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SUMMARY:Beginner Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join us every Saturday and Sunday morning at 8:30 am at the front entrance of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. We will walk the trails of Sapsucker Woods looking and listening for birds. These 90-minute walks are targeted toward beginners\, but all levels are welcome. Binoculars are available for loan. Please dress for the weather. Walks are led by Cayuga Bird Club volunteers.Our parking lot has six van accessible spaces with no-curb access to paved areas. The trails throughout Sapsucker Woods are all mostly flat and mulched\, with short sections of wooden boardwalk\, and some exposed roots. Boardwalks have a slight incline leading to and from the main walkway. There are several benches are found along the 0.75 mile Wilson Trail. A wheelchair-accessible porta-potty is available in the parking lot and a wheelchair accessible\, all-gender/family restroom and water fountain are available in the Visitor Center after 10 a.m. We also have two wheelchairs available for your use on site.If you are attending with a group of 8 or more\, please let us know so that we can recruit more walk leaders. Contact Suan Yong.
URL:https://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/event/beginner-bird-walk/2026-04-12/
LOCATION:Cornell Lab of Ornithology\, 159 Sapsucker Woods Road\, Ithaca\, NY\, 14850\, United States
CATEGORIES:Beginner Bird Walks
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SUMMARY:Sapsucker Sits
DESCRIPTION:Join us every Tuesday from 9:30 – 11:00 AM for stationary birding on the shore of Sapsucker Woods Pond. The pavilion area offers a partially-shaded spot to observe birds around the pond\, woods\, and feeder garden area. Binoculars and spotting scopes are available for use and staff will gladly provide tutorials at any time. Folding chairs are available for all attendees but please feel free to bring your own seat. Come and go as you please. \n\n\n\nOur parking lot has six van accessible spaces with no-curb access to paved areas. The event location has a hard-packed wood chip surface located roughly 500 feet from the parking lot over flat concrete sidewalk\, stone slabs\, and a small wooden footbridge. A wheelchair-accessible porta-potty is available in the parking lot and a wheelchair accessible\, all-gender/family restroom and water fountain are available in the Visitor Center after 10 a.m. We also have two wheelchairs available for your use on site.  \n\n\n\nTCAT route 31 will get you to Sapsucker Woods by 9:15 a.m. . Contact Gadabout at (607) 273-1878 for paratransit options. Bike racks are located in our parking lot area.  \n\n\n\nThank you in advance for leaving your pets at home as they are not permitted on our grounds.  \n\n\n\nThis free event is open to anyone who wants to enjoy birds and nature! No registration is required. Rain or shine.  \n\n\n\nIf you have any access needs you would like us to know about in advance\, please contact David Wiles at 607-253-7512 or djw257@cornell.edu. We hope you can join us!
URL:https://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/event/sapsucker-sits/2026-04-14/
LOCATION:Cornell Lab of Ornithology\, 159 Sapsucker Woods Road\, Ithaca\, NY\, 14850\, United States
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DTSTAMP:20260412T091227
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SUMMARY:Birds & Blooms at Sapsucker Woods
