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SUMMARY:Dr. David George Haskell – November 2026
DESCRIPTION:\n7:00 pm, Wednesday, November 11, 2026The Liederkranz Club, 6 East 87th Street, New York CityFree and open to the public. Doors open at 6:30 pm.\n\n\n\nClick here ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/programs-registration/?debug=n&program_speaker=Dr.+David+George+Haskell&program_title=How+Flowers+Made+Our+World&program_location=Liederkranz+Club&program_address=6+East+87th+Street%2C+New+York+City&program_date=11%2F11%2F26&program_weekday=Wednesday&program_doors_open=6%3A30+pm&program_time=7+pm&program_registration_closes=11%2F10%2F26+11%3A59+pm ) to register for in-person attendance. Please register at least a day before the event.The Liederkranz Club opens for socializing at 6:30, with a beer, wine and beverage cash bar.\n\n\n\nDisability access to the Liederkranz Club: see below*\n\n\n\nYou can also attend online via Zoom. Click here to register for the Zoom webinar.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHow Flowers Made Our World\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFlowers are not just pretty, they’re also world-changers. When flowers appeared on Planet Earth, nothing was ever again the same. Flowering plants built and now animate vital habitats such as rainforests, prairies, deciduous forests, and coastal vegetation such as salt marshes. These transformations came about through flowers’ cooperative relationships with insects, birds, and other animals, alongside reinvention of botanical motherhood through fruits and food stores in seeds. Flowers also possess radical genetic flexibility, allowing them to turn past environmental upheavals into opportunities for renewal. Flowers catalyzed human evolution, too, and we now depend on them for food and a healthy planet. Can we now extend this ancient symbiosis into a more vital and diverse future?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDavid George Haskell’s latest book, How Flowers Made Our World, explores the creative powers of flowering plants, including their catalytic effects on animal evolution. His books The Forest Unseen and Sounds and Wild and Broken were both finalists for the Pulitzer Prize in General Nonfiction. He received the John Burroughs Medal for The Songs of Trees. He is also recipient of an Award in Literature from American Academy of Arts and Letters. Haskell is a Fellow of the Linnaean Society of London, Guggenheim Fellow, and Adjunct Professor of Environmental Sciences at Emory University. He cultivates plants and seeks birds at his home in Atlanta, GA. Find more at dghaskell.com.\n\n\n\n*Access: The Liederkranz Club has an elevator, but the building is accessed by stairs from the street. If you call (212) 534-0880 the day before your visit, the Club can make an elevator available via a walkway on the building’s east side. However, the bathrooms are accessed by three steps.\n\n\n\n\n
URL:https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/events/dr-david-george-haskell-november-2026-2/
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LOCATION:6 East 87th St, New York City
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SUMMARY:NYS State Young Birder’s Club Walk with LSNY on Governor’s Island
DESCRIPTION:\nDate: Saturday, September 19, 2026\n\n\n\nLeader(s): See NYSYCB link belowTrip Description: For the young birders in your life (aged 10-19), this trip is managed by New York State Ornithological Association (NYSOA) for its Young Birders Club, with leaders from Linnaean. See description and link below for sign up on their site.  \n\n\n\nSponsoring NYSYBC Partner: The Linnaean Society of New York: 172-acre Governors Island is situated in the heart of New York Harbor. Just minutes from Lower Manhattan and the Brooklyn waterfront and reachable only by ferry, this car-free and unique destination has a multitude of attractions including an award-winning park with dozens of historic buildings, year-round educational and cultural facilities, a rich arts and culture program, and a 22-acre National Monument managed by the National Park Service. A former Army and Coast Guard base, Governors Island is open to the public year-round.There are plenty of excellent birding opportunities on Governors Island. A variety of habitats including expansive lawns, mature trees, garden installations, and the waters around the island provide ample places for year-round and seasonal avian visitors. But for birders, the excitement peaks in September when thousands of migratory birds stop on the Island or pass overhead as they wing their way south along the Atlantic flyway. Join us for a great birding experience at this exciting destination!\n\n\n\nRegistration:  Register by Wednesday September 16 using this NYSYBC link: https://www.nysyoungbirders.org/NYSYBC_TRF-GovIsland2026.pdf ( https://www.nysyoungbirders.org/NYSYBC_TRF-GovIsland2026.pdf )\n\n\n\nMore information about the trip (And the registration link) is on this page: https://www.nysyoungbirders.org/calendar.html#sep ( https://www.nysyoungbirders.org/calendar.html#sep )\n\n\n\nPlease read the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, if you’re going on a field trip for the first time. It details our field trip policies, recommends what to bring on a trip, and offers other useful information, pro tips, and tricks.\n\n\n\nIf after visiting the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, you still have questions, feel free to contact the Registrar via email.\n\n\n\n\n
URL:https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/events/2026-09-19-nysybc-walk-with-lsny/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
LOCATION:New York, NY
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SUMMARY:Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge, 35th Annual Tom Davis Memorial Shorebird Walk
DESCRIPTION:\nDate: Saturday, August 21, 2027\n\n\n\nLeader(s): Leader: Tom StephensonTransportation: Carpool Trip: Jamaica Bay is accessible via public transportation. However, an effort will be made by the registrar to provide rides, though there is no guarantee of enough volunteer drivers to accommodate all participants. Registrar will also inform participants of the carpool fee, which is based on the trip location.Meeting Point: After your registration is confirmed, the Registrar will share directions, the exact meeting place, and time with attendees.Schedule: Half-day, ending in early afternoon.Relative Difficulty: Expect to walk 3-4 miles on mostly flat terrain. Muck boots likely necessary for the East Pond area and there can be mosquitoes.Trip Description: This annual memorial walk honors Tom Davis, who was, by many accounts, from the birders who knew him, an incredible observer of wildlife especially interested in shorebirds. He was also well known for imparting his knowledge to others and ensuring that others would see the unique birds he sighted. This year’s walk, led by Tom Stephenson, will also be guided by those principles.\n\n\n\nThe Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge includes over 12,600 acres of salt marshes, freshwater and brackish-water ponds, upland fields and woods, an open bay, and islands. It is one of the largest bird habitats in the northeastern United States and a great place to observe seasonal bird migration and resident species. This walk is scheduled for peak shorebird concentrations at Jamaica Bay and will likely include a visit to the East Pond, which may require mud boots to navigate comfortably.\n\n\n\nRegistration: Registration opens at 9 am on Monday, August 9. After that time, click here to register ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/registration-carpool/?debug=n&regstart=8%2F9%2F27+9%3A00+am&tripdate=8%2F21%2F27&tripname=Jamaica+Bay+Wildlife+Refuge%2C+35th+Annual+Tom+Davis+Memorial+Shorebird+Walk&tripleader=Tom+Stephenson&regname=Amanda+Bielskas&regemail=bielskas@gmail.com&tripwd=Saturday&confirmemail=bielskas@gmail.com&regend=8%2F18%2F27+6%3A00+pm ). Registration closes at 6 pm on Wednesday, August 18. Members (and those who have applied for membership) will be prioritized over non-members.\n\n\n\nPlease read the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, if you’re going on a field trip for the first time. It details our field trip policies, recommends what to bring on a trip, and offers other useful information, pro tips, and tricks.\n\n\n\nIf after visiting the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, you still have questions, feel free to contact the Registrar via email.\n\n\n\n\n
URL:https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/events/2027-08-21-jamaica-bay-wildlife-refuge-35th-annual-tom-davis-memorial-shorebird-walk/
ORGANIZER;CN=Amanda Bielskas:MAILTO:bielskas@gmail.com
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
LOCATION:Cross Bay Blvd, Broad Channel, NY
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SUMMARY:Cupsogue Flats and Beyond
DESCRIPTION:\nDate: Tuesday, August 17, 2027\n\n\n\nLeader: Brian MoldashelTransportation: Carpool Trip: While carpool rides for everyone usually work out, there is no guarantee of enough volunteer drivers to accommodate all participants. The Registrar will work to organize rides and to notify participants when a rental car may be necessary. Registrar will also inform participants of the carpool fee, which is based on the trip location; the cost of any rental cars should be split evenly by those participants.Meeting Point: After your registration is confirmed, the Registrar will share directions, the exact meeting place, and time with attendees.Schedule: Full-day trip. The date may change after the tide charts for West Moriches Inlet are published.Relative Difficulty: Approximately 2.5 miles along flat sand. Be prepared to do some wading through shallow water.Trip Description: We will meet at the eastern end of the Cupsogue Suffolk County Park, where we will walk along the sandy beach road toward Moriches Bay. We will cross to the sand flats through very shallow water about an hour before low tide, giving us two hours to look for multiple species of southerly migrating shorebirds and waders, including Marbled Godwits, Red Knots, and Little Blue Herons. Along the way, Saltmarsh and Seaside Sparrows are possibilities. After lunch, we will explore the Eastport and Riverhead sod fields for “grass peeps,” with American Golden Plover a possibility.\n\n\n\nBring water and sunscreen. Wear appropriate shoes, such as flip-flops or water shoes, and be prepared to walk through the water to “the island.” We will return to the parking area around noon; restrooms are available there. The trip will end around 3:00-4:00 p.m.\n\n\n\nRegistration: Registration opens at 9 am on Monday, August 9. After that time, click here to register ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/registration-carpool/?debug=n&regstart=8%2F9%2F27+9%3A00+am&tripdate=8%2F17%2F27&tripname=Cupsogue+Flats+and+Beyond+&tripleader=Brian+Moldashel&regname=Debbie+Mullins&regemail=deborramullins3@gmail.com&tripwd=Tuesday&confirmemail=deborramullins3@gmail.com&regend=8%2F14%2F27+6%3A00+pm ). Registration closes at 6 pm on Saturday, August 14. Members (and those who have applied for membership) will be prioritized over non-members.\n\n\n\nPlease read the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, if you’re going on a field trip for the first time. It details our field trip policies, recommends what to bring on a trip, and offers other useful information, pro tips, and tricks.\n\n\n\nIf after visiting the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, you still have questions, feel free to contact the Registrar via email.\n\n\n\n\n
URL:https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/events/2027-08-17-cupsogue-flats-and-beyond/
ORGANIZER;CN=Debbie Mullins:MAILTO:deborramullins3@gmail.com
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
LOCATION:Long Island, NY
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SUMMARY:Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge
DESCRIPTION:\nDate: Saturday, August 7, 2027\n\n\n\nLeader: Karlo MirthTransportation: Carpool Trip: Jamaica Bay is accessible via public transportation. However, an effort will be made by the registrar to provide rides, though there is no guarantee of enough volunteer drivers to accommodate all participants. Registrar will also inform participants of the carpool fee, which is based on the trip location.Meeting Point: After your registration is confirmed, the Registrar will share directions, the exact meeting place, and time with attendees.Schedule: Timed with favorable tides, half-day trip.Relative Difficulty: Expect to walk 3-4 miles on mostly flat terrain. Muck boots likely necessary for the East Pond area and there can be mosquitoes.Trip Description: The Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge includes over 12,600 acres of salt marshes, freshwater and brackish-water ponds, upland fields and woods, an open bay, and islands. It is one of the most significant bird habitats in the northeastern United States and a great place to observe seasonal bird migration and resident species.\n\n\n\nEvery spring and summer, the water levels in the East Pond are mechanically lowered to create mudflats where shorebirds can forage. When the tides are high, shorebirds gravitate to the exposed mudflats of the East Pond. Shorebirds such as Black-bellied Plovers, Sanderlings, Semi-palmated Sandpipers, White-rumped Sandpipers, and Least Sandpipers have been seen; we will also look for Ruddy Turnstones. The marshes often include Seaside Sparrows and Saltmarsh Sparrows, and we might even find a Clapper Rail. Terns might include Caspian, Gull-billed, Forster’s, Common and Least Terns.\n\n\n\nThis walk is scheduled for peak shorebird concentrations at Jamaica Bay and will likely require mud boots to navigate comfortably.\n\n\n\nRegistration: Registration opens at 9 am on Monday, July 26. After that time, click here to register ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/registration-carpool/?debug=n&regstart=7%2F26%2F27+9%3A00+am&tripdate=8%2F7%2F27&tripname=Jamaica+Bay+Wildlife+Refuge&tripleader=Karlo+Mirth&regname=Matthew+Fischer&regemail=matthewwfischer@gmail.com&tripwd=Saturday&confirmemail=matthewwfischer@gmail.com&regend=8%2F4%2F27+6%3A00+pm ). Registration closes at 6 pm on Wednesday, August 4. Members (and those who have applied for membership) will be prioritized over non-members.\n\n\n\nPlease read the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, if you’re going on a field trip for the first time. It details our field trip policies, recommends what to bring on a trip, and offers other useful information, pro tips, and tricks.\n\n\n\nIf after visiting the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, you still have questions, feel free to contact the Registrar via email.\n\n\n\n\n
URL:https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/events/2027-08-07-jamaica-bay-wildlife-refuge/
ORGANIZER;CN=Matthew Fischer:MAILTO:matthewwfischer@gmail.com
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
LOCATION:Cross Bay Blvd, Broad Channel, NY
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SUMMARY:Central Park Evening Bat Walk
DESCRIPTION:\nDate: Thursday, July 8, 2027\n\n\n\nLeader: Danielle GustafsonTransportation: Public Transportation: Participants can use public transportation to arrive at the meeting location.Meeting Point: After your registration is confirmed, the Registrar will share directions, the exact meeting place, and time with attendees.Schedule: From early evening until 9:30 pm.Relative Difficulty: It is a short, easy evening walk with lots of standing. You might also want to lie in the grass to look at the night sky. Bug spray is recommended.Trip Description: This evening walk will be led by the New York City Bat Group’s Danielle Gustafson. We will meet near the American Museum of Natural History, walk over to Central Park as a group, and sit at a spot on a lawn that affords the best view of a number of bats. Danielle will discuss the ecology and dynamics of NY bats and bring heterodyne bat detectors for participants, as well as a bat iOS detection device. If you would like to record the bats, you can download the free iOS app: Echo Meter Touch Bat Detector by Wildlife Acoustics. Bring a blanket, binoculars, and a flashlight or headlamp for bat viewing. When the session ends at 9:30 pm, the group will be escorted out of the park by the leader.\n\n\n\nBecause bats are facing a devastating disease called “White Nose Syndrome,” a toxic fungus affliction of the nose and bare skin that disrupts hibernation, we request a $5 donation per person for Bat Conservation International.\n\n\n\nRegistration: Registration opens at 9 am on Monday, June 28. After that time, click here to register ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/registration-nocarpool/?debug=n&regstart=6%2F28%2F27+9%3A00+am&tripdate=7%2F8%2F27&tripname=Central+Park+Evening+Bat+Walk&tripleader=Danielle+Gustafson&regname=Barbara+Saunders&regemail=bsaunders002@nyc.rr.com&tripwd=Thursday&confirmemail=bsaunders002@nyc.rr.com&regend=7%2F5%2F27+6%3A00+pm ). Registration closes at 6 pm on Monday, July 5. Members (and those who have applied for membership) will be prioritized over non-members.\n\n\n\nPlease read the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, if you’re going on a field trip for the first time. It details our field trip policies, recommends what to bring on a trip, and offers other useful information, pro tips, and tricks.\n\n\n\nIf after visiting the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, you still have questions, feel free to contact the Registrar via email.\n\n\n\n\n
URL:https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/events/2027-07-08-central-park-evening-bat-walk/
ORGANIZER;CN=Barbara Saunders:MAILTO:bsaunders002@nyc.rr.com
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
LOCATION:New York, NY
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SUMMARY:Staten Island, Dragonflies and Butterflies
DESCRIPTION:\nDate: Sunday, August 1, 2027\n\n\n\nLeader: Seth WollneyTransportation: Carpool Trip: While carpool rides for everyone usually work out, there is no guarantee of enough volunteer drivers to accommodate all participants. The Registrar will work to organize rides and to notify participants when a rental car may be necessary. Registrar will also inform participants of the carpool fee, which is based on the trip location; the cost of any rental cars should be split evenly by those participants.Meeting Point: After your registration is confirmed, the Registrar will share directions, the exact meeting place, and time with attendees.Schedule: Expect an afternoon walk.Relative Difficulty: This will be a relatively short walk on paved or gravel paths.Trip Description: Staten Island’s Brookfield Park, a former municipal solid waste facility site, has been transformed into a tranquil mid-island gem. Following extensive remediation, over 17,000 trees and 76,000 plants were planted, leading to the park’s opening in 2017. This green oasis now attracts migratory birds and butterflies, offering a serene and safe environment for leisurely walks. Four marked trails and a mile of unmarked trails leading to Richmond Creek provide excellent hiking opportunities. We will explore the park’s diverse landscapes, including ponds, rivers, wetlands, marshes, and meadows. The walk will primarily focus on insects, including butterflies, dragonflies, and damselflies, but we’ll also have the chance to spot some interesting birds.\n\n\n\nThis leisurely walk is designed for your comfort and enjoyment. We’ll primarily traverse flat, wide, paved roads with only small sections of gravel paths. Our journey will be punctuated with frequent stops to observe butterflies and other pollinators at nectar-producing plants. Feel free to bring a camera or binoculars if you like, and don’t forget to wear appropriate clothing for protection against the sun and insects.\n\n\n\nRegistration: Registration opens at 9 am on Monday, July 19. After that time, click here to register ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/registration-carpool/?debug=n&regstart=7%2F19%2F27+9%3A00+am&tripdate=8%2F1%2F27&tripname=Staten+Island%2C+Dragonflies+and+Butterflies&tripleader=Seth+Wollney&regname=Frederica+Miller&regemail=frederica.miller@gmail.com&tripwd=Sunday&confirmemail=frederica.miller@gmail.com&regend=7%2F28%2F27+6%3A00+pm ). Registration closes at 6 pm on Wednesday, July 28. Members (and those who have applied for membership) will be prioritized over non-members.\n\n\n\nPlease read the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, if you’re going on a field trip for the first time. It details our field trip policies, recommends what to bring on a trip, and offers other useful information, pro tips, and tricks.\n\n\n\nIf after visiting the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, you still have questions, feel free to contact the Registrar via email.\n\n\n\n\n
URL:https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/events/2027-08-01-staten-island-dragonflies-and-butterflies/
ORGANIZER;CN=Frederica Miller:MAILTO:frederica.miller@gmail.com
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
LOCATION:Staten Island, NY
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SUMMARY:Van Cortlandt Park Nature Walk: Birds, Butterflies, and Insects
DESCRIPTION:\nDate: Saturday, June 12, 2027\n\n\n\nLeader(s): Ken ChayaTransportation: Public Transportation: Participants can use public transportation to arrive at the meeting location.Meeting Point: After your registration is confirmed, the Registrar will share directions, the exact meeting place, and time with attendees.Schedule: Half-day, ending in early afternoon.Relative Difficulty: We will walk 3-4 miles on mostly flat terrain.Trip Description: Van Cortlandt Park is New York City’s third largest green space. It contains a variety of natural habitats within its 1,146 acres, including woodlands, marshes, meadows, and a lake. Here, we will search for Green Herons, Mute Swans, Red-winged Blackbirds, Tree Swallows, Eastern Wood-Pewees, Double-crested Cormorants, Great Egrets, Gray Catbirds, and Northern Flickers. We will also search for dragonflies and damselflies, including the Ebony Jewelwing, beetles such as the Net-winged Beetle, butterflies including the Banded Hairstreaks, and one of our prime target species, the Silvery Checkerspot butterfly. These species are only a fraction of the bird and insect species encountered during past Linnaean walks. Attendees should bring lunch, water, and insect and sun protection. There is a restroom at the beginning of our walk and another about halfway through the park with a water fountain.\n\n\n\nRegistration: Registration opens at 9 am on Monday, May 31. After that time, click here to register ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/registration-nocarpool/?debug=n&regstart=5%2F31%2F27+9%3A00+am&tripdate=6%2F12%2F27&tripname=Van+Cortlandt+Park+Nature+Walk:+Birds%2C+Butterflies%2C+and+Insects&tripleader=Ken+Chaya&regname=Dom+Ricci&regemail=domricci@gmail.com&tripwd=Saturday&confirmemail=domricci@gmail.com&regend=6%2F9%2F27+6%3A00+pm ). Registration closes at 6 pm on Wednesday, June 9. Members (and those who have applied for membership) will be prioritized over non-members.\n\n\n\nPlease read the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, if you’re going on a field trip for the first time. It details our field trip policies, recommends what to bring on a trip, and offers other useful information, pro tips, and tricks.\n\n\n\nIf after visiting the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, you still have questions, feel free to contact the Registrar via email.\n\n\n\n\n
URL:https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/events/2027-06-12-van-cortlandt-park-nature-walk-birds-butterflies-and-insects/
ORGANIZER;CN=Dom Ricci:MAILTO:domricci@gmail.com
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
LOCATION:The Bronx, NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270605T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270605T180000
DTSTAMP:20260730T161609Z
CREATED:20260730
LAST-MODIFIED:20260730
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:7
TRANSP:OPAQUE
SUMMARY:Ward Pound Ridge Reservation: Butterflies
DESCRIPTION:\nDate: Saturday, June 5, 2027\n\n\n\nLeader(s): Rick CechTransportation: Carpool Trip: While carpool rides for everyone usually work out, there is no guarantee of enough volunteer drivers to accommodate all participants. The Registrar will work to organize rides and to notify participants when a rental car may be necessary. Registrar will also inform participants of the carpool fee, which is based on the trip location; the cost of any rental cars should be split evenly by those participants.Meeting Point: After your registration is confirmed, the Registrar will share directions, the exact meeting place, and time with attendees.Schedule: Half-day trip, with an early start time.Relative Difficulty: We will walk 3-4 miles on mostly flat terrain.Trip Description: Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, in Westchester County, New York, is a perennial destination for butterfly aficionados, and this is a peak date for early summer species when nectar-rich dogbane and milkweed come into bloom. Targets include many skippers and showy “true” butterflies, which are hard to find in significant numbers elsewhere. Ward Pound Ridge is also a top site for odonates, invertebrates, reptiles, and many birds.\n\n\n\nRegistration: Registration opens at 9 am on Monday, May 24. After that time, click here to register ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/registration-carpool/?debug=n&regstart=5%2F24%2F27+9%3A00+am&tripdate=6%2F5%2F27&tripname=Ward+Pound+Ridge+Reservation:+Butterflies&tripleader=Rick+Cech&regname=Jill+Appel&regemail=Jill.appel@nyu.edu&tripwd=Saturday&confirmemail=Jill.appel@nyu.edu&regend=6%2F2%2F27+6%3A00+pm ). Registration closes at 6 pm on Wednesday, June 2. Members (and those who have applied for membership) will be prioritized over non-members.\n\n\n\nPlease read the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, if you’re going on a field trip for the first time. It details our field trip policies, recommends what to bring on a trip, and offers other useful information, pro tips, and tricks.\n\n\n\nIf after visiting the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, you still have questions, feel free to contact the Registrar via email.\n\n\n\n\n
URL:https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/events/2027-06-05-ward-pound-ridge-reservation-butterflies/
ORGANIZER;CN=Jill Appel:MAILTO:Jill.appel@nyu.edu
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
LOCATION:Pound Ridge, Westchester County, NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270606T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270606T180000
DTSTAMP:20260730T120124Z
CREATED:20260730
LAST-MODIFIED:20260730
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:7
TRANSP:OPAQUE
SUMMARY:Great Swamp N.W.R.
