
Upcoming Events
For directions to meeting places, arrangements to meet you along the way, and other information, contact Bill Ostrander at 607-732-3370 or browncreeper9@gmail.com. CVAS is committed to increasing diversity, equity, and inclusion in our conservation and education programs and to welcoming all who wish to work and learn with us. Any person, regardless of age, race, religion, ability, or gender identity, who is interested in wild life study, protection, and conservation, may be enrolled as a member upon receipt of the first payment of dues.
CVAS Events
May 15 - June 15 | Climate Watch
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May 19 | 7:00 PM | CVAS Monthly Meeting
The evening begins with a 7:00 p.m. Bird Identification Workshop by Bill Ostrander. Following a brief business meeting at 7:30, enjoy a presentation by guest speakers from Seneca Lake Pure Waters Association (SLPWA). Kaitlin Fello and Maura Toole will present the association's "Lake Friendly Living" program. SLPWA is a partner in the Lake Friendly Living Coalition, which encompasses nine of the Finger Lakes. Birds and other wildlife depend on these waters for food, raising young, and annual spring and fall migrations. And more than 100,000 residents use Seneca Lake as a primary water source. Formed in 1990, SLPWA is committed to preserving and protecting Seneca Lake through scientific research, community partnerships, and public education. The all-volunteer, nonprofit organization studies Seneca Lake and its tributaries, informing the public about contamination, invasive species, lake levels, and methods to improve lake quality. |
May 26 | 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM | CVAS Book Club We will discuss The Nature Fix: Why Nature Makes Us Happier, Healthier, and More Creative by Florence Williams. From forest paths in Korea to islands in Finland to eucalyptus groves in California, Florence Williams investigates the science at the confluence of environment, mood, health, and creativity. Delving into new research, she uncovers the powers of the natural world to improve health, promote reflection and innovation, and strengthen our relationships. As our lives shift indoors, these ideas—and the answers they yield—are more urgent than ever. |
May 28 | 8:00 AM | CVAS Field Trip: Newtown Battlefield State Park
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June 9 | 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM | CVAS Book Club We will meet to discuss our next book list. |
Other Events
All Season | Montezuma Audubon Society |
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All Season | Birding Festivals |
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Mar 31 - May 19 | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Spring Ornithology with Steve Kress 2022! ![]() Would you like to learn more about birds and their lives? Register now for the Cayuga Bird Club's Spring Ornithology with Steve Kress, held Thursday evenings March 31 to May 19 via Zoom. This course is perfectly timed to help people identify spring migrants and better understand bird behavior. Each weekly meeting features a group of birds that are at the peak of their spring migration, with discussions about bird song, migration, courtship, family life, conservation, and how to create a bird-friendly habitat on your own property. Dr. Kress enhances each presentation with bird song recordings, videos, and stunning photos. Although the course focuses on birds of Central New York, most of the identification, behavior, and conservation tips are relevant to people throughout the Eastern US. Dr. Kress served for many years as Director of the Audubon Seabird Restoration Program and Hog Island Audubon Camp in Maine, and has written numerous books, articles, and online courses about birds and wildlife conservation. Classes are recorded for viewing or reviewing at your convenience. Details and registration at: Cayuga Bird Club. |
Apr 22 - 24 | Various | Annual Bird of Prey Days at Braddock Bay Braddock Bay Raptor Research (BBRR) in Rochester, NY, will host the Bird of Prey Days festival at Braddock Bay Park on Lake Ontario and home to one of the best spring raptor migrations on the continent! People of all ages are invited to come out and learn about hawks, eagles, falcons, owls, and other species in support BBRR's conservation efforts. Activities will be held inside and out, including hawkwatching, raptor banding, owl prowls, live raptor programs, educational and art displays, and kids activities. More information. |
May 14 | Virtual | Global Big Day!
Participating is easy—you can even be part of Global Big Day from home. If you can spare 5 or 10 minutes, report your bird observations to eBird online or with our free eBird Mobile app. If you have more time, submit several checklists of birds throughout the day. You never know what you might spot. Your observations help us better understand global bird populations through products like these animated abundance maps brought to you by eBird Science. More information about this event can be found here. |
Sep 9 - Sep 10 | Various | Montezuma Muckrace 2022 Mark your calendars! More information will be posted as the event nears. |