DESCRIPTION:Join guides from Cornell Botanic Gardens and Cornell Lab of Ornithology for combined bird and plant walks this season. \n\n\n\nWe’ll alternate between tours of Sapsucker Woods and the F.R. Newman Arboretum in search of birds and to learn about trees and other plants that provide biodiverse habitat. A limited number of binoculars are available to borrow. Space is limited and pre-registration is required for each individual tour date. \n\n\n\nSapsucker Woods walks meet at the Lab of Ornithology Visitor Center (159 Sapsucker Woods Rd.) on these dates: \n\n\n\nFriday\, April 17 @ Sapsucker Woods \n\n\n\nFriday\, June 26 @ Sapsucker Woods \n\n\n\nFriday\, August 14 @ Sapsucker Woods \n\n\n\nNewman Arboretum walks meet by the Sculpture Garden in the central part of the Arboretum (Sculpture Garden\, 362 Arboretum Rd.). Click HERE to register for these Arboretum dates: \n\n\n\nFriday\, May 15 @ Newman Arboretum \n\n\n\nFriday\, July 17 @ Newman Arboretum \n\n\n\nFriday\, September 18 @ Newman Arboretum \n\n\n\nSpecial programming in conjunction with Birds and Blooms tours includes:Keeping Common Birds Common: Birds and Habitat at Cornell Botanic Gardens and Beyond ExhibitApril 16 – December 31\, 2026\, Mann LibraryFeatures a collection of photographic portraits of birds that reside in the biodiverse habitats maintained by Cornell Botanic Gardens. Photographs by wildlife photographer Marie Read. \n\n\n\nCornell Botanic Gardens’ Elizabeth E. Rowley Lecture Keeping Our Common Birds Common\, by Douglas Tallamy\, Ph.D.\, Professor of Entomology & Wildlife Ecology (University of Delaware)Sunday\, April 26\, 3:00 p.m.\, Call Auditorium\, Kennedy Hall (hybrid event) \n\n\n\n\nRegister to attend
URL:https://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/event/birds-blooms-2/2026-04-17/
LOCATION:Cornell Lab of Ornithology\, 159 Sapsucker Woods Road\, Ithaca\, NY\, 14850\, United States
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SUMMARY:Family Story Time
DESCRIPTION:Join us for family story time! We read books about birds and the natural world. Books are preschool age-appropriate\, but all ages are welcome. Meet in the Visitor Center.
URL:https://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/event/family-story-time-6/2026-04-17/
LOCATION:Cornell Lab of Ornithology\, 159 Sapsucker Woods Road\, Ithaca\, NY\, 14850\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Story Time
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SUMMARY:Twilight Amphibian Adventure
DESCRIPTION:Listen to an evening amphibian chorus and explore the vernal pools and the forest floor of Cornell Lab of Ornithology’s Sapsucker Woods in search of frogs and salamanders. Led by members of the Tompkins County Amphibian Patrol (TCAMP). We’ll learn why these temporary spring pools are an important habitat for breeding amphibians. \n\n\n\nDress for the weather\, wear shoes that you don’t mind getting muddy\, and bring a flashlight. We’ll be on the trail for roughly 90 minutes and will travel about one mile. Registration is not required for this free\, family-friendly program.
URL:https://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/event/twilight-amphibian-adventure/
LOCATION:Cornell Lab of Ornithology\, 159 Sapsucker Woods Road\, Ithaca\, NY\, 14850\, United States
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SUMMARY:Beginner Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join us every Saturday and Sunday morning at 8:30 am at the front entrance of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. We will walk the trails of Sapsucker Woods looking and listening for birds. These 90-minute walks are targeted toward beginners\, but all levels are welcome. Binoculars are available for loan. Please dress for the weather. Walks are led by Cayuga Bird Club volunteers.Our parking lot has six van accessible spaces with no-curb access to paved areas. The trails throughout Sapsucker Woods are all mostly flat and mulched\, with short sections of wooden boardwalk\, and some exposed roots. Boardwalks have a slight incline leading to and from the main walkway. There are several benches are found along the 0.75 mile Wilson Trail. A wheelchair-accessible porta-potty is available in the parking lot and a wheelchair accessible\, all-gender/family restroom and water fountain are available in the Visitor Center after 10 a.m. We also have two wheelchairs available for your use on site.If you are attending with a group of 8 or more\, please let us know so that we can recruit more walk leaders. Contact Suan Yong.