DESCRIPTION:\nDate: Sunday, June 6, 2027\n\n\n\nLeader(s): Richard ZainEldeenTransportation: Carpool Trip: While carpool rides for everyone usually work out, there is no guarantee of enough volunteer drivers to accommodate all participants. The Registrar will work to organize rides and to notify participants when a rental car may be necessary. Registrar will also inform participants of the carpool fee, which is based on the trip location; the cost of any rental cars should be split evenly by those participants.Meeting Point: After your registration is confirmed, the Registrar will share directions, the exact meeting place, and time with attendees.Schedule: Half-day, ending in early afternoon.Relative Difficulty: We will walk 3-4 miles on mostly flat terrain.Trip Description: The Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge is a 12-square-mile natural oasis of varied habitats and diverse wildlife only 26 miles from New York City, surrounded by the suburbs of Morris County, New Jersey. A haven for nesting heron species, the site ranges from open marshes to woodlands. The refuge is an outstanding area for migrating waterfowl to stop, rest, and feed on their travels. A variety of raptors, including Bald Eagles, can be seen soaring overhead. Not to be outdone, passerines, such as several swallow species, including Purple Martins, can be found within its borders.\n\n\n\nRegistration: Registration opens at 9 am on Monday, May 24. After that time, click here to register ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/registration-carpool/?debug=n&regstart=5%2F24%2F27+9%3A00+am&tripdate=6%2F6%2F27&tripname=Great+Swamp+N%2EW%2ER%2E&tripleader=Richard+ZainEldeen&regname=Lisa+Kroop&regemail=lisakroop2@gmail.com&tripwd=Sunday&confirmemail=lisakroop2@gmail.com&regend=6%2F2%2F27+6%3A00+pm ). Registration closes at 6 pm on Wednesday, June 2. Members (and those who have applied for membership) will be prioritized over non-members.\n\n\n\nPlease read the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, if you’re going on a field trip for the first time. It details our field trip policies, recommends what to bring on a trip, and offers other useful information, pro tips, and tricks.\n\n\n\nIf after visiting the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, you still have questions, feel free to contact the Registrar via email.\n\n\n\n\n
URL:https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/events/2027-06-06-great-swamp-n-w-r/
ORGANIZER;CN=Lisa Kroop:MAILTO:lisakroop2@gmail.com
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
LOCATION:Morris County, NJ
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270605T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270605T180000
DTSTAMP:20260730T115745Z
CREATED:20260730
LAST-MODIFIED:20260730
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:7
TRANSP:OPAQUE
SUMMARY:Doodletown Road
DESCRIPTION:\nDate: Saturday, June 5, 2027\n\n\n\nLeader(s): Richard ZainEldeenTransportation: Carpool Trip: While carpool rides for everyone usually work out, there is no guarantee of enough volunteer drivers to accommodate all participants. The Registrar will work to organize rides and to notify participants when a rental car may be necessary. Registrar will also inform participants of the carpool fee, which is based on the trip location; the cost of any rental cars should be split evenly by those participants.Meeting Point: After your registration is confirmed, the Registrar will share directions, the exact meeting place, and time with attendees.Schedule: Half-day trip, with an early start time.Relative Difficulty: The terrain is mainly uphill in the beginning, with a short, steep incline that then gradually flattens. Be prepared to walk at least 3 miles.Trip Description: Now part of Bear Mountain State Park, Doodletown began as an isolated Rockland County, New York community. Full of colonial history, with the foundations of houses and schools still present, it is a renowned location for viewing warblers. Cerulean Warblers and Hooded Warblers are abundant, and other warblers such as Black-throated Green, Black-throated Blue, Chestnut-sided, Palm, Prairie, Yellow-rumped, Yellow, Black-and-White, Canada, American Redstart, Blue-winged, Common Yellowthroat, Louisiana Waterthrush, and Ovenbird are commonly seen. Yellow-throated Vireos, Scarlet Tanagers, and Indigo Buntings all breed here. Less common migrants are always possible; participants can expect between fifty and seventy species.\n\n\n\nRegistration: Registration opens at 9 am on Monday, May 24. After that time, click here to register ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/registration-carpool/?debug=n&regstart=5%2F24%2F27+9%3A00+am&tripdate=6%2F5%2F27&tripname=Doodletown+Road+&tripleader=Richard+ZainEldeen&regname=Miriam+Rakowski&regemail=rakowskimiriam@gmail.com&tripwd=Saturday&confirmemail=rakowskimiriam@gmail.com&regend=6%2F2%2F27+6%3A00+pm ). Registration closes at 6 pm on Wednesday, June 2. Members (and those who have applied for membership) will be prioritized over non-members.\n\n\n\nPlease read the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, if you’re going on a field trip for the first time. It details our field trip policies, recommends what to bring on a trip, and offers other useful information, pro tips, and tricks.\n\n\n\nIf after visiting the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, you still have questions, feel free to contact the Registrar via email.\n\n\n\n\n
URL:https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/events/2027-06-05-doodletown-road/
ORGANIZER;CN=Miriam Rakowski:MAILTO:rakowskimiriam@gmail.com
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
LOCATION:Bear Mountain State Park, NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270603T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270603T180000
DTSTAMP:20260730T115419Z
CREATED:20260730
LAST-MODIFIED:20260730
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:7
TRANSP:OPAQUE
SUMMARY:Tern ID Study with Scopes at Nickerson Beach
DESCRIPTION:\nDate: Thursday, June 3, 2027\n\n\n\nLeader(s): Patricia Lindsay and Shai MitraTransportation: Carpool Trip: While carpool rides for everyone usually work out, there is no guarantee of enough volunteer drivers to accommodate all participants. The Registrar will work to organize rides and to notify participants when a rental car may be necessary. Registrar will also inform participants of the carpool fee, which is based on the trip location; the cost of any rental cars should be split evenly by those participants.Meeting Point: After your registration is confirmed, the Registrar will share directions, the exact meeting place, and time with attendees.Schedule: Half-day trip, with an early start time.Relative Difficulty: There will be a lot of walking on sandy beaches with long periods of standing in place to study the terns. It will be hot with no shade from the sun.Trip Description: This trip will focus on studying the terns (primary focus on Common Terns) that nest and visit Nickerson Beach. Nickerson Beach is a unique area, partly designated to protect bird species that are threatened and even endangered, with portions cordoned off for nesting Common Terns, Least Terns, and Piping Plovers.\n\n\n\nAccess to food and shelter is equally attractive to other avian species, such as local Eastern Willets, Gull-billed Terns, and other migrant terns and shorebirds. We will also be watching for shearwaters and whales on the ocean—on a previous trip, the extremely rare and endangered North Atlantic Right Whale gave us quite a show.\n\n\n\nA spotting scope or high-zoom camera is highly recommended because the primary intention of the trip is for each participant to study the terns.\n\n\n\nRegistration: Registration opens at 9 am on Monday, May 24. After that time, click here to register ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/registration-carpool/?debug=n&regstart=5%2F24%2F27+9%3A00+am&tripdate=6%2F3%2F27&tripname=Tern+ID+Study+with+Scopes+at+Nickerson+Beach&tripleader=Patricia+Lindsay+and+Shai+Mitra&regname=Mary+Beth+Kooper&regemail=marybeth@nyc.rr.com&tripwd=Thursday&confirmemail=marybeth@nyc.rr.com&regend=5%2F31%2F27+6%3A00+pm ). Registration closes at 6 pm on Monday, May 31. Members (and those who have applied for membership) will be prioritized over non-members.\n\n\n\nPlease read the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, if you’re going on a field trip for the first time. It details our field trip policies, recommends what to bring on a trip, and offers other useful information, pro tips, and tricks.\n\n\n\nIf after visiting the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, you still have questions, feel free to contact the Registrar via email.\n\n\n\n\n
URL:https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/events/2027-06-03-tern-id-study-with-scopes-at-nickerson-beach/
ORGANIZER;CN=Mary Beth Kooper:MAILTO:marybeth@nyc.rr.com
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
LOCATION:Lido Beach, Long Island, NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270327T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270327T180000
DTSTAMP:20260728T191720Z
CREATED:20260728
LAST-MODIFIED:20260728
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:7
TRANSP:OPAQUE
SUMMARY:Staten Island Hot Spots and Early Spring Migrants
DESCRIPTION:\nDate: Saturday, March 27, 2027\n\n\n\nLeader: Seth WollneyTransportation: Carpool Trip: While carpool rides for everyone usually work out, there is no guarantee of enough volunteer drivers to accommodate all participants. The Registrar will work to organize rides and to notify participants when a rental car may be necessary. Registrar will also inform participants of the carpool fee, which is based on the trip location; the cost of any rental cars should be split evenly by those participants.Meeting Point: After your registration is confirmed, the Registrar will share directions, the exact meeting place, and time with attendees.Schedule: Full-day trip.Relative Difficulty: We will walk 3-4 miles on mostly flat terrain, and get in and out of cars at multiple locations.Trip Description: Staten Island is a wonderland of habitats and a spectacular place to see birds, particularly during spring migration. The island’s southern shore offers fantastic coastal birding, and the Greenbelt, located at the center of the island, boasts a 2,800-acre network of forests. Trip locations are selected each year based on recent sightings and known hotspots. Past trips included stops at Conference House Park, overlooking Raritan Bay at the southernmost point of New York State; Mount Loretto (Bald Eagle); Great Kills Park (Royal and Caspian Terns, Little Blue Heron, Saltmarsh Sparrow); Arden Avenue Beach (Lesser Black-backed Gull); Oakwood Beach (Yellow-crowned Night-Heron); Miller Beach (gulls and terns); and anywhere else that our leader expects to find interesting birds.\n\n\n\nRegistration: Registration opens at 9 am on Monday, March 15. After that time, click here to register ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/registration-carpool/?debug=n&regstart=3%2F15%2F27+9%3A00+am&tripdate=3%2F27%2F27&tripname=Staten+Island+Hot+Spots+and+Early+Spring+Migrants&tripleader=Seth+Wollney&regname=Joyce+Wright&regemail=gardenojoy@aol.com&tripwd=Saturday&confirmemail=gardenojoy@aol.com&regend=3%2F24%2F27+6%3A00+pm ). Registration closes at 6 pm on Wednesday, March 24. Members (and those who have applied for membership) will be prioritized over non-members.\n\n\n\nPlease read the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, if you’re going on a field trip for the first time. It details our field trip policies, recommends what to bring on a trip, and offers other useful information, pro tips, and tricks.\n\n\n\nIf after visiting the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, you still have questions, feel free to contact the Registrar via email.\n\n\n\n\n
URL:https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/events/2027-03-27-staten-island-hot-spots-and-early-spring-migrants/
ORGANIZER;CN=Joyce Wright:MAILTO:gardenojoy@aol.com
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
LOCATION:Staten Island, NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270306T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270306T180000
DTSTAMP:20260728T191244Z
CREATED:20260728
LAST-MODIFIED:20261028
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:9
TRANSP:OPAQUE
SUMMARY:Central Park Winter Bird Walk & Coffee Hour
DESCRIPTION:\nDate: Saturday, March 6, 2027\n\n\n\nLeader(s): Erika Piik and David SpawnTransportation: Public Transportation: Participants can use public transportation to arrive at the meeting location.Meeting Point: After your registration is confirmed, the Registrar will share directions, the exact meeting place, and time with attendees.Schedule: Half-day, ending in early afternoon for coffee and conversation.Relative Difficulty: We will walk 3-4 miles on mostly flat terrain.Trip Description: Central Park is our bailiwick, and early March is the beginning of migration for land and water birds while allowing for the possibility of remaining cold-weather birds. Likely species include Pine Warblers, Palm Warblers, Song Sparrows, Swamp Sparrows, and Fox Sparrows. Last year in March, the reservoir was particularly productive, with both Common Loons and Red-throated Loons, all three species of mergansers, and a variety of gulls. Despite the cold weather, it is an exciting time of year to observe the seasonal transition, look for different bird behaviors, and chat about our findings over coffee or hot chocolate as we warm up after the walk at a yet-to-be-determined location.\n\n\n\nRegistration: Registration opens at 9 am on Monday, February 22. After that time, click here to register ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/registration-nocarpool/?debug=n&regstart=2%2F22%2F27+9%3A00+am&tripdate=3%2F6%2F27&tripname=Central+Park+Winter+Bird+Walk+and+Coffee+Hour&tripleader=Erika+Piik+and+David+Spawn&regname=Nick+Kaledin&regemail=nickkaledin@gmail.com&tripwd=Saturday&confirmemail=nickkaledin@gmail.com&regend=3%2F3%2F27+6%3A00+pm ). Registration closes at 6 pm on Wednesday, March 3. Members (and those who have applied for membership) will be prioritized over non-members.\n\n\n\nPlease read the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, if you’re going on a field trip for the first time. It details our field trip policies, recommends what to bring on a trip, and offers other useful information, pro tips, and tricks.\n\n\n\nIf after visiting the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, you still have questions, feel free to contact the Registrar via email.\n\n\n\n\n
URL:https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/events/2027-03-06-central-park-winter-bird-walk-coffee-hour/
ORGANIZER;CN=Nick Kaledin:MAILTO:nickkaledin@gmail.com
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
LOCATION:New York, NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270307T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270307T180000
DTSTAMP:20260728T190753Z
CREATED:20260728
LAST-MODIFIED:20260728
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:7
TRANSP:OPAQUE
SUMMARY:Croton Point Park
DESCRIPTION:\nDate: Sunday, March 7, 2027\n\n\n\nLeader: Ethan GoodmanTransportation: Public Transportation: Participants can use public transportation to arrive at the meeting location.Meeting Point: After your registration is confirmed, the Registrar will share directions, the exact meeting place, and time with attendees.Schedule: The group will meet at Grand Central and take a train to Croton-Harmon Station on Metro North Railroad’s Hudson River line. This trip will start later than our normal trips, possibly as late as noon, as we will want to stay out until after dusk to increase our chances of seeing owls. The exact meeting place and time will be confirmed after registration.Relative Difficulty: Be prepared to walk about 5 miles on slow, at times steep, upgrades and downgrades. This walk can be tiring.Trip Description: Croton Point Park is a 508-acre park on a peninsula on the east shore of the Hudson River. Easily reached by public transportation or car, the walk begins at the train station where Bald Eagles typically nest nearby. This location is well known for Red-headed Woodpeckers. In past years, we have seen Great Horned Owls, Eastern Screech Owls, Northern Harriers, American Tree Sparrows, Field Sparrows, Horned Larks, Snow Buntings, Common Goldeneyes, and Common Mergansers, among other species. This lengthy and often chilly walk includes moderate hills, fields, pine groves, and a meadow covering a large former landfill.\n\n\n\nRegistration: Registration opens at 9 am on Monday, February 22. After that time, click here to register ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/registration-nocarpool/?debug=n&regstart=2%2F22%2F27+9%3A00+am&tripdate=3%2F7%2F27&tripname=Croton+Point+Park&tripleader=Ethan+Goodman&regname=Suzanne+Zywicki&regemail=Suzannezywicki@hotmail.com&tripwd=Sunday&confirmemail=Suzannezywicki@hotmail.com&regend=3%2F3%2F27+6%3A00+pm ). Registration closes at 6 pm on Wednesday, March 3. Members (and those who have applied for membership) will be prioritized over non-members.\n\n\n\nPlease read the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, if you’re going on a field trip for the first time. It details our field trip policies, recommends what to bring on a trip, and offers other useful information, pro tips, and tricks.\n\n\n\nIf after visiting the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, you still have questions, feel free to contact the Registrar via email.\n\n\n\n\n
URL:https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/events/2027-03-07-croton-point-park/
ORGANIZER;CN=Suzanne Zywicki:MAILTO:suzannezywicki@hotmail.com
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
LOCATION:Croton-on-Hudson, Westchester County, NY
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CLASS:PUBLIC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270227T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270227T180000
DTSTAMP:20260728T190240Z
CREATED:20260728
LAST-MODIFIED:20260728
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:7
TRANSP:OPAQUE
SUMMARY:Brooklyn Coastal Birding
DESCRIPTION:\nDate: Saturday, February 27, 2027\n\n\n\nLeader: Peter DoroshTransportation: Carpool Trip: While carpool rides for everyone usually work out, there is no guarantee of enough volunteer drivers to accommodate all participants. The Registrar will work to organize rides and to notify participants when a rental car may be necessary. Registrar will also inform participants of the carpool fee, which is based on the trip location; the cost of any rental cars should be split evenly by those participants.Meeting Point: After your registration is confirmed, the Registrar will share directions, the exact meeting place, and time with attendees.Schedule: Half-day, ending in early afternoon.Relative Difficulty: Participants will drive to multiple locations. The terrain is flat. The weather is often cold and windy.Trip Description: March is a time when few winter birds remain, and early spring migrants are just starting to arrive. However, birding in coastal Brooklyn is always satisfying. The trip involves visits to multiple sites, and in the past, it has featured Calvert Vaux Park, Coney Island Creek, Manhattan Beach Park, and Marine Park. Each site has a unique ecosystem with corresponding bird species. Highlights have included Black-headed Gulls, Eurasian Wigeons, Snowy Owls, Horned Larks, Eastern Meadowlarks, American Pipits, all three scoter species, loons, grebes, and both types of scaup.\n\n\n\nRegistration: Registration opens at 9 am on Monday, February 15. After that time, click here to register ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/registration-carpool/?debug=n&regstart=2%2F15%2F27+9%3A00+am&tripdate=2%2F27%2F27&tripname=Brooklyn+Coastal+Birding&tripleader=Peter+Dorosh&regname=Dom+Ricci&regemail=domricci@gmail.com&tripwd=Saturday&confirmemail=domricci@gmail.com&regend=2%2F24%2F27+6%3A00+pm ). Registration closes at 6 pm on Wednesday, February 24. Members (and those who have applied for membership) will be prioritized over non-members.\n\n\n\nPlease read the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, if you’re going on a field trip for the first time. It details our field trip policies, recommends what to bring on a trip, and offers other useful information, pro tips, and tricks.\n\n\n\nIf after visiting the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, you still have questions, feel free to contact the Registrar via email.\n\n\n\n\n
URL:https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/events/2027-02-27-brooklyn-coastal-birding/
ORGANIZER;CN=Dom Ricci:MAILTO:domricci@gmail.com
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
LOCATION:Brooklyn, NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270220T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270220T180000
DTSTAMP:20260728T185855Z
CREATED:20260728
LAST-MODIFIED:20260728
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:7
TRANSP:OPAQUE
SUMMARY:Pelham Bay Park – Orchard Beach Area
DESCRIPTION:\nDate: Saturday, February 20, 2027\n\n\n\nLeader: Jack RothmanTransportation: Carpool Trip: While carpool rides for everyone usually work out, there is no guarantee of enough volunteer drivers to accommodate all participants. The Registrar will work to organize rides and to notify participants when a rental car may be necessary. Registrar will also inform participants of the carpool fee, which is based on the trip location; the cost of any rental cars should be split evenly by those participants.Meeting Point: After your registration is confirmed, the Registrar will share directions, the exact meeting place, and time with attendees.Schedule: Half-day, ending in early afternoon.Relative Difficulty: We will walk 1-2 miles on mostly flat terrain.Trip Description: Pelham Bay Park is New York City’s largest park, covering 2,772 acres. Our winter walk starts at Orchard Beach and centers around the northern forested areas of Hunter Island and Bartow-Pell Woods. The waters off Orchard Beach and Twin Island are excellent spots to scan flocks of overwintering waterfowl, loons, and grebes and Harbor Seals. Sightings from prior walks included Red-necked Grebes, Purple Sandpipers, American Widgeons, and Razorbills in the water. Tree Sparrows and hawks were seen on the land and in the air.\n\n\n\nRegistration: Registration opens at 9 am on Monday, February 8. After that time, click here to register ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/registration-carpool/?debug=n&regstart=2%2F8%2F27+9%3A00+am&tripdate=2%2F20%2F27&tripname=Pelham+Bay+Park+-+Orchard+Beach+Area&tripleader=Jack+Rothman&regname=Suzanne+Zywicki&regemail=Suzannezywicki@hotmail.com&tripwd=Saturday&confirmemail=Suzannezywicki@hotmail.com&regend=2%2F17%2F27+6%3A00+pm ). Registration closes at 6 pm on Wednesday, February 17. Members (and those who have applied for membership) will be prioritized over non-members.\n\n\n\nPlease read the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, if you’re going on a field trip for the first time. It details our field trip policies, recommends what to bring on a trip, and offers other useful information, pro tips, and tricks.\n\n\n\nIf after visiting the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, you still have questions, feel free to contact the Registrar via email.\n\n\n\n\n
URL:https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/events/2027-02-20-pelham-bay-park-orchard-beach-area/
ORGANIZER;CN=Suzanne Zywicki:MAILTO:suzannezywicki@hotmail.com
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
LOCATION:The Bronx, NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270129T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270129T180000
DTSTAMP:20260727T151519Z
CREATED:20260727
LAST-MODIFIED:20260810
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:8
TRANSP:OPAQUE
SUMMARY:Birding the Met Museum
DESCRIPTION:\nDate: Friday, January 29, 2027\n\n\n\nLeader: Linda LaBellaTransportation: Public Transportation: Participants can use public transportation to arrive at the meeting location.Meeting Point: After your registration is confirmed, the Registrar will share directions, the exact meeting place, and time with attendees.Schedule: Timed around museum hours.Relative Difficulty: Indoor walkingTrip Description: Join us as we explore the beauty and significance of birds in the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s collection. We will view the artistry of birds across various civilizations, cultures, and traditions from the earliest art of the Egyptians through modern times.\n\n\n\nRegistration: Registration opens at 9 am on Monday, January 18. After that time, click here to register ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/registration-nocarpool/?debug=n&regstart=1%2F18%2F27+9%3A00+am&tripdate=1%2F29%2F27&tripname=Birding+the+Met+Museum&tripleader=Linda+LaBella&regname=Savannah+Conheady&regemail=conheady@outlook.com&tripwd=Friday&confirmemail=conheady@outlook.com&regend=1%2F26%2F27+6%3A00+pm ). Registration closes at 6 pm on Tuesday, January 26. Members (and those who have applied for membership) will be prioritized over non-members. We keep the group size on this trip very limited to accommodate the gallery size and group size rules at the museum, this trip may also run on February 5th to accommodate the wait list. \n\n\n\nPlease read the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, if you’re going on a field trip for the first time. It details our field trip policies, recommends what to bring on a trip, and offers other useful information, pro tips, and tricks.\n\n\n\nIf after visiting the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, you still have questions, feel free to contact the Registrar via email.\n\n\n\n\n
URL:https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/events/2027-01-29-birding-the-met-museum/
ORGANIZER;CN=Savannah Conheady:MAILTO:conheady@outlook.com
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
LOCATION:Upper East Side, NYC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270131T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270131T180000
DTSTAMP:20260727T151028Z
CREATED:20260727
LAST-MODIFIED:20260727
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:7
TRANSP:OPAQUE
SUMMARY:Staten Island
DESCRIPTION:\nDate: Sunday, January 31, 2027\n\n\n\nLeader: Richard ZainEldeenTransportation: Carpool Trip: While carpool rides for everyone usually work out, there is no guarantee of enough volunteer drivers to accommodate all participants. The Registrar will work to organize rides and to notify participants when a rental car may be necessary. Registrar will also inform participants of the carpool fee, which is based on the trip location; the cost of any rental cars should be split evenly by those participants.Meeting Point: After your registration is confirmed, the Registrar will share directions, the exact meeting place, and time with attendees.Schedule: Half-day, ending in early afternoon.Relative Difficulty: We will walk 3-4 miles on mostly flat terrain.Trip Description: Staten Island’s habitats include woodlands, coastal beaches, marshes, parks, and more. We have seen shorebirds, Bonaparte’s Gulls, Horned Grebes, and other grebe species. Many rare birds may make surprise appearances. One year, a Summer Tanager stayed throughout the winter, eating bees found in a tree hole. Hairy Woodpeckers are not uncommon. The itinerary may evolve based on sightings or rare bird species.\n\n\n\nRegistration: Registration opens at 9 am on Monday, January 18. After that time, click here to register ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/registration-carpool/?debug=n&regstart=1%2F18%2F27+9%3A00+am&tripdate=1%2F31%2F27&tripname=Staten+Island&tripleader=Richard+ZainEldeen&regname=Ursula+Mitra&regemail=ursula.mitra@gmail.com&tripwd=Sunday&confirmemail=ursula.mitra@gmail.com&regend=1%2F27%2F27+6%3A00+pm ). Registration closes at 6 pm on Wednesday, January 27. Members (and those who have applied for membership) will be prioritized over non-members.\n\n\n\nPlease read the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, if you’re going on a field trip for the first time. It details our field trip policies, recommends what to bring on a trip, and offers other useful information, pro tips, and tricks.\n\n\n\nIf after visiting the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, you still have questions, feel free to contact the Registrar via email.\n\n\n\n\n
URL:https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/events/2027-01-31-staten-island/
ORGANIZER;CN=Ursula Mitra:MAILTO:ursula.mitra@gmail.com
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
LOCATION:Staten Island, NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270130T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270130T180000
DTSTAMP:20260727T150708Z
CREATED:20260727
LAST-MODIFIED:20260727
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:7
TRANSP:OPAQUE
SUMMARY:Coney Island Pier to Coney Island Creek
DESCRIPTION:\nDate: Saturday, January 30, 2027\n\n\n\nLeader: Rob JettTransportation: Carpool Trip: While carpool rides for everyone usually work out, there is no guarantee of enough volunteer drivers to accommodate all participants. The Registrar will work to organize rides and to notify participants when a rental car may be necessary. Registrar will also inform participants of the carpool fee, which is based on the trip location; the cost of any rental cars should be split evenly by those participants.Meeting Point: After your registration is confirmed, the Registrar will share directions, the exact meeting place, and time with attendees.Schedule: Half-day, ending in early afternoon.Relative Difficulty: Much of the walk is very easy, along the hard-packed sand at the shore’s edge. At Coney Island Creek the terrain is level. We will walk from Coney Island Beach to Coney Island Creek along city sidewalks. Overall, expect about four miles of walking.Trip Description: This casual four-mile loop begins by exploring the shore, water, and jetties of the lower bay along Coney Island Beach. Walking west towards the border between Coney Island and the private community of Seagate, we expect to observe Common and Red-throated Loons, Horned Grebes, Long-tailed Ducks, scoters, and several other species of waterfowl. The overwintering Purple Sandpipers along the rock jetties are always a delight. We may find a rare Lesser Black-backed Gull or an Iceland Gull among the abundant common gulls. The second half of the loop takes us to the tranquil Gravesend Bay and Coney Island Creek. Returning towards Stillwell Avenue, the group may choose to lunch at the charming NYC landmark Totonno’s pizzeria or stop in for a cold one at Coney Island Brewery.\n\n\n\nRegistration: Registration opens at 9 am on Monday, January 18. After that time, click here to register ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/registration-nocarpool/?debug=n&regstart=1%2F18%2F27+9%3A00+am&tripdate=1%2F30%2F27&tripname=Coney+Island+Pier+to+Coney+Island+Creek&tripleader=Rob+Jett&regname=Mary+Braza&regemail=brazamary@gmail.com&tripwd=Saturday&confirmemail=brazamary@gmail.com&regend=1%2F27%2F27+6%3A00+pm ). Registration closes at 6 pm on Wednesday, January 27. Members (and those who have applied for membership) will be prioritized over non-members.\n\n\n\nPlease read the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, if you’re going on a field trip for the first time. It details our field trip policies, recommends what to bring on a trip, and offers other useful information, pro tips, and tricks.\n\n\n\nIf after visiting the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, you still have questions, feel free to contact the Registrar via email.\n\n\n\n\n
URL:https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/events/2027-01-30-coney-island-pier-to-coney-island-creek/
ORGANIZER;CN=Mary Braza:MAILTO:brazamary@gmail.com
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
LOCATION:Brooklyn, NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270123T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270123T180000
DTSTAMP:20260726T152806Z
CREATED:20260726
LAST-MODIFIED:20260726
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:7
TRANSP:OPAQUE
SUMMARY:Breezy Point
DESCRIPTION:\nDate: Saturday, January 23, 2027\n\n\n\nLeader: David SpawnTransportation: Public Transportation: Participants can use public transportation to arrive at the meeting location.Meeting Point: After your registration is confirmed, the Registrar will share directions, the exact meeting place, and time with attendees.Schedule: Half-day, ending in early afternoon.Relative Difficulty: We will walk 3-4 miles on mostly flat terrain.Trip Description: Breezy Point, Queens, is located on the western end of the Rockaway peninsula, between Rockaway Inlet and Jamaica Bay to the north and the Atlantic Ocean to the west and south. It is part of Gateway National Recreation Area, which the National Park Service manages. This isolated, 200-acre area includes an ocean-facing beach, a shoreline on Jamaica Bay, dunes, and marshland.\n\n\n\nWe expect to see both Common and Red-throated Loons, Common Eiders, Long-tailed Ducks, and Red-breasted Mergansers, and if we are lucky, we may get Razorbills and Purple Sandpipers. Be sure to dress for cold winter weather with possible winds.\n\n\n\nRegistration: Registration opens at 9 am on Monday, January 11. After that time, click here to register ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/registration-carpool/?debug=n&regstart=1%2F11%2F27+9%3A00+am&tripdate=1%2F23%2F27&tripname=Breezy+Point&tripleader=David+Spawn&regname=Matthew+Fischer&regemail=matthewwfischer@gmail.com&tripwd=Saturday&confirmemail=matthewwfischer@gmail.com&regend=1%2F20%2F27+6%3A00+pm ). Registration closes at 6 pm on Wednesday, January 20. Members (and those who have applied for membership) will be prioritized over non-members.\n\n\n\nPlease read the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, if you’re going on a field trip for the first time. It details our field trip policies, recommends what to bring on a trip, and offers other useful information, pro tips, and tricks.\n\n\n\nIf after visiting the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, you still have questions, feel free to contact the Registrar via email.\n\n\n\n\n
URL:https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/events/2027-01-23-breezy-point/
ORGANIZER;CN=Matthew Fischer:MAILTO:matthewwfischer@gmail.com
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
LOCATION:Queens, NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270118T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270118T180000
DTSTAMP:20260726T152154Z
CREATED:20260726
LAST-MODIFIED:20260726
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:7
TRANSP:OPAQUE
SUMMARY:Governors Island Winter Birding
DESCRIPTION:\nDate: Monday, January 18, 2027\n\n\n\nLeader: Annie BarryTransportation: Public Transportation: Participants can use public transportation to arrive at the meeting location.Meeting Point: After your registration is confirmed, the Registrar will share directions, the exact meeting place, and time with attendees.Schedule: Half-day, ending in early afternoon.Relative Difficulty: Expect to walk 3-4 miles on mostly flat terrain.Trip Description: Governors Island is a 172-acre island located 800 yards off the southern tip of Manhattan. It has a long history as a military installation dating back to the Revolutionary War. After its decommissioning, it was opened to the public and quickly became a popular birding destination. Over 200 species of birds have been found there, including nesting Common Terns and a wide variety of spring and fall migrants. In winter, we might expect to see birds including waterfowl, raptors, gulls (possibly including some uncommon species), Great and Double-crested Cormorants, and Purple Sandpipers.\n\n\n\nRegistration: Registration opens at 9 am on Monday, January 11. After that time, click here to register ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/registration-nocarpool/?debug=n&regstart=1%2F11%2F27+9%3A00+am&tripdate=1%2F18%2F27&tripname=Governors+Island+Winter+Birding&tripleader=Annie+Barry&regname=Dom+Ricci&regemail=domricci@gmail.com&tripwd=Monday&confirmemail=domricci@gmail.com&regend=1%2F15%2F27+6%3A00+pm ). Registration closes at 6 pm on Friday, January 15. Members (and those who have applied for membership) will be prioritized over non-members.\n\n\n\nPlease read the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, if you’re going on a field trip for the first time. It details our field trip policies, recommends what to bring on a trip, and offers other useful information, pro tips, and tricks.\n\n\n\nIf after visiting the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, you still have questions, feel free to contact the Registrar via email.\n\n\n\n\n
URL:https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/events/2027-01-18-governors-island-winter-birding/
ORGANIZER;CN=Dom Ricci:MAILTO:domricci@gmail.com
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
LOCATION:New York, NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270116T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270116T180000
DTSTAMP:20260726T151416Z
CREATED:20260726
LAST-MODIFIED:20260726
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:7
TRANSP:OPAQUE
SUMMARY:Birds & Brews: Brooklyn Gulls & Ducks (Bush Terminal Park)
DESCRIPTION:\nDate: Saturday, January 16, 2027\n\n\n\nLeader(s): Amanda Bielskas, Alan Drogin, and Gillian HenryTransportation: Public Transportation: Participants can use public transportation to arrive at the meeting location.Meeting Point: After your registration is confirmed, the Registrar will share directions, the exact meeting place, and time with attendees.Schedule: Half-day, ending in early afternoon.Relative Difficulty: Expect to walk 3-4 miles on mostly flat terrain.Trip Description: We are expanding our Birds & Brews walks into Brooklyn! This walk will start later in the morning so we can tour Brooklyn Terminal Park for winter waterfowl and gulls! The duration might be a bit weather dependent, but we will aim for about a 2 hour walk. After the walk we will head to the nearby Industry City to warm up with some libations and conversations.\n\n\n\nRegistration: Registration opens at 9 am on Monday, January 4. After that time, click here to register ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/registration-nocarpool/?debug=n&regstart=1%2F4%2F27+9%3A00+am&tripdate=1%2F16%2F27&tripname=Birds+and+Brews:+Brooklyn+Gulls+and+Ducks+(Bush+Terminal+Park)&tripleader=Amanda+Bielskas%2C+Alan+Drogin%2C+and+Gillian+Henry&regname=Amanda+Bielskas&regemail=bielskas@gmail.com&tripwd=Saturday&confirmemail=bielskas@gmail.com&regend=1%2F13%2F27+6%3A00+pm ). Registration closes at 6 pm on Wednesday, January 13. Members (and those who have applied for membership) will be prioritized over non-members.\n\n\n\nPlease read the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, if you’re going on a field trip for the first time. It details our field trip policies, recommends what to bring on a trip, and offers other useful information, pro tips, and tricks.\n\n\n\nIf after visiting the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, you still have questions, feel free to contact the Registrar via email.\n\n\n\n\n
URL:https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/events/2027-01-16-birds-brews-brooklyn-gulls-ducks-bush-terminal-park/
ORGANIZER;CN=Amanda Bielskas:MAILTO:bielskas@gmail.com
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
LOCATION:Brooklyn, NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270110T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270110T180000
DTSTAMP:20260726T150805Z
CREATED:20260726
LAST-MODIFIED:20260726
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:7
TRANSP:OPAQUE
SUMMARY:Eastport Ponds and Shinnecock Bay
DESCRIPTION:\nDate: Sunday, January 10, 2027\n\n\n\nLeader: Brian MoldashelTransportation: Carpool Trip: While carpool rides for everyone usually work out, there is no guarantee of enough volunteer drivers to accommodate all participants. The Registrar will work to organize rides and to notify participants when a rental car may be necessary. Registrar will also inform participants of the carpool fee, which is based on the trip location; the cost of any rental cars should be split evenly by those participants.Meeting Point: After your registration is confirmed, the Registrar will share directions, the exact meeting place, and time with attendees.Schedule: Expect to start in the early morning. The trip will conclude by mid-afternoon.Relative Difficulty: We will make multiple stops throughout the day. Be prepared for several short walks, including some on beaches.Trip Description: Winter on the eastern end of Long Island brings many ducks and other waterfowl to local lakes and coastal waters. Eastport is known for Canvasback, Redhead, both scaup species, American Wigeons, Gadwall, and the occasional Blue-winged Teal, Snipe, and Rusty Blackbird. Shinnecock and Dune Road may have Snowy Owl, Harlequin Duck, King Eider, American Bittern, and Clapper Rail. If time permits—and the birds cooperate—the trip will extend to the lakes in Patchogue to complete the list of ducks. The trip will conclude between 3:00–4:00 pm. Dress for cold and wind, especially along the ocean.\n\n\n\nRegistration: Registration opens at 9 am on Monday, December 28. After that time, click here to register ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/registration-carpool/?debug=n&regstart=12%2F28%2F26+9%3A00+am&tripdate=1%2F10%2F27&tripname=Eastport+Ponds+and+Shinnecock+Bay&tripleader=Brian+Moldashel&regname=Mary+Ann+Zovko&regemail=maryanna@optonline.net&tripwd=Sunday&confirmemail=maryanna@optonline.net&regend=1%2F6%2F27+6%3A00+pm ). Registration closes at 6 pm on Wednesday, January 6. Members (and those who have applied for membership) will be prioritized over non-members.\n\n\n\nPlease read the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, if you’re going on a field trip for the first time. It details our field trip policies, recommends what to bring on a trip, and offers other useful information, pro tips, and tricks.\n\n\n\nIf after visiting the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, you still have questions, feel free to contact the Registrar via email.\n\n\n\n\n
URL:https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/events/2027-01-10-eastport-ponds-and-shinnecock-bay/
ORGANIZER;CN=Mary Ann Zovko:MAILTO:maryanna@optonline.net
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
LOCATION:Eastport, Long Island
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270109T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270109T180000
DTSTAMP:20260726T150112Z
CREATED:20260726
LAST-MODIFIED:20260726
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:7
TRANSP:OPAQUE
SUMMARY:Croton Point Park and Shawangunk Grasslands N.W.R.
