September Community Events

Fall Warbler Identification

When: 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, September 4, 2025

Where: Virtual

Description: Fall migration is beginning, bringing with it warblers heading south through Central New York on their way to their wintering ranges. Unlike in the spring, when these birds are in their bright and distinctive plumage, many have molted into much less flashy plumage colors. Species that were once easy to differentiate now can look a lot alike.

Join Onondaga Audubon’s Kayla Fisk as she shares tips and tricks to differentiate many of our confusing fall warblers!

Link: Register at https://zoom.us/meeting/register/Toeq4To4QXCsOd6dktAugw#/registration

Leaving Our Fall Gardens with Doug Tallamy

When: 7 p.m. Tuesday, September 9, 2025

Where: Virtual

Description: Doug Tallamy, entomologist, ecologist, conservationist and co-founder of Homegrown National Park, will discuss how fallen leaves and garden resources provide vital habitat, food, and spring nesting materials — all benefits to birds and biodiversity. His wealth of knowledge will inspire you to look at fallen leaves with a new found respect.

Link: Register at https://dl.allaboutbirds.org/-fall-garden-doug-tallamy

Follow the Flocks for Fall Bird Migration

When: 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, September 10, 2025

Where: Skaneateles Library, 49 E Genesee St, Skaneateles, NY

Description: Experience the wonder of fall bird migration! Join Kayla Fisk of Onondaga Audubon for a fascinating look at the incredible journeys migratory birds undertake through Central New York each autumn. Discover which birds pass through our region, where they’re headed as they travel south, and why this seasonal movement is so critical for their survival. Learn how changing daylight, cooling temperatures, and dwindling food sources signal it’s time to go—and how these factors shape the timing of fall migration.

The presentation will also highlight the challenges birds face during migration and share practical steps we can take at home and work to help them travel safely to their wintering grounds, like turning off unnecessary lights at night. Kayla will share more about Lights Out CNY, a project of Onondaga Audubon to reduce light pollution to help migrating birds.

PRESENTER
Kayla Fisk is an Onondaga Audubon Society board member and state and federally licensed wildlife rehabilitator. Her work has given her glimpses into the many threats facing birds today. Kayla is inspired to help protect birds by bringing awareness and celebrating the incredible biodiversity in the world of birds.

Link: Register at https://onlib-skaneateles.libcal.com/event/14642762?hs=a

Celebrate Migration with the Cornell Lab of Ornithology

When: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, September 13, 2025

Where: Cornell Lab of Ornithology, 159 Sapsucker Woods Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850

Description: Experience a day filled with discovery, learning, and fun at our annual Migration Celebration, taking place Saturday, September 13, from 10AM–3PM. Join us at the Cornell Lab Visitor Center for a day of free walks, workshops, presentations, live birds of prey, and interactive exhibits. Whether you’re a seasoned birder or just curious about the natural world, there’s something there for everyone!

Link: https://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/visit/migration-celebration

After Dark: Celebrating Migratory Birds & Wildlife

When: 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, September 16, 2025

Where: Virtual event hosted by the Liverpool Public Library

Description: It’s bird migration season! Meredith Barges of Lights Out! CNY will lead this virtual talk and teach us how light pollution can affect our feathery friends’ journey, plus what we can do to help. Please sign-up to receive the virtual meeting information.

Link: Register at https://lpl.libcal.com/event/14456936

Rochester Garden Club Proudly Presents Douglas W. Tallamy

When: 9:30 am, Monday, September 22, 2025

Where: Paychex Theater, The Strong National museum of Play, One Manhattan Square, Rochester, New York 14607

Description: Tallamy, professor in the Department of Entomology and Wildlife Ecology at the University of Delaware, author, and founder of Homegrown National Park, believes that people want to take part in conservation efforts but often feel powerless. He’ll share actionable steps for how home gardeners can help save the planet.

Community members and gardeners welcome!
$20.00 per person
Includes lecture, coffee and pastries, parking at museum and admission to the Dancing Wings Butterfly Garden

Link: Register at https://www.rochestergardenclub.com/tallamy-lecture