March 27, 1950
For over half a century, we have monitored bird populations in the Chemung Valley of New York and helped to conserve and restore the natural ecosystems in our region.
Conservation and Restoration
Our region contains a plethora of beautiful birds, trees, wildflowers, and wildlife. We encourage you to explore our local wildlife sanctuaries and parks.
Programs for All Ages
Whether you are a seasoned birder or a parent looking to delight their children with the wonders of the outside world, we have something for everyone.
No Membership Required...
But we think you'll want to join! All of our programs are free and open to the public, but our members receive special benefits.
A Welcome from Our President
As current President of Chemung Valley Audubon Society, I would like to welcome all of you to our online home. Since 1950, we have offered many opportunities and programs for people of all ages to experience, enjoy, and learn about birding in our local area. Our monthly member meetings offer bird identification workshops to help all birders learn how to better identify birds in the field. We also continue to invite a wide variety of speakers that educate the public on the many issues concerning birds and other wildlife.
Our local Saturday morning bird walks, that are lead by our statistician Bill Ostrander, are for beginners and advanced birders. All of these walks are extremely enjoyable and educational. We also fund the Nature Strollers program, started and directed by the Horseheads Family Resource Center. We work in conjunction with Tanglewood Nature Center and Museum and Friends of the Chemung River Watershed. These walks are for families with young children and help the children learn skills that prepare them for school. Nature Strollers also helps foster an appreciation for nature in the children and their families. We also take several day trips during the year such as watching songbird and raptor banding at Braddock Bay in the spring and our late summer day trip to Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge, where we look for a variety of gorgeous birds.
On behalf of Chemung Valley Audubon Society, I want to invite you, the nature loving public, to join us and enjoy the many educational and recreational opportunities that we offer.
Thank you and good birding!
Linda Slobodnyak
President | Chemung Valley Audubon Society
Northrup Hill Wildlife Audubon Sanctuary
In 2016, volunteers donated over 500 hours of their time for the restoration of our Northrup Hill Audubon Wildlife Sanctuary in Rathbone, Steuben County.
Gleason Audubon Wildlife Sanctuary
Our 30-acre preserve in the Town of Caton, NY, beckons to all nature-lovers with its dozens of tree species, and hundreds of animal and flower species.
National Audubon Society
Chemung Valley Audubon Society is a chapter of the National Audubon Society. The NAS is an invaluable resource for any Audubon enthusiast.
Community Programs
Our free family-friendly Nature Strollers program will return in the Spring, and we hope you'll join us for our other popular programs throughout the year.
Native Plants for Your Home and Garden
Bring birds and pollinators to your home today by growing native plants. Find the best plants for the pollinators and birds for your yard. Growing bird-friendly plants will attract and protect the birds you love while making your space beautiful, easy to care for, and better for the environment. Explore native plant resources here.
CVAS Monthly Meeting
We are delighted to welcome Dr. Don Leopold as he presents "Native Plants and Natural Communities for Sustainable Landscapes." Dr. Leopold is able to offer a wealth of information on the subject, having published over 60 journal papers and 6 books, including Native Plants of the Northeast: A Guide for Gardening and Conservation, which received the Garden Writers Association Silver Media Award for excellence in horticultural writings. For more information about this event, please view our calendar by clicking the link below.
October 19 | 7:00 pm | Appleridge
Lyme Disease
It's here, and it's spreading! Awareness and knowledge will take you far in avoiding ticks and Lyme Disease during your nature exploration.
DEC Announces Launch of I Bird NY
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced the launch of I BIRD NY, an initiative to build on increasing access to the state's vast natural resources and promote low-cost opportunities to explore the great outdoors and connect with nature. The program launch took place at the Utica Marsh Wildlife Management Area (WMA) in Oneida County...