DESCRIPTION:\nDate: Saturday, January 9, 2027\n\n\n\nLeader: Julien AmsellemTransportation: Carpool Trip: While carpool rides for everyone usually work out, there is no guarantee of enough volunteer drivers to accommodate all participants. The Registrar will work to organize rides and to notify participants when a rental car may be necessary. Registrar will also inform participants of the carpool fee, which is based on the trip location; the cost of any rental cars should be split evenly by those participants.Meeting Point: After your registration is confirmed, the Registrar will share directions, the exact meeting place, and time with attendees.Schedule: Full-day trip, returning after nightfall.Relative Difficulty: At Croton Point, the terrain can be quite hilly, so please be prepared for sometimes challenging walks. At Shawangunk Grasslands NWR, the terrain is basically flat, which makes for easy walking. As this is a winter trip, ice is possible on the trails.Trip Description: This combo trip will start at Westchester County’s Croton Point Park, a large peninsula that juts out into the Hudson River near its widest point. The park’s location on the Hudson flyway attracts a wide variety of birds to its many habitats, including expansive bays, tidal wetlands, immense grasslands, and mature forests. Among the many exciting sightings here are high numbers of Bald Eagles, large congregations of many duck species, and excellent grassland species, like Eastern Meadowlark, Horned Lark, Snow Bunting, and American Pipit.\n\n\n\nAfter scouring Croton Point to its fullest extent, we will pause for lunch before heading over to Shawangunk Grasslands National Wildlife Refuge. This breathtaking natural grassland is located in Ulster County and offers many of the same grassland species as Croton Point. Shawangunk Grasslands is best for wintering raptors, including the Northern Harrier and American Kestrel, with a chance of seeing more infrequent species, like the Rough-legged Hawk.\n\n\n\nAs the day winds to an end, our true reason for coming to this refuge should start to appear: Short-eared Owls! This park is one of the foremost spots in the region for these uncharacteristically showy owls, and they rarely disappoint. We can’t wait to see you there!\n\n\n\nRegistration: Registration opens at 9 am on Monday, December 28. After that time, click here to register ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/registration-carpool/?debug=n&regstart=12%2F28%2F26+9%3A00+am&tripdate=1%2F9%2F27&tripname=Croton+Point+Park+and+Shawangunk+Grasslands+N%2EW%2ER%2E&tripleader=Julien+Amsellem&regname=Annie+Plum&regemail=annwplum@gmail.com&tripwd=Saturday&confirmemail=annwplum@gmail.com&regend=1%2F6%2F27+6%3A00+pm ). Registration closes at 6 pm on Wednesday, January 6. Members (and those who have applied for membership) will be prioritized over non-members.\n\n\n\nPlease read the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, if you’re going on a field trip for the first time. It details our field trip policies, recommends what to bring on a trip, and offers other useful information, pro tips, and tricks.\n\n\n\nIf after visiting the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, you still have questions, feel free to contact the Registrar via email.\n\n\n\n\n
URL:https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/events/2027-01-09-croton-point-park-and-shawangunk-grasslands-n-w-r/
ORGANIZER;CN=Annie Plum:MAILTO:annwplum@gmail.com
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
LOCATION:Croton and Wallkill, NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270410T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270410T180000
DTSTAMP:20260726T145228Z
CREATED:20260726
LAST-MODIFIED:20261029
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:8
TRANSP:OPAQUE
SUMMARY:Central Park Botany Walk in the North End
DESCRIPTION:\nDate: Saturday, April 10, 2027\n\n\n\nLeader: Regina AlvarezTransportation: Public Transportation: Participants can use public transportation to arrive at the meeting location.Meeting Point: After your registration is confirmed, the Registrar will share directions, the exact meeting place, and time with attendees.Schedule: Full-day trip, with a mid-morning start.Relative Difficulty: The terrain is mainly level, with some small inclines. It can be quite hot at this time of year, so dress appropriately and bring water.Trip Description: Be prepared for a fascinating journey into botany and the symbiotic relationships between the different organisms, from the majestic Tulip Tree to the tiny flowers of Duckweed covering The Pond. We begin by examining the reproductive parts of flowering plants and learning how they are designed for pollination and seed dispersal. We will also learn which plants are native and which are non-native. Along our route, we will look at ferns that produce spores on the backs of their fronds and non-plants, such as lichens, fungi, and more.\n\n\n\nTo enhance your experience, please bring a notebook, a magnifying glass, or a small pair of close-focus binoculars. Our leader will have a small number of magnifiers to lend to those without this equipment. Water and snacks are always helpful as this walk often happens in hot weather.\n\n\n\nRegistration: Registration opens at 9 am on Monday, March 29. After that time, click here to register. ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/registration-nocarpool/?debug=n&regstart=3%2F29%2F27+9%3A00+am&tripdate=4%2F10%2F27&tripname=Central+Park+Botany+Walk+in+the+North+End&tripleader=Regina+Alvarez&regname=Frederica+Miller&regemail=frederica.miller@gmail.com&tripwd=Saturday&confirmemail=frederica.miller@gmail.com&regend=4%2F7%2F27+6%3A00+pm ) Registration closes at 6 pm on Wednesday, April 7. Members (and those who have applied for membership) will be prioritized over non-members.\n\n\n\nPlease read the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, if you’re going on a field trip for the first time. It details our field trip policies, recommends what to bring on a trip, and offers other useful information, pro tips, and tricks.\n\n\n\nIf after visiting the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, you still have questions, feel free to contact the Registrar via email.\n\n\n\n\n
URL:https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/events/2027-04-10-central-park-botany-walk-in-the-north-end/
ORGANIZER;CN=Frederica Miller:MAILTO:frederica.miller@gmail.com
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
LOCATION:New York, NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270523T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270523T180000
DTSTAMP:20260726T144657Z
CREATED:20260726
LAST-MODIFIED:20260726
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:7
TRANSP:OPAQUE
SUMMARY:Rockefeller State Park Preserve
DESCRIPTION:\nDate: Sunday, May 23, 2027\n\n\n\nLeader: Allan WelbyTransportation: Carpool Trip: While carpool rides for everyone usually work out, there is no guarantee of enough volunteer drivers to accommodate all participants. The Registrar will work to organize rides and to notify participants when a rental car may be necessary. Registrar will also inform participants of the carpool fee, which is based on the trip location; the cost of any rental cars should be split evenly by those participants.Meeting Point: After your registration is confirmed, the Registrar will share directions, the exact meeting place, and time with attendees.Schedule: Half-day trip, with an early start time.Relative Difficulty: After arrival, expect to walk about two miles on paved and unpaved paths with some moderate inclines.Trip Description: Rockefeller State Park Preserve, situated on rolling hills above the Hudson River in Westchester County, covers 1,700+ acres and offers 55 miles of trails through diverse habitats. The forests, fields, streams, and wetlands support a high diversity of native species of birds, mammals, insects and other species. It has been designated an Important Bird Area because of intact forests supporting Wood Thrush, Worm-eating Warbler, and other forest nesters. Mixed flocks of warblers pass through in waves during the Spring, with over 34 species having been recorded here. Over 200 species of birds have been recorded in the park overall.\n\n\n\nRegistration: Registration opens at 9 am on Monday, May 10. After that time, click here to register ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/registration-carpool/?debug=n&regstart=5%2F10%2F27+9%3A00+am&tripdate=5%2F23%2F27&tripname=Rockefeller+State+Park+Preserve&tripleader=Allan+Welby&regname=Suzanne+Zywicki&regemail=Suzannezywicki@hotmail.com&tripwd=Sunday&confirmemail=Suzannezywicki@hotmail.com&regend=5%2F19%2F27+6%3A00+pm ). Registration closes at 6 pm on Wednesday, May 19. Members (and those who have applied for membership) will be prioritized over non-members.\n\n\n\nPlease read the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, if you’re going on a field trip for the first time. It details our field trip policies, recommends what to bring on a trip, and offers other useful information, pro tips, and tricks.\n\n\n\nIf after visiting the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, you still have questions, feel free to contact the Registrar via email.\n\n\n\n\n
URL:https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/events/2027-05-23-rockefeller-state-park-preserve/
ORGANIZER;CN=Suzanne Zywicki:MAILTO:suzannezywicki@hotmail.com
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
LOCATION:Pleasantville, NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270516T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270516T180000
DTSTAMP:20260726T144138Z
CREATED:20260726
LAST-MODIFIED:20260726
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:7
TRANSP:OPAQUE
SUMMARY:Inwood Hill Park
DESCRIPTION:\nDate: Sunday, May 16, 2027\n\n\n\nLeader: Joseph DiCostanzoTransportation: Public Transportation: Participants can use public transportation to arrive at the meeting location.Meeting Point: After your registration is confirmed, the Registrar will share directions, the exact meeting place, and time with attendees.Schedule: Half-day, ending in early afternoon.Relative Difficulty: We will walk 3-4 miles on mostly flat terrain.Trip Description: Inwood Hill Park is the northernmost point in Manhattan. Bounded on the north by the Spuyten Duyvil Creek and on the west by the Hudson River, the 196-acre park comprises a hilly forest, a tidal estuary, rock formations, and ball fields. According to eBird, 249 bird species have been listed, including waterfowl, gulls, and shorebirds in the estuary, Spuyten Duyvil Creek, and along the Hudson River. Songbirds and owls frequent the forest, with several species nesting there. The upper ridge trail on the park’s western side affords magnificent views of the Hudson River and the New Jersey Palisades. Raptors are often seen soaring over the cliffs.\n\n\n\nRegistration: Registration opens at 9 am on Monday, May 3. After that time, click here to register ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/registration-nocarpool/?debug=n&regstart=5%2F3%2F27+9%3A00+am&tripdate=5%2F16%2F27&tripname=Inwood+Hill+Park&tripleader=Joseph+DiCostanzo&regname=Mary+Braza&regemail=brazamary@gmail.com&tripwd=Sunday&confirmemail=brazamary@gmail.com&regend=5%2F12%2F27+6%3A00+pm ). Registration closes at 6 pm on Wednesday, May 12. Members (and those who have applied for membership) will be prioritized over non-members.\n\n\n\nPlease read the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, if you’re going on a field trip for the first time. It details our field trip policies, recommends what to bring on a trip, and offers other useful information, pro tips, and tricks.\n\n\n\nIf after visiting the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, you still have questions, feel free to contact the Registrar via email.\n\n\n\n\n
URL:https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/events/2027-05-16-inwood-hill-park/
ORGANIZER;CN=Mary Braza:MAILTO:brazamary@gmail.com
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
LOCATION:New York, NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270516T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270516T180000
DTSTAMP:20260722T195111Z
CREATED:20260722
LAST-MODIFIED:20260722
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:7
TRANSP:OPAQUE
SUMMARY:Bashakill Marsh and Environs
DESCRIPTION:\nDate: Sunday, May 16, 2027\n\n\n\nLeader: John HaasTransportation: Carpool Trip: While carpool rides for everyone usually work out, there is no guarantee of enough volunteer drivers to accommodate all participants. The Registrar will work to organize rides and to notify participants when a rental car may be necessary. Registrar will also inform participants of the carpool fee, which is based on the trip location; the cost of any rental cars should be split evenly by those participants.Meeting Point: After your registration is confirmed, the Registrar will share directions, the exact meeting place, and time with attendees.Schedule: Full-day tripRelative Difficulty: The terrain is mainly flat. Expect trails and boardwalks in some wet areas, which could also be muddy.Trip Description: The Bashakill Marsh, located in both Sullivan and Orange Counties, is the largest freshwater wetland in southeastern New York State. It is a state-designated Bird Conservation Area, with over 220 species of birds recorded. The area supports characteristic wetland-dependent species, abundant waterfowl, and several species at risk. Highlights include Common Gallinule, empids such as Alder Flycatcher, migrating and nesting warblers, vireos, cuckoo species, raptors, and more.\n\n\n\nRegistration: Registration opens at 9 am on Monday, May 3. After that time, click here to register ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/registration-carpool/?debug=n&regstart=5%2F3%2F27+9%3A00+am&tripdate=5%2F16%2F27&tripname=Bashakill+Marsh+and+Environs&tripleader=John+Haas&regname=Matthew+Fischer&regemail=matthewwfischer@gmail.com&tripwd=Sunday&confirmemail=matthewwfischer@gmail.com&regend=5%2F12%2F27+6%3A00+pm ). Registration closes at 6 pm on Wednesday, May 12. Members (and those who have applied for membership) will be prioritized over non-members.\n\n\n\nPlease read the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, if you’re going on a field trip for the first time. It details our field trip policies, recommends what to bring on a trip, and offers other useful information, pro tips, and tricks.\n\n\n\nIf after visiting the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, you still have questions, feel free to contact the Registrar via email.\n\n\n\n\n
URL:https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/events/2027-05-16-bashakill-marsh-and-environs/
ORGANIZER;CN=Matthew Fischer:MAILTO:matthewwfischer@gmail.com
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
LOCATION:Sullivan and Orange Counties, NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270515T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270515T180000
DTSTAMP:20260722T194636Z
CREATED:20260722
LAST-MODIFIED:20260722
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:7
TRANSP:OPAQUE
SUMMARY:Hillside Woods at Hastings-on-Hudson
DESCRIPTION:\nDate: Saturday, May 15, 2027\n\n\n\nLeader: Julien AmsellemTransportation: Carpool Trip: While carpool rides for everyone usually work out, there is no guarantee of enough volunteer drivers to accommodate all participants. The Registrar will work to organize rides and to notify participants when a rental car may be necessary. Registrar will also inform participants of the carpool fee, which is based on the trip location; the cost of any rental cars should be split evenly by those participants.Meeting Point: After your registration is confirmed, the Registrar will share directions, the exact meeting place, and time with attendees.Schedule: Early morning start continuing until about noon.Relative Difficulty: The terrain is mostly flat, with a few small slopes, making for easy walking.Trip Description: Hillside Woods is a 10-acre hardwood forest located in Hastings-on-Hudson, a small village in southern Westchester County. Conveniently located close to the Hudson River, an important migratory flyway, and elevated above most of its surroundings, Hillside Woods is a great park for birding, especially during migration. It is dominated by mature forest, primarily oaks, beeches, and tulip trees, but it also has three kinds of water features that often draw birds. Around the small ponds, Great Blue Heron, Belted Kingfisher, and Wood Duck should be expected, while along the streams and marshy areas, both species of waterthrush are possible.\n\n\n\nMany warblers and other migrants should have arrived already, with Black-throated Green Warbler, Wood Thrush, and Great Crested Flycatcher among the expected species. Raptors, one of Hillside’s appealing features during migration, should be plentiful in the right conditions, with Broad-winged and Sharp-shinned Hawks, Merlin, Bald Eagle, and Osprey all being commonly found. A good late-April day here can net well over 50 species, so we can’t wait to see you!\n\n\n\nRegistration: Registration opens at 9 am on Monday, May 3. After that time, click here to register ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/registration-carpool/?debug=n&regstart=5%2F3%2F27+9%3A00+am&tripdate=5%2F15%2F27&tripname=Hillside+Woods+at+Hastings-on-Hudson&tripleader=Julien+Amsellem&regname=TBD&regemail=tbd&tripwd=Saturday&confirmemail=tbd&regend=5%2F12%2F27+6%3A00+pm ). Registration closes at 6 pm on Wednesday, May 12. Members (and those who have applied for membership) will be prioritized over non-members.\n\n\n\nPlease read the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, if you’re going on a field trip for the first time. It details our field trip policies, recommends what to bring on a trip, and offers other useful information, pro tips, and tricks.\n\n\n\nIf after visiting the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, you still have questions, feel free to contact the Registrar via email.\n\n\n\n\n
URL:https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/events/2027-05-15-hillside-woods-at-hastings-on-hudson/
ORGANIZER;CN=TBD:MAILTO:
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
LOCATION:Hastings-on-Hudson, NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270514T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270514T180000
DTSTAMP:20260722T194137Z
CREATED:20260722
LAST-MODIFIED:20260722
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:8
TRANSP:OPAQUE
SUMMARY:Starr Saphir Memorial Spring Migration Walk in Central Park’s Ramble
DESCRIPTION:\nDate: Friday, May 14, 2027\n\n\n\nLeader: Jeffrey KimballTransportation: Public Transportation: Participants can use public transportation to arrive at the meeting location.Meeting Point: After your registration is confirmed, the Registrar will share directions, the exact meeting place, and time with attendees.Schedule: The walk starts at 7:30 am and if the weather and birds cooperate, will likely go until the early afternoon.Relative Difficulty: The pace will be slow, but there will be some short, moderately steep hills to climb.Trip Description: This memorial walk honors the legendary Central Park birder, Starr Saphir. An inspiration to many, Starr led walks for nearly forty years and taught her birding skills and techniques to many Linnaean Society and NYC Bird Alliance members. This walk will follow her traditional paths through the Ramble and teach her fundamental principles, including how to describe the location of a bird and her famous mantra, “Please don’t point at the birds!”\n\n\n\nJeffrey Kimball, the producer and director of Birders: The Central Park Effect, a documentary film that included conversations with Starr, will lead the walk. Jeff is also the former President of the Board of NYC Bird Alliance.\n\n\n\nRegistration: Registration opens at 9 am on Monday, May 3. After that time, click here to register ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/registration-nocarpool/?debug=n&regstart=5%2F3%2F27+9%3A00+am&tripdate=5%2F14%2F27&tripname=Starr+Saphir+Memorial+Spring+Migration+Walk+in+Central+Park%E2%80%99s+Ramble&tripleader=Jeffrey+Kimball&regname=Suzanne+Zywicki&regemail=Suzannezywicki@hotmail.com&tripwd=Friday&confirmemail=Suzannezywicki@hotmail.com&regend=5%2F11%2F27+6%3A00+pm ). Registration closes at 6 pm on Tuesday, May 11. Members (and those who have applied for membership) will be prioritized over non-members.\n\n\n\nPlease read the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, if you’re going on a field trip for the first time. It details our field trip policies, recommends what to bring on a trip, and offers other useful information, pro tips, and tricks.\n\n\n\nIf after visiting the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, you still have questions, feel free to contact the Registrar via email.\n\n\n\n\n
URL:https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/events/2027-05-14-starr-saphir-memorial-spring-migration-walk-in-central-parks-ramble/
ORGANIZER;CN=Suzanne Zywicki:MAILTO:suzannezywicki@hotmail.com
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
LOCATION:New York, NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270512T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270512T180000
DTSTAMP:20260722T193731Z
CREATED:20260722
LAST-MODIFIED:20260722
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:7
TRANSP:OPAQUE
SUMMARY:Birds & Brews: Central Park
DESCRIPTION:\nDate: Wednesday, May 12, 2027\n\n\n\nLeader: Amanda Bielskas, Alan Drogin, Gillian HenryTransportation: Public Transportation: Participants can use public transportation to arrive at the meeting location.Meeting Point: West Side of Central Park, registrar will email with specifics for each walk after registration.Schedule: The walk starts at 5:30 pm and if the weather and birds cooperate, will likely go until sunset.Relative Difficulty: The terrain is mostly flat, with a few small slopes, making for easy walking.Trip Description: This walk series is aimed at the after-work crowd, but anyone is welcome to join us! Central Park is one of the world’s premier birding spots, and we hope to take advantage of the longer daylight hours during peak migration to look for warblers, vireos, tanagers, and other spring migrants. The walk will start at 5:30 pm and we will search the Ramble or other Central Park hot spots for migrants before heading to a local bar around sunset for some casual conversations and libations.\n\n\n\nRegistration: Registration opens at 9 am on Monday, May 3. After that time, click here to register ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/registration-nocarpool/?debug=n&regstart=5%2F3%2F27+9%3A00+am&tripdate=5%2F12%2F27&tripname=Birds+and+Brews:+Central+Park&tripleader=Amanda+Bielskas%2C+Alan+Drogin%2C+Gillian+Henry&regname=Amanda+Bielskas&regemail=bielskas@gmail.com&tripwd=Wednesday&startloc=West+Side+of+Central+Park%2C+registrar+will+email+with+specifics+for+each+walk+after+registration%2E+&confirmemail=bielskas@gmail.com&regend=5%2F9%2F27+6%3A00+pm ). Registration closes at 6 pm on Sunday, May 9. Members (and those who have applied for membership) will be prioritized over non-members.\n\n\n\nPlease read the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, if you’re going on a field trip for the first time. It details our field trip policies, recommends what to bring on a trip, and offers other useful information, pro tips, and tricks.\n\n\n\nIf after visiting the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, you still have questions, feel free to contact the Registrar via email.\n\n\n\n\n
URL:https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/events/2027-05-12-birds-brews-central-park/
ORGANIZER;CN=Amanda Bielskas:MAILTO:bielskas@gmail.com
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
LOCATION:New York, NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270509T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270509T180000
DTSTAMP:20260721T155903Z
CREATED:20260721
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:10
TRANSP:OPAQUE
SUMMARY:Spring Migration in Central Park’s North End
DESCRIPTION:\nDate: Sunday, May 9, 2027\n\n\n\nLeader: Ursula MitraTransportation: Public Transportation: Participants can use public transportation to arrive at the meeting location.Meeting Point: After your registration is confirmed, the Registrar will share directions, the exact meeting place, and time with attendees.Schedule: Half-day, ending in early afternoon.Relative Difficulty: Four to five miles of relatively flat ground, with some short, moderately steep hills.Trip Description: Central Park is known as one of the best birding spots in the world, with the North Woods being its hidden gem. This walking route covers all the major hotspots of the North Woods and provides interesting insights into this lesser-known area of Central Park. The typical route starts at the Great Hill (which has bathrooms). It continues to the Children’s Glades, South Blowdown, Balancing Rock, The Pool, Sparrow Rock, East Blowdown, The Block House, Lily Ponds, The Loch, Wildflower Meadow, Grassy Knoll, the Compost Heap, the Nursery, the Conservatory Garden (another bathroom opportunity), and the Harlem Meer (including the recently opened Davis Center), before circling back to The Loch and Pool. Bird species along this walk might include the Scarlet Tanager, Eastern Towhee, Ruby-crowned Kinglet, Yellow-throated Vireo, Green Heron, Wood Thrush, House Wren, and Red-tailed Hawk. Warblers can include Blue-winged, Hooded, Blackburnian, Prairie, Black-throated Green, Black-throated Blue, Northern Parula, Yellow-rumped, and Ovenbirds.\n\n\n\nRegistration: Registration opens at 9 am on Monday, April 26. After that time, click here to register ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/registration-nocarpool/?debug=n&regstart=4%2F26%2F27+9%3A00+am&tripdate=5%2F9%2F27&tripname=Spring+Migration+in+Central+Park%E2%80%99s+North+End+(Member%E2%80%99s+Walk)&tripleader=Ursula+Mitra&regname=Suzanne+Zywicki&regemail=Suzannezywicki@hotmail.com&tripwd=Sunday&confirmemail=Suzannezywicki@hotmail.com&regend=5%2F5%2F27+6%3A00+pm ). Registration closes at 6 pm on Wednesday, May 5. Members (and those who have applied for membership) will be prioritized over non-members.\n\n\n\nPlease read the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, if you’re going on a field trip for the first time. It details our field trip policies, recommends what to bring on a trip, and offers other useful information, pro tips, and tricks.\n\n\n\nIf after visiting the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, you still have questions, feel free to contact the Registrar via email.\n\n\n\n\n
URL:https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/events/2027-05-09-spring-migration-in-central-parks-north-end/
ORGANIZER;CN=Suzanne Zywicki:MAILTO:suzannezywicki@hotmail.com
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
LOCATION:New York, NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270505T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270505T180000
DTSTAMP:20260721T155445Z
CREATED:20260721
LAST-MODIFIED:20260721
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:7
TRANSP:OPAQUE
SUMMARY:Randall’s Island Spring Migration
DESCRIPTION:\nDate: Wednesday, May 5, 2027\n\n\n\nLeader: Mary Beth KooperTransportation: Public Transportation: Participants can use public transportation to arrive at the meeting location.Meeting Point: After your registration is confirmed, the Registrar will share directions, the exact meeting place, and time with attendees.Schedule: Start in the early morning and bird until early afternoon.Relative Difficulty: Expect to walk about two miles on paved and unpaved paths, with some moderate inclines.Trip Description: Randall’s Island is unique as it provides one of the only salt marshes in the borough of Manhattan. Historically, this location was not known as a popular birding destination for New York City birders. However, the island became a birding hotspot after Alan Drogin discovered Nelson’s Sparrows in the northeast section near the backstop of field 42 in the Bronx Kill salt marsh in 2012. Since then, mid-October has been the time to bird Randall’s for sparrows—Savannah, Swamp, Song, Chipping, Field, and an occasional Vesper, but especially the elusive Ammospiza sparrows of the marshes—Nelson’s, Saltmarsh, Seaside. We also get late-migrating warblers and, sometimes, interesting gulls.\n\n\n\nRegistration: Registration opens at 9 am on Monday, April 19. After that time, click here to register ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/registration-nocarpool/?debug=n&regstart=4%2F19%2F27+9%3A00+am&tripdate=5%2F5%2F27&tripname=Randall%E2%80%99s+Island+Spring+Migration&tripleader=Mary+Beth+Kooper&regname=Mary+Beth+Kooper&regemail=marybeth@nyc.rr.com&tripwd=Wednesday&confirmemail=marybeth@nyc.rr.com&regend=5%2F2%2F27+6%3A00+pm ). Registration closes at 6 pm on Sunday, May 2. Members (and those who have applied for membership) will be prioritized over non-members.\n\n\n\nPlease read the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, if you’re going on a field trip for the first time. It details our field trip policies, recommends what to bring on a trip, and offers other useful information, pro tips, and tricks.\n\n\n\nIf after visiting the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, you still have questions, feel free to contact the Registrar via email.\n\n\n\n\n
URL:https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/events/2027-05-05-randalls-island-spring-migration/
ORGANIZER;CN=Mary Beth Kooper:MAILTO:marybeth@nyc.rr.com
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
LOCATION:Randall‘s Island, NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270505T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270505T180000
DTSTAMP:20260721T155027Z
CREATED:20260721
LAST-MODIFIED:20260721
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:7
TRANSP:OPAQUE
SUMMARY:Birds & Brews: Central Park
DESCRIPTION:\nDate: Wednesday, May 5, 2027\n\n\n\nLeader(s): Amanda Bielskas, Alan Drogan, Gillian HenryTransportation: Public Transportation: Participants can use public transportation to arrive at the meeting location.Meeting Point: West Side of Central Park, registrar will email with specifics for each walk after registration.Schedule: The walk starts at 5:30 pm and if the weather and birds cooperate, will likely go until sunset.Relative Difficulty: The terrain is mostly flat, with a few small slopes, making for easy walking.Trip Description: This walk series is aimed at the after-work crowd, but anyone is welcome to join us! Central Park is one of the world’s premier birding spots, and we hope to take advantage of the longer daylight hours during peak migration to look for warblers, vireos, tanagers, and other spring migrants. The walk will start at 5:30 pm and we will search the Ramble or other Central Park hot spots for migrants before heading to a local bar around sunset for some casual conversations and libations.\n\n\n\nRegistration: Registration opens at 9 am on Monday, April 26. After that time, click here to register ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/registration-nocarpool/?debug=n&regstart=4%2F26%2F27+9%3A00+am&tripdate=5%2F5%2F27&tripname=Birds+and+Brews:+Central+Park&tripleader=Amanda+Bielskas%2C+Alan+Drogin%2C+Gillian+Henry&regname=Amanda+Bielskas&regemail=bielskas@gmail.com&tripwd=Wednesday&startloc=West+Side+of+Central+Park%2C+registrar+will+email+with+specifics+for+each+walk+after+registration%2E+&confirmemail=bielskas@gmail.com&regend=5%2F2%2F27+6%3A00+pm ). Registration closes at 6 pm on Sunday, May 2. Members (and those who have applied for membership) will be prioritized over non-members.\n\n\n\nPlease read the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, if you’re going on a field trip for the first time. It details our field trip policies, recommends what to bring on a trip, and offers other useful information, pro tips, and tricks.\n\n\n\nIf after visiting the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, you still have questions, feel free to contact the Registrar via email.\n\n\n\n\n
URL:https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/events/2027-05-05-birds-brews-central-park/
ORGANIZER;CN=Amanda Bielskas:MAILTO:bielskas@gmail.com
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
LOCATION:New York, NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270424T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270424T180000
DTSTAMP:20260721T154327Z
CREATED:20260721
LAST-MODIFIED:20261026
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:8
TRANSP:OPAQUE
SUMMARY:Pine Barrens For Spring: Butterflies and More
DESCRIPTION:\nDate: Saturday, April 24, 2027\n\n\n\nLeader: Rick CechTransportation: Carpool Trip: While carpool rides for everyone usually work out, there is no guarantee of enough volunteer drivers to accommodate all participants. The Registrar will work to organize rides and to notify participants when a rental car may be necessary. Registrar will also inform participants of the carpool fee, which is based on the trip location; the cost of any rental cars should be split evenly by those participants.Meeting Point: After your registration is confirmed, the Registrar will share directions, the exact meeting place, and time with attendees.Schedule: Full-day trip.Relative Difficulty: The terrain is flat and easy to walk.Trip Description: The ephemeral magic of early spring is nowhere more marked than in the New Jersey Pine Barrens, where rare and local plant and butterfly species are on display for a short time each year, including up to seven species of elfins and green hairstreaks. In addition to butterflies, the group will be on the lookout for birds, reptiles, and any other fauna of interest. The walk will include moving between different locations via car as well as walking, depending on weather and activity.\n\n\n\nRegistration: Registration opens at 9 am on Monday, April 12. After that time, click here to register ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/registration-carpool/?debug=n&regstart=4%2F12%2F27+9%3A00+am&tripdate=4%2F24%2F27&tripname=Pine+Barrens+For+Spring:+Butterflies+and+More&tripleader=Rick+Cech&regname=Anne+Lazarus&regemail=amlazarus47@gmail.com&tripwd=Saturday&confirmemail=amlazarus47@gmail.com&regend=4%2F21%2F27+6%3A00+pm ). Registration closes at 6 pm on Wednesday, April 21. Members (and those who have applied for membership) will be prioritized over non-members.\n\n\n\nPlease read the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, if you’re going on a field trip for the first time. It details our field trip policies, recommends what to bring on a trip, and offers other useful information, pro tips, and tricks.\n\n\n\nIf after visiting the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, you still have questions, feel free to contact the Registrar via email.\n\n\n\n\n
URL:https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/events/2027-04-24-pine-barrens-for-spring-butterflies-and-more/
ORGANIZER;CN=Anne Lazarus:MAILTO:amlazarus47@gmail.com
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
LOCATION:Southern NJ
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270501T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270501T180000
DTSTAMP:20260721T153853Z
CREATED:20260721
LAST-MODIFIED:20260810
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:10
TRANSP:OPAQUE
SUMMARY:Central Park Family Walk
DESCRIPTION:\nDate: Saturday, May 1, 2027\n\n\n\nLeader: Eric OzawaTransportation: Public Transportation: Participants can use public transportation to arrive at the meeting location.Meeting Point: After your registration is confirmed, the Registrar will share directions, the exact meeting place, and time with attendees.Schedule: The morning walk will last up to 2 hours.Relative Difficulty: Moderate. The paths are all paved and passable by strollers, but we will be going up and down inclines from the Great Hill. Trip Description: Many scientists come to a love of nature first as children. With that in mind, this walk is for children and their families: parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins—all are welcome. After meeting on the Great Hill, near the restrooms, we’ll walk down to the Pool and into the Loch before circling back to our starting point. Together, we will look for the birds migrating through the park and learn how to identify some of these spectacular visitors. We’ll also pay attention to the plant and insect life we see. Binoculars are helpful if you have them, but they are not required.We require only one registration per family. When registering, please be sure to indicate on the form the name of each participant in your group and add the age of the children. A family member should accompany each child.\n\n\n\nRegistration: Registration opens at 9 am on Monday, April 19. After that time, click here to register. Registration closes at 6 pm on Wednesday, April 28. Members (and those who have applied for membership) will be prioritized over non-members.\n\n\n\nPlease read the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, if you’re going on a field trip for the first time. It details our field trip policies, recommends what to bring on a trip, and offers other useful information, pro tips, and tricks.\n\n\n\nIf after visiting the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, you still have questions, feel free to contact the Registrar via email.\n\n\n\n\n