URL:https://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/event/beginner-bird-walk/2026-04-18/
LOCATION:Cornell Lab of Ornithology\, 159 Sapsucker Woods Road\, Ithaca\, NY\, 14850\, United States
CATEGORIES:Beginner Bird Walks
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SUMMARY:Helping Birds at Home - Feeders
DESCRIPTION:Join us in the Visitor Center for the last session of our new three-part series on improving bird safety around your home.You’ll learn about the benefits and best practices for setting up a feeder. After the presentation\, you’ll have the chance to make your own feeder to take home!Disability Access Information \n\n\n\nOur parking lot has six van accessible spaces with no-curb access to paved areas. A wheelchair-accessible porta-potty is available in the parking lot and a wheelchair accessible\, all-gender/family restroom and water fountain are available in the Visitor Center. We also have two wheelchairs available for your use on site. TCAT route 31 services the Lab of Ornithology. Contact Gadabout at (607) 273-1878 for paratransit options. Bike racks are located in our parking lot area. \n\n\n\nThis free event is open to the public and requires registration. All are welcome.  \n\n\n\n\nRegister to attend
URL:https://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/event/helping-birds-at-home-feeders/
LOCATION:Cornell Lab of Ornithology\, 159 Sapsucker Woods Road\, Ithaca\, NY\, 14850\, United States
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SUMMARY:Beginner Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join us every Saturday and Sunday morning at 8:30 am at the front entrance of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. We will walk the trails of Sapsucker Woods looking and listening for birds. These 90-minute walks are targeted toward beginners\, but all levels are welcome. Binoculars are available for loan. Please dress for the weather. Walks are led by Cayuga Bird Club volunteers.Our parking lot has six van accessible spaces with no-curb access to paved areas. The trails throughout Sapsucker Woods are all mostly flat and mulched\, with short sections of wooden boardwalk\, and some exposed roots. Boardwalks have a slight incline leading to and from the main walkway. There are several benches are found along the 0.75 mile Wilson Trail. A wheelchair-accessible porta-potty is available in the parking lot and a wheelchair accessible\, all-gender/family restroom and water fountain are available in the Visitor Center after 10 a.m. We also have two wheelchairs available for your use on site.If you are attending with a group of 8 or more\, please let us know so that we can recruit more walk leaders. Contact Suan Yong.
URL:https://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/event/beginner-bird-walk/2026-04-19/
LOCATION:Cornell Lab of Ornithology\, 159 Sapsucker Woods Road\, Ithaca\, NY\, 14850\, United States
CATEGORIES:Beginner Bird Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T093000
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SUMMARY:Sapsucker Sits
DESCRIPTION:Join us every Tuesday from 9:30 – 11:00 AM for stationary birding on the shore of Sapsucker Woods Pond. The pavilion area offers a partially-shaded spot to observe birds around the pond\, woods\, and feeder garden area. Binoculars and spotting scopes are available for use and staff will gladly provide tutorials at any time. Folding chairs are available for all attendees but please feel free to bring your own seat. Come and go as you please. \n\n\n\nOur parking lot has six van accessible spaces with no-curb access to paved areas. The event location has a hard-packed wood chip surface located roughly 500 feet from the parking lot over flat concrete sidewalk\, stone slabs\, and a small wooden footbridge. A wheelchair-accessible porta-potty is available in the parking lot and a wheelchair accessible\, all-gender/family restroom and water fountain are available in the Visitor Center after 10 a.m. We also have two wheelchairs available for your use on site.  \n\n\n\nTCAT route 31 will get you to Sapsucker Woods by 9:15 a.m. . Contact Gadabout at (607) 273-1878 for paratransit options. Bike racks are located in our parking lot area.  \n\n\n\nThank you in advance for leaving your pets at home as they are not permitted on our grounds.  \n\n\n\nThis free event is open to anyone who wants to enjoy birds and nature! No registration is required. Rain or shine.  \n\n\n\nIf you have any access needs you would like us to know about in advance\, please contact David Wiles at 607-253-7512 or djw257@cornell.edu. We hope you can join us!
URL:https://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/event/sapsucker-sits/2026-04-21/
LOCATION:Cornell Lab of Ornithology\, 159 Sapsucker Woods Road\, Ithaca\, NY\, 14850\, United States
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SUMMARY:Family Story Time
DESCRIPTION:Join us for family story time! We read books about birds and the natural world. Books are preschool age-appropriate\, but all ages are welcome. Meet in the Visitor Center.
