Apr
3
7:00 PM19:00

Nature Program Friday April 3rd The Fascinating World of Honeybees

Friday, April 3rd: Congers Lake Community Center – 6 Gilchrest Road, Congers, NY
Doors open for refreshments at 7:00. Program begins at 7:30. 
Presented by: Dana Harkrider, Nyack Pollinator Pathway

Bees, Honey, and Native Plants: Supporting Pollinators in Our Community

This presentation explores the fascinating world of honeybees—from their lifecycle and the basics of beekeeping to the remarkable benefits of honey. We’ll also take a closer look at the diverse native plants that nourish not only honeybees but the many species of native bees that play a critical role in healthy ecosystems. Learn how thoughtful planting choices can support pollinators and strengthen biodiversity right here in our community.

Dana Harkrider, founder of the Nyack Pollinator Pathway, is a Nyack-based beekeeper and native plant enthusiast, blending a career in consulting with a deep commitment to sustainable gardening and pollinator conservation. A Cornell Master Beekeeper and partner with Closter Farm (NJ) and Lomar Farms (NY), she champions pollinator-friendly habitats on both public and private lands. Dana has lived in three countries, traveled widely, and now divides her time between New York and the desert of Baja California, Mexico.

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Mar
18
7:15 PM19:15

Building for Birds

🐦 Building for Birds – Learn How to Make Your Windows Safer for Birds!

📅 Register here:

https://newcity.librarycalendar.com/.../building-birds-71622

Did you know that window collisions are one of the leading causes of bird deaths in North America? The good news is that homeowners can make a real difference — and it’s easier than you might think.

Join us at New City Library for a special program featuring the short film “Wild Hope: Building for Birds”, followed by a live demonstration of a simple, inexpensive way to prevent bird strikes at home.

🔹 What you’ll learn:

• Why birds collide with windows

• How reflections confuse birds during migration

• How to make Acopian BirdSavers — a simple DIY paracord solution that makes glass visible to birds

🔹 Live demonstration:

Sheean Haley, a scientist at Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, will show how BirdSavers are made and share tips from installing 65+ BirdSavers on Lamont buildings.

These paracord “curtains” are affordable, easy to install, and very effective — perfect for homeowners who want to help birds on a budget.

🌿 Small changes at home can save birds.

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Mar
18
7:15 PM19:15

Building for Birds

🐦 Building for Birds – Learn How to Make Your Windows Safer for Birds!

Register here: https://newcity.librarycalendar.com/event/building-birds-71622

Did you know that window collisions are one of the leading causes of bird deaths in North America? The good news is that homeowners can make a real difference — and it’s easier than you might think.

Join us at New City Library for a special program featuring the short film “Wild Hope: Building for Birds”, followed by a live demonstration of a simple, inexpensive way to prevent bird strikes at home.

🔹 What you’ll learn:

• Why birds collide with windows

• How reflections confuse birds during migration

• How to make Acopian BirdSavers — a simple DIY paracord solution that makes glass visible to birds

🔹 Live demonstration:

Sheean Haley, a scientist at Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, will show how BirdSavers are made and share tips from installing 65+ BirdSavers on Lamont buildings.

These paracord “curtains” are affordable, easy to install, and very effective — perfect for homeowners who want to help birds on a budget.

🌿 Small changes at home can save birds.

📅 Register here:

https://newcity.librarycalendar.com/.../building-birds-71622

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