March 1-7
Feeder Count and Birdseed Giveaway:
Count the birds on your property and at your feeder for one week. At the end of the week, send the highest bird count seen for each species you have seen to Renee Davis, 124 Stump Pond Rd., Livingston Manor, NY 12758 or enter it online at sullivanaudubon.org. Enter each month for a chance to win a 40 lb. bag of sunflower seed.
Saturday, March 8, 11 a.m.
All About Bluebirds—For Kids!
Bring along the kids to learn all about New York’s official state bird, the Eastern Bluebird. The program will take place at the Ethelbert B. Crawford Library in Monticello (479 Broadway, Monticello, NY 12701), in the Children’s Room on the second floor. Turn down Prince Street for parking behind the library.
Saturday, March 29. 6:45 p.m.
Woodcock Walk
Meet in Livingston Manor town parking lot (by the stoplight) at 6:45 p.m. We will carpool a short distance from there at 7:00 pm. Please call Renee Davis if you need more information at 845-798-3266. Rain, wind, or snow will cancel this event and a rain date of Sunday, March 30 will apply.
Monday, March 31, 5:30 p.m.
First Spring Meeting | All About Bluebirds
Join us for our first meeting of 2025 at the Ethelbert B. Crawford Library in Monticello (479 Broadway, Monticello, NY 12701). Turn down Prince Street for parking behind the library. Meet our new board members and enjoy light refreshments.
April 1–7
Feeder Count and Birdseed Giveaway
See March 1–7 above.
Thursday, April 17, 5:30 p.m.
Second Spring Meeting | Spring Migration with Dr. Walter Jahn
Come to the Mamakating Environmental Education Center (762 S Rd., Wurtsboro, NY 12790) to learn all about the journey migratory birds take each spring with Dr. Walter Jahn of Orange County Community College. A light meal will be provided.
Thursday, April 24, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm:
Earth Day at Sullivan County Community College
May 9–11
Break-a-Hundred Weekend
Create a team of two or more people and set out to see how many birds you can find in Sullivan County within a 24-hour period. All birds must be seen or heard by at least two members. Report results to Patrick Dechon by email at pdechon@gmail.com, and send your photos to Emily Gref at emily.gref@gmail.com. Need more information? Call Patrick at 914-388-7298. Good luck!
Stay Tuned!
Field Trip to Mundy Wildflower Garden at Cornell Botanic Gardens
To be alerted when a date is set for a field trip to tour the gardens at Cornell, sign up for Sullivan Audubon Alerts by emailing Kate Hyden at sullivanaudubon@gmail.com
Saturday, May 17, 8 a.m.
Bird Walk at Flying Trillium
Join Russ Scheirer for a bird walk at Flying Trillium Gardens and Preserve. A variety of habitats from open fields, woods, and edge make it a great place to encounter spring migrants and local returning residents. Flying Trillium Gardens and Preserve is located near the Neversink Reservoir. For reservations and directions to Flying Trillium Gardens and Preserve or questions, contact Russ at 845-798-8450. Rain date will be Sunday, May 18.
Sunday, June 1, 10 a.m.
Garden Tour at Flying Trillium
Enjoy the full blooms of summer at Flying Trillium Gardens and Preserve with landscape designer, author, and speaker Carolyn Summers. Flying Trillium Gardens and Preserve is located near the Neversink Reservoir. For reservations and directions to Flying Trillium Gardens and Preserve or questions, contact Maura Muller at meadowhavenflowers@gmail.com
Save the Date: Annual Butterfly Count
More details in the Summer 2025 issue of Warblings.