URL:https://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/event/family-story-time-6/2026-04-24/
LOCATION:Cornell Lab of Ornithology\, 159 Sapsucker Woods Road\, Ithaca\, NY\, 14850\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Story Time
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SUMMARY:Beginner Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join us every Saturday and Sunday morning at 8:30 am at the front entrance of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. We will walk the trails of Sapsucker Woods looking and listening for birds. These 90-minute walks are targeted toward beginners\, but all levels are welcome. Binoculars are available for loan. Please dress for the weather. Walks are led by Cayuga Bird Club volunteers.Our parking lot has six van accessible spaces with no-curb access to paved areas. The trails throughout Sapsucker Woods are all mostly flat and mulched\, with short sections of wooden boardwalk\, and some exposed roots. Boardwalks have a slight incline leading to and from the main walkway. There are several benches are found along the 0.75 mile Wilson Trail. A wheelchair-accessible porta-potty is available in the parking lot and a wheelchair accessible\, all-gender/family restroom and water fountain are available in the Visitor Center after 10 a.m. We also have two wheelchairs available for your use on site.If you are attending with a group of 8 or more\, please let us know so that we can recruit more walk leaders. Contact Suan Yong.
URL:https://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/event/beginner-bird-walk/2026-04-25/
LOCATION:Cornell Lab of Ornithology\, 159 Sapsucker Woods Road\, Ithaca\, NY\, 14850\, United States
CATEGORIES:Beginner Bird Walks
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SUMMARY:Beginner Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join us every Saturday and Sunday morning at 8:30 am at the front entrance of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. We will walk the trails of Sapsucker Woods looking and listening for birds. These 90-minute walks are targeted toward beginners\, but all levels are welcome. Binoculars are available for loan. Please dress for the weather. Walks are led by Cayuga Bird Club volunteers.Our parking lot has six van accessible spaces with no-curb access to paved areas. The trails throughout Sapsucker Woods are all mostly flat and mulched\, with short sections of wooden boardwalk\, and some exposed roots. Boardwalks have a slight incline leading to and from the main walkway. There are several benches are found along the 0.75 mile Wilson Trail. A wheelchair-accessible porta-potty is available in the parking lot and a wheelchair accessible\, all-gender/family restroom and water fountain are available in the Visitor Center after 10 a.m. We also have two wheelchairs available for your use on site.If you are attending with a group of 8 or more\, please let us know so that we can recruit more walk leaders. Contact Suan Yong.
URL:https://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/event/beginner-bird-walk/2026-04-26/
LOCATION:Cornell Lab of Ornithology\, 159 Sapsucker Woods Road\, Ithaca\, NY\, 14850\, United States
CATEGORIES:Beginner Bird Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T110000
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SUMMARY:Sapsucker Sits
DESCRIPTION:Join us every Tuesday from 9:30 – 11:00 AM for stationary birding on the shore of Sapsucker Woods Pond. The pavilion area offers a partially-shaded spot to observe birds around the pond\, woods\, and feeder garden area. Binoculars and spotting scopes are available for use and staff will gladly provide tutorials at any time. Folding chairs are available for all attendees but please feel free to bring your own seat. Come and go as you please. \n\n\n\nOur parking lot has six van accessible spaces with no-curb access to paved areas. The event location has a hard-packed wood chip surface located roughly 500 feet from the parking lot over flat concrete sidewalk\, stone slabs\, and a small wooden footbridge. A wheelchair-accessible porta-potty is available in the parking lot and a wheelchair accessible\, all-gender/family restroom and water fountain are available in the Visitor Center after 10 a.m. We also have two wheelchairs available for your use on site.  \n\n\n\nTCAT route 31 will get you to Sapsucker Woods by 9:15 a.m. . Contact Gadabout at (607) 273-1878 for paratransit options. Bike racks are located in our parking lot area.  \n\n\n\nThank you in advance for leaving your pets at home as they are not permitted on our grounds.  \n\n\n\nThis free event is open to anyone who wants to enjoy birds and nature! No registration is required. Rain or shine.  \n\n\n\nIf you have any access needs you would like us to know about in advance\, please contact David Wiles at 607-253-7512 or djw257@cornell.edu. We hope you can join us!
URL:https://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/event/sapsucker-sits/2026-04-28/
LOCATION:Cornell Lab of Ornithology\, 159 Sapsucker Woods Road\, Ithaca\, NY\, 14850\, United States
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