National Audubon Society

Programs and Events May 2024

Join us this May!

Hello {{FirstName or 'Friend'}}. May is the month for migration, so don’t miss out! Join us for a variety of exciting birdy events throughout the month, including kayak tours, wildflower walks, sunset bird yoga, and more!

Questions? Contact us at montezuma@audubon.org or by phone at 315-365-3588.

Visit Us:
Our center and trails are located at 2295 State Rt. 89 in Savannah, NY and are part of the Montezuma Wetlands Complex, with many opportunities to learn and explore.

Center Hours: Tuesday – Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Trail Hours: Open daily, sunrise to sunset

The Montezuma Audubon Center trails on a sunny day in early spring.

Girl Scout Badge Day at the MAC: Trail Adventure!

Saturday, May 18 from 2:00 – 4:00 PM

Girl Scouts of all levels are welcome to join us for a badge specific day, with a focus on on the Trail Adventure Badge! Our educators will introduce scouts to the basics of having a safe trail adventure and then take them on a guided hike through our trails.

Program Fee: $10 per scout / all adults free
Space is limited. Pre-registration is required.

Register here

Montezuma Audubon Center trails.

A flock of Sandhill Cranes coming in for a landing, silhouetted against the setting sun.

Sunset Birding Hike

Saturday, May 18 from 6:00 – 8:00 PM

Learn about the Montezuma Audubon Center’s diverse array of habitats and the animals they support on a sunset guided hike of our trails! We will be looking and listening out for singing songbirds, Bald Eagles, and even Great Horned Owls!

Program Fee: $10 per person
For all ages. Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Space is limited. Pre-paid registration is required.

Register here

Sandhill Cranes.

A garden full of bright yellow Black-eyed Susan flowers, all in bloom.

Montezuma Wildflower Walk

Thursday, May 23 from 4:30 – 6:30 PM

May is one of the best times of year to see wildflowers in bloom! Learn more about these beautiful plants and their importance to birds while on a 1.5 mile guided hike.

At the end, participants will be able to take home seed packets of wildflowers native to the Finger Lakes region to plant in their gardens!

Program Fee: $10 per person
For all ages. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Space is limited. Pre-registration is required.

Register here

Black-eyed Susans.

A child holds a small crayfish while comparing it to a printed chart of pond creatures as another child observes.

Ponding with an Educator

Saturday, May 25 from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Find out which critters are living just below the surface at the Montezuma Audubon Center with the help of dip nets and our education staff! Participants will have the opportunity to interact with live frogs, tadpoles, turtles, and the many insect larvae that live in our ponds.

Program Fee: $10 per person
For all ages. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Space is limited. Pre-registration is required.

Register here

Macroinvertebrate identification cards in use.

Two people in red and green kayaks floating on the water, using binoculars to look at birds.

Memorial Day Boating and Birding

Saturday, May 25 from 2:00 – 4:00 PM
Rivers Crossing Campground and Marina (508 NY-89, Savannah, NY 13146)

Kick off Memorial Day Weekend with a bird tour on the water! Our educators will lead this guided kayak tour along the Erie Canal as we look for ducks, heron, warblers, and other birds!

Birders and kayakers of all experience levels welcome! Participants are able to either rent or bring their own kayaks. Please