The Linnaean Society of New York provides a forum for the sharing and advancement of science-based knowledge through a program of lectures and field trips. It fosters an appreciation of the natural world with a special emphasis on birds. Founded in 1878, the Society comprises dedicated amateurs and professionals interested in the study, preservation, and enjoyment of nature and the environment.
The Linnaean Society of New York presents programs on natural history topics monthly from September through May, except March. You are invited to attend in person or online via Zoom. Our meetings are open to the public and free of charge. The programs feature richly illustrated talks in layman’s language by leading naturalists and scientists.
Dr. Karan Odom – September 2026
Dr. Jeremy J. Kirchman – October 2026
The Linnaean Society of New York field trips, led by expert members, focus on birds and also on plants, bats, and butterflies. More than 80 trips are offered each year, ranging from bird walks in Central Park, Jamaica Bay, and other New York City parks to excursions by car to diverse seasonal hotspots in the tri-state area. Field trips are open to non-members as guests, if space permits.
Central Park Fall Migration WalkExpired
Mushroom Exploration Walk in Van Cortlandt Park
Staten Island Early Fall Migrants and Sea WatchTrip Full
Central Park Fall Migration Walk
Randall’s Island Fall Migration
Green-Wood Cemetery
Fall Migration in St. Nicholas and Jackie Robinson ParksNew Trip
Central Park Fall Migration Walk
Birds & Brews: Nighthawk Edition in Central Park
Central Park North End Fall Migration Walk with Jeff Kimball
Sandy Hook Fall Migration
Beginners Birding Walk in Central Park’s North End
Now Streaming: Full Circle—The Great Gull Island Project, 50 Years of Conservation
Full Circle, a documentary by director/producer Anne Via McCollough, celebrates Helen Hays, the leader of a 50-year project to save two imperiled tern species.
The Great Gull Island Project’s Birdathon Weekend — May 2-3, 2026!
Join our 2026 Birdathon, build your team, and help us raise $20K to protect one of the most important tern colonies in the world based in the Long Island Sound.
My Wild Life: Rare-Birds, Close Calls, and Adventures of an Eco-Explorer: A Memoir, Review by Rick Cech
This is a highly personal Baedeker, bursting with accounts of worldwide experiences that are anything but generic.
