Photo: Chris Ray

TIME

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

LOCATION

Sims-Jennings Preserve at Cayuga Cliffs—town of Lansing, Tompkins County

REGISTRATION

Registration is required. Please email info@fllt.org to register, providing your name and email address.

DESCRIPTION

Join us for a walk to learn the basics of birding from Jason Gorman, FLLT Nature Preserve Manager, followed by a discovery of butterflies and moths with local lepidopterist Colleen Wolpert. Jason’s walk will focus on identifying birds by size, habitat, and distinct markings, as well as glimpses into the plants, trees, and geologic features of the preserve. Colleen will then teach us about how to identify local butterflies and moths and where and when to find them. Bring binoculars if you have them.

DIRECTIONS

From Ithaca, take East Shore Drive for six miles to turn left on NY-34B N/Ridge Road (at the intersection at Rogue’s Harbor). After four miles, the preserve will be on the left.

POLICIES

Except in the case of extreme weather, walks go rain or shine. Please check this web page for updates.

Please refrain from bringing dogs as they may impede the observation of wildlife.