URL:https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/events/2027-05-01-central-park-family-walk/
ORGANIZER;CN=Yoming Lin:MAILTO:yoming79@gmail.com
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
LOCATION:New York, NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270428T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270428T180000
DTSTAMP:20260718T191209Z
CREATED:20260718
LAST-MODIFIED:20260718
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:7
TRANSP:OPAQUE
SUMMARY:Birds & Brews: Central Park
DESCRIPTION:\nDate: Wednesday, April 28, 2027\n\n\n\nLeader(s): Amanda Bielskas, Alan Drogin, Gillian HenryTransportation: Public Transportation: Participants can use public transportation to arrive at the meeting location.Meeting Point: West Side of Central Park, registrar will email with specifics for each walk after registration.Schedule: The walk starts at 5:30 pm and if the weather and birds cooperate, will likely go until sunset.Relative Difficulty: The terrain is mostly flat, with a few small slopes, making for easy walking.Trip Description: This walk series is aimed at the after-work crowd, but anyone is welcome to join us! Central Park is one of the world’s premier birding spots, and we hope to take advantage of the longer daylight hours during peak migration to look for warblers, vireos, tanagers, and other spring migrants. The walk will start at 5:30 pm and we will search the Ramble or other Central Park hot spots for migrants before heading to a local bar around sunset for some casual conversations and libations.\n\n\n\nRegistration: Registration opens at 9 am on Monday, April 19. After that time, click here to register ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/registration-nocarpool/?debug=n&regstart=4%2F19%2F27+9%3A00+am&tripdate=4%2F28%2F27&tripname=Birds+and+Brews:+Central+Park&tripleader=Amanda+Bielskas%2C+Alan+Drogan%2C+Gillian+Henry&regname=Amanda+Bielskas&regemail=bielskas@gmail.com&tripwd=Wednesday&startloc=West+Side+of+Central+Park%2C+registrar+will+email+with+specifics+for+each+walk+after+registration%2E+&confirmemail=bielskas@gmail.com&regend=4%2F25%2F27+6%3A00+pm ). Registration closes at 6 pm on Sunday, April 25. Members (and those who have applied for membership) will be prioritized over non-members.\n\n\n\nPlease read the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, if you’re going on a field trip for the first time. It details our field trip policies, recommends what to bring on a trip, and offers other useful information, pro tips, and tricks.\n\n\n\nIf after visiting the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, you still have questions, feel free to contact the Registrar via email.\n\n\n\n\n
URL:https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/events/2027-04-28-birds-brews-central-park/
ORGANIZER;CN=Amanda Bielskas:MAILTO:bielskas@gmail.com
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
LOCATION:New York, NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270417T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270417T180000
DTSTAMP:20260718T190446Z
CREATED:20260718
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:10
TRANSP:OPAQUE
SUMMARY:Governors Island Spring Migration
DESCRIPTION:\nDate: Saturday, April 17, 2027\n\n\n\nLeader: Loyan BeausoleilTransportation: Public Transportation: Participants can use public transportation to arrive at the meeting location.Meeting Point: After your registration is confirmed, the Registrar will share directions, the exact meeting place, and time with attendees.Schedule: Half-day, ending in early afternoon.Relative Difficulty: We will walk 3-4 miles on mostly flat terrain.Trip Description: Governors Island is a 172-acre island located 800 yards off the southern tip of Manhattan. It has a long history as a military installation dating back to the Revolutionary War. After its decommissioning, it was opened to the public and quickly became a popular birding destination. Over 200 species of birds have been found there, including nesting Common Terns and a wide variety of spring and fall migrants. In winter, we might expect to see birds including waterfowl, raptors, gulls (possibly including some uncommon species), Great and Double-crested Cormorants, and Purple Sandpipers.\n\n\n\nRegistration: Registration opens at 9 am on Monday, April 5. After that time, click here to register ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/registration-nocarpool/?debug=n&regstart=4%2F5%2F27+9%3A00+am&tripdate=4%2F17%2F27&tripname=Governors+Island+Spring+Migration&tripleader=Loyan+Beausoleil&regname=Kate+Wodell&regemail=rues_sis@yahoo.com&tripwd=Saturday&confirmemail=rues_sis@yahoo.com&regend=4%2F14%2F27+6%3A00+pm ). Registration closes at 6 pm on Wednesday, April 14. Members (and those who have applied for membership) will be prioritized over non-members.\n\n\n\nPlease read the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, if you’re going on a field trip for the first time. It details our field trip policies, recommends what to bring on a trip, and offers other useful information, pro tips, and tricks.\n\n\n\nIf after visiting the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, you still have questions, feel free to contact the Registrar via email.\n\n\n\n\n
URL:https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/events/2027-04-17-governors-island-spring-migration/
ORGANIZER;CN=Kate Wodell:MAILTO:rues_sis@yahoo.com
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
LOCATION:New York, NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270424T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270424T180000
DTSTAMP:20260718T184553Z
CREATED:20260718
LAST-MODIFIED:20260718
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:7
TRANSP:OPAQUE
SUMMARY:Green-Wood Cemetery
DESCRIPTION:\nDate: Saturday, April 24, 2027\n\n\n\nLeader: Rob JettTransportation: Public Transportation: Participants can use public transportation to arrive at the meeting location.Meeting Point: After your registration is confirmed, the Registrar will share directions, the exact meeting place, and time with attendees.Schedule: Half-day, ending in early afternoon.Relative Difficulty: We will walk 3-4 miles on mostly flat terrain.Trip Description: Situated along the Harbor Hill Terminal Moraine in Brooklyn, this 478-acre National Historic Landmark features hills, valleys, and kettle ponds. Green-Wood Cemetery is a magnet for migrating birds, which makes perfect sense given the more than 500 species of woody plants that qualify it for Class III Arboretum status—one of only 31 in the world. In addition to spotting numerous songbirds, we’ll visit the hawk-watch hill north of the Civil War Monument—a great vantage point to scan for migrating raptors. Thirteen species of raptor, plus both vultures, have been recorded at the cemetery.\n\n\n\nRegistration: Registration opens at 9 am on Monday, April 12. After that time, click here to register ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/registration-nocarpool/?debug=n&regstart=4%2F12%2F27+9%3A00+am&tripdate=4%2F24%2F27&tripname=Green-Wood+Cemetery&tripleader=Rob+Jett&regname=Prathima+Christdas&regemail=christdasp@yahoo.com&tripwd=Saturday&confirmemail=christdasp@yahoo.com&regend=4%2F21%2F27+6%3A00+pm ). Registration closes at 6 pm on Wednesday, April 21. Members (and those who have applied for membership) will be prioritized over non-members.\n\n\n\nPlease read the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, if you’re going on a field trip for the first time. It details our field trip policies, recommends what to bring on a trip, and offers other useful information, pro tips, and tricks.\n\n\n\nIf after visiting the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, you still have questions, feel free to contact the Registrar via email.\n\n\n\n\n
URL:https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/events/2027-04-24-green-wood-cemetery/
ORGANIZER;CN=Prathima Christdas:MAILTO:christdasprof@gmail.com
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
LOCATION:Brooklyn, NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270403T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270403T180000
DTSTAMP:20260718T184050Z
CREATED:20260718
LAST-MODIFIED:20260718
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:7
TRANSP:OPAQUE
SUMMARY:Better Bird Photography Workshop in Prospect Park
DESCRIPTION:\nDate: Saturday, April 3, 2027\n\n\n\nLeader: Tom StephensonTransportation: Public Transportation: Participants can use public transportation to arrive at the meeting location.Meeting Point: After your registration is confirmed, the Registrar will share directions, the exact meeting place, and time with attendees.Schedule: Half-day, ending in early afternoon.Relative Difficulty: We will walk 3-4 miles on mostly flat terrain.Trip Description: Birds make beautiful pictures but can be very difficult to photograph well. Photos can serve as memories of great experiences and aid in making tough species IDs. During this workshop/field trip, we’ll talk about how to take great, sharp photos. We’ll begin by covering camera basics, including how to set up for different conditions, with some advanced tips like settings for flight shots, dark areas, and backlit birds. Technology, including AI treatment of noise and pixel dimensions of a photo, has radically changed how we shoot our photos. This year, we’ll talk about some new strategies you can use to take advantage of these new advancements.\n\n\n\nOur leader, Tom Stephenson, is not just an experienced birder but also the author of The Warbler Guide book and app and the Bird Genie app. His expertise is widely recognized, with his articles and photographs featured in museums and many publications, including Birding, Bird Watcher’s Digest, Handbook of the Birds of the World, Handbook of the Mammals of the World, Birds of Madagascar, and Guide to the Birds of SE Brazil. In 2014, Tom and his team set the US record for a Photo Big Day, capturing images of 208 species in just 24 hours.\n\n\n\nRegistration: Registration opens at 9 am on Monday, March 22. After that time, click here to register ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/registration-nocarpool/?debug=n&regstart=3%2F22%2F27+9%3A00+am&tripdate=4%2F3%2F27&tripname=Better+Bird+Photography+Workshop+in+Prospect+Park&tripleader=Tom+Stephenson&regname=Richard+Davis&regemail=richard@ridavio.com&tripwd=Saturday&confirmemail=richard@ridavio.com&regend=3%2F31%2F27+6%3A00+pm ). Registration closes at 6 pm on Wednesday, March 31. Members (and those who have applied for membership) will be prioritized over non-members.\n\n\n\nPlease read the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, if you’re going on a field trip for the first time. It details our field trip policies, recommends what to bring on a trip, and offers other useful information, pro tips, and tricks.\n\n\n\nIf after visiting the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, you still have questions, feel free to contact the Registrar via email.\n\n\n\n\n
URL:https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/events/2027-04-03-better-bird-photography-workshop-in-prospect-park/
ORGANIZER;CN=Richard Davis:MAILTO:richard@ridavio.com
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
LOCATION:Brooklyn, NY
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SUMMARY:Central Park Fall Migration Walk
DESCRIPTION:\nDate: Tuesday, September 1, 2026\n\n\n\nLeader(s): Linnaean Society LeadersTransportation: Accessible by Public Transportation. Our starting point is across the street from the 72nd Street B/C Subway Station.Meeting Point: Our meeting location is just inside the park at the NE corner of 72nd Street and Central Park West.Schedule: Fall walks are held every Tuesday morning from September through October. They begin at 7:30 a.m., and while the trip usually ends in the late morning, it also accommodates participants who need to leave early.Relative Difficulty: Expect to walk about two miles on (mostly) paved paths, with some moderate inclines.Trip Description: Central Park is one of the world’s premier birding spots, especially during spring and fall migrations. We encourage new or prospective Linnaean Society members and birders at all levels of experience to join. On a good day, we’ll see warblers, sparrows, vireos, and other migrants. Our leaders are knowledgeable about the plants and insects that each species prefers and will endeavor to point them out along the way. The walk begins at 72nd Street and Central Park West and typically proceeds through Strawberry Fields, Hernshead, Oak Bridge, and into the Ramble. Some leaders like to keep birding into the afternoon, but participants can easily leave as their personal schedules dictate.\n\n\n\nOur free and public migration walks are open to an unlimited number of members and non-members alike. Registration is necessary, as we assign a number of knowledgeable and enthusiastic experts to lead small groups of birders based on the overall number of registrants.\n\n\n\nRegistration: Registration opens at 9 am on Wednesday, August 26. After that time, click here to register ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/registration-regonly/?debug=n&regstart=8%2F26%2F26+9%3A00+am&tripdate=9%2F1%2F26&tripname=Central+Park+Fall+Migration+Walk&tripleader=Linnaean+Society+Leaders&regname=debbie+mullins&regemail=deborramullins3@gmail.com&tripwd=Tuesday&startloc=Our+meeting+location+is+just+inside+the+park+at+the+NE+corner+of+72nd+Street+and+Central+Park+West%2E&confirmemail=confirmations@linnaeannewyork.org&regend=8%2F30%2F26+6%3A00+pm ). Registration closes at 6 pm on Sunday, August 30. Members (and those who have applied for membership) will be prioritized over non-members.\n\n\n\nPlease read the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, if you’re going on a field trip for the first time. It details our field trip policies, recommends what to bring on a trip, and offers other useful information, pro tips, and tricks.\n\n\n\nIf after visiting the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, you still have questions, feel free to contact the Registrar via email.\n\n\n\n\n
URL:https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/events/2026-09-01-central-park-fall-migration-walk/
ORGANIZER;CN=Debbie Mullins:MAILTO:deborramullins3@gmail.com
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
LOCATION:New York, NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270112T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270112T210000
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SUMMARY:Ben Goldfarb – January 2027
DESCRIPTION:\n7:00 pm, Tuesday, January 12, 2027.Online via Zoom, Free and open to the publicRegistration required. Click here to register for the Zoom webinar.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDam It: Partnering with Beavers to Heal the Planet\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn Eager: The Surprising, Secret Life of Beavers and Why They Matter, environmental journalist Ben Goldfarb revealed that our modern conception of a healthy ecosystem is wrong, distorted by the fur trade that once eliminated millions of beavers from North America’s waterways. The consequences of losing beavers were profound: ponds drained, wetlands dried up, and species from salmon to swans lost vital habitat. Today, a growing coalition of “Beaver Believers”—including scientists, farmers, and passionate citizens—recognizes that ecosystems with beavers are far healthier than those without them. From the Nevada deserts to the Scottish Highlands, Believers are hard at work restoring these industrious rodents to their former haunts. In his talk, Ben will discuss the history and biology of this world-changing species; how beavers can help us fight drought, flooding, wildfire, climate change, and the loss of habitat for birds and other wildlife; and how we can coexist with this challenging but vital rodent.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBen Goldfarb is an environmental journalist whose work has appeared in National Geographic, the Atlantic, Smithsonian Magazine, the New Yorker, and many other publications. His most recent book, Crossings: How Road Ecology Is Shaping the Future of Our Planet, was named one of the best books of 2023 by the New York Times and received the Rachel Carson Award for Excellence in Environmental Writing and the Banff Book Competition’s Grand Prize. His previous book, Eager: The Surprising, Secret Life of Beavers and Why They Matter, won the PEN/E.O. Wilson Literary Science Writing Award. He lives in Colorado with his wife, his daughter, and his dog, Kit —which is, of course, what you call a baby beaver. www.bengoldfarb.com\n
URL:https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/events/ben-goldfarb-january-2027/
CATEGORIES:Programs
LOCATION:Via Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270309T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270309T210000
DTSTAMP:20260718T095021Z
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PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:70
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SUMMARY:Dr. Joanna Burger – 2027 Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:\nTuesday, March 9, 2027\n\n\n\n149th Annual Meeting\n\n\n\nOpen only to members and their guests.Invitations will be emailed in late January.\n\n\n\nThe Liederkranz Club, 6 East 87th Street, New York City\n\n\n\nDisability access to the Liederkranz Club: see below*\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEisenmann Medalist Lecture\n\n\n\nDr. Joanna Burger\n\n\n\nBirds and Snakes: Fifty Years of Studying Ecological Sentinels\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis talk will weave together life histories, behavior, and ecology of three species groups that have consumed me for decades: population dynamics and heavy metals in colonially nesting gulls, terns, and egrets in Barnegat Bay; migratory Red Knots and other shorebirds in Delaware Bay; and sedentary Pine Snakes in the NJ Pine Barrens. Their behavior has been greatly impacted by human disturbance, development, invasive species, sea level rise, and climate change.  The question is always: how can wildlife and people coexist together in an ever-changing world, how can we help them, and what do they tell us about our own health and well-being. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoanna Burger was raised on a farm in upstate New York, expecting to be a secretary or housewife—but once she watched Spotted Sandpiper eggs hatch beneath a squash plant and followed the young around the farm, she was hooked. After Cornell (MS) and the University of Minnesota (PhD), she did her post-doc studying gulls in Argentina, and then went to Rutgers University, where she still resides as Distinguished Professor. Her passion for behavior never wavered, and she is unable to stop wondering why animals behave as they do, whether it’s Red Knots that fly thousands of miles nonstop from South America to Delaware Bay, Black Skimmers that are losing their salt marsh habitat, or Pine Snakes that have a small territory in the Pines. She is a Fellow in several societies, has received the Brewster Medal, among other awards, and has published over 25 books and over 600 papers in refereed journals. She still teaches, has grants, and continues four long-term studies.  Find more at https://cbn.rutgers.edu/joanna-burger-home\n\n\n\n*Access: The Liederkranz Club has an elevator, but the building is accessed by stairs from the street. If you call (212) 534-0880 the day before your visit, the Club can make an elevator available via a walkway on the building’s east side.  However, the bathrooms are accessed by three steps.\n
URL:https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/events/dr-joanna-burger-march-2027/
CATEGORIES:Programs
LOCATION:6 East 87th St, New York City
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270511T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270511T210000
DTSTAMP:20260807T135216Z
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PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:69
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SUMMARY:Dr. Erich Jarvis – May 2027
DESCRIPTION:\n7:00 pm, Tuesday, May 11, 2027Linder Theater, American Museum of Natural HistoryEnter via the West 77th Street Entrance, between Central Park West and Columbus Ave., New York CityFree and open to the public. Doors open at 6:30 pm.\n\n\n\nAMNH security requires registration for after-hours programs. Click here ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/programs-registration/?debug=n&program_speaker=Dr.+Erich+Jarvis&program_title=The+Neuroscience+of+Language+in+Birds&program_location=Linder+Theater%2C+American+Museum+of+Natural+History&program_address=West+77th+Street+Entrance%2C+between+Central+Park+West+and+Columbus+Ave.%2C+New+York+City&program_date=5%2F11%2F27&program_weekday=Tuesday&program_doors_open=6%3A30+pm&program_time=7+pm&program_registration_closes=5%2F10%2F27+11%3A59+pm ) to register for in-person attendance. Please register at least a day before the event.\n\n\n\nYou can also attend online via Zoom.Click here to register for the Zoom webinar.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Neuroscience of Language in Birds \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAny birder who has listened to a mockingbird splice together borrowed phrases, or watched a young cardinal try to copy its father’s song, has witnessed something remarkable: for some species, birdsong isn’t instinct alone. It is learned, through brain wiring that closely resembles the wiring enabling human speech. Neuroscientist Erich Jarvis will explain that resemblance, drawing on his studies in birds and humans on vocal learning: the ability to hear a novel sound and reshape one’s vocal output to match it. Oscine songbirds, parrots, and hummingbirds have this capacity; suboscine flycatchers and pigeons don’t, no matter how much song they hear. Vocal-learning birds and humans diverged from a common ancestor over 300 million years ago, yet arrived independently at the same solution: a direct nerve pathway from brain to vocal muscles, and shared genetic switches, like FOXP2 and PLXNA1, flipping on in both. Jarvis will illuminate this convergent evolution. He will also talk about how our understanding of bird-brain science and translations to humans was reshaped by a 2005 relabeling of avian brain regions that he helped lead.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Erich D. Jarvis earned his PhD at The Rockefeller University in 1995 for research on genes linked to vocalization in canaries. He returned to Rockefeller University in 1916 as a tenured professor heading the new Laboratory of Neurogenetics of Language. Dr. Jarvis investigates vocal learning in songbirds and other animals as a model for understanding spoken language in humans. In recent years, Dr. Jarvis’s interest in songbird learning has expanded into the parallel pursuit of genomics. As co-leader of an avian genomics consortium consisting of more than 200 scientists in 20 countries, he oversaw the sequencing of genomes from representative species of every avian order—48 genomes in all. Dr. Jarvis has also helped organize an international Vertebrate Genomes Project, formed with the goal of assembling high-quality genomes for all 70,000 vertebrate species on Earth. An Investigator of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute since 2008, Dr. Jarvis is the recipient of numerous awards, including the National Science Foundation’s Alan T. Waterman Award and an NIH Director’s Pioneer Award. Find more at https://www.jarvislab.net/ and https://vertebrategenomesproject.org/\n\n\n\n\n
URL:https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/events/dr-erich-jarvis-may-2027/
CATEGORIES:Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270209T190000
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SUMMARY:Dr. Anna Lello-Smith – February 2027
DESCRIPTION:\n7:00 pm, Tuesday, February 9, 2027Linder Theater, American Museum of Natural HistoryEnter via the West 77th Street Entrance, between Central Park West and Columbus Ave., New York CityFree and open to the public. Doors open at 6:30 pm.\n\n\n\nAMNH security requires registration for after-hours programs. Click here ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/programs-registration/?debug=n&program_speaker=Dr.+Anna+Lello-Smith&program_title=From+Central+America+to+Central+Park&program_location=Linder+Theater%2C+American+Museum+of+Natural+History&program_address=West+77th+Street+Entrance%2C+between+Central+Park+West+and+Columbus+Ave.%2C+New+York+City&program_date=2%2F9%2F27&program_weekday=Tuesday&program_doors_open=6%3A30+pm&program_time=7+pm&program_registration_closes=2%2F8%2F27+11%3A59+pm ) to register for in-person attendance. Please register at least a day before the event.\n\n\n\nYou can also attend online via Zoom.Click here ( https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/9217835607014/WN_AiStwdJBS1qg5dpbImEcEg ) to register for the Zoom webinar.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrom Central America to Central Park: Restoring the Forests That Bring Our Birds Home\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEach spring, New York’s parks fill with the color and song of migratory birds returning from the tropics. But many of the birds we welcome back—from Broad-winged Hawks to Wood Thrushes to warblers—depend for much of the year on forests thousands of miles away. Drawing on new research using eBird, Anna Lello-Smith will follow the connection from Central Park to Central America and explore just how important Mesoamerica’s Five Great Forests are for migratory birds that breed in New York and beyond. These forests are essential to dozens of migratory species, as well as for carbon, water, iconic wildlife like jaguars, and local communities. Yet they are under intense pressure from deforestation, illegal cattle ranching, and fire. Through examples from Guatemala, Belize, and Honduras, Anna Lello-Smith will share how the Wildlife Conservation Society and partners are working to protect and restore these vital forests, and to keep the extraordinary phenomenon of bird migration alive.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAnna Lello-Smith is the Avian Conservation Coordinator for WCS’s Mesoamerica and Western Caribbean program, WCS Bronx, and is based in Seattle, where she leads collaborative projects that combine bird conservation, ecological monitoring, and applied science in support of habitat protection and restoration. Much of her work focuses on how birds can help us understand whether conservation and restoration efforts are truly working. She joined WCS in 2023 after completing her PhD in avian ecology at Cornell University and the Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology. Her path to WCS began in the Selva Maya of Guatemala, where her doctoral fieldwork brought her into collaboration with WCS Guatemala on studies of tropical birds and forest restoration. Originally from western Massachusetts, she now enjoys hiking in Washington’s mountains and forests, cooking with friends, and taking her otherwise indoor cat Luna outside on a leash for bird-friendly walks.For more information, see the webpage From Central America to Central Park ( https://programs.wcs.org/5greatforests/en-us/Shared-Birds ).\n
URL:https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/events/dr-anna-lello-smith-february-2027/
CATEGORIES:Programs
LOCATION:American Museum of Natural History, West 77th Street Entrance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260913T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260913T180000
DTSTAMP:20260710T201222Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260731
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:8
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SUMMARY:Fall Migration in St. Nicholas and Jackie Robinson Parks
DESCRIPTION:\nDate: Sunday, September 13, 2026\n\n\n\nLeader: Elijah ShifferTransportation: Public Transportation: Participants can use public transportation to arrive at the meeting location.Meeting Point: After your registration is confirmed, the Registrar will share directions, the exact meeting place, and time with attendees.Schedule: Half-day, ending in early afternoon.Relative Difficulty: Expect to walk two to three miles on mostly paved paths, with some moderate inclines.Trip Description: Expand your Manhattan birding range beyond Central Park and join trip leader, Elijah Shiffer, as we explore his local patch, St. Nicholas Park. The approximately 23-acre park is located in upper Manhattan at the intersection of St. Nicholas Avenue, 127th Street, St. Nicholas Terrace and 141st Street, bordering the neighborhoods of Hamilton Heights, Manhattanville, and Harlem. While relatively under-birded, eBird reports 115 species observed in the park, including a variety of warblers and sparrows. The park can also be a stopping point for Monarch butterflies during their Fall migration as they are attracted to the butterfly bushes which can be found there. We also plan to visit Jackie Robinson Park, one of four spaces designated an Historic Harlem Park, located four blocks north of St. Nicholas.\n\n\n\nRegistration: Registration opens at 9 am on Monday, August 31. After that time, click here to register ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/registration-nocarpool/?debug=n&regstart=8%2F31%2F26+9%3A00+am&tripdate=9%2F13%2F26&tripname=Fall+Migration+in+St%2E+Nicholas+and+Jackie+Robinson+Parks&tripleader=Elijah+Shiffer&regname=Suzanne+Zywicki&regemail=Suzannezywicki@hotmail.com&tripwd=Sunday&confirmemail=Suzannezywicki@hotmail.com&regend=9%2F9%2F26+6%3A00+pm ). Registration closes at 6 pm on Wednesday, September 9. Members (and those who have applied for membership) will be prioritized over non-members.\n\n\n\nPlease read the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, if you’re going on a field trip for the first time. It details our field trip policies, recommends what to bring on a trip, and offers other useful information, pro tips, and tricks.\n\n\n\nIf after visiting the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, you still have questions, feel free to contact the Registrar via email.\n\n\n\n\n
URL:https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/events/fall-migration-in-st-nicholas-and-jackie-robinson-parks-field-trip-with-elijah-shiffer-on-sunday-september-13-2026/
ORGANIZER;CN=Suzanne Zywicki:MAILTO:suzannezywicki@hotmail.com
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
LOCATION:New York, NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T180000
DTSTAMP:20260710T060613Z
CREATED:20260710
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:10
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SUMMARY:Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge
DESCRIPTION:\nDate: Saturday, August 29, 2026\n\n\n\nLeader: Richard ZainEldeenTransportation: Carpool Trip: Jamaica Bay is accessible via public transportation. However, an effort will be made by the registrar to provide rides, though there is no guarantee of enough volunteer drivers to accommodate all participants. Registrar will also inform participants of the carpool fee, which is based on the trip location.Meeting Point: After your registration is confirmed, the Registrar will share directions, the exact meeting place, and time with attendees.Schedule: Half-day, ending in early afternoon.Relative Difficulty: The terrain will be flat but may be slippery in spots. There can be mosquitoes. Please wear mud boots.Trip Description: The Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge includes over 12,600 acres of salt marshes, freshwater and brackish-water ponds, upland fields and woods, an open bay, and islands. It is one of the most significant bird habitats in the northeastern United States and a great place to observe seasonal bird migration and resident species. This walk will likely include visiting the East Pond, which may require mud boots to navigate comfortably.\n\n\n\nRegistration: TRIP IS FULL \n\n\n\nPlease read the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, if you’re going on a field trip for the first time. It details our field trip policies, recommends what to bring on a trip, and offers other useful information, pro tips, and tricks.\n\n\n\nIf after visiting the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, you still have questions, feel free to contact the Registrar via email.\n\n\n\n\n
URL:https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/events/jamaica-bay-wildlife-refuge-field-trip-with-richard-zaineldeen-on-saturday-august-29-2026/
ORGANIZER;CN=Christina Black:MAILTO:christina.black50@gmail.com
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
LOCATION:Cross Bay Blvd, Broad Channel, NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270206T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270207T180000
DTSTAMP:20260710T060100Z
CREATED:20260710
LAST-MODIFIED:20260709
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:7
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SUMMARY:Montauk Weekend, February 6-7, 2027
DESCRIPTION:\nDate: Saturday, February 6, 2027 – Sunday February 7, 2027\n\n\n\nLeader: Joseph DiCostanzoTransportation: This is a carpool trip. The Registrar will coordinate rides for participants without a vehicle. Riders should expect to pay a suggested carpool fee to the driver in addition to other trip fees. Generally, there are enough drivers to accommodate everyone, but rides are not guaranteed as they depend on volunteer availability.Meeting Point: After your registration is confirmed, the Registrar will share directions, the exact meeting place, and time with attendees.Schedule: Overnight trip – Saturday night in a motel, all day Sat’y and Sunday excursions.Relative Difficulty: Expect two full days of birding at various locations. The terrain may include beaches flat trails . There is a lot of driving and getting in and out of vehicles.Trip Description: Montauk is the easternmost point of New York State and is known for the high numbers of ducks and pelagic birds that concentrate there in winter. On our way to and from Montauk, we will make several stops, including Point Lookout, Jones Beach, and various freshwater ponds. We will spend the night at Daunt’s Albatross Motel.\n\n\n\nWe will bird local hotspots at Montauk Point, Camp Hero, and Montauk Inlet. Target birds include Black Scoter, Surf Scoter, White-winged Scoter, Common Eider, Lesser Scaup, Greater Scaup, Long-tailed Duck, Northern Gannet, Razorbill, Common Goldeneye, and several gull species. Rarer species we might find are the King Eider, Barrow’s Goldeneye, Iceland Gull, and Snowy Owl. Most of the birding stops on the trip will be for stationary viewing or short walks rather than for long-distance/long-duration walks.\n\n\n\nRegistration: Registration is in December 2026\n\n\n\nPlease read the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, if you’re going on a field trip for the first time. It details our field trip policies, recommends what to bring on a trip, and offers other useful information, pro tips, and tricks.\n\n\n\nIf after visiting the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, you still have questions, feel free to contact the Registrar via email.\n\n\n\n\n
URL:https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/events/2027-02-06-montauk-weekend-february-6-7-2027/
ORGANIZER;CN=Kristin Ellington:MAILTO:
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
