Upcoming Events

For directions to meeting places, arrangements to meet you along the way, and other information, contact Bill Ostrander at 607-207-0000 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 3	8:00AM	Chemung Valley Trail, Millport We will meet at the trailhead at Goddard Park, Maple St, Millport. We'll be looking for Black-and-white Warblers, Rose-breasted Grosbeaks, and Baltimore Orioles.
May 8	7:00PM - 8:30PM	CVAS Book Club We will discuss Our Little Farm: Adventures in Sustainable Living by Peter and Miriam Wohlleben. The Wohllebens invite readers to their farm, where they describe how to plant and rotate crops, harvest and preserve nature's bounty, and tend to the needs of their animals and environment. They live according to their values as they care for Earth, home, and family. Directions: Use Parking Lot A and enter the front door to the lobby. Proceed to the large staircase on your right and go up one floor. At the top of the stairs turn right. The Conference Room is the first door on your right. Or, use an elevator to the left of the staircase in the lobby. You can download our reading list here.
May 10	7:30AM	Northrup Hill Audubon Sanctuary We'll meet at Sperr Memorial Park, Kahler Road South (south of I-86, Exit 50) at 7:30 AM and drive to the Sanctuary near Rathbone. We'll be looking for Prairie Warblers, American Kestrels, Brown Thrashers, and other grassland, shrubland, forest, and wetland birds.
May 15	7:00PM	CVAS Monthly Meeting Meet at Appleridge (Map) for a lively discussion about birding and a presentation from one of our knowledgeable hosts. A bird identification workshop precedes the program at 7:00 p.m.; the program begins at 7:30p.m. All are welcome to these free events. Appleridge is wheelchair accessible. You can connect on Zoom by sending a request to windingwayhorse@aol.com.
May 16 - 17	6:00PM	Migration Marathon! Go wherever you want to find as many species of birds as you can in 24 hours. Birds are wonderful, and we want as many people as possible to experience and enjoy them at their favorite birding spots, during the busiest month of spring migration. We'll meet at Curly's Chicken House, May 17, 6:30 PM to tally our results and share our best sighting locations. If you can't attend the dinner, email your list to browncreeper9@gmail.com.
May 24	8:00AM	Newtown Battlefield State Park Meet in the parking lot near Sullivan's Monument. We'll be looking for warblers and other forest birds.
Jun 12	7:00PM - 8:30PM	CVAS Book Club We will meet to discuss our next book list. Directions: Use Parking Lot A and enter the front door to the lobby. Proceed to the large staircase on your right and go up one floor. At the top of the stairs turn right. The Conference Room is the first door on your right. Or, use an elevator to the left of the staircase in the lobby. You can download our reading list here.
Jun 14	8:00AM - 10:00AM	CVAS Annual Picnic Join field trip leader Bill Ostrander at Newtown Battlefield State Park, 2346 CR 60, in Elmira, as he leads the morning bird walk before Chemung Valley Audubon’s annual June picnic. Bring a dish-to-pass to this breakfast picnic. All are welcome, both those who accepted the challenge to identify 75 bird species in 75 days and those who just enjoy birds. We will recognize the individuals who completed the challenge.

Other Events

May 18	All Day	Blind Birder Bird-a-Thon 2025 The Blind Birder Bird-a-Thon is a 24-hour birding event designed for birders who are legally blind. This inaugural event encourages participants to identify as many bird species as possible by sound (or sight!), celebrating accessibility and the joy of birding. Find out more here.
Wednesdays	2:00PM	Birdability Outreach Program Webinar Series These webinars will cover various topics related to accessible birding and outdoor exploration for people living with spinal cord injuries and other disabilities. These webinars are open to everyone—whether you’re new to birding, an experienced birder with a disability, or an advocate for accessible outdoor spaces. You can register for individual sessions or the entire series, and each event will feature opportunities to ask questions and connect with others in the community. Register here.
All Season		Montezuma Audubon Society The Montezuma Audubon Society has birding and boating events all season long! Visit the Montezuma Audubon website for more information and to register.
All Season		Birding Festivals A great way to enjoy bird watching is by going to festivals—they're organized to get you to great birding spots at a great time of year, and they're a great way to meet people. Experts and locals help you see more birds, and you'll meet other visitors who share your hobby. While you're there, keep an eye out for Cornell Lab representatives, as they do attend several festivals each year. You can find a complete list of birding festivals here.