebrate the Holidays AND Birds with Bedford Audubon this December! With the new year on the horizon, December is a wonderful time for reflection and to appreciate what we have in our backyard. Take some time this month to step...
November Programming – Let’s Connect with Nature! Keep your binoculars out, grab a book, and/or warm up with a lecture this November! As autumn passes by, there is still time to appreciate late migrating birds and the amazing diversity of waterfowl and...
Bylane Book Club: Hollow Kingdom Embrace the season by reading a “humorous, big-hearted, and boundlessly beautiful romp… where even a cowardly CROW can become a hero.” November’s Book Club selection is Hollow Kingdom by Kira Jane Buxton. In...
November Lecture: Learn About Local River Otters Don’t miss Sarah Walkley’s lecture this November on “River Otter Behavior + Vocalizations in Westchester County and Beyond.” River otters are a secretive but very welcome member of...
October Programming – Walks, Lectures, Field Trips! Fall into October by Joining us for a Field Trip, Bird Walk or Lecture! Note: Our monthly lectures series will take place on THURSDAY this month! Did you know that bird migration links the lower Hudson Valley...
Burritos for Barn Owls – A Fundraiser Bedford Audubon’s 2nd Annual Fundraiser Tickets are On Sale Now! Monday, October 7th 6 – 8pm TRUCK Restaurant We invite you to this special celebration of our work in studying, protecting and connecting people to...
Workshop: Pollinator Planting Calling all gardeners… join us for a Pollinator Planting Workshop on September 22nd from 1:00-3:00pm! Bedford Audubon is collaborating with the initiatives of Bedford’s Pollinator Pathways to offer a workshop for anyone...
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Bylane Book Club: My Family and Other Animals As summer winds down, read “A bewitching book” (Sunday Times) and join our fun and friendly Book Club discussion! September’s Book Club selection is My Family and Other Animals by Gerald Durrell. It’s a memoir “recounted...