LOCATION:Long Island, NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261207T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261207T180000
DTSTAMP:20260710T065100Z
CREATED:20260710
LAST-MODIFIED:20260713
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:10
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SUMMARY:Early Registration opens for Montauk Weekend, February 6-7, 2027
DESCRIPTION:\nDate: Monday, December 7, 2026\n\n\n\nLeader: Joseph DiCostanzoTransportation: See trip listing in FebruaryMeeting Point: See trip listing in FebruarySchedule: See trip listing in FebruaryRelative Difficulty: See trip listing in FebruaryTrip Description: Registration opens for the February 7-8 Montauk Weekend\n\n\n\nRegistration: Registration opens at 9 am on Monday, December 7. After that time, click here to register ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/registration-carpool/?debug=n&regstart=12%2F7%2F26+9%3A00+am&tripdate=12%2F30%2F99&tripname=Early+Registration+opens+for+Montauk+Weekend%2C+February+6-7%2C+2027&tripleader=Joseph+DiCostanzo+&regname=Kristin+Ellington&regemail=krs10ellington@gmail.com&tripwd=Saturday&startloc=When+signup+is+complete%2C+the+registrar+will+reach+out+about+transportation+and+accommodations%2E&confirmemail=krs10ellington@gmail.com&regend=12%2F27%2F99+6%3A00+pm ). Registration closes at 6 pm on Wednesday, December 27 or when trip is full. Members (and those who have applied for membership) will be prioritized over non-members.\n\n\n\nPlease read the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, if you’re going on a field trip for the first time. It details our field trip policies, recommends what to bring on a trip, and offers other useful information, pro tips, and tricks.\n\n\n\nIf after visiting the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, you still have questions, feel free to contact the Registrar via email.\n\n\n\n\n
URL:https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/events/2026-12-07-early-registration-opens-for-montauk-weekend-february-6-7-2027/
ORGANIZER;CN=Kristin Ellington:MAILTO:
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
LOCATION:Long Island, NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261206T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261206T180000
DTSTAMP:20260710T064700Z
CREATED:20260710
LAST-MODIFIED:20260709
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:7
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SUMMARY:Jones Beach and Point Lookout
DESCRIPTION:\nDate: Sunday, December 6, 2026\n\n\n\nLeader: Joseph DiCostanzoTransportation: Carpool Trip: While carpool rides for everyone usually work out, there is no guarantee of enough volunteer drivers to accommodate all participants. The Registrar will work to organize rides and to notify participants when a rental car may be necessary. Registrar will also inform participants of the carpool fee, which is based on the trip location; the cost of any rental cars should be split evenly by those participants.Meeting Point: After your registration is confirmed, the Registrar will share directions, the exact meeting place, and time with attendees.Schedule: Half-day, ending in early afternoon.Relative Difficulty: Be prepared to walk about five miles on a slow upgrade and downgrade.Trip Description: Jones Beach State Park and nearby Point Lookout are among the best locations in the area for viewing wintering ducks, loons, grebes, geese, gulls, shorebirds, passerines, raptors, and owls. The state park occupies 6.5 miles of a barrier island along the Atlantic coast of Nassau County and contains varied habitats, including ocean beaches, bays, dunes, and forested areas. eBird records for January include over 100 avian species, and we will be on the lookout for exciting rarities, including Snowy Owl, Harlequin Duck, Purple Sandpiper, Razorbill, Murres, Horned Lark and Lapland Longspur.\n\n\n\nRegistration: Registration opens at 9 am on Monday, November 23. After that time, click here to register ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/registration-carpool/?debug=n&regstart=11%2F23%2F26+9%3A00+am&tripdate=12%2F6%2F26&tripname=Jones+Beach+and+Point+Lookout&tripleader=Joseph+DiCostanzo&regname=Miriam+Rakowski&regemail=rakowskimiriam@gmail.com&tripwd=Sunday&confirmemail=rakowskimiriam@gmail.com&regend=12%2F2%2F26+6%3A00+pm ). Registration closes at 6 pm on Wednesday, December 2. Members (and those who have applied for membership) will be prioritized over non-members.\n\n\n\nPlease read the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, if you’re going on a field trip for the first time. It details our field trip policies, recommends what to bring on a trip, and offers other useful information, pro tips, and tricks.\n\n\n\nIf after visiting the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, you still have questions, feel free to contact the Registrar via email.\n\n\n\n\n
URL:https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/events/2026-12-06-jones-beach-and-point-lookout/
ORGANIZER;CN=Miriam Rakowski:MAILTO:rakowskimiriam@gmail.com
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
LOCATION:Nassau and Suffolk Counties, NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261205T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261205T180000
DTSTAMP:20260710T070000Z
CREATED:20260710
LAST-MODIFIED:20260709
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:7
TRANSP:OPAQUE
SUMMARY:Rye Playland and Environs
DESCRIPTION:\nDate: Saturday, December 5, 2026\n\n\n\nLeader(s): Tom Burke and Gail BensonTransportation: Carpool Trip: While carpool rides for everyone usually work out, there is no guarantee of enough volunteer drivers to accommodate all participants. The Registrar will work to organize rides and to notify participants when a rental car may be necessary. Registrar will also inform participants of the carpool fee, which is based on the trip location; the cost of any rental cars should be split evenly by those participants.Meeting Point: After your registration is confirmed, the Registrar will share directions, the exact meeting place, and time with attendees.Schedule: Full-day with several stops. Please prepare for cold weather and strong winds.Relative Difficulty: Expect to walk 3-4 miles on mostly flat terrain.Trip Description: Rye Playland, located on Long Island Sound in northeastern Westchester County, is about 30 miles from New York City. We will begin our walk at Playland Park & Read Sanctuary and move later to the Marshlands Conservancy; at both, the terrain is easy, and we’ll walk about a mile at each location. We typically have lunch at Marshlands and finish by walking to the marsh in the early afternoon. We will search for birds on Long Island Sound, Playland Lake, and Milton Harbor, as well as in the woods and fields at both locations.\n\n\n\nLeaders Tom Burke and Gail Benson will monitor recent sightings of rare birds in the region. If an exceptional rarity appears, the group might deviate from the standard itinerary to chase it. On past field trips, participants have been lucky to have seen a Calliope Hummingbird, a Gray Kingbird, a Fork-tailed Flycatcher, and a Hermit Warbler.\n\n\n\nRegistration: Registration opens at 9 am on Monday, November 23. After that time, click here to register ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/registration-carpool/?debug=n&regstart=11%2F23%2F26+9%3A00+am&tripdate=12%2F5%2F26&tripname=Rye+Playland+and+Environs&tripleader=Tom+Burke+and+Gail+Benson&regname=MaryJane+Boland&regemail=mjboland3@gmail.com&tripwd=Saturday&confirmemail=mjboland3@gmail.com&regend=12%2F2%2F26+6%3A00+pm ). Registration closes at 6 pm on Wednesday, December 2. Members (and those who have applied for membership) will be prioritized over non-members.\n\n\n\nPlease read the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, if you’re going on a field trip for the first time. It details our field trip policies, recommends what to bring on a trip, and offers other useful information, pro tips, and tricks.\n\n\n\nIf after visiting the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, you still have questions, feel free to contact the Registrar via email.\n\n\n\n\n
URL:https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/events/2026-12-05-rye-playland-and-environs/
ORGANIZER;CN=Mary Jane Boland:MAILTO:mjboland3@gmail.com
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
LOCATION:Rye, Westchester County, NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261128T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261128T180000
DTSTAMP:20260710T070000Z
CREATED:20260710
LAST-MODIFIED:20260723
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:9
TRANSP:OPAQUE
SUMMARY:Jamaica Bay on Thanksgiving Weekend
DESCRIPTION:\nDate: Saturday, November 28, 2026\n\n\n\nLeader: Richard ZainEldeenTransportation: Carpool Trip: Jamaica Bay is accessible via public transportation. However, an effort will be made by the registrar to provide rides, though there is no guarantee of enough volunteer drivers to accommodate all participants. Registrar will also inform participants of the carpool fee, which is based on the trip location.Meeting Point: After your registration is confirmed, the Registrar will share directions, the exact meeting place, and time with attendees.Schedule: Half-day, ending in early afternoon.Relative Difficulty: Expect to walk 3-4 miles on mostly flat terrain. Muck boots likely necessary for the East Pond area.Trip Description: The Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge includes over 12,600 acres of salt marshes, freshwater and brackish-water ponds, upland fields and woods, an open bay, and islands. It is one of the most significant bird habitats in the northeastern United States and a great place to observe seasonal bird migration and resident species. This walk will likely include visiting the East Pond, which may require mud boots to navigate comfortably.\n\n\n\nRegistration: Registration opens at 9 am on Monday, November 16. After that time, click here to register ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/registration-carpool/?debug=n&regstart=11%2F16%2F26+9%3A00+am&tripdate=11%2F28%2F26&tripname=Jamaica+Bay+on+Thanksgiving+Weekend+&tripleader=Richard+ZainEldeen&regname=Suzanne+Zywicki&regemail=Suzannezywicki@hotmail.com&tripwd=Saturday&confirmemail=Suzannezywicki@hotmail.com&regend=11%2F25%2F26+6%3A00+pm ). Registration closes at 6 pm on Wednesday, November 25. Members (and those who have applied for membership) will be prioritized over non-members.\n\n\n\nPlease read the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, if you’re going on a field trip for the first time. It details our field trip policies, recommends what to bring on a trip, and offers other useful information, pro tips, and tricks.\n\n\n\nIf after visiting the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, you still have questions, feel free to contact the Registrar via email.\n\n\n\n\n
URL:https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/events/2026-11-28-jamaica-bay-on-thanksgiving-weekend/
ORGANIZER;CN=Suzanne Zywicki:MAILTO:suzannezywicki@hotmail.com
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
LOCATION:Cross Bay Blvd, Broad Channel, NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261121T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261121T180000
DTSTAMP:20260710T070000Z
CREATED:20260710
LAST-MODIFIED:20260715
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:8
TRANSP:OPAQUE
SUMMARY:Governor’s Island Fall Migration
DESCRIPTION:\nDate: Saturday, November 21, 2026\n\n\n\nLeader: Loyan BeausoleilTransportation: Public Transportation: Participants can use public transportation to arrive at the meeting location.Meeting Point: After your registration is confirmed, the Registrar will share directions, the exact meeting place, and time with attendees.Schedule: Half-day, ending in early afternoon.Relative Difficulty: Expect to walk 3-4 miles on mostly flat terrain.Trip Description: Governors Island is a 172-acre island located 800 yards off the southern tip of Manhattan. It has a long history as a military installation dating back to the Revolutionary War. After its decommissioning, it was opened to the public and quickly became a popular birding destination. Over 200 species of birds have been found there, including nesting Common Terns and a wide variety of spring and fall migrants. Species we’re likely to see are a variety of waterfowl, both types of kinglet, raptors such as American Kestrel and Cooper’s and Red-tailed Hawks, several different kinds of warblers and sparrows such as Chipping, Field, Fox and possibly Vesper or American Tree Sparrow. November is when surprises turn up on Governors Island, with sightings of Eastern Bluebirds, Eastern Meadowlarks and American Pipits also possible.\n\n\n\nRegistration: Registration opens at 9 am on Monday, November 9. After that time, click here to register ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/registration-nocarpool/?debug=n&regstart=11%2F9%2F26+9%3A00+am&tripdate=11%2F21%2F26&tripname=Govenors+Island+Fall+Migration&tripleader=Loyan+Beausoleil&regname=Debbie+Mullins&regemail=deborramullins3@gmail.com&tripwd=Saturday&confirmemail=deborramullins3@gmail.com&regend=11%2F18%2F26+6%3A00+pm ). Registration closes at 6 pm on Wednesday, November 18. Members (and those who have applied for membership) will be prioritized over non-members.\n\n\n\nPlease read the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, if you’re going on a field trip for the first time. It details our field trip policies, recommends what to bring on a trip, and offers other useful information, pro tips, and tricks.\n\n\n\nIf after visiting the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, you still have questions, feel free to contact the Registrar via email.\n\n\n\n\n
URL:https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/events/2026-11-21-governors-island-fall-migration/
ORGANIZER;CN=Debbie Mullins:MAILTO:deborramullins3@gmail.com
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
LOCATION:New York, NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261115T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261115T180000
DTSTAMP:20260710T070000Z
CREATED:20260710
LAST-MODIFIED:20260709
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:7
TRANSP:OPAQUE
SUMMARY:Gull ID Study at Coney Island
DESCRIPTION:\nDate: Sunday, November 15, 2026\n\n\n\nLeader(s): Roberta Manian and Dennis HrehowsikTransportation: Public Transportation: Participants can use public transportation to arrive at the meeting location.Meeting Point: After your registration is confirmed, the Registrar will share directions, the exact meeting place, and time with attendees.Schedule: Half-day, ending in early afternoon.Relative Difficulty: The two-to-three-mile walk will take place mostly on the beach. Walking on the sand can be difficult for some. Expect possible windy and cold conditions.Trip Description: Immerse yourself in the beauty of Coney Island as you brush up on your basic gull ID skills, just in time for the Christmas Bird Count. Gulls are often one of the most challenging species to master as their plumage changes dramatically over the first several years of their life. This workshop will teach essential skills to identify common winter gulls in all their cycles. Along the way, we will likely see other wintering waterfowl, including dabbling and diving ducks, grebes, loons, Purple Sandpipers, and possibly alcids.\n\n\n\nIf you have one, remember to bring a scope, and be prepared to stand still for long periods on a windy beach (i.e., dress warmly). You will also trek two to three miles, mostly in the sand.\n\n\n\nRegistration: Registration opens at 9 am on Monday, November 2. After that time, click here to register ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/registration-nocarpool/?debug=n&regstart=11%2F2%2F26+9%3A00+am&tripdate=11%2F15%2F26&tripname=Gull+ID+Study+at+Coney+Island&tripleader=Roberta+Manian+and+Dennis+Hrehowsik&regname=Dom+Ricci&regemail=domricci@gmail.com&tripwd=Sunday&confirmemail=domricci@gmail.com&regend=11%2F11%2F26+6%3A00+pm ). Registration closes at 6 pm on Wednesday, November 11. Members (and those who have applied for membership) will be prioritized over non-members.\n\n\n\nPlease read the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, if you’re going on a field trip for the first time. It details our field trip policies, recommends what to bring on a trip, and offers other useful information, pro tips, and tricks.\n\n\n\nIf after visiting the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, you still have questions, feel free to contact the Registrar via email.\n\n\n\n\n
URL:https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/events/2026-11-15-gull-id-study-at-coney-island/
ORGANIZER;CN=Dom Ricci:MAILTO:domricci@gmail.com
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
LOCATION:Brooklyn, NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261114T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261114T180000
DTSTAMP:20260710T070000Z
CREATED:20260710
LAST-MODIFIED:20260709
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:7
TRANSP:OPAQUE
SUMMARY:Shirley Chisholm State Park and Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge
DESCRIPTION:\nDate: Saturday, November 14, 2026\n\n\n\nLeader: Peter DoroshTransportation: Carpool Trip: While carpool rides for everyone usually work out, there is no guarantee of enough volunteer drivers to accommodate all participants. The Registrar will work to organize rides and to notify participants when a rental car may be necessary. Registrar will also inform participants of the carpool fee, which is based on the trip location; the cost of any rental cars should be split evenly by those participants.Meeting Point: After your registration is confirmed, the Registrar will share directions, the exact meeting place, and time with attendees.Schedule: Full-day trip.Relative Difficulty: The terrain at the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge is flat, but at Shirley Chisholm State Park there are hills. Expect to walk one to two miles at each location.Trip Description: This trip features visits to several coastal sites ringing Jamaica Bay, including Shirley Chisholm State Park and Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge. The bays and salt marshes offer many waterbirds, woodland, and brush-loving birds. In the past, we were treated to a Vesper Sparrow and an Ash-throated Flycatcher at Shirley Chisholm, while the East Pond in Jamaica Bay offers at least sixteen duck species, sometimes including an Eurasian Wigeon. One of the most intriguing sights in East Bay is the three Tundra Swans, which are unusual in this area. The itinerary for this trip often changes from year to year, adding to the excitement and fun.\n\n\n\nRegistration: Registration opens at 9 am on Monday, November 2. After that time, click here to register ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/registration-carpool/?debug=n&regstart=11%2F2%2F26+9%3A00+am&tripdate=11%2F14%2F26&tripname=Shirley+Chisholm+State+Park+and+Jamaica+Bay+Wildlife+Refuge&tripleader=Peter+Dorosh&regname=Cheryl+Craddock&regemail=cheryl.craddock@gmail.com&tripwd=Saturday&confirmemail=cheryl.craddock@gmail.com&regend=11%2F11%2F26+6%3A00+pm ). Registration closes at 6 pm on Wednesday, November 11. Members (and those who have applied for membership) will be prioritized over non-members.\n\n\n\nPlease read the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, if you’re going on a field trip for the first time. It details our field trip policies, recommends what to bring on a trip, and offers other useful information, pro tips, and tricks.\n\n\n\nIf after visiting the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, you still have questions, feel free to contact the Registrar via email.\n\n\n\n\n
URL:https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/events/2026-11-14-shirley-chisholm-state-park-and-jamaica-bay-wildlife-refuge/
ORGANIZER;CN=Cheryl Craddock:MAILTO:cheryl.craddock@gmail.com
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
LOCATION:Brooklyn & Queens, NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261115T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261115T180000
DTSTAMP:20260710T070900Z
CREATED:20260710
LAST-MODIFIED:20261026
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:8
TRANSP:OPAQUE
SUMMARY:Staten Island Hot Spots and Fall Migrants
DESCRIPTION:\nDate: Sunday, November 15, 2026\n\n\n\nLeader: Seth WollneyTransportation: Carpool Trip: While carpool rides for everyone usually work out, there is no guarantee of enough volunteer drivers to accommodate all participants. The Registrar will work to organize rides and to notify participants when a rental car may be necessary. Registrar will also inform participants of the carpool fee, which is based on the trip location; the cost of any rental cars should be split evenly by those participants.Meeting Point: After your registration is confirmed, the Registrar will share directions, the exact meeting place, and time with attendees.Schedule: Full-day trip.Relative Difficulty: Expect to walk 3-4 miles on mostly flat terrain.Trip Description: Staten Island is a wonderland of habitats and a spectacular place to see birds, particularly during fall migration. The island’s southern shore offers fantastic coastal birding, and the Greenbelt, located at the center of the island, boasts a 2,800-acre network of forests. Trip locations are selected each year based on recent sightings and known hotspots. Past trips included stops at Conference House Park, overlooking Raritan Bay at the southernmost point of New York State; Mount Loretto (Cape May, Blackpoll, Nashville, and Pine Warblers, in addition to Purple Finchs and Indigo Buntings); Great Kills Park (Common Nighthawks); Miller’s Field (gulls, terns, and sandpipers); and anywhere else that our leader expects to find interesting birds.\n\n\n\nRegistration: Registration opens at 9 am on Monday, November 2. After that time, click here to register ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/registration-carpool/?debug=n&regstart=11%2F2%2F26+9%3A00+am&tripdate=11%2F15%2F26&tripname=Staten+Island+Hot+Spots+and+Fall+Migrants&tripleader=Seth+Wollney&regname=Miriam+Rakowski&regemail=rakowskimiriam@gmail.com&tripwd=Sunday&confirmemail=rakowskimiriam@gmail.com&regend=11%2F11%2F26+6%3A00+pm ). Registration closes at 6 pm on Wednesday, November 11. Members (and those who have applied for membership) will be prioritized over non-members.\n\n\n\nPlease read the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, if you’re going on a field trip for the first time. It details our field trip policies, recommends what to bring on a trip, and offers other useful information, pro tips, and tricks.\n\n\n\nIf after visiting the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, you still have questions, feel free to contact the Registrar via email.\n\n\n\n\n
URL:https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/events/2026-11-15-staten-island-hot-spots-and-fall-migrants/
ORGANIZER;CN=Miriam Rakowski:MAILTO:rakowskimiriam@gmail.com
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
LOCATION:Staten Island, NY
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CLASS:PUBLIC
UID:MEC-715eb56d3f3b71792e230102d1da496d@linnaeannewyork.org
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T180000
DTSTAMP:20260710T070600Z
CREATED:20260710
LAST-MODIFIED:20261015
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:10
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SUMMARY:Central Park Fall Migration Walk
DESCRIPTION:\nDate: Tuesday, October 27, 2026\n\n\n\nLeader(s): Linnaean Society LeadersTransportation: Accessible by Public Transportation. Our starting point is across the street from the 86th Street B/C Subway Station.Meeting Point: Our meeting location is just inside the park at the NE corner of 86th Street and Central Park West.Schedule: Fall walks are held every Tuesday morning from September through October. This walk begins at 8:00 a.m. due to the later sunrise. The trip usually ends in the late morning, but can also accommodate participants who need to leave early.Relative Difficulty: Expect to walk about two miles on (mostly) paved paths, with some moderate inclines.Trip Description: Central Park is one of the world’s premier birding spots, especially during spring and fall migrations. We encourage new or prospective Linnaean Society members and birders at all levels of experience to join. On a good day, we’ll see warblers, sparrows, vireos, and other migrants. Our leaders are knowledgeable about the plants and insects that each species prefers and will endeavor to point them out along the way. The walk begins at 72nd Street and Central Park West and typically proceeds through Strawberry Fields, Hernshead, Oak Bridge, and into the Ramble. Some leaders like to keep birding into the afternoon, but participants can easily leave as their personal schedules dictate.\n\n\n\nOur free and public migration walks are open to an unlimited number of members and non-members alike. Registration is necessary, as we assign a number of knowledgeable and enthusiastic experts to lead small groups of birders based on the overall number of registrants.\n\n\n\nRegistration: Registration opens at 9 am on Wednesday, October 21. After that time, click here to register ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/registration-regonly8/?debug=n&regstart=10%2F21%2F26+9%3A00+am&tripdate=10%2F27%2F26&tripname=Central+Park+Fall+Migration+Walk&tripleader=Linnaean+Society+Leaders&regname=Catherine+Ichord&regemail=catherine.ichord@gmail.com&tripwd=Tuesday&startloc=Our+meeting+location+is+just+inside+the+park+at+the+NE+corner+of+86th+Street+and+Central+Park+West%2E&confirmemail=confirmations@linnaeannewyork.org&regend=10%2F25%2F26+6%3A00+pm ). Registration closes at 6 pm on Sunday, October 25. Members (and those who have applied for membership) will be prioritized over non-members.\n\n\n\nPlease read the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, if you’re going on a field trip for the first time. It details our field trip policies, recommends what to bring on a trip, and offers other useful information, pro tips, and tricks.\n\n\n\nIf after visiting the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, you still have questions, feel free to contact the Registrar via email.\n\n\n\n\n
URL:https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/events/2026-10-27-central-park-fall-migration-walk/
ORGANIZER;CN=Catherine Ichord:MAILTO:catherine.ichord@gmail.com
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
LOCATION:New York, NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261025T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261025T180000
DTSTAMP:20260710T070100Z
CREATED:20260710
LAST-MODIFIED:20260709
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:7
TRANSP:OPAQUE
SUMMARY:Birds & Brews: Brooklyn Edition (Greenwood Cemetery)
DESCRIPTION:\nDate: Sunday, October 25, 2026\n\n\n\nLeader(s): Amanda Bielskas, Tara Craig, Alan Drogan, Gillian HenryTransportation: Public Transportation: Participants can use public transportation to arrive at the meeting location.Meeting Point: After your registration is confirmed, the Registrar will share directions, the exact meeting place, and time with attendees.Schedule: Half-day, ending in early afternoon.Relative Difficulty: Expect about four-plus miles of walking over mostly easy terrain, some hills possible.Trip Description: We are expanding our Birds & Brews walks into Brooklyn! This walk will start later in the morning so we can tour Greenwood Cemetery for fall migrants. After a 2-3 hour walk, we will head to a local venue for some libations and conversations.\n\n\n\nRegistration: Registration opens at 9 am on Monday, October 12. After that time, click here to register ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/registration-nocarpool/?debug=n&regstart=10%2F12%2F26+9%3A00+am&tripdate=10%2F25%2F26&tripname=Birds+and+Brews:+Brooklyn+Edition+(Greenwood+Cemetery)&tripleader=Amanda+Bielskas%2C+Tara+Craig%2C+Alan+Drogan%2C+Gillian+Henry&regname=Amanda+Bielskas&regemail=bielskas@gmail.com&tripwd=Sunday&confirmemail=bielskas@gmail.com&regend=10%2F21%2F26+6%3A00+pm ). Registration closes at 6 pm on Wednesday, October 21. Members (and those who have applied for membership) will be prioritized over non-members.\n\n\n\nPlease read the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, if you’re going on a field trip for the first time. It details our field trip policies, recommends what to bring on a trip, and offers other useful information, pro tips, and tricks.\n\n\n\nIf after visiting the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, you still have questions, feel free to contact the Registrar via email.\n\n\n\n\n
URL:https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/events/2026-10-25-birds-brews-brooklyn-edition-greenwood-cemetery/
ORGANIZER;CN=Amanda Bielskas:MAILTO:bielskas@gmail.com
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
LOCATION:Brooklyn, NY
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CLASS:PUBLIC
UID:MEC-5af545e99254638ce9829ea2329f72d4@linnaeannewyork.org
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261025T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261025T180000
DTSTAMP:20260710T065200Z
CREATED:20260710
LAST-MODIFIED:20260709
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:7
TRANSP:OPAQUE
SUMMARY:Central Park Better Bird Photography Workshop
DESCRIPTION:\nDate: Sunday, October 25, 2026\n\n\n\nLeader: Richard DavisTransportation: Public Transportation: Participants can use public transportation to arrive at the meeting location.Meeting Point: After your registration is confirmed, the Registrar will share directions, the exact meeting place, and time with attendees.Schedule: Half-day, ending in early afternoon.Relative Difficulty: Expect to walk 3-4 miles on mostly flat terrain.Trip Description: This workshop will cover the basics to get you started in bird photography, jazz up your eBird checklists, or move you to the next level if you are already taking photos but are not entirely happy with the results. We will cover photography fundamentals and then work on techniques together to build our skills. This collaborative workshop will encourage knowledge sharing among the small group. Bring your camera and a positive attitude. The group size is limited to 12.\n\n\n\nRegistration: Registration opens at 9 am on Monday, October 12. After that time, click here to register ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/registration-nocarpool/?debug=n&regstart=10%2F12%2F26+9%3A00+am&tripdate=10%2F25%2F26&tripname=Central+Park+Better+Bird+Photography+Workshop&tripleader=Richard+Davis&regname=Richard+Davis&regemail=richard@ridavio.com&tripwd=Sunday&confirmemail=richard@ridavio.com&regend=10%2F21%2F26+6%3A00+pm ). Registration closes at 6 pm on Wednesday, October 21. Members (and those who have applied for membership) will be prioritized over non-members.\n\n\n\nPlease read the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, if you’re going on a field trip for the first time. It details our field trip policies, recommends what to bring on a trip, and offers other useful information, pro tips, and tricks.\n\n\n\nIf after visiting the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, you still have questions, feel free to contact the Registrar via email.\n\n\n\n\n
URL:https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/events/2026-10-25-central-park-better-bird-photography-workshop/
ORGANIZER;CN=Richard Davis:MAILTO:richard@ridavio.com
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
LOCATION:New York, NY
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CLASS:PUBLIC
UID:MEC-ea9be6ea49c5c752abb11953955c90e4@linnaeannewyork.org
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T180000
DTSTAMP:20260710T070100Z
CREATED:20260710
LAST-MODIFIED:20260708
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:7
TRANSP:OPAQUE
SUMMARY:Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge
DESCRIPTION:\nDate: Saturday, October 24, 2026\n\n\n\nLeader: Joseph DiCostanzoTransportation: Carpool Trip: Jamaica Bay is accessible via public transportation. However, an effort will be made by the registrar to provide rides, though there is no guarantee of enough volunteer drivers to accommodate all participants. Registrar will also inform participants of the carpool fee, which is based on the trip location.Meeting Point: After your registration is confirmed, the Registrar will share directions, the exact meeting place, and time with attendees.Schedule: The trip duration is variable, but it always lasts into the afternoon, sometimes the late afternoon, depending on birding reports, and it may be extended for those who want to continue to Riis Park. Public transportation allows for flexibility in timing.Relative Difficulty: Expect to walk 3-4 miles on mostly flat terrain. Muck boots likely necessary for the East Pond area and there can be mosquitoes.Trip Description: The Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge includes over 12,600 acres of salt marshes, freshwater and brackish-water ponds, upland fields and woods, an open bay, and islands. It is one of the most significant bird habitats in the northeastern United States and a great place to observe seasonal bird migration and resident species. This walk will likely include visiting the East Pond, which may require mud boots to navigate comfortably.\n\n\n\nRegistration: Registration opens at 9 am on Monday, October 12. After that time, click here to register ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/registration-carpool/?debug=n&regstart=10%2F12%2F26+9%3A00+am&tripdate=10%2F24%2F26&tripname=Jamaica+Bay+Wildlife+Refuge&tripleader=Joseph+DiCostanzo+&regname=Miriam+Rakowski&regemail=rakowskimiriam@gmail.com&tripwd=Saturday&confirmemail=rakowskimiriam@gmail.com&regend=10%2F21%2F26+6%3A00+pm ). Registration closes at 6 pm on Wednesday, October 21. Members (and those who have applied for membership) will be prioritized over non-members.\n\n\n\nPlease read the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, if you’re going on a field trip for the first time. It details our field trip policies, recommends what to bring on a trip, and offers other useful information, pro tips, and tricks.\n\n\n\nIf after visiting the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, you still have questions, feel free to contact the Registrar via email.\n\n\n\n\n
URL:https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/events/2026-10-24-jamaica-bay-wildlife-refuge/
ORGANIZER;CN=Miriam Rakowski:MAILTO:rakowskimiriam@gmail.com
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
LOCATION:Cross Bay Blvd, Broad Channel, NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T180000
DTSTAMP:20260710T065700Z
CREATED:20260710
LAST-MODIFIED:20260802
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:12
TRANSP:OPAQUE
SUMMARY:Central Park Fall Migration Walk
DESCRIPTION:\nDate: Tuesday, October 20, 2026\n\n\n\nLeader(s): Linnaean Society LeadersTransportation: Accessible by Public Transportation. Our starting point is across the street from the 72nd Street B/C Subway Station.Meeting Point: Our meeting location is just inside the park at the NE corner of 72nd Street and Central Park West.Schedule: Fall walks are held every Tuesday morning from September through October. This walk begins at 8:00 a.m. due to the later sunrise. The trip usually ends in the late morning, but can also accommodate participants who need to leave early.Relative Difficulty: Expect to walk about two miles on (mostly) paved paths, with some moderate inclines.Trip Description: Central Park is one of the world’s premier birding spots, especially during spring and fall migrations. We encourage new or prospective Linnaean Society members and birders at all levels of experience to join. On a good day, we’ll see warblers, sparrows, vireos, and other migrants. Our leaders are knowledgeable about the plants and insects that each species prefers and will endeavor to point them out along the way. The walk begins at 72nd Street and Central Park West and typically proceeds through Strawberry Fields, Hernshead, Oak Bridge, and into the Ramble. Some leaders like to keep birding into the afternoon, but participants can easily leave as their personal schedules dictate.\n\n\n\nOur free and public migration walks are open to an unlimited number of members and non-members alike. Registration is necessary, as we assign a number of knowledgeable and enthusiastic experts to lead small groups of birders based on the overall number of registrants.\n\n\n\nRegistration: Registration opens at 9 am on Wednesday, October 14. After that time, click here to register ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/registration-regonly8/?debug=n&regstart=10%2F14%2F26+9%3A00+am&tripdate=10%2F20%2F26&tripname=Central+Park+Fall+Migration+Walk&tripleader=Linnaean+Society+Leaders&regname=yeree+shim&regemail=lyricallyfoxy@gmail.com&tripwd=Tuesday&startloc=Our+meeting+location+is+just+inside+the+park+at+the+NE+corner+of+72nd+Street+and+Central+Park+West%2E&confirmemail=confirmations@linnaeannewyork.org&regend=10%2F18%2F26+6%3A00+pm ). Registration closes at 6 pm on Sunday, October 18. Members (and those who have applied for membership) will be prioritized over non-members.\n\n\n\nPlease read the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, if you’re going on a field trip for the first time. It details our field trip policies, recommends what to bring on a trip, and offers other useful information, pro tips, and tricks.\n\n\n\nIf after visiting the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, you still have questions, feel free to contact the Registrar via email.\n\n\n\n\n
URL:https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/events/2026-10-20-central-park-fall-migration-walk/
ORGANIZER;CN=Yeree Shim:MAILTO:lyricallyfoxy@gmail.com
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
LOCATION:New York, NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261018T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261018T180000
DTSTAMP:20260710T074900Z
CREATED:20260710
LAST-MODIFIED:20260802
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:9
TRANSP:OPAQUE
SUMMARY:Fresh Kills Sparrow Walk
DESCRIPTION:\nDate: Sunday, October 18, 2026\n\n\n\nLeader: Casey FerinoTransportation: Carpool Trip: While carpool rides for everyone usually work out, there is no guarantee of enough volunteer drivers to accommodate all participants. The Registrar will work to organize rides and to notify participants when a rental car may be necessary. Registrar will also inform participants of the carpool fee, which is based on the trip location; the cost of any rental cars should be split evenly by those participants.Meeting Point: After your registration is confirmed, the Registrar will share directions, the exact meeting place, and time with attendees.Schedule: Half-day, ending in early afternoon.Relative Difficulty: Expect about four-plus miles of walking over flat, easy terrain.Trip Description: Join us at Fresh Kills Park on Staten Island for a sparrow-focused birding trip unlike anything else in the city. This new park opened in October 2023 and its tidal creeks, wetland edges, and sweeping native grasslands offer some of the most exciting sparrow activity in the area each autumn. Fresh Kills is home to the largest nesting colony of Grasshopper Sparrows in New York State and migration also brings Lark Sparrows, Savannah Sparrows, and White-crowned Sparrows. All of this occurs at the capped mounds of what was once the world’s largest landfill, an extraordinary landscape reborn as a great urban wildlife refuge.\n\n\n\nRegistration: Registration opens at 9 am on Monday, October 5. After that time, click here to register ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/registration-carpool/?debug=n&regstart=10%2F5%2F26+9%3A00+am&tripdate=10%2F18%2F26&tripname=Fresh+Kills+Sparrow+Walk&tripleader=Casey+Ferino&regname=Matthew+Fischer&regemail=matthewwfischer@gmail.com&tripwd=Sunday&confirmemail=matthewwfischer@gmail.com&regend=10%2F14%2F26+6%3A00+pm ). Registration closes at 6 pm on Wednesday, October 14. Members (and those who have applied for membership) will be prioritized over non-members.\n\n\n\nPlease read the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, if you’re going on a field trip for the first time. It details our field trip policies, recommends what to bring on a trip, and offers other useful information, pro tips, and tricks.\n\n\n\nIf after visiting the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, you still have questions, feel free to contact the Registrar via email.\n\n\n\n\n
URL:https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/events/2026-10-18-fresh-kills-sparrow-walk/
ORGANIZER;CN=Matthew Fischer:MAILTO:matthewwfischer@gmail.com
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
LOCATION:Staten Island, NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T180000
DTSTAMP:20260710T064400Z
CREATED:20260710
LAST-MODIFIED:20260921
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:8
TRANSP:OPAQUE
SUMMARY:Fort Tilden
DESCRIPTION:\nDate: Saturday, October 17, 2026\n\n\n\nLeader: Richard ZainEldeenTransportation: Carpool Trip: While carpool rides for everyone usually work out, there is no guarantee of enough volunteer drivers to accommodate all participants. The Registrar will work to organize rides and to notify participants when a rental car may be necessary. Registrar will also inform participants of the carpool fee, which is based on the trip location; the cost of any rental cars should be split evenly by those participants.Meeting Point: After your registration is confirmed, the Registrar will share directions, the exact meeting place, and time with attendees.Schedule: Half-day, ending in early afternoon.Relative Difficulty: Expect about four-plus miles of walking over flat, easy terrain.Trip Description: Fort Tilden, on the Rockaway Peninsula in southern Queens, is part of the Gateway National Recreation Area, including the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge. Scheduled to coincide with sparrow migration, this is an excellent location to see a Nelson’s Sparrow among the many other sparrow species. If the wind conditions are right, fall is a great time for seeing migrating raptors including Accipiters, Falcons, Buteos in the sky. Late warblers, vireos, and other passerines also visit this area, and the Royal Terns never disappoint.\n\n\n\nRegistration: Unfortunately, this trip has been cancelled.\n\n\n\nPlease read the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, if you’re going on a field trip for the first time. It details our field trip policies, recommends what to bring on a trip, and offers other useful information, pro tips, and tricks.\n\n\n\nIf after visiting the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, you still have questions, feel free to contact the Registrar via email.\n\n\n\n\n
URL:https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/events/2026-10-17-fort-tilden/
ORGANIZER;CN=Cheryl Craddock:MAILTO:cheryl.craddock@gmail.com
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
LOCATION:Rockaway, Queens, NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261013T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261013T180000
DTSTAMP:20260710T070000Z
CREATED:20260710
LAST-MODIFIED:20260803
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:12
TRANSP:OPAQUE
SUMMARY:Central Park Fall Migration Walk
DESCRIPTION:\nDate: Tuesday, October 13, 2026\n\n\n\nLeader(s): Linnaean Society LeadersTransportation: Accessible by Public Transportation. Our starting point is across the street from the 72nd Street B/C Subway Station.Meeting Point: Our meeting location is just inside the park at the NE corner of 72nd Street and Central Park West.Schedule: Fall walks are held every Tuesday morning from September through October. They begin at 7:30 a.m., and while the trip usually ends in the late morning, it also accommodates participants who need to leave early.Relative Difficulty: Expect to walk about two miles on (mostly) paved paths, with some moderate inclines.Trip Description: Central Park is one of the world’s premier birding spots, especially during spring and fall migrations. We encourage new or prospective Linnaean Society members and birders at all levels of experience to join. On a good day, we’ll see warblers, sparrows, vireos, and other migrants. Our leaders are knowledgeable about the plants and insects that each species prefers and will endeavor to point them out along the way. The walk begins at 72nd Street and Central Park West and typically proceeds through Strawberry Fields, Hernshead, Oak Bridge, and into the Ramble. Some leaders like to keep birding into the afternoon, but participants can easily leave as their personal schedules dictate.\n\n\n\nOur free and public migration walks are open to an unlimited number of members and non-members alike. Registration is necessary, as we assign a number of knowledgeable and enthusiastic experts to lead small groups of birders based on the overall number of registrants.\n\n\n\nRegistration: Registration opens at 9 am on Wednesday, October 7. After that time, click here to register ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/registration-regonly/?debug=n&regstart=10%2F7%2F26+9%3A00+am&tripdate=10%2F13%2F26&tripname=Central+Park+Fall+Migration+Walk&tripleader=Linnaean+Society+Leaders&regname=suzanne+zywicki&regemail=Suzannezywicki@hotmail.com&tripwd=Tuesday&startloc=Our+meeting+location+is+just+inside+the+park+at+the+NE+corner+of+72nd+Street+and+Central+Park+West%2E&confirmemail=confirmations@linnaeannewyork.org&regend=10%2F11%2F26+6%3A00+pm ). Registration closes at 6 pm on Sunday, October 11. Members (and those who have applied for membership) will be prioritized over non-members.\n\n\n\nPlease read the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, if you’re going on a field trip for the first time. It details our field trip policies, recommends what to bring on a trip, and offers other useful information, pro tips, and tricks.\n\n\n\nIf after visiting the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, you still have questions, feel free to contact the Registrar via email.\n\n\n\n\n
URL:https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/events/2026-10-13-central-park-fall-migration-walk/
ORGANIZER;CN=Suzanne Zywicki:MAILTO:suzannezywicki@hotmail.com
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
LOCATION:New York, NY
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CLASS:PUBLIC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261006T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261006T180000
DTSTAMP:20260710T070000Z
CREATED:20260710
LAST-MODIFIED:20260928
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:14
TRANSP:OPAQUE
SUMMARY:Central Park Fall Migration Walk
DESCRIPTION:\nDate: Tuesday, October 6, 2026\n\n\n\nLeader(s): Linnaean Society LeadersTransportation: Accessible by Public Transportation. Our starting point is across the street from the 72nd Street B/C Subway Station.Meeting Point: Our meeting location is just inside the park at the NE corner of 72nd Street and Central Park West.Schedule: Fall walks are held every Tuesday morning from September through October. They begin at 7:30 a.m., and while the trip usually ends in the late morning, it also accommodates participants who need to leave early.Relative Difficulty: Expect to walk about two miles on (mostly) paved paths, with some moderate inclines.Trip Description: Central Park is one of the world’s premier birding spots, especially during spring and fall migrations. We encourage new or prospective Linnaean Society members and birders at all levels of experience to join. On a good day, we’ll see warblers, sparrows, vireos, and other migrants. Our leaders are knowledgeable about the plants and insects that each species prefers and will endeavor to point them out along the way. The walk begins at 72nd Street and Central Park West and typically proceeds through Strawberry Fields, Hernshead, Oak Bridge, and into the Ramble. Some leaders like to keep birding into the afternoon, but participants can easily leave as their personal schedules dictate.\n\n\n\nOur free and public migration walks are open to an unlimited number of members and non-members alike. Registration is necessary, as we assign a number of knowledgeable and enthusiastic experts to lead small groups of birders based on the overall number of registrants.\n\n\n\nRegistration: Registration opens at 9 am on Wednesday, September 30. After that time, click here to register. Registration closes at 6 pm on Sunday, October 4. Members (and those who have applied for membership) will be prioritized over non-members.\n\n\n\nPlease read the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, if you’re going on a field trip for the first time. It details our field trip policies, recommends what to bring on a trip, and offers other useful information, pro tips, and tricks.\n\n\n\nIf after visiting the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, you still have questions, feel free to contact the Registrar via email.\n\n\n\n\n
URL:https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/events/2026-10-06-central-park-fall-migration-walk/
ORGANIZER;CN=Mindy Kaufman:MAILTO:
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
LOCATION:New York, NY
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UID:MEC-82aaf51e525fa53f5ba42f99bfb77e5a@linnaeannewyork.org
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260929T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260929T180000
DTSTAMP:20260710T070000Z
CREATED:20260710
LAST-MODIFIED:20260709
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:11
TRANSP:OPAQUE
SUMMARY:Central Park Fall Migration Walk
DESCRIPTION:\nDate: Tuesday, September 29, 2026\n\n\n\nLeader(s): Linnaean Society LeadersTransportation: Accessible by Public Transportation. Our starting point is across the street from the 72nd Street B/C Subway Station.Meeting Point: Our meeting location is just inside the park at the NE corner of 72nd Street and Central Park West.Schedule: Fall walks are held every Tuesday morning from September through October. They begin at 7:30 a.m., and while the trip usually ends in the late morning, it also accommodates participants who need to leave early.Relative Difficulty: Expect to walk about two miles on (mostly) paved paths, with some moderate inclines.Trip Description: Central Park is one of the world’s premier birding spots, especially during spring and fall migrations. We encourage new or prospective Linnaean Society members and birders at all levels of experience to join. On a good day, we’ll see warblers, sparrows, vireos, and other migrants. Our leaders are knowledgeable about the plants and insects that each species prefers and will endeavor to point them out along the way. The walk begins at 72nd Street and Central Park West and typically proceeds through Strawberry Fields, Hernshead, Oak Bridge, and into the Ramble. Some leaders like to keep birding into the afternoon, but participants can easily leave as their personal schedules dictate.\n\n\n\nOur free and public migration walks are open to an unlimited number of members and non-members alike. Registration is necessary, as we assign a number of knowledgeable and enthusiastic experts to lead small groups of birders based on the overall number of registrants.\n\n\n\nRegistration: Registration opens at 9 am on Wednesday, September 23. After that time, click here to register ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/registration-regonly/?debug=n&regstart=9%2F23%2F26+9%3A00+am&tripdate=9%2F29%2F26&tripname=Central+Park+Fall+Migration+Walk&tripleader=Linnaean+Society+Leaders&regname=Barrie+Raik&regemail=barrie.raik@gmail.com&tripwd=Tuesday&startloc=Our+meeting+location+is+just+inside+the+park+at+the+NE+corner+of+72nd+Street+and+Central+Park+West%2E&confirmemail=confirmations@linnaeannewyork.org&regend=9%2F27%2F26+6%3A00+pm ). Registration closes at 6 pm on Sunday, September 27. Members (and those who have applied for membership) will be prioritized over non-members.\n\n\n\nPlease read the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, if you’re going on a field trip for the first time. It details our field trip policies, recommends what to bring on a trip, and offers other useful information, pro tips, and tricks.\n\n\n\nIf after visiting the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, you still have questions, feel free to contact the Registrar via email.\n\n\n\n\n
URL:https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/events/2026-09-29-central-park-fall-migration-walk/
ORGANIZER;CN=Barrie Raik:MAILTO:barrie.raik@gmail.com
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
LOCATION:New York, NY
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CLASS:PUBLIC
UID:MEC-0b657ef04b82a6d69359b3bc0b3682df@linnaeannewyork.org
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260922T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260922T180000
DTSTAMP:20260710T070000Z
CREATED:20260710
LAST-MODIFIED:20260708
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:10
TRANSP:OPAQUE
SUMMARY:Central Park Fall Migration Walk
DESCRIPTION:\nDate: Tuesday, September 22, 2026\n\n\n\nLeader(s): Linnaean Society LeadersTransportation: Accessible by Public Transportation. Our starting point is across the street from the 72nd Street B/C Subway Station.Meeting Point: Our meeting location is just inside the park at the NE corner of 72nd Street and Central Park West.Schedule: Fall walks are held every Tuesday morning from September through October. They begin at 7:30 a.m., and while the trip usually ends in the late morning, it also accommodates participants who need to leave early.Relative Difficulty: Expect to walk about two miles on (mostly) paved paths, with some moderate inclines.Trip Description: Central Park is one of the world’s premier birding spots, especially during spring and fall migrations. We encourage new or prospective Linnaean Society members and birders at all levels of experience to join. On a good day, we’ll see warblers, sparrows, vireos, and other migrants. Our leaders are knowledgeable about the plants and insects that each species prefers and will endeavor to point them out along the way. The walk begins at 72nd Street and Central Park West and typically proceeds through Strawberry Fields, Hernshead, Oak Bridge, and into the Ramble. Some leaders like to keep birding into the afternoon, but participants can easily leave as their personal schedules dictate.\n\n\n\nOur free and public migration walks are open to an unlimited number of members and non-members alike. Registration is necessary, as we assign a number of knowledgeable and enthusiastic experts to lead small groups of birders based on the overall number of registrants.\n\n\n\nRegistration: Registration opens at 9 am on Wednesday, September 16. After that time, click here to register ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/registration-regonly/?debug=n&regstart=9%2F16%2F26+9%3A00+am&tripdate=9%2F22%2F26&tripname=Central+Park+Fall+Migration+Walk&tripleader=Linnaean+Society+Leaders&regname=steven+holleran&regemail=sfh2@columbia.edu&tripwd=Tuesday&startloc=Our+meeting+location+is+just+inside+the+park+at+the+NE+corner+of+72nd+Street+and+Central+Park+West%2E&confirmemail=confirmations@linnaeannewyork.org&regend=9%2F20%2F26+6%3A00+pm ). Registration closes at 6 pm on Sunday, September 20. Members (and those who have applied for membership) will be prioritized over non-members.\n\n\n\nPlease read the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, if you’re going on a field trip for the first time. It details our field trip policies, recommends what to bring on a trip, and offers other useful information, pro tips, and tricks.\n\n\n\nIf after visiting the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, you still have questions, feel free to contact the Registrar via email.\n\n\n\n\n
URL:https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/events/2026-09-22-central-park-fall-migration-walk/
ORGANIZER;CN=Stephen Holleran:MAILTO:sfh2@columbia.edu
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
LOCATION:New York, NY
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CLASS:PUBLIC
UID:MEC-085dfc68338d1ed37766086a1aee1934@linnaeannewyork.org
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T180000
DTSTAMP:20260710T070000Z
CREATED:20260710
LAST-MODIFIED:20260708
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:10
TRANSP:OPAQUE
SUMMARY:Central Park Fall Migration Walk
DESCRIPTION:\nDate: Tuesday, September 15, 2026\n\n\n\nLeader(s): Linnaean Society LeadersTransportation: Accessible by Public Transportation. Our starting point is across the street from the 72nd Street B/C Subway Station.Meeting Point: Our meeting location is just inside the park at the NE corner of 72nd Street and Central Park West.Schedule: Fall walks are held every Tuesday morning from September through October. They begin at 7:30 a.m., and while the trip usually ends in the late morning, it also accommodates participants who need to leave early.Relative Difficulty: Expect to walk about two miles on (mostly) paved paths, with some moderate inclines.Trip Description: Central Park is one of the world’s premier birding spots, especially during spring and fall migrations. We encourage new or prospective Linnaean Society members and birders at all levels of experience to join. On a good day, we’ll see warblers, sparrows, vireos, and other migrants. Our leaders are knowledgeable about the plants and insects that each species prefers and will endeavor to point them out along the way. The walk begins at 72nd Street and Central Park West and typically proceeds through Strawberry Fields, Hernshead, Oak Bridge, and into the Ramble. Some leaders like to keep birding into the afternoon, but participants can easily leave as their personal schedules dictate.\n\n\n\nOur free and public migration walks are open to an unlimited number of members and non-members alike. Registration is necessary, as we assign a number of knowledgeable and enthusiastic experts to lead small groups of birders based on the overall number of registrants.\n\n\n\nRegistration: Registration opens at 9 am on Wednesday, September 9. After that time, click here to register ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/registration-regonly/?debug=n&regstart=9%2F9%2F26+9%3A00+am&tripdate=9%2F15%2F26&tripname=Central+Park+Fall+Migration+Walk&tripleader=Linnaean+Society+Leaders&regname=michelle+zorzi&regemail=michellezorzi@gmail.com&tripwd=Tuesday&startloc=Our+meeting+location+is+just+inside+the+park+at+the+NE+corner+of+72nd+Street+and+Central+Park+West%2E&confirmemail=confirmations@linnaeannewyork.org&regend=9%2F13%2F26+6%3A00+pm ). Registration closes at 6 pm on Sunday, September 13. Members (and those who have applied for membership) will be prioritized over non-members.\n\n\n\nPlease read the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, if you’re going on a field trip for the first time. It details our field trip policies, recommends what to bring on a trip, and offers other useful information, pro tips, and tricks.\n\n\n\nIf after visiting the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, you still have questions, feel free to contact the Registrar via email.\n\n\n\n\n
URL:https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/events/2026-09-15-central-park-fall-migration-walk/
ORGANIZER;CN=Michelle Zorzi:MAILTO:michellezorzi@gmail.com
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
LOCATION:New York, NY
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Field-Trip-Icon.png
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CLASS:PUBLIC
UID:MEC-65f76dcdbd789fbe2623a33ab6b35da0@linnaeannewyork.org
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260908T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260908T180000
DTSTAMP:20260710T070000Z
CREATED:20260710
LAST-MODIFIED:20260728
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:11
TRANSP:OPAQUE
SUMMARY:Central Park Fall Migration Walk
DESCRIPTION:\nDate: Tuesday, September 8, 2026\n\n\n\nLeader(s): Linnaean Society LeadersTransportation: Accessible by Public Transportation. Our starting point is across the street from the 72nd Street B/C Subway Station.Meeting Point: Our meeting location is just inside the park at the NE corner of 72nd Street and Central Park West.Schedule: Fall walks are held every Tuesday morning from September through October. They begin at 7:30 a.m., and while the trip usually ends in the late morning, it also accommodates participants who need to leave early.Relative Difficulty: Expect to walk about two miles on (mostly) paved paths, with some moderate inclines.Trip Description: Central Park is one of the world’s premier birding spots, especially during spring and fall migrations. We encourage new or prospective Linnaean Society members and birders at all levels of experience to join. On a good day, we’ll see warblers, sparrows, vireos, and other migrants. Our leaders are knowledgeable about the plants and insects that each species prefers and will endeavor to point them out along the way. The walk begins at 72nd Street and Central Park West and typically proceeds through Strawberry Fields, Hernshead, Oak Bridge, and into the Ramble. Some leaders like to keep birding into the afternoon, but participants can easily leave as their personal schedules dictate.\n\n\n\nOur free and public migration walks are open to an unlimited number of members and non-members alike. Registration is necessary, as we assign a number of knowledgeable and enthusiastic experts to lead small groups of birders based on the overall number of registrants.\n\n\n\nRegistration: Registration opens at 9 am on Wednesday, September 2. After that time, click here to register ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/registration-regonly/?debug=n&regstart=9%2F2%2F26+9%3A00+am&tripdate=9%2F8%2F26&tripname=Central+Park+Fall+Migration+Walk&tripleader=Linnaean+Society+Leaders&regname=Sheila+Epstein&regemail=Sheepstein861@gmail.com&tripwd=Tuesday&startloc=Our+meeting+location+is+just+inside+the+park+at+the+NE+corner+of+72nd+Street+and+Central+Park+West%2E&confirmemail=confirmations@linnaeannewyork.org&regend=9%2F6%2F26+6%3A00+pm ). Registration closes at 6 pm on Sunday, September 6. Members (and those who have applied for membership) will be prioritized over non-members.\n\n\n\nPlease read the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, if you’re going on a field trip for the first time. It details our field trip policies, recommends what to bring on a trip, and offers other useful information, pro tips, and tricks.\n\n\n\nIf after visiting the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, you still have questions, feel free to contact the Registrar via email.\n\n\n\n\n
URL:https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/events/2026-09-08-central-park-fall-migration-walk/
ORGANIZER;CN=Sheila Epstein:MAILTO:Sheepstein861@gmail.com
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
LOCATION:New York, NY
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Field-Trip-Icon.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261011T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261011T180000
DTSTAMP:20260710T070000Z
CREATED:20260710
LAST-MODIFIED:20260708
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:7
TRANSP:OPAQUE
SUMMARY:Randall’s Island
DESCRIPTION:\nDate: Sunday, October 11, 2026\n\n\n\nLeader: Alan DroginTransportation: Public Transportation: Participants can use public transportation to arrive at the meeting location.Meeting Point: After your registration is confirmed, the Registrar will share directions, the exact meeting place, and time with attendees.Schedule: Half-day, ending in early afternoon.Relative Difficulty: About three miles of walking on flat terrain.Trip Description: Randall’s Island is unique as it provides one of the only salt marshes in the borough of Manhattan. Historically, this location was not known as a popular birding destination for New York City birders. However, the island became a birding hotspot after Alan Drogin discovered Nelson’s Sparrows in the northeast section near the backstop of field 42 in the Bronx Kill salt marsh in 2012. Since then, mid-October has been the time to bird Randall’s for sparrows—Savannah, Swamp, Song, Chipping, Field, and an occasional Vesper, but especially the elusive Ammospiza sparrows of the marshes—Nelson’s, Saltmarsh, Seaside. We also get late-migrating warblers and, sometimes, interesting gulls.\n\n\n\nRegistration: Registration opens at 9 am on Monday, September 28. After that time, click here to register ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/registration-nocarpool/?debug=n&regstart=9%2F28%2F26+9%3A00+am&tripdate=10%2F11%2F26&tripname=Randall%E2%80%99s+Island&tripleader=Alan+Drogin&regname=Dom+Ricci&regemail=domricci@gmail.com&tripwd=Sunday&confirmemail=domricci@gmail.com&regend=10%2F7%2F26+6%3A00+pm ). Registration closes at 6 pm on Wednesday, October 7. Members (and those who have applied for membership) will be prioritized over non-members.\n\n\n\nPlease read the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, if you’re going on a field trip for the first time. It details our field trip policies, recommends what to bring on a trip, and offers other useful information, pro tips, and tricks.\n\n\n\nIf after visiting the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, you still have questions, feel free to contact the Registrar via email.\n\n\n\n\n
URL:https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/events/2026-10-11-randalls-island/
ORGANIZER;CN=Dom Ricci:MAILTO:domricci@gmail.com
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
LOCATION:Randall‘s Island, NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T180000
DTSTAMP:20260710T070000Z
CREATED:20260710
LAST-MODIFIED:20260708
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:8
TRANSP:OPAQUE
SUMMARY:Floyd Bennett Field
DESCRIPTION:\nDate: Saturday, October 10, 2026\n\n\n\nLeader: Rob JettTransportation: Carpool Trip: While carpool rides for everyone usually work out, there is no guarantee of enough volunteer drivers to accommodate all participants. The Registrar will work to organize rides and to notify participants when a rental car may be necessary. Registrar will also inform participants of the carpool fee, which is based on the trip location; the cost of any rental cars should be split evenly by those participants.Meeting Point: After your registration is confirmed, the Registrar will share directions, the exact meeting place, and time with attendees.Schedule: Half-day, ending in early afternoon.Relative Difficulty: Be prepared to walk 1-3 miles on mainly flat terrain.Trip Description: Listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places for its historic significance, Floyd Bennett Field’s 1,280 acres feature one of the few remaining grasslands within New York City. Part of the Gateway National Recreation Area and located in southwestern Brooklyn, it is a major birding destination with a freshwater pond, successive upland areas, wooded campgrounds, and extensive coastal views of Jamaica Bay. The number of bird species recorded at Floyd Bennett Field totals 281. October is sparrow season, and we should expect to observe anywhere from 10-14 different species on a good day. Over the grasslands, expect to see American Kestrel, Northern Harrier, Cooper’s Hawk, Red-tailed Hawk, and more.\n\n\n\nRegistration: Registration opens at 9 am on Monday, September 28. After that time, click here to register ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/registration-carpool/?debug=n&regstart=9%2F28%2F26+9%3A00+am&tripdate=10%2F10%2F26&tripname=Floyd+Bennett+Field&tripleader=Rob+Jett+&regname=Shelly+Xiong&regemail=shellylynnx@gmail.com&tripwd=Saturday&confirmemail=shellylynnx@gmail.com&regend=10%2F7%2F26+6%3A00+pm ). Registration closes at 6 pm on Wednesday, October 7. Members (and those who have applied for membership) will be prioritized over non-members.\n\n\n\nPlease read the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, if you’re going on a field trip for the first time. It details our field trip policies, recommends what to bring on a trip, and offers other useful information, pro tips, and tricks.\n\n\n\nIf after visiting the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, you still have questions, feel free to contact the Registrar via email.\n\n\n\n\n
URL:https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/events/2026-10-10-floyd-bennett-field/
ORGANIZER;CN=Shelly Xiong:MAILTO:shellylynnx@gmail.com
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
LOCATION:Brooklyn, NY
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UID:MEC-0f9d99f598cb439e8e733a3c7bb9892c@linnaeannewyork.org
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261004T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261004T180000
DTSTAMP:20260708T070000Z
CREATED:20260708
LAST-MODIFIED:20260708
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:7
TRANSP:OPAQUE
SUMMARY:Inwood Hill Park
DESCRIPTION:\nDate: Sunday, October 4, 2026\n\n\n\nLeader: Loyan BeausoleilTransportation: Public Transportation: Participants can use public transportation to arrive at the meeting location.Meeting Point: After your registration is confirmed, the Registrar will share directions, the exact meeting place, and time with attendees.Schedule: Half-day, ending in early afternoon.Relative Difficulty: Expect to walk two to three miles on mostly paved paths, although some paths are broken and uneven and some are quite steep.Trip Description: Inwood Hill Park is situated at the northernmost point in Manhattan. The 196-acre park is bordered by the Spuyten Duyvil Creek to the north and the Hudson River to the west. It features a hilly forest, a tidal estuary, rock formations, and ball fields. eBird records indicate the presence of close to 250 bird species, including waterfowl, gulls, and shorebirds in the estuary, Spuyten Duyvil Creek, and along the Hudson River. The forest is home to songbirds and owls, with several species nesting there. The upper ridge trail on the park’s western side offers stunning views of the Hudson River and the New Jersey Palisades. Raptors are a common sight soaring over the cliffs. During the fall, Dyckman Fields on the park’s west side becomes a stopover for migrating sparrows and other grassland species.\n\n\n\nRegistration: Registration opens at 9 am on Monday, September 21. After that time, click here to register ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/registration-nocarpool/?debug=n&regstart=9%2F21%2F26+9%3A00+am&tripdate=10%2F4%2F26&tripname=Inwood+Hill+Park&tripleader=Loyan+Beausoleil&regname=Lisa+Kroop&regemail=lisakroop2@gmail.com&tripwd=Sunday&confirmemail=lisakroop2@gmail.com&regend=9%2F30%2F26+6%3A00+pm ). Registration closes at 6 pm on Wednesday, September 30. Members (and those who have applied for membership) will be prioritized over non-members.\n\n\n\nPlease read the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, if you’re going on a field trip for the first time. It details our field trip policies, recommends what to bring on a trip, and offers other useful information, pro tips, and tricks.\n\n\n\nIf after visiting the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, you still have questions, feel free to contact the Registrar via email.\n\n\n\n\n
URL:https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/events/2026-10-04-inwood-hill-park/
ORGANIZER;CN=Lisa Kroop:MAILTO:lisakroop2@gmail.com
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
LOCATION:New York, NY
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Field-Trip-Icon.png
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CLASS:PUBLIC
UID:MEC-a8aece0882371f438c829bccb995a927@linnaeannewyork.org
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T180000
DTSTAMP:20260708T070000Z
CREATED:20260708
LAST-MODIFIED:20260708
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:7
TRANSP:OPAQUE
SUMMARY:Prospect Park
