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
| Feb 7 | 8:00AM | Driving Tour of Fields Meet at Mark Twain State Park in the first parking lot by the Domes. We’ll be looking for Horned Larks, Snow Buntings, Lapland Longspurs, Rough-legged Hawks, and Northern Shrikes. |
| Feb 12 | 7:00PM | CVAS Book Club Join us as we discuss The Soul of an Octopus: A Surprising Exploration into the Wonder of Consciousness by Sy Montgomery. Montgomery illuminates the intelligence and behavior of octopuses and the bonds they form with humans. From problem-solving to changing colors, each octopus she met was clever and fascinating. 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. |
| Feb 13-16 |
Great Backyard Bird Count
It's time for the Great Backyard Bird Count! Join us each February when the world comes together to watch, learn about, count, and celebrate birds. For details, go to BirdCount.org. |
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| Feb 14 | 8:00AM | Mark Twain State Park Meet in the trailhead parking lot near the State Route 14 entrance. We’ll be looking for forest and shrubland birds. |
| Feb 19 | 7:00PM | CVAS Monthly Meeting Haley Michal Turner will present her research on apex predators in our region, with a specific focus on bobcats. 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. |
| Feb 21 | 8:00AM | Big Flats Hotspots Meet at Sperr Memorial Park on Kahler Road South, immediately south of I-86, Exit 50. We’ll be looking for winter birds and possibly early spring migrants. |
| Feb 28 | 8:00AM | Big Flats Trail Meet at Sperr Memorial Park on Kahler Road South, immediately south of I-86, Exit 50. We’ll be looking for wintering sparrows, raptors, and migrating blackbirds. |
| Mar 12 | 7:00PM | CVAS Book Club Join us as we discuss The Backyard Bird Chronicles by Amy Tan. Tan maps the passage of time with daily entries, thoughtful questions, and beautiful sketches of the familiar birds that brought her peace and connection during a troubling year. 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. |
| Mar 19 | 7:00PM | CVAS Monthly Meeting Jody Enck will discuss his work with the Sister Bird Club Network and the Conservation Leadership Academy, a new initiative from the Cayuga Bird Club. 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. |
| Apr 9 | 7:00PM | CVAS Book Club Join us as we celebrate National Poetry Month! Please bring a favorite short nature poem to share. 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 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. |
| 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. |
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| All Season | Birding Festivals |
