Bedford Audubon Society

A Northern Westchester & Eastern Putnam Counties, New York
Chapter of the National Audubon Society

Celebrating 96 Years of Conservation 1913-2009


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Field Trips, Programs, and Special Events

Each trip is given one of three levels of difficulty: Easy, Moderate, or Strenuous. Please discuss your level of mobility with the registrar to ensure that the field trip is appropriate for you. Except where noted, register with Joan E. Becker by e-mail or telephone at (914) 232-4806.

Our programs take place at
   The
Katonah Memorial House
   71 Bedford Road, Katonah, NY 10536

Click for directions and a map to the Katonah Memorial House

Many of our field trips are held at BAS Headquarters at Bylane Farm.
To get to Bylane Farm, take I-684 to exit 6. Go east on Route 35 for about 0.5 miles to Route 22. Go north on Route 22 for about 0.8 miles and turn right onto Todd Road for about 0.6 miles. Look for a white mailbox on the right with the address 35 Todd Road. The offices are on the left, but park in the small parking lot on the right. The office phone number is (914) 232-1999.

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Monday–Sunday June 1–August 9 Citizen Science Bird Banding
Sunday June 28 Field Trip Learn to Identify Edible Plants at Bylane Farm, Picnic Style Lunch Included
Thursday July 2 Field Trip Field Trip to Mianus River Gorge, Bedford
Thursday July 9 Field Trip Excursion to New Jersey Meadowlands With a Pontoon Boat Tour
Wednesday July 22 Field Trip Nature Hike at Bylane
Friday July 24 Field Trip Nature Walk at Sharon Audubon Center and Lunch and Tour of Troutbeck Retreat in Amenia, NY
Thursday August 6 Field Trip Nature Hike at Bylane
Sunday August 23 Field Trip Trip to Jamaica Bay WR, Queens,
Sunday August 30 Field Trip Canoe Trip on Constitution Marsh, Garrison

Each trip is given one of three levels of difficulty: Easy, Moderate, or Strenuous. Please discuss your level of mobility with the registrar to ensure that the field trip is appropriate for you.

Citizen Science: Bird Banding
Monday, June 1–Sunday, August 9
Bylane Farm
Between June 1 and August 9, the public will have the opportunity to observe birds being captured in mist nets, banded and released as part of a nationwide scientific study to assess species populations. Banding will be held every ten days at the Hunt Parker Preserve. Please e-mail or call Jim Nordgren or Tait Johansson for details 914-232-1999.

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Nationally Renowned Forager "Wildman" Steve Brill Will Teach You to Identify Edible Plants at Bylane Farm, Picnic Style Lunch Included
Sunday, June 28, 1 p.m.–3 p.m.
This tour is co-sponsored by Katonah Green. It will begin with an organic lunch prepared by Table Local Market, followed by a brief talk, then the foraging tour. Copies of Steve Brill’s books will be available for purchase and signing. Bring plastic bags for collecting wild edibles, insect repellent, and a sun hat. No sandals. There is a $40 charge for this program including the lunch ($30 without the lunch) payable in cash at the event. Degree of Difficulty: Easy to Moderate.
Register by calling (914) 763-0474.

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Field Trip to Mianus River Gorge, Bedford With Tait Johansson
Thursday, July 2, 8:30 a.m.–11:00 a.m. Carpool from Bylane.
If you have never visited this "gorgeous" preserve, this is the time to do it. A steep gorge, a waterfall, a rushing river, a magnificent stand of 350-year-old hemlocks, lush fern groves, and remnants of an 18th century quarry. You will find it all at this amazing natural treasure. Bring solid hiking boots. Degree of Difficulty: Moderate to Strenuous
Register with Joan E. Becker by e-mail or by telephone at (914) 232-4806.

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Excursion to New Jersey Meadowlands With a Pontoon Boat Tour With Naturalists Michael Newhouse and Tait Johansson
Thursday July 9, 8:45 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Carpool from Bylane.
This unique, 900-acre urban wildlife preserve supports an amazing diversity of vegetation, waterfowl, shorebirds, and much more. We will visit the award-winning Nature Center, enjoy a trail walk and a picnic lunch. Then, with the New York City skyline as backdrop, we’ll have a privately guided, two-hour pontoon boat tour of the Hackensack River and its tributaries, spotting wildlife and learning about Lenni Lenape Indians, pirates, and salt marsh history. Bring lunch, binoculars, and water. There is a $15 charge for the boat tour. Degree of Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
Register with Joan E. Becker by e-mail or by telephone at (914) 232-4806.

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Nature Hike at Bylane With Tait Johansson
Wednesday, July 22, 10 a.m.–noon
Our eminent resident naturalist will focus his walk on birds, butterflies, dragonflies and damselflies, all abundant in Bylane’s meadows and woods in mid summer. Wildflowers will be present as well. Bring insect repellent, a sun hat, and plenty of water. Degree of Difficulty: Easy
Register with Joan E. Becker by e-mail or by telephone at (914) 232-4806.

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Nature Walk at Sharon Audubon Center (CT) Followed by Lunch and Tour of Troutbeck Retreat in Amenia, NY With Joan E. and Peter Becker
Friday, July 24, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Carpool from Bylane Farm.
Located in Connecticut’s idyllic Litchfield Hills, the Sharon Audubon Center has over eleven miles of scenic trails, with forests, meadows, wetlands, ponds, and streams. After a leisurely hike, we will proceed to the impressive 23-acre Troutbeck Resort in nearby Amenia, NY, where an haute cuisine lunch awaits us. As we tour the mansion, we will learn Troutbeck’s fascinating history and how its serene beauty inspired Emerson, Thoreau, Hemingway, Sinclair Lewis, and W.E.B. DuBois. There is a $27 advance fee for the lunch. Please make your reservation early. Degree of Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
Register with Joan E. Becker by e-mail or by telephone at (914) 232-4806.

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Nature Hike at Bylane With Tait Johansson
Thursday, August 6, 10 a.m.–noon
Once again, our knowledgeable resident naturalist will lead a walk through Bylane’s meadows and woods. On this summer walk, he will teach you the birds, butterflies, dragonflies, and damselflies that frequent the property. Bring insect repellent, a sun hat, binoculars, and plenty of water. Degree of Difficulty: Easy
Register with Joan E. Becker by e-mail or by telephone at (914) 232-4806.

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Trip to Jamaica Bay WR, Queens, NY With Bird Expert and BAS Director John Askildsen
Sunday, August 23, 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Carpool from Bylane Farm.
Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge is a birder’s Mecca at any time of year. In late summer you may expect to see shorebirds and warblers that have bred in the north preparing for their journey south. Herons, egrets and Glossy Ibis will still be around as will Ospreys and terns. Bring binoculars, lunch, insect repellent, and plenty of cold drinks (it may be very hot and humid). Also bring rubber boots for wading in the mud of the East Pond. Degree of Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
Register with Joan E. Becker by e-mail or by telephone at (914) 232-4806.

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Canoe Trip on Constitution Marsh, Garrison With Peter Becker
Sunday, August 30, 6:45 a.m.–10:45 a.m. Carpool from Bylane Farm.
A marsh naturalist will lead participants through winding channels lined with marsh plants and will identify the birds and other wildlife observed in this Hudson River jewel, which Audubon New York has designated an Important Bird Area. No private canoes are permitted, but favorite paddles are welcome and personal life jackets are encouraged. A $20 fee applies ($5 discount for Audubon members). Registration is limited to 17 people, so sign up early. Degree of Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
Register with Joan E. Becker by e-mail or by telephone at (914) 232-4806.

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