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First Wednesday's Bird Walk
First Wednesday's Bird Walk
November 6, 2024 @ 7:30 am - 9:30 am
Deans Bridge Road, Deans Bridge Rd, Somers, NY 10589, USA
On this monthly visit to Deans Bridge in Somers, Naturalist Tait Johansson will lead an exploration of water, wetland, grassland, and woodland habitats. We will be on the lookout for Green-winged Teal, Hermit Thrush, Fox Sparrow, and Winter Wren. Come along with us and see what we find!
Wednesday, November 6,7:30-9:30am. Cost: Free. Level of Difficulty: Easy-Moderate (there is a steep incline on the trail). Please register with Susan: info@bedfordaudubon.org.
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Nature Meditation
Nature Meditation
November 7, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Bedford Audubon Society, 35 Todd Rd, Katonah, NY 10536, USA
Take a break from your morning routine and enjoy the benefits of being outdoors on our November Nature Meditation guided by local Master Reiki Practitioner and certified ANFT Forest Therapy Guide, Catherine Downs. Catherine will lead us in a seated, guided reiki inspired meditation, and follow with an immersive slow walk focusing on using the senses to connect to the natural world around us. This is the final outdoor Nature Meditation until the spring; look for a special Winter Solstice Forest Bathing experience with Catherine in December.
Thursday, November 7, 10:00-11:00am. Cost: Free. Level of Difficulty: Easy-Moderate (depending on where we walk). Please register with Susan: info@bedfordaudubon.org.
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Birds in Watercolor with Charlotte Holden
Birds in Watercolor with Charlotte Holden
November 9, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Bedford Audubon Society, 35 Todd Rd, Katonah, NY 10536, USA
This series of three classes will dive into watercolor. Learn techniques and how to begin your very own watercolor painting. Participants will work from provided photos of birds beginning with a drawing and continuing on to watercolors. The class will begin with a brief watercolor tutorial then participants will have time to draw their subject and explore the medium at their own pace with opportunities for feedback. We will touch on color theory and how it applies to birds. Participants will create a drawing from provided photographs then transfer their drawings to watercolor paper for a more finished painting. We will learn about how birds get their beautiful colors and how that applies to painting them. A great way to practice drawing, expand your painting skills and learn about the beautiful colors of birds!
Charlotte Holden is a local artist and illustrator who has worked with Bedford Audubon for several years, initially running our first Paint Night while still a student at RISD, and a series of introductory workshops earlier this year.
Each class will be two hours, and participants will register for the full series of three workshops. The fee will help offset our cost of this series and includes all art supplies and materials.
Saturdays October 26, November 9 and 23, 10am-12pm. Experience Level: Intermediate to Advanced (or anyone from the first drawing workshop). Cost:$135 per person for all three workshops: the fee will help offset our costs and includes all art supplies and materials. Class size is limited to 10 participants, and we cannot take registrations for individual classes.
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Habitat Renewal Volunteer Session
Habitat Renewal Volunteer Session
November 16, 2024 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Bedford Audubon Society, 35 Todd Rd, Katonah, NY 10536, USA
Volunteers needed! Roll up your sleeves and get stuck in with Naturalist and Board Member Steve Ricker who leads this vital restoration work to enhance the quality of the rare habitat that surrounds Bylane Farm.Various projects are underway, and work may include transplanting native plants, removing invasive vines and rescuing native habitats from other invasive species. At the start of the session, Steve will provide tips to discern native plants from invasives and will be happy to answer questions as we work.
Tools and gloves will be provided, or you can bring your own (loppers and hand pruners are the most used tools). Plants with thorns, and poison ivy may be present.
Sunday, November 16, 11:00am-12:30pm. Cost: Free. Level of Difficulty: Easy-moderate. Let us know you’re coming by emailing Susan to register: info@bedfordaudubon.org.
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Hot Cocoa, Migrating Birds and Winter Garden Prep Workshop
Hot Cocoa, Migrating Birds and Winter Garden Prep Workshop
November 17, 2024 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Bedford Audubon Society, 35 Todd Rd, Katonah, NY 10536, USA
What should you do to prep your garden for winter? Not much, but not nothing either. Learn best management practices for supporting migrating and non-migrating birds, bees and wildlife throughout the winter while sipping hot cocoa at Bylane Farm's Leon Levy Native Habitat Garden. Participants will gain hands-on experience working in the garden, and our experts will share their top must-have native plants to include in your habitat garden. Participants will also have the opportunity to gather seed to take home from the outdoor portion of the workshop.
Bring garden gloves and pruners.Class size is limited to 10 participants so register early!
Sunday, November 17,11:00am-1:00pm. Cost: $15 members, $20 non-members which will cover handouts of everything covered in the workshop plus a list of resources.
