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Our 2025 Annual Dinner Recap
We had another great Annual Dinner at Captain Bill’s thanks to Annette Brownell. We get 70-90 people attending and had great speakers.
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Chapter News
Arguing I.D. by Steven D’Amato
I’m now in my 70’s and in my early birding days, there was such a drive for Life Lists that sometimes it could deter people from actually becoming birders. Someone would claim to have seen something and a ‘competitor’ would try to discredit it as soon as possible. In my case, there was an incident which should be a lesson for the chapter.
From the Editor’s Nest – Sept/Oct 2025
“It takes a village to raise a child” is an African proverb that I am sure many of you have heard before.
GSBAS & Bayard Cutting Arboretum Horticultural Society Team Up
My daughter scraped Jeff off the road when he was maybe 4 weeks old. He was hit by a car and his tail was crushed.
Upcoming Events
Yoga in the Park
Whether you’re completely new to yoga or looking for a gentle way to reconnect with your practice, our free Yoga in the Park series is a perfect opportunity to get moving
August 8 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am at Brookside County ParkMusic in the Park – Miss Maybell & Her Ragtime Romeos
Miss Maybell & Her Ragtime Romeos Step back in time with the infectious rhythms of ragtime, early jazz, blues, and vintage American music. Known for their authentic sound and spirited
August 22 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm at Brookside County ParkIsaac H. Green History Lecture
Explore the rich history of our region through a special presentation honoring one of Sayville’s early Architect. This history lecture by local historians Connie Currie & Thom Hoffman will discuss
September 5 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm at Brookside County Park
Recent Art & Photography
Nature Walks
Connetquot River SPP Bird and Breakfast
Leaders Edith Wilson, Helga Merryman, Ken Thompson, Jack Carlson Reservations required 4$ at Eventbrite.com search #NatureEdventure, Plus parking fee per car – unless you have a yearly Empire pass.
September 12 @ 8:00 am - 12:00 pm at Connetquot River State Park Preserve
Bird Feeder Survey
Feeder Survey Fall/Winter 2022-2023
Writing this in the beginning of October, I was going to comment on the dry summer we just experienced, but Mother Nature did a turn around and we are now experiencing the dregs of Hurricane Ian, the final consequences of which are yet to be seen.
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