DESCRIPTION:\nDate: Saturday, October 3, 2026\n\n\n\nLeader: Tom StephensonTransportation: Public Transportation: Participants can use public transportation to arrive at the meeting location.Meeting Point: After your registration is confirmed, the Registrar will share directions, the exact meeting place, and time with attendees.Schedule: Half-day, ending in early afternoon.Relative Difficulty: We will walk on paved and unpaved paths with some moderate inclines.Trip Description: Prospect Park, one of New York State’s Important Bird Areas, is a must-visit destination for every New York City birder, especially during migration time. We will explore the park at a leisurely pace, pointing out park exits and subway lines for those who may need to leave early. Our previous walks have been filled with unique sightings, including a Yellow-billed Cuckoo, a Common Nighthawk, and numerous warbler species. And remember, fall is a prime time to spot sparrows.\n\n\n\nOur leader, Tom Stephenson, is not just an experienced birder but also the author of The Warbler Guide book and app and the Bird Genie app. His expertise is widely recognized, with his articles and photographs featured in museums and many publications, including Birding, Bird Watcher’s Digest, Handbook of the Birds of the World, Handbook of the Mammals of the World, Birds of Madagascar, and Guide to the Birds of SE Brazil. In 2014, Tom and his team set the US record for a Photo Big Day, capturing images of 208 species in just 24 hours.\n\n\n\nRegistration: Registration opens at 9 am on Monday, September 21. After that time, click here to register ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/registration-nocarpool/?debug=n&regstart=9%2F21%2F26+9%3A00+am&tripdate=10%2F3%2F26&tripname=Prospect+Park&tripleader=Tom+Stephenson&regname=Amanda+Bielskas&regemail=bielskas@gmail.com&tripwd=Saturday&confirmemail=bielskas@gmail.com&regend=9%2F30%2F26+6%3A00+pm ). Registration closes at 6 pm on Wednesday, September 30. Members (and those who have applied for membership) will be prioritized over non-members.\n\n\n\nPlease read the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, if you’re going on a field trip for the first time. It details our field trip policies, recommends what to bring on a trip, and offers other useful information, pro tips, and tricks.\n\n\n\nIf after visiting the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, you still have questions, feel free to contact the Registrar via email.\n\n\n\n\n
URL:https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/events/2026-10-03-prospect-park/
ORGANIZER;CN=Amanda Bielskas:MAILTO:bielskas@gmail.com
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
LOCATION:Brooklyn, NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260927T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260927T180000
DTSTAMP:20260710T070000Z
CREATED:20260710
LAST-MODIFIED:20260925
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:15
TRANSP:OPAQUE
SUMMARY:Watch Hill, Fire Island
DESCRIPTION:\nDate: Sunday, September 27, 2026  Trip Cancelled \n\n\n\nLeader: Deborah SwambackTransportation: LIRR is a viable and easy option. Otherwise, this may also be a carpool trip if there are enough drivers. The Registrar will work with participants to organize rides and/or the train.Meeting Point: After your registration is confirmed, the Registrar will share directions, the exact meeting place, and time with attendees.Schedule: Ferry typically leaves Patchogue at 10 am and leaves again from Watch Hill at approximately 4 pm.Relative Difficulty: Expect to walk about two miles on paved and unpaved paths, with some moderate inclines.Trip Description: Located in the middle of Fire Island, the barrier beach that runs along the south shore of Long Island, Watch Hill is a great place to witness fall migration. Many birds are moving down the narrow barrier strip and often stop to feed. If winds are right, we expect to see raptors, particularly falcons, harriers, osprey, and accipiters. Warblers and other songbirds can fill the thickets, and the beaches and marshes are good for water birds. Some special sightings might include Royal Terns, Glossy Ibis, Saltmarsh Sparrows, and Boat-tailed Grackles. We will meet at the Fire Island ferry for a pleasant 30-minute boat ride to Watch Hill. Bring plenty of water and food, sun lotion, and bug spray, and a hat is strongly suggested.\n\n\n\nRegistration: Registration opens at 9 am on Monday, September 14. After that time, click here to register ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/registration-carpool/?debug=n&regstart=9%2F14%2F26+9%3A00+am&tripdate=9%2F27%2F26&tripname=Watch+Hill%2C+Fire+Island&tripleader=Deborah+Swamback&regname=Christina+Black&regemail=christina.black50@gmail.com&tripwd=Sunday&confirmemail=christina.black50@gmail.com&regend=9%2F23%2F26+6%3A00+pm ). Registration closes at 6 pm on Wednesday, September 23. Members (and those who have applied for membership) will be prioritized over non-members.\n\n\n\nPlease read the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, if you’re going on a field trip for the first time. It details our field trip policies, recommends what to bring on a trip, and offers other useful information, pro tips, and tricks.\n\n\n\nIf after visiting the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, you still have questions, feel free to contact the Registrar via email.\n\n\n\n\n
URL:https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/events/2026-09-27-watch-hill-fire-island/
ORGANIZER;CN=Christina Black:MAILTO:christina.black50@gmail.com
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
LOCATION:Fire Island, NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T180000
DTSTAMP:20260710T070000Z
CREATED:20260710
LAST-MODIFIED:20260921
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:8
TRANSP:OPAQUE
SUMMARY:Fall Migration in Central Park’s North End
DESCRIPTION:\nDate: Saturday, September 26, 2026\n\n\n\nLeader: Ursula MitraTransportation: Public Transportation: Participants can use public transportation to arrive at the meeting location.Meeting Point: After your registration is confirmed, the Registrar will share directions, the exact meeting place, and time with attendees.Schedule: Half-day, ending in early afternoon.Relative Difficulty: Four to five miles of relatively flat ground, with some short, moderately steep hills.Trip Description: Central Park is known as one of the best birding spots in the world, with the North Woods being its hidden gem. This walking route covers all the major hotspots of the North Woods and provides interesting insights into this lesser-known area of Central Park. The typical route starts at the Great Hill (which has bathrooms). It continues to the Children’s Glades, South Blowdown, Balancing Rock, The Pool, Sparrow Rock, East Blowdown, The Block House, Lily Ponds, The Loch, Wildflower Meadow, Grassy Knoll, the Compost Heap, the Nursery, the Conservatory Garden (another bathroom opportunity), and Harlem Meer (including the recently opened Davis Center), before circling back to the Loch and Pool. Bird species that can be spotted along this walk might include the Black-crowned Night Heron, Cedar Waxwings, Yellow-billed Cuckoo, Cooper’s Hawk, American Kestrel, Olive-sided Flycatcher, Swainson’s Thrush, and various warbler and sparrow species.\n\n\n\nRegistration: Trip is now full.\n\n\n\nPlease read the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, if you’re going on a field trip for the first time. It details our field trip policies, recommends what to bring on a trip, and offers other useful information, pro tips, and tricks.\n\n\n\nIf after visiting the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, you still have questions, feel free to contact the Registrar via email.\n\n\n\n\n
URL:https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/events/2026-09-26-fall-migration-in-central-parks-north-end/
ORGANIZER;CN=Suzanne Zywicki:MAILTO:suzannezywicki@hotmail.com
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
LOCATION:New York, NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T180000
DTSTAMP:20260710T070000Z
CREATED:20260710
LAST-MODIFIED:20260705
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:7
TRANSP:OPAQUE
SUMMARY:Rockefeller State Park Preserve
DESCRIPTION:\nDate: Friday, September 25, 2026\n\n\n\nLeader: Anne SwaimTransportation: Carpool Trip: While carpool rides for everyone usually work out, there is no guarantee of enough volunteer drivers to accommodate all participants. The Registrar will work to organize rides and to notify participants when a rental car may be necessary. Registrar will also inform participants of the carpool fee, which is based on the trip location; the cost of any rental cars should be split evenly by those participants.Meeting Point: After your registration is confirmed, the Registrar will share directions, the exact meeting place, and time with attendees.Schedule: Half-day, ending in early afternoon, early start time.Relative Difficulty: After arrival, expect to walk about two miles on paved and unpaved paths with some moderate inclines.Trip Description: Rockefeller State Park Preserve, situated on rolling hills above the Hudson River in Westchester County, covers 1,700+ acres and offers 55 miles of trails through diverse habitats. The forests, fields, streams, and wetlands support a high diversity of native species of birds, mammals, insects and other species. It has been designated an Important Bird Area because of intact forests supporting Wood Thrush, Worm-eating Warbler, and other forest nesters. However, it is the hillside understory presence of Japanese Angelica with its September berries that draws warbler and vireo concentrations at this time of year, with a ridgeline raptor flight adding to fall birding. Over 200 species of birds have been recorded in the park.\n\n\n\nRegistration: Registration opens at 9 am on Monday, September 14. After that time, click here to register ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/registration-carpool/?debug=n&regstart=9%2F14%2F26+9%3A00+am&tripdate=9%2F25%2F26&tripname=Rockefeller+State+Park+Preserve&tripleader=Anne+Swaim&regname=Suzanne+Zywicki&regemail=Suzannezywicki@hotmail.com&tripwd=Friday&confirmemail=Suzannezywicki@hotmail.com&regend=9%2F22%2F26+6%3A00+pm ). Registration closes at 6 pm on Tuesday, September 22. Members (and those who have applied for membership) will be prioritized over non-members.\n\n\n\nPlease read the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, if you’re going on a field trip for the first time. It details our field trip policies, recommends what to bring on a trip, and offers other useful information, pro tips, and tricks.\n\n\n\nIf after visiting the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, you still have questions, feel free to contact the Registrar via email.\n\n\n\n\n
URL:https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/events/2026-09-25-rockefeller-state-park-preserve/
ORGANIZER;CN=Suzanne Zywicki:MAILTO:suzannezywicki@hotmail.com
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
LOCATION:Pleasantville, NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261018T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261018T180000
DTSTAMP:20260710T070000Z
CREATED:20260710
LAST-MODIFIED:20260927
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:8
TRANSP:OPAQUE
SUMMARY:Beginners Birding Walk in Central Park’s North End
DESCRIPTION:\nDate: Sunday, October 18, 2026\n\n\n\nLeader: Linda LaBellaTransportation: Public Transportation: Participants can use public transportation to arrive at the meeting location.Meeting Point: After your registration is confirmed, the Registrar will share directions, the exact meeting place, and time with attendees.Schedule: Half-day, ending in early afternoon.Relative Difficulty: Easy, about 1/4 mile with mostly paved paths, but does include some uneven grassy areas with minor inclines and short dirt paths.Trip Description: Central Park is one of the world’s premier birding spots, especially during spring and fall migrations, and we encourage first-time and beginning birders to join us on a fun, informative and casual field trip where you will learn the basics of birding: using binoculars, field guides, species ID, and birding etiquette. You will be introduced to simple identifying tools like field marks, bird behavior and birdsong. On a good day we’ll see migrating songbirds like warblers, sparrows, vireos and waterfowl. The walk begins and ends in the North End of Central Park at the Pool on the west side, one of the best birding habitats in the park, then typically proceeds along a stream called the Ravine with boardwalks and paved pathways. Appropriate shoes for walking on rass and dirt paths are strongly recommended. Remember to bring a pair of binoculars and your birding questions.\n\n\n\nRegistration: Registration opens at 9 am on Monday, October 5. After that time, click here to register. ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/registration-nocarpool/?debug=n&regstart=10%2F5%2F26+9%3A00+am&tripdate=10%2F18%2F26&tripname=Beginners+Birding+Walk+in+Central+Park%E2%80%99s+North+End&tripleader=Linda+LaBella&regname=Catherine+Ichord&regemail=catherine.ichord@gmail.com&tripwd=Sunday&confirmemail=catherine.ichord@gmail.com&regend=10%2F14%2F26+6%3A00+pm ) Registration closes at 6 pm on Wednesday, October 14. Members (and those who have applied for membership) will be prioritized over non-members.\n\n\n\nPlease read the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, if you’re going on a field trip for the first time. It details our field trip policies, recommends what to bring on a trip, and offers other useful information, pro tips, and tricks.\n\n\n\nIf after visiting the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, you still have questions, feel free to contact the Registrar via email.\n\n\n\n\n
URL:https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/events/2026-10-18-beginners-birding-walk-in-central-parks-north-end/
ORGANIZER;CN=Catherine Ichord:MAILTO:catherine.ichord@gmail.com
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
LOCATION:New York, NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T180000
DTSTAMP:20260710T070000Z
CREATED:20260710
LAST-MODIFIED:20260705
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:7
TRANSP:OPAQUE
SUMMARY:Sandy Hook Fall Migration
DESCRIPTION:\nDate: Saturday, September 19, 2026\n\n\n\nLeader: Jason DenesevichTransportation: Carpool Trip: While carpool rides for everyone usually work out, there is no guarantee of enough volunteer drivers to accommodate all participants. The Registrar will work to organize rides and to notify participants when a rental car may be necessary. Registrar will also inform participants of the carpool fee, which is based on the trip location; the cost of any rental cars should be split evenly by those participants.Meeting Point: After your registration is confirmed, the Registrar will share directions, the exact meeting place, and time with attendees.Schedule: Full-day trip.Relative Difficulty: Four to five miles of relatively flat ground, with some short, moderately steep hills.Trip Description: Sandy Hook is one of New Jersey’s premier birding spots, with a wide variety of interesting habitats to explore, especially during spring and fall migrations. Three hundred sixty-five different species of birds have been reported here, 43 more than at New York state’s highest hotspot, Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge. The barrier spit is in a unique location separating lower New York Bay from the Atlantic Ocean and is an excellent location for shorebirds, terns, warblers, and flycatchers.\n\n\n\nRegistration: Registration opens at 9 am on Monday, September 7. After that time, click here to register ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/registration-carpool/?debug=n&regstart=9%2F7%2F26+9%3A00+am&tripdate=9%2F19%2F26&tripname=Sandy+Hook+Fall+Migration&tripleader=Jason+Denesevich&regname=Matthew+Fischer&regemail=matthewwfischer@gmail.com&tripwd=Saturday&confirmemail=matthewwfischer@gmail.com&regend=9%2F16%2F26+6%3A00+pm ). Registration closes at 6 pm on Wednesday, September 16. Members (and those who have applied for membership) will be prioritized over non-members.\n\n\n\nPlease read the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, if you’re going on a field trip for the first time. It details our field trip policies, recommends what to bring on a trip, and offers other useful information, pro tips, and tricks.\n\n\n\nIf after visiting the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, you still have questions, feel free to contact the Registrar via email.\n\n\n\n\n
URL:https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/events/2026-09-19-sandy-hook-fall-migration/
ORGANIZER;CN=Matthew Fischer:MAILTO:matthewwfischer@gmail.com
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
LOCATION:Monmouth County, NJ
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T180000
DTSTAMP:20260710T070000Z
CREATED:20260710
LAST-MODIFIED:20260705
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:7
TRANSP:OPAQUE
SUMMARY:Central Park North End Fall Migration Walk with Jeff Kimball
DESCRIPTION:\nDate: Saturday, September 19, 2026\n\n\n\nLeader: Jeffrey KimballTransportation: Public Transportation: Participants can use public transportation to arrive at the meeting location.Meeting Point: After your registration is confirmed, the Registrar will share directions, the exact meeting place, and time with attendees.Schedule: Half-day, ending in early afternoon.Relative Difficulty: We will walk on paved and unpaved paths with some moderate inclines.Trip Description: Central Park is known as one of the best birding spots in the world, with the North Woods being its hidden gem. Join Jeffrey Kimball in exploring some of its hotspots, which could include the Great Hill, Children’s Glades, South and East Blowdown, Pool, Block House, Lily Ponds, Loch, Wildflower Meadow, Grassy Knoll, Nursery, Conservatory Garden or Harlem Meer (including the recently opened Davis Center). Jeff is the producer and director of Birders: The Central Park Effect, a documentary film that focuses on our beloved park. Jeff is also the former President of the Board of the NYC Bird Alliance.\n\n\n\nRegistration: Registration opens at 9 am on Monday, September 7. After that time, click here to register ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/registration-nocarpool/?debug=n&regstart=9%2F7%2F26+9%3A00+am&tripdate=9%2F19%2F26&tripname=Central+Park+North+End+Fall+Migration+Walk+with+Jeff+Kimball&tripleader=Jeffrey+Kimball&regname=Suzanne+Zywicki&regemail=Suzannezywicki@hotmail.com&tripwd=Saturday&confirmemail=Suzannezywicki@hotmail.com&regend=9%2F16%2F26+6%3A00+pm ). Registration closes at 6 pm on Wednesday, September 16. Members (and those who have applied for membership) will be prioritized over non-members.\n\n\n\nPlease read the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, if you’re going on a field trip for the first time. It details our field trip policies, recommends what to bring on a trip, and offers other useful information, pro tips, and tricks.\n\n\n\nIf after visiting the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, you still have questions, feel free to contact the Registrar via email.\n\n\n\n\n
URL:https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/events/2026-09-19-central-park-north-end-fall-migration-walk-with-jeff-kimball/
ORGANIZER;CN=Suzanne Zywicki:MAILTO:suzannezywicki@hotmail.com
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
LOCATION:New York, NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T180000
DTSTAMP:20260710T070000Z
CREATED:20260710
LAST-MODIFIED:20260705
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:7
TRANSP:OPAQUE
SUMMARY:Birds & Brews: Nighthawk Edition in Central Park
DESCRIPTION:\nDate: Wednesday, September 16, 2026\n\n\n\nLeader(s): Alan Drogin, Amanda Bielskas, Gillian HenryTransportation: Public Transportation: Participants can use public transportation to arrive at the meeting location.Meeting Point: After your registration is confirmed, the Registrar will share directions, the exact meeting place, and time with attendees.Schedule: Early evening, ending just after sunsetRelative Difficulty: Expect to walk about two miles on (mostly) paved paths, with some moderate inclines. We will stand in the same spot at sunset for a while waiting for the Nighthawks. It will be fairly dark outside by the end of the walk.Trip Description: This walk series is aimed at the after-work crowd, but anyone is welcome to join us! Central Park is one of the world’s premier birding spots, and we hope to take advantage of the beautiful fall weather to look for some migrants. We are targeting dusk at sunset in mid-September which is usually a fairly reliable time to spot some nighthawks, but we make no guarantees! The walk will start around 5:30 pm and we will bird for 1-2 hours before heading to a local bar just after sunset for some casual conversations and libations.\n\n\n\nRegistration: Registration opens at 9 am on Monday, September 7. After that time, click here to register ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/registration-nocarpool/?debug=n&regstart=9%2F7%2F26+9%3A00+am&tripdate=9%2F16%2F26&tripname=Birds+and+Brews:+Nighthawk+Edition+in+Central+Park&tripleader=Alan+Drogin%2C+Amanda+Bielskas%2C+Gillian+Henry&regname=Amanda+Bielskas&regemail=bielskas@gmail.com&tripwd=Wednesday&confirmemail=bielskas@gmail.com&regend=9%2F13%2F26+6%3A00+pm ). Registration closes at 6 pm on Sunday, September 13. Members (and those who have applied for membership) will be prioritized over non-members.\n\n\n\nPlease read the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, if you’re going on a field trip for the first time. It details our field trip policies, recommends what to bring on a trip, and offers other useful information, pro tips, and tricks.\n\n\n\nIf after visiting the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, you still have questions, feel free to contact the Registrar via email.\n\n\n\n\n
URL:https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/events/2026-09-16-birds-brews-nighthawk-edition-in-central-park/
ORGANIZER;CN=Amanda Bielskas:MAILTO:bielskas@gmail.com
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
LOCATION:New York, NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T180000
DTSTAMP:20260710T070000Z
CREATED:20260710
LAST-MODIFIED:20260705
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:7
TRANSP:OPAQUE
SUMMARY:Green-Wood Cemetery
DESCRIPTION:\nDate: Saturday, September 12, 2026\n\n\n\nLeader: Rob JettTransportation: Public Transportation: Participants can use public transportation to arrive at the meeting location.Meeting Point: After your registration is confirmed, the Registrar will share directions, the exact meeting place, and time with attendees.Schedule: Half-day, ending in early afternoon.Relative Difficulty: Expect to walk about two to three miles on (mostly) paved paths, with some moderate inclines.Trip Description: Situated along the Harbor Hill Terminal Moraine in Brooklyn, this 478-acre National Historic Landmark features hills, valleys, and kettle ponds. Green-Wood Cemetery is a magnet for migrating birds, which makes perfect sense given the more than 500 species of woody plants that qualify it for Class III Arboretum status—one of only 31 in the world. In addition to spotting numerous songbirds, we’ll visit the hawk-watch hill north of the Civil War Monument—a great vantage point to scan for migrating raptors. Thirteen species of raptor, plus both vultures, have been recorded at the cemetery.\n\n\n\nRegistration: Registration opens at 9 am on Monday, August 31. After that time, click here to register ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/registration-nocarpool/?debug=n&regstart=8%2F31%2F26+9%3A00+am&tripdate=9%2F12%2F26&tripname=Green-Wood+Cemetery&tripleader=Rob+Jett&regname=Gillian+Henry+&regemail=gillian.henry@gmail.com&tripwd=Saturday&confirmemail=gillian.henry@gmail.com&regend=9%2F9%2F26+6%3A00+pm ). Registration closes at 6 pm on Wednesday, September 9. Members (and those who have applied for membership) will be prioritized over non-members.\n\n\n\nPlease read the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, if you’re going on a field trip for the first time. It details our field trip policies, recommends what to bring on a trip, and offers other useful information, pro tips, and tricks.\n\n\n\nIf after visiting the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, you still have questions, feel free to contact the Registrar via email.\n\n\n\n\n
URL:https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/events/2026-09-12-green-wood-cemetery/
ORGANIZER;CN=Gillian Henry:MAILTO:gillian.henry@gmail.com
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
LOCATION:Brooklyn, NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T180000
DTSTAMP:20260710T070000Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260705
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:7
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SUMMARY:Randall’s Island Fall Migration
DESCRIPTION:\nDate: Thursday, September 10, 2026\n\n\n\nLeader: Mary Beth KooperTransportation: Public Transportation: Participants can use public transportation to arrive at the meeting location.Meeting Point: After your registration is confirmed, the Registrar will share directions, the exact meeting place, and time with attendees.Schedule: The walk starts at 7 am, and we will go for up to 4 hours, depending on the bird activity.Relative Difficulty: Two miles of relatively flat ground.Trip Description: This will be an early morning visit to Randall’s Island, with the potential to see active morning migration, fall migrants, and lingering breeding birds. We will be a small group and try to do some quiet ear birding to hear better birds passing by overhead or hiding in nearby bushes. The trip will last two to four hours.\n\n\n\nImportant Note: The number of housed and unhoused people on the island has increased. We recommend that everyone bird in groups, stay alert to their surroundings at all times, and only sign up for the trip if they feel comfortable.\n\n\n\nRegistration: Registration opens at 9 am on Monday, August 31. After that time, click here to register ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/registration-nocarpool/?debug=n&regstart=8%2F31%2F26+9%3A00+am&tripdate=9%2F10%2F26&tripname=Randall%E2%80%99s+Island+Fall+Migration&tripleader=Mary+Beth+Kooper&regname=Suzanne+Zywicki&regemail=Suzannezywicki@hotmail.com&tripwd=Thursday&confirmemail=Suzannezywicki@hotmail.com&regend=9%2F7%2F26+6%3A00+pm ). Registration closes at 6 pm on Monday, September 7. Members (and those who have applied for membership) will be prioritized over non-members.\n\n\n\nPlease read the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, if you’re going on a field trip for the first time. It details our field trip policies, recommends what to bring on a trip, and offers other useful information, pro tips, and tricks.\n\n\n\nIf after visiting the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, you still have questions, feel free to contact the Registrar via email.\n\n\n\n\n
URL:https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/events/2026-09-10-randalls-island-fall-migration/
ORGANIZER;CN=Suzanne Zywicki:MAILTO:suzannezywicki@hotmail.com
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
LOCATION:Randall‘s Island, NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260906T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260906T180000
DTSTAMP:20260710T070000Z
CREATED:20260710
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:8
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SUMMARY:Staten Island Early Fall Migrants and Sea Watch
DESCRIPTION:\nDate: Sunday, September 6, 2026\n\n\n\nLeader: Anthony CianciminoTransportation: Carpool Trip: While carpool rides for everyone usually work out, there is no guarantee of enough volunteer drivers to accommodate all participants. The Registrar will work to organize rides and to notify participants when a rental car may be necessary. Registrar will also inform participants of the carpool fee, which is based on the trip location; the cost of any rental cars should be split evenly by those participants.Meeting Point: After your registration is confirmed, the Registrar will share directions, the exact meeting place, and time with attendees.Schedule: Half-day trip, with an early start time.Relative Difficulty: The seawatch will involve standing in place for a while. The rest of the trip will consist mainly of walking on mostly flat terrain.Trip Description: Join longtime birder and Staten Island resident Anthony Ciancimino for a tour around the south and east shores of the island. We will start at the Great Kills Park bathhouse, where we will have a seawatch (conditions permitting). Here, we can see a variety of waterbirds, such as gulls, terns, and possibly even Brown Pelicans. From there, we will explore the nearby trails for migrating warblers and other songbirds. Depending on activity, we will then move on to check the marshes, where we can see a great variety of wading birds, such as egrets and ibis, as well as shorebirds. There are a plethora of locations on the island we can check, so Anthony will discern which areas will be best on the day of the event. Please wear comfortable shoes, as we will walk on beaches and rocky terrain at times, totalling a few miles or so.\n\n\n\nRegistration: Trip is full\n\n\n\nPlease read the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, if you’re going on a field trip for the first time. It details our field trip policies, recommends what to bring on a trip, and offers other useful information, pro tips, and tricks.\n\n\n\nIf after visiting the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, you still have questions, feel free to contact the Registrar via email.\n\n\n\n\n
URL:https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/events/2026-09-06-staten-island-early-fall-migrants-and-sea-watch/
ORGANIZER;CN=Matthew Fischer:MAILTO:matthewwfischer@gmail.com
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
LOCATION:Staten Island, NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260905T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260905T180000
DTSTAMP:20260710T070000Z
CREATED:20260710
LAST-MODIFIED:20260705
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:7
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SUMMARY:Mushroom Exploration Walk in Van Cortlandt Park
DESCRIPTION:\nDate: Saturday, September 5, 2026\n\n\n\nLeader: Paul SadowskiTransportation: Public Transportation: Participants can use public transportation to arrive at the meeting location.Meeting Point: After your registration is confirmed, the Registrar will share directions, the exact meeting place, and time with attendees.Schedule: The walk will start at 10:00 am and last 2-3 hoursRelative Difficulty: We will walk slowly on paved and unpaved paths with some moderate inclines, occasionally wandering off the path to look at nearby fungi.Trip Description: Van Cortlandt Park offers various habitats for mushroom exploration. We will walk along marshy areas, fens, lawns, woodlands, and ponds, searching for several types of fungi. We recommend that you bring a hand lens with about 10X magnification. However, you may be able to borrow one from our leader, an instructor in mycology, and a longtime member of the New York Mycological Society.\n\n\n\nRegistration: Registration opens at 9 am on Monday, August 24. After that time, click here to registe ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/registration-nocarpool/?debug=n&regstart=8%2F24%2F26+9%3A00+am&tripdate=9%2F5%2F26&tripname=Mushroom+Exploration+Walk+in+Van+Cortlandt+Park&tripleader=Paul+Sadowski&regname=Debbie+Mullins&regemail=deborramullins3@gmail.com&tripwd=Saturday&confirmemail=deborramullins3@gmail.com&regend=9%2F2%2F26+6%3A00+pm )r. Registration closes at 6 pm on Wednesday, September 2. Members (and those who have applied for membership) will be prioritized over non-members.\n\n\n\nPlease read the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, if you’re going on a field trip for the first time. It details our field trip policies, recommends what to bring on a trip, and offers other useful information, pro tips, and tricks.\n\n\n\nIf after visiting the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, you still have questions, feel free to contact the Registrar via email.\n\n\n\n\n
URL:https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/events/2026-09-05-mushroom-exploration-walk-in-van-cortlandt-park/
ORGANIZER;CN=Debbie Mullins:MAILTO:deborramullins3@gmail.com
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
LOCATION:The Bronx, NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260927T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260927T153000
DTSTAMP:20260629T115350Z
CREATED:20260629
LAST-MODIFIED:20260918
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:21
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SUMMARY:2026 Fall Homecoming Picnic
DESCRIPTION:\n\n\n\n\nAs a member of The Linnaean Society of New Yorkyou are cordially invited to our\n\n\n\nFall Homecoming Picnic\n\n\n\nSunday, September 27th, 2026\n\n\n\n12:30–3:30 pm *\n\n\n\nCentral Park at Summit Rock(near Central Park West and West 83rd Street; enter the park at West 81st Street or West 85th Street)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWho can attend?All current LSNY membersNew membership applications will be available, so invite friends who are interested in joining!\n\n\n\nWhat to Bring?A lunch & binoculars; beverages & dessert will be provided\n\n\n\nWhat to Expect?12:30 – 1:30 • Eating & Catching Up1:30 – 2:00 • Trivia Game (No stress involved in this friendly team competition)2:00 – 3:30 • Bird Walk\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClick Here To RSVP\n\n\n\n\n\n
URL:https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/events/2026-fall-homecoming-picnic/
CATEGORIES:Events
LOCATION:New York, NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270413T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270413T210000
DTSTAMP:20260629T210403Z
CREATED:20260629
LAST-MODIFIED:20260809
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:26
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SUMMARY:Dr. Sam ‘Ohu Gon III – April 2027
DESCRIPTION:\n7:00 pm, Tuesday, April 13, 2027Online via Zoom, Free and open to the publicRegistration required. Click here to register for the Zoom webinar.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBiocultural Conservation: The Future of Island Restoration and Sustainability\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIsland ecosystems are as unique as the species that comprise them. These ecosystems have been ravaged by the effects of western-style agriculture and other land use introduction of alien species, extinction of endemics, and global warming. When an island’s living environment is foundational to the human culture that evolved within it, biodiversity conservation becomes biocultural conservation. Departing from conventional philosophies of conservation that set nature apart from humanity, a growing biocultural conservation movement is developing in parallel with a cultural renaissance in Hawaiʻi. The tenets of island biocultural conservation can be applied, at regional and global levels, as seen in examples from major global conservation leaders. Dr. Gon will discuss how biocultural conservation applies to the islands of Hawai’i, the Pacific, and beyond.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSam ʻOhukaniʻōhiʻa Gon III ( https://www.facebook.com/sam.ohu.gon/ ) is Senior Scientist and Cultural Advisor for The Nature Conservancy of Hawaiʻi & Palmyra. Conventionally trained as a conservation biologist, Sam was also traditionally trained by a master of Hawaiian chant and ceremony, Kumu John Keola Lake, and underwent the ʻūniki huʻelepo (rite of passage) as a kahuna kākalaleo and kumu of oli (master and teacher of chant) in the hālau, Nā Waʻa Lālani Kāhuna. Sam’s expertise is in Hawaiian terrestrial ecosystems and species, and biocultural conservation, striving to “mainstream” indigenous knowledge, values and practice into conventional conservation efforts. For this he was recognized as a Living Treasure of Hawaiʻi. He advocates for Hawaiian culture and native biota as a member of the Bishop Museum’s Board of Directors, and a Science Trustee for the National Tropical Botanical Garden. Sam builds such approaches in higher education as affiliate graduate faculty in the UH Biocultural Initiative of the Pacific and Schools of Life Sciences and of Natural Resource and Environmental Management. He has applied his island conservation expertise in projects and workshops in the Galapagos, the Philippines, Pohnpei, Palau, Fiji, Jamaica, Okinawa, Amazonia, and Rapanui. \n
URL:https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/events/dr-sam-ohu-gon-iii-april-2027/
CATEGORIES:Programs
LOCATION:Via Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261209T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261209T210000
DTSTAMP:20260809T164714Z
CREATED:20260809
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:52
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SUMMARY:Roger Pasquier – December 2026