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Public Lecture Series: Raptor Extravaganza - Report from our 2024 Chestnut Ridge Hawkwatch
Public Lecture Series: Raptor Extravaganza - Report from our 2024 Chestnut Ridge Hawkwatch
November 20, 2024 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Katonah Village Library, 26 Bedford Rd, Katonah, NY 10536, USA
Public Lecture Series: Raptor Extravaganza –2024 Chestnut Ridge Hawkwatch Report.
Bedford Audubon participates in the global network of hawk watches that, annually, compile hemispheric-wide population indexes of all migratory raptors. As we near the end of this year’s count period, come hear about the season’s highlights from Board President John Hannan, Lead Counter Rich Aracil, and Naturalist Tait Johansson who will share highlights and data from the season, and insights in how our HawkWatch integrates into the broader network across the Americas spanning from Quebec in Canada to the pampas in Argentina. Enjoy raptor imagery and info as we celebrate the end of the season and the volunteers who helped make it a success.
Wednesday, November 20, 7:00pm, Katonah Village Library. Cost: Free.Advance registration is not required; all are welcome. Please join us for refreshments at 6:30pm ahead of the presentation at 7:00pm.
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WALK CANCELLED Third Thursday's Bird Walk
WALK CANCELLED Third Thursday's Bird Walk
November 21, 2024 @ 7:30 am - 9:30 am
Cross River Reservoir, New York, USA
This walk is cancelled due to the predicted heavy rain. Sorry for the disappointment!
Join Naturalist Tait Johansson in marking the passing of the seasons and changing of birds on our monthly Third Thursday’s Bird Walk in the Cross River Dam area of Katonah. We’ll be on the lookout for Bald Eagles and waterfowl such as Common Merganser and Bufflehead that should be starting to arrive from the north; we may also see lingerers like Eastern Towhee and Ruby-crowned Kinglet. This is an easy and friendly walk, great for beginners and experienced birders alike.
Thursday, November 21, 7:30-9:30am. Cost: Free. Level of Difficulty: Easy. Please register with Susan: info@bedfordaudubon.org
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Birds in Watercolor with Charlotte Holden
Birds in Watercolor with Charlotte Holden
November 23, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Bedford Audubon Society, 35 Todd Rd, Katonah, NY 10536, USA
This series of three classes will dive into watercolor. Learn techniques and how to begin your very own watercolor painting. Participants will work from provided photos of birds beginning with a drawing and continuing on to watercolors. The class will begin with a brief watercolor tutorial then participants will have time to draw their subject and explore the medium at their own pace with opportunities for feedback. We will touch on color theory and how it applies to birds. Participants will create a drawing from provided photographs then transfer their drawings to watercolor paper for a more finished painting. We will learn about how birds get their beautiful colors and how that applies to painting them. A great way to practice drawing, expand your painting skills and learn about the beautiful colors of birds!
Charlotte Holden is a local artist and illustrator who has worked with Bedford Audubon for several years, initially running our first Paint Night while still a student at RISD, and a series of introductory workshops earlier this year.
Each class will be two hours, and participants will register for the full series of three workshops. The fee will help offset our cost of this series and includes all art supplies and materials.
Saturdays October 26, November 9 and 23, 10am-12pm. Experience Level: Intermediate to Advanced (or anyone from the first drawing workshop). Cost:$135 per person for all three workshops: the fee will help offset our costs and includes all art supplies and materials. Class size is limited to 10 participants, and we cannot take registrations for individual classes.
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Seed Sale Pick-Up
Seed Sale Pick-Up
November 23, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Bedford Audubon Society, 35 Todd Rd, Katonah, NY 10536, USA
It's time to stock up on seed for fall and winter bird feeding!
Our Seed Sale is open: order online https://bedfordaudubon.org/shop/
Important Seed Sale Dates
Order Deadline: Thursday, November 7
Pick-up: Saturday, November 23, 10am-1pm at Bylane Farm
Local Delivery: Orders will be delivered between November 23-30
(Local delivery is FREE for orders $150+; $25 for orders under $150.)
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Leader's Choice Field Trip
Leader's Choice Field Trip
November 24, 2024 @ 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
November is the best month for rarities – any bird that is not typically found in a locale. Leading up to the trip, Tait will scout out the latest and greatest for the group to see and decide where to take us based on what he finds. This field trip will start in the morning and Tait will choose a location nearer the time that is no more than 1.5 hours’ drive, based on bird sightings, rarities and his local knowledge. If you register, you will be notified a few days ahead of time and location.
Sunday, November 24, 8:00am-1:00pm (guide). Cost: Free. Level of Difficulty: Easy-Moderate, depending on location. Registration is required: info@bedfordaudubon.org
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