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 2 | 8:00AM | Gleason Audubon Wildlife Sanctuary Meet at Fitch's Bridge Fishing Access near the east end of Hendy Creek Road. We'll arrive at the Sanctuary by 8:45AM. |
| May 9 | 8:00AM | Newtown Battlefield State Park If the park is open, meet in the parking lot near Sullivan's Monument; otherwise, meet at the park's entrance gate. |
| May 14 | 7:00PM | CVAS Book Club Join us as we discuss Flight Paths: How a Passionate and Quirky Group of Pioneering Scientists Solved the Mystery of Bird Migration by Rebecca Heisman. This is an exciting, behind-the-scenes account of groundbreaking discoveries by scientists from many disciplines who worked to answer an age-old question: how and why do birds migrate? Directions: We meet at Appleridge, 168 Miller St, Horseheads, NY 14845. 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 15 - May 16 | 6PM | Migration Marathon Try to find as many species of birds as you can in 24 hours wherever you want to go. We'll meet at Curly's Chicken House at 6:30PM, Saturday, to find out what everyone found. |
| May 15 - June 15 | Climate Watch For those who have done Climate Watch counts in the past, the project is still going. The spring count period is May 15 to June 15 to cover your count routes. For more information, check out the Audubon Climate Watch page. |
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| May 21 | 7:00PM | CVAS Monthly Meeting At the May 21st meeting, two CVAS members, Erica Shirley and Chuck Yarmey, will present highlights from their recent travels to Rwanda and Costa Rica. Erica Shirley will present on the gorillas and birds of Rwanda through stories and photographs, drawing from firsthand experiences observing the country’s extraordinary wildlife and landscapes. Rwanda is celebrated for its remarkable biodiversity, from the mist-covered mountains to the forests, wetlands, and savannas that support hundreds of bird species. Erica will also highlight Rwanda’s conservation successes, the importance of ecotourism, and the beauty of this unique country. Chuck Yarmey will share highlights of his recent trip to Costa Rica with his wife Donna. Few locations in the world are bigger on nature, adventure and conservation. From empty beaches fringed with palms to its remote interior, a lush tangle of rainforest, mist-veiled mountains, rushing rivers and active volcanoes, Costa Rica's contrasting habitats hold some of the greatest biodiversity on Earth, including over 900 species of birds. Meet at Appleridge, 168 Miller Street, Horseheads, NY, 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. |
| Jun 6 | 1PM - 4PM | Birding is for Every Body
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| Jun 11 | 7:00PM | CVAS Book Club We will meet to discuss our next book list. Directions: We meet at Appleridge, 168 Miller St, Horseheads, NY 14845. 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. |
Other Events
| 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 |
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| All Season | Birding Festivals |