DESCRIPTION:\n7:00 pm, Wednesday, December 9, 2026The Liederkranz Club, 6 East 87th Street, New York CityFree and open to the public. Doors open at 6:30 pm.\n\n\n\nClick here ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/programs-registration/?debug=n&program_speaker=Roger+Pasquier&program_title=Avian+Sleep&program_location=Liederkranz+Club&program_address=6+East+87th+Street%2C+New+York+City&program_date=12%2F9%2F26&program_weekday=Wednesday&program_doors_open=6%3A30+pm&program_time=7+pm&program_registration_closes=12%2F8%2F26+11%3A59+pm ) to register for in-person attendance. Please register at least a day before the event.The Liederkranz Club opens for socializing at 6:30, with a beer, wine and beverage cash bar.\n\n\n\nDisability access to the Liederkranz Club: see below*\n\n\n\nYou can also attend online via Zoom. Click here to register for the Zoom webinar.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAvian Sleep\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEverybody enjoys watching birds during the daytime, but what do birds do at night, when they seem to disappear? Birds need sleep as much as we do, and they have evolved unique sleep habits to match their intensely energetic lifestyle. Instead of long stretches of obliviousness, they sleep in short bouts of several seconds or a few minutes, waking up to look around for danger, and then going back to sleep. To increase their vigilance, birds can sleep shutting off only half their brain and one eye at a time, leaving them able to respond instantly to any alarm. Roger Pasquier will discuss the evolution and benefits of sleep, focusing on how birds find shelter, keep warm, and stay alert, and recent discoveries that some birds can spend weeks and months in flight, in some cases with actual sleep. Human impacts like artificial light and noise as well as climate change, however, are changing how and where birds can get a good night’s rest.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRoger Pasquier, a member of the Linnaean Society since 1968, is an associate in the Department of Ornithology at the American Museum of Natural History. A lifelong birder, his career has been in ornithology and conservation, at the American Museum and the Smithsonian, and with BirdLife International, the World Wildlife Fund-US, Environmental Defense Fund, and National Audubon Society. He is the author of Watching Birds: An Introduction to Ornithology, Masterpieces of Bird Art: Seven Hundred Years of Ornithological Illustration, Painting Central Park, Birds in Winter: Surviving the Most Challenging Season, and Birds at Rest: The Behavior and Ecology of Avian Sleep.\n\n\n\n*Access: The Liederkranz Club has an elevator, but the building is accessed by stairs from the street. If you call (212) 534-0880 the day before your visit, the Club can make an elevator available via a walkway on the building’s east side. However, the bathrooms are accessed by three steps.\n
URL:https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/events/roger-pasquier-december-2026/
CATEGORIES:Programs
LOCATION:6 East 87th St, New York City
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T180000
DTSTAMP:20260422T183941Z
CREATED:20260422
LAST-MODIFIED:20260629
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:9
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SUMMARY:Meadowlands: Dekorte Park & Pontoon Ride
DESCRIPTION:\nDate: Saturday, June 6, 2026\n\n\n\nLeader: Chris TakasTransportation: Carpool Trip with a public transportation option: While carpool rides for everyone usually work out, there is no guarantee of enough volunteer drivers to accommodate all participants. The Registrar will work to organize rides and to notify participants when a rental car may be necessary. Registrar will also inform participants of the carpool fee, which is based on the trip location; the cost of any rental cars should be split evenly by those participants. A bus from Port Authority to Rutherford NJ will be best for some participants, assuming drivers are available to pickup from Rutherford.Meeting Point: After your registration is confirmed, the Registrar will share directions, the exact meeting place, and time with attendees.Schedule: Expect to start in the early morning and bird until noon.Relative Difficulty: Requires sitting still in a pontoon and then walking on flat terrain.Trip Description: The Meadowlands District and River Barge Park are just 4 miles from Manhattan. The area is being restored to benefit all wildlife, including birds, and to provide easy access to nature in the shadow of NYC. We will explore the waterways (part of the Hackensack River watershed) by pontoon boat from 8-10 am, followed by a 60-90 minute walk in Richard W. DeKorte Park, also part of the Meadowlands. Our leader is Christopher Takas, Board Member and Trip Committee leader at Bergen County Audubon. Directions will be provided for driving, and also for transportation via bus or train. Expected expenses are driver compensation or public transit + taxi costs; also it is also customary to tip the pontoon Captain.\n\n\n\nRegistration: Registration opens at 9 am on Monday, May 25. After that time, click here to register ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/registration-carpool/?debug=n&regstart=5%2F25%2F26+9%3A00+am&tripdate=6%2F6%2F26&tripname=Meadowlands:+Dekorte+Park+and+Pontoon+Ride+&tripleader=Chris+Takas&regname=Joyce+Wright&regemail=gardenojoy@aol.com&tripwd=Saturday&confirmemail=gardenojoy@aol.com&regend=6%2F3%2F26+6%3A00+pm ). Registration closes at 6 pm on Wednesday, June 3. Members (and those who have applied for membership) will be prioritized over non-members.\n\n\n\nPlease read the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, if you’re going on a field trip for the first time. It details our field trip policies, recommends what to bring on a trip, and offers other useful information, pro tips, and tricks.\n\n\n\nIf after visiting the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, you still have questions, feel free to contact the Registrar via email.\n\n\n\n\n
URL:https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/events/2026-06-06-meadowlands-dekorte-park-pontoon-ride/
ORGANIZER;CN=Joyce Wright:MAILTO:gardenojoy@aol.com
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
LOCATION:Secaucus, NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260607T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260607T180000
DTSTAMP:20260402T173105Z
CREATED:20260402
LAST-MODIFIED:20260629
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:13
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SUMMARY:Watch Hill, Fire Island
DESCRIPTION:\nDate: Sunday, June 7, 2026\n\n\n\nLeader(s): Paul SweetTransportation: Both driving and LIRR are viable options. This may also be a carpool trip if there are enough drivers. The registrar will work with participants to organize rides and/or the train.Meeting Point: After your registration is confirmed, the registrar will share directions, the exact meeting place, and time with attendees.Schedule: Begin by catching the 10:00 am ferry from Patchogue, returning on the 4:15 pm ferry (the ferry is located at 150 West Street, Patchogue, steps away from the Patchogue LIRR station) – a full day’s outing.Relative Difficulty: Expect to walk 2-3 miles over 4-5 hours on paved and unpaved paths, with some moderate inclines.Trip Description: Located in the middle of Fire Island, the barrier beach that runs for over 30 miles along the south shore of Long Island, Watch Hill in June is a great place to see a variety of breeding species. The salt marshes of the Great South Bay are important strongholds for Saltmarsh and Seaside Sparrows, as well as other marsh specialists such as Willets and Clapper Rails. Endangered Piping Plovers are found on the ocean beach, where we may also encounter Dolphins and Humpbacked Whales. We will meet at the Fire Island ferry for a pleasant 30-minute boat ride to Watch Hill. Bring plenty of water and food, sun lotion, and bug spray, and a hat is strongly suggested.\n\n\n\nRegistration: Registration: Registration opens at 9 am on Monday, May 25. After that time, click here to register ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/registration-carpool/?debug=n&regstart=5%2F25%2F26+9%3A00+am&tripdate=6%2F7%2F26&tripname=Watch+Hill%2C+Fire+Island&tripleader=Paul+Sweet&regname=Christina+Black&regemail=christina.black50@gmail.com&tripwd=Sunday&confirmemail=christina.black50@gmail.com&regend=6%2F3%2F26+6%3A00+pm ). Registration closes at 6 pm on Wednesday, June 3. Members (and those who have applied for membership) will be prioritized over non-members.\n\n\n\nPlease read the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, if you’re going on a field trip for the first time. It details our field trip policies, recommends what to bring on a trip, and offers other useful information, pro tips, and tricks.\n\n\n\nIf after visiting the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, you still have questions, feel free to contact the Registrar via email.\n\n\n\n\n
URL:https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/events/2026-06-07-watch-hill-fire-island/
ORGANIZER;CN=Christina Black:MAILTO:christina.black50@gmail.com
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
LOCATION:Fire Island, NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260705T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260705T180000
DTSTAMP:20260319T100339Z
CREATED:20260319
LAST-MODIFIED:20260629
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:15
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SUMMARY:Staten Island, Purple Martins Plus
DESCRIPTION:\nDate: Saturday, July 4, 2026 Sunday, July 5, 2026\n\n\n\nLeader(s): Leader: Seth WollneyTransportation: While carpool rides for everyone usually work out, there is no guarantee of enough volunteer drivers to accommodate all participants. The Registrar will work to help clarify rides and to notify participants when a rental car may be necessary. Registrar will also inform participants of the suggested carpool contribution to drivers, which is based on the trip location. The cost of any rental cars should be split evenly by those participants.Meeting Point: After your registration is confirmed, the Registrar will share directions, the exact meeting place, and time with attendees.Schedule: The trip will go through the early afternoon.Relative Difficulty: Prepare for sun exposure and walking over mostly easy terrain.Trip Description: On this summer trip to Staten Island, we will visit several areas with nesting birds, which may include Bank Swallows at Great Kills Park, Purple Martins at Lemon Creek, and possible Clapper Rails, Little Blue Herons, and other marsh birds at Oakwood Beach Tidal Marsh. Another possible park is Mount Loretto Unique Area for nesting Bald Eagles, plus Willow Flycatchers, Orchard Orioles and Indigo Buntings. There will also be opportunities to observe a variety of butterflies and odonates.\n\n\n\nRegistration: Registration opens at 9 am on Monday, June 22. After that time, click here to register ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/registration-carpool/?debug=n&regstart=6%2F22%2F26+9%3A00+am&tripdate=7%2F5%2F26&tripname=Staten+Island%2C+Purple+Martins+Plus&tripleader=Seth+Wollney&regname=Lisa+Kroop&regemail=lisakroop2@gmail.com&tripwd=Sunday&confirmemail=lisakroop2@gmail.com&regend=7%2F1%2F26+6%3A00+pm ). Registration closes at 6 pm on Wednesday, July 1. Members (and those who have applied for membership) will be prioritized over non-members.\n\n\n\nPlease read the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, if you’re going on a field trip for the first time. It details our field trip policies, recommends what to bring on a trip, and offers other useful information, pro tips, and tricks.\n\n\n\nIf after visiting the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, you still have questions, feel free to contact the Registrar via email.\n\n\n\n\n
URL:https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/events/2026-07-05-staten-island-purple-martins-plus/
ORGANIZER;CN=Lisa Kroop:MAILTO:lisakroop2@gmail.com
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
LOCATION:Staten Island, NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260709T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260709T180000
DTSTAMP:20250821T151153Z
CREATED:20250821
LAST-MODIFIED:20260629
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:7
TRANSP:OPAQUE
SUMMARY:Central Park Evening Bat Walk
DESCRIPTION:\nDate: Thursday, July 9, 2026\n\n\n\nLeader: Danielle GustafsonTransportation: Public Transportation: Participants can use public transportation to arrive at the meeting location.Meeting Point: After your registration is confirmed, the Registrar will share directions, the exact meeting place, and time with attendees.Schedule: Early evening to 9:30 pm.Relative Difficulty: It is a short, easy evening walk with lots of standing. You might also want to lie in the grass to look at the night sky. Bug spray is recommended.Trip Description: This evening walk will be led by the New York City Bat Group’s Danielle Gustafson. We will meet near the American Museum of Natural History, walk over to Central Park as a group, and sit at a spot on a lawn that affords the best view of a number of bats. Danielle will discuss the ecology and dynamics of NY bats and bring heterodyne bat detectors for participants, as well as a bat iOS detection device. If you would like to record the bats, you can download the free iOS app: Echo Meter Touch Bat Detector by Wildlife Acoustics. Bring a blanket, binoculars, and a flashlight or headlamp for bat viewing. When the session ends at 9:30 pm, the group will be escorted out of the park by the leader.\n\n\n\nBecause bats are facing a devastating disease called “White Nose Syndrome,” a toxic fungus affliction of the nose and bare skin that disrupts hibernation, we request a $5 donation per person for Bat Conservation International.\n\n\n\nRegistration: Registration opens at 9 am on Monday, June 29. After that time, click here to register ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/registration-nocarpool/?debug=n&regstart=6%2F29%2F26+9%3A00+am&tripdate=7%2F9%2F26&tripname=Central+Park+Evening+Bat+Walk&tripleader=Danielle+Gustafson&regname=Barbara+Saunders&regemail=bsaunders002@nyc.rr.com&tripwd=Thursday&confirmemail=bsaunders002@nyc.rr.com&regend=7%2F6%2F26+6%3A00+pm ). Registration closes at 6 pm on Monday, July 6. Members (and those who have applied for membership) will be prioritized over non-members.\n\n\n\nPlease read the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, if you’re going on a field trip for the first time. It details our field trip policies, recommends what to bring on a trip, and offers other useful information, pro tips, and tricks.\n\n\n\nIf after visiting the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, you still have questions, feel free to contact the Registrar via email.\n\n\n\n\n
URL:https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/events/2026-07-09-central-park-evening-bat-walk-2/
ORGANIZER;CN=Barbara Saunders:MAILTO:bsaunders002@nyc.rr.com
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
LOCATION:New York, NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T180000
DTSTAMP:20250803T183457Z
CREATED:20250803
LAST-MODIFIED:20260629
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:17
TRANSP:OPAQUE
SUMMARY:Cupsogue Flats and Beyond
DESCRIPTION:\nDate: Monday, August 10, 2026  Friday, August 7, 2026\n\n\n\nLeader: Brian MoldashelTransportation: Carpool Trip: Drivers willing to provide rides are encouraged to attend. The Registrar will work with participants without a vehicle to organize rides and share the suggested carpool fee for the driver. This usually works out, but we can not guarentee a ride unless there are enough enough volunteer drivers.Meeting Point: After your registration is confirmed, the Registrar will share directions, the exact meeting place, and time with attendees.Schedule: Full-day trip. The date may change after the tide charts for West Moriches Inlet are published.Relative Difficulty: Approximately 2.5 miles along flat sand. Be prepared to do some wading through shallow water.Trip Description: We will meet at the eastern end of the Cupsogue Suffolk County Park, where we will walk along the sandy beach road toward Moriches Bay. We will cross to the sand flats through very shallow water about an hour before low tide, giving us two hours to look for multiple species of southerly migrating shorebirds and waders, including Marbled Godwits, Red Knots, and Little Blue Herons. Along the way, Saltmarsh and Seaside Sparrows are possibilities. After lunch, we will explore the Eastport and Riverhead sod fields for “grass peeps,” with American Golden Plover a possibility.\n\n\n\nBring water and sunscreen. Wear appropriate shoes, such as flip-flops or water shoes, and be prepared to walk through the water to “the island.” We will return to the parking area around noon; restrooms are available there. The trip will end around 3:00-4:00 p.m.\n\n\n\nRegistration opens at 9 am on Monday, July 27. After that time, click here to register. Registration closes at 6 pm on Tuesday, August 4. Members (and those who have applied for membership) will be prioritized over non-members.\n\n\n\nPlease read the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, if you’re going on a field trip for the first time. It details our field trip policies, recommends what to bring on a trip, and offers other useful information, pro tips, and tricks.\n\n\n\nIf after visiting the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, you still have questions, feel free to contact the Registrar via email.\n\n\n\n\n
URL:https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/events/2026-08-7-cupsogue-flats-and-beyond/
ORGANIZER;CN=Debbie Mullins:MAILTO:deborramullins3@gmail.com
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
LOCATION:Long Island, NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260802T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260802T180000
DTSTAMP:20250803T183242Z
CREATED:20250803
LAST-MODIFIED:20260629
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:8
TRANSP:OPAQUE
SUMMARY:Staten Island, Dragonflies and Butterflies
DESCRIPTION:\nDate: Sunday, August 2, 2026\n\n\n\nLeader: Seth WollneyTransportation: Carpool Trip: Drivers willing to provide rides are encouraged to attend. The Registrar will work with participants without a vehicle to organize rides and share the suggested carpool fee for the driver. This usually works out, but we can not guarentee a ride unless there are enough enough volunteer drivers.Meeting Point: After your registration is confirmed, the Registrar will share directions, the exact meeting place, and time with attendees.Schedule: Afternoon walk.Relative Difficulty: This will be a relatively short walk on paved or gravel paths.Trip Description: Staten Island’s Brookfield Park, a former municipal solid waste facility site, has been transformed into a tranquil mid-island gem. Following extensive remediation, over 17,000 trees and 76,000 plants were planted, leading to the park’s opening in 2017. This green oasis now attracts migratory birds and butterflies, offering a serene and safe environment for leisurely walks. Four marked trails and a mile of unmarked trails leading to Richmond Creek provide excellent hiking opportunities. We will explore the park’s diverse landscapes, including ponds, rivers, wetlands, marshes, and meadows. The walk will primarily focus on insects, including butterflies, dragonflies, and damselflies, but we’ll also have the chance to spot some interesting birds.\n\n\n\nThis leisurely walk is designed for your comfort and enjoyment. We’ll primarily traverse flat, wide, paved roads with only small sections of gravel paths. Our journey will be punctuated with frequent stops to observe butterflies and other pollinators at nectar-producing plants. Feel free to bring a camera or binoculars if you like, and don’t forget to wear appropriate clothing for protection against the sun and insects.\n\n\n\nRegistration: Registration opens at 9 am on Monday, July 20. After that time, click here to register ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/registration-carpool/?debug=n&regstart=7%2F20%2F26+9%3A00+am&tripdate=8%2F2%2F26&tripname=Staten+Island%2C+Dragonflies+and+Butterflies&tripleader=Seth+Wollney&regname=Frederica+Miller&regemail=frederica.miller@gmail.com&tripwd=Sunday&confirmemail=frederica.miller@gmail.com&regend=7%2F29%2F26+6%3A00+pm ). Registration closes at 6 pm on Wednesday, July 29. Members (and those who have applied for membership) will be prioritized over non-members.\n\n\n\nPlease read the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, if you’re going on a field trip for the first time. It details our field trip policies, recommends what to bring on a trip, and offers other useful information, pro tips, and tricks.\n\n\n\nIf after visiting the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, you still have questions, feel free to contact the Registrar via email.\n\n\n\n\n
URL:https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/events/2026-08-02-staten-island-dragonflies-and-butterflies/
ORGANIZER;CN=Frederica Miller:MAILTO:frederica.miller@gmail.com
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
LOCATION:Staten Island, NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T180000
DTSTAMP:20250803T182730Z
CREATED:20250803
LAST-MODIFIED:20260629
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:9
TRANSP:OPAQUE
SUMMARY:Van Cortlandt Park Nature Walk: Birds, Butterflies, and Insects
DESCRIPTION:\nDate: Saturday, June 13, 2026\n\n\n\nLeader: Ken ChayaTransportation: Public Transportation: Participants can use public transportation to arrive at the meeting location.Meeting Point: After your registration is confirmed, the Registrar will share directions, the exact meeting place, and time with attendees.Schedule: Attendees should bring lunch. Exact timing will be shared closer to the event. Relative Difficulty: While mostly flat, some parts of the terrain involve hills and steps.Trip Description: Van Cortlandt Park is New York City’s third largest green space. It contains a variety of natural habitats within its 1,146 acres, including woodlands, marshes, meadows, and a lake. Here, we will search for Green Herons, Mute Swans, Red-winged Blackbirds, Tree Swallows, Eastern Wood-Pewees, Double-crested Cormorants, Great Egrets, Gray Catbirds, and Northern Flickers. We will also search for dragonflies and damselflies, including the Ebony Jewelwing, beetles such as the Net-winged Beetle, butterflies including the Banded Hairstreaks, and one of our prime target species, the Silvery Checkerspot butterfly. These species are only a fraction of the bird and insect species encountered during past Linnaean walks. Attendees should bring lunch, water, and insect and sun protection. There is a restroom at the beginning of our walk and another about halfway through the park with a water fountain.\n\n\n\nRegistration: Registration opens at 9 am on Monday, June 1. After that time, click here to register ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/registration-nocarpool/?debug=n&regstart=6%2F1%2F26+9%3A00+am&tripdate=6%2F13%2F26&tripname=Van+Cortlandt+Park+Nature+Walk:+Birds%2C+Butterflies%2C+and+Insects&tripleader=Ken+Chaya&regname=Dom+Ricci&regemail=domricci@gmail.com&tripwd=Saturday&confirmemail=domricci@gmail.com&regend=6%2F10%2F26+6%3A00+pm ). Registration closes at 6 pm on Wednesday, June 10. Members (and those who have applied for membership) will be prioritized over non-members.\n\n\n\nPlease read the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, if you’re going on a field trip for the first time. It details our field trip policies, recommends what to bring on a trip, and offers other useful information, pro tips, and tricks.\n\n\n\nIf after visiting the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, you still have questions, feel free to contact the Registrar via email.\n\n\n\n\n
URL:https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/events/2026-06-13-van-cortlandt-park-nature-walk-birds-butterflies-and-insects/
ORGANIZER;CN=Dom Ricci:MAILTO:domricci@gmail.com
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
LOCATION:The Bronx, NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260801T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260801T180000
DTSTAMP:20250730T080000Z
CREATED:20250730
LAST-MODIFIED:20260723
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:11
TRANSP:OPAQUE
SUMMARY:Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge
DESCRIPTION:\nDate: Saturday, August 1, 2026\n\n\n\nLeader: Casey FerinoTransportation: Carpool Trip: While carpool rides for everyone usually work out, there is no guarantee of enough volunteer drivers to accommodate all participants. The Registrar will work to organize rides and to notify participants when a rental car may be necessary. Registrar will also inform participants of the carpool fee, which is based on the trip location; the cost of any rental cars should be split evenly by those participants.Meeting Point: After your registration is confirmed, the Registrar will share directions, the exact meeting place, and time with attendees.Schedule: Timed with favorable tides, half-day trip.Relative Difficulty: The terrain will be flat but may be slippery in spots. There can be mosquitoes. Please wear mud boots.Trip Description: The Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge includes over 12,600 acres of salt marshes, freshwater and brackish-water ponds, upland fields and woods, an open bay, and islands. It is one of the most significant bird habitats in the northeastern United States and a great place to observe seasonal bird migration and resident species.\n\n\n\nEvery spring and summer, the water levels in the East Pond are mechanically lowered to create mudflats where shorebirds can forage. When the tides are high, shorebirds gravitate to the exposed mudflats of the East Pond. Shorebirds such as Black-bellied Plovers, Sanderlings, Semi-palmated Sandpipers, White-rumped Sandpipers, and Least Sandpipers have been seen; we will also look for Ruddy Turnstones. The marshes often include Seaside Sparrows and Saltmarsh Sparrows, and we might even find a Clapper Rail. Terns might include Caspian, Gull-billed, Forster’s, Common and Least Terns.\n\n\n\nThis walk is scheduled for peak shorebird concentrations at Jamaica Bay and will likely require mud boots to navigate comfortably.\n\n\n\nRegistration: TRIP IS FULL Registration opens at 9 am on Monday, July 20. \n\n\n\nPlease read the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, if you’re going on a field trip for the first time. It details our field trip policies, recommends what to bring on a trip, and offers other useful information, pro tips, and tricks.\n\n\n\nIf after visiting the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, you still have questions, feel free to contact the Registrar via email.\n\n\n\n\n
URL:https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/events/2026-08-01-jamaica-bay-wildlife-refuge/
ORGANIZER;CN=Richard Davis:MAILTO:richard@ridavio.com
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
LOCATION:Cross Bay Blvd, Broad Channel, NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T180000
DTSTAMP:20250730T080000Z
CREATED:20250730
LAST-MODIFIED:20260629
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:8
TRANSP:OPAQUE
SUMMARY:Ward Pound Ridge Reservation: Butterflies
DESCRIPTION:\nDate: Saturday, June 6, 2026\n\n\n\nLeader: Rick CechTransportation: Carpool Trip: While carpool rides for everyone usually work out, there is no guarantee of enough volunteer drivers to accommodate all participants. The Registrar will work to organize rides and to notify participants when a rental car may be necessary. Registrar will also inform participants of the carpool fee, which is based on the trip location; the cost of any rental cars should be split evenly by those participants.Meeting Point: After your registration is confirmed, the Registrar will share directions, the exact meeting place, and time with attendees.Schedule: This trip generally ends in the afternoon.Relative Difficulty: The terrain is generally flat and easy to walkTrip Description: Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, in Westchester County, New York, is a perennial destination for butterfly aficionados, and this is a peak date for early summer species when nectar-rich dogbane and milkweed come into bloom. Targets include many skippers and showy “true” butterflies, which are hard to find in significant numbers elsewhere. Ward Pound Ridge is also a top site for odonates, invertebrates, reptiles, and many birds.\n\n\n\nRegistration: Registration opens at 9 am on Monday, May 25. After that time, click here to register ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/registration-carpool/?debug=n&regstart=5%2F25%2F26+9%3A00+am&tripdate=6%2F6%2F26&tripname=Ward+Pound+Ridge+Reservation:+Butterflies&tripleader=Rick+Cech&regname=Jill+Appel&regemail=Jill.appel@nyu.edu&tripwd=Saturday&confirmemail=Jill.appel@nyu.edu&regend=6%2F3%2F26+6%3A00+pm ). Registration closes at 6 pm on Wednesday, June 3. Members (and those who have applied for membership) will be prioritized over non-members.\n\n\n\nPlease read the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, if you’re going on a field trip for the first time. It details our field trip policies, recommends what to bring on a trip, and offers other useful information, pro tips, and tricks.\n\n\n\nIf after visiting the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, you still have questions, feel free to contact the Registrar via email.\n\n\n\n\n
URL:https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/events/2026-06-06-ward-pound-ridge-reservation-butterflies/
ORGANIZER;CN=Jill Appel:MAILTO:Jill.appel@nyu.edu
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
LOCATION:Pound Ridge, Westchester County, NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T140000
DTSTAMP:20250730T080000Z
CREATED:20250730
LAST-MODIFIED:20260925
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:29
TRANSP:OPAQUE
SUMMARY:Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge, 34th Annual Tom Davis Memorial Shorebird Walk
DESCRIPTION:\nDate: Saturday, September 26, 2026 Trip Cancelled\n\n\n\nLeader: Tom StephensonTransportation: Carpool Trip: Drivers willing to provide rides are encouraged to attend. The Registrar will work with participants without a vehicle to organize rides and share the suggested carpool fee for the driver. This usually works out, but we can not guarentee a ride unless there are enough enough volunteer drivers.Meeting Point: After your registration is confirmed, the Registrar will share directions, the exact meeting place, and time with attendees.Schedule: This walk usually starts at 8 am. Relative Difficulty: The terrain will be flat but may be slippery in spots. There can be mosquitoes. Please wear mud boots.Trip Description: This annual memorial walk honors Tom Davis, who was, by many accounts, from the birders who knew him, an incredible observer of wildlife especially interested in shorebirds. He was also well known for imparting his knowledge to others and ensuring that others would see the unique birds he sighted. This year’s walk, led by Tom Stephenson, will also be guided by those principles.\n\n\n\nThe Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge includes over 12,600 acres of salt marshes, freshwater and brackish-water ponds, upland fields and woods, an open bay, and islands. It is one of the largest bird habitats in the northeastern United States and a great place to observe seasonal bird migration and resident species. This walk is scheduled for peak shorebird concentrations at Jamaica Bay and will likely include a visit to the East Pond, which may require mud boots to navigate comfortably.\n\n\n\nRegistration: Registration opens at 9 am on Monday, September 14th. After that time, click here to register ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/registration-carpool/?debug=n&regstart=9%2F14%2F26+9%3A00+am&tripdate=9%2F26%2F26&tripname=Jamaica+Bay+Wildlife+Refuge%2C+34th+Annual+Tom+Davis+Memorial+Shorebird+Walk&tripleader=Tom+Stephenson&regname=Amanda+Bielskas&regemail=bielskas@gmail.com&tripwd=Saturday&confirmemail=bielskas@gmail.com&regend=9%2F23%2F26+6%3A00+pm ). Registration closes at 6 pm on Wednesday, September 23rd. Members (and those who have applied for membership) will be prioritized over non-members.\n\n\n\nPlease read the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, if you’re going on a field trip for the first time. It details our field trip policies, recommends what to bring on a trip, and offers other useful information, pro tips, and tricks.\n\n\n\nIf after visiting the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, you still have questions, feel free to contact the Registrar via email.\n\n\n\n\n
URL:https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/events/2026-09-26-jamaica-bay-wildlife-refuge-34th-annual-tom-davis-memorial-shorebird-walk/
ORGANIZER;CN=Amanda Bielskas:MAILTO:bielskas@gmail.com
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
LOCATION:Cross Bay Blvd, Broad Channel, NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T180000
DTSTAMP:20250730T080000Z
CREATED:20250730
LAST-MODIFIED:20260629
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:9
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SUMMARY:Tern ID Study with Scopes at Nickerson Beach
DESCRIPTION:\nDate: Thursday, June 4, 2026\n\n\n\nLeader(s): Patricia Lindsay and Shai MitraTransportation: Carpool Trip: While carpool rides for everyone usually work out, there is no guarantee of enough volunteer drivers to accommodate all participants. The Registrar will work to organize rides and to notify participants when a rental car may be necessary. Registrar will also inform participants of the carpool fee, which is based on the trip location; the cost of any rental cars should be split evenly by those participants.Meeting Point: After your registration is confirmed, the Registrar will share directions, the exact meeting place, and time with attendees.Schedule: This trip starts early and will likely end in the early afternoon.Relative Difficulty: There will be a lot of walking on sandy beaches with long periods of standing in place to study the terns. It will be hot with no shade from the sun.Trip Description: This trip will focus on studying the terns (primary focus on Common Terns) that nest and visit Nickerson Beach. Nickerson Beach is a unique area, partly designated to protect bird species that are threatened and even endangered, with portions cordoned off for nesting Common Terns, Least Terns, and Piping Plovers.\n\n\n\nAccess to food and shelter is equally attractive to other avian species, such as local Eastern Willets, Gull-billed Terns, and other migrant terns and shorebirds. We will also be watching for shearwaters and whales on the ocean—on a previous trip, the extremely rare and endangered North Atlantic Right Whale gave us quite a show.\n\n\n\nA spotting scope or high-zoom camera is highly recommended because the primary intention of the trip is for each participant to study the terns.\n\n\n\nRegistration: Registration opens at 9 am on Monday, May 25. After that time, click here to register ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/registration-carpool/?debug=n&regstart=5%2F25%2F26+9%3A00+am&tripdate=6%2F4%2F26&tripname=Tern+ID+Study+with+Scopes+at+Nickerson+Beach&tripleader=Patricia+Lindsay+and+Shai+Mitra&regname=Mary+Beth+Kooper&regemail=marybeth@nyc.rr.com&tripwd=Thursday&confirmemail=marybeth@nyc.rr.com&regend=6%2F1%2F26+6%3A00+pm ). Registration closes at 6 pm on Monday, June 1. Members (and those who have applied for membership) will be prioritized over non-members.\n\n\n\nPlease read the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, if you’re going on a field trip for the first time. It details our field trip policies, recommends what to bring on a trip, and offers other useful information, pro tips, and tricks.\n\n\n\nIf after visiting the About Our Trips ( https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/about-our-trips/ ) page, you still have questions, feel free to contact the Registrar via email.\n\n\n\n\n
URL:https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/events/2026-06-04-tern-id-study-with-scopes-at-nickerson-beach/
ORGANIZER;CN=Mary Beth Kooper:MAILTO:marybeth@nyc.rr.com
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
LOCATION:Lido Beach, Long Island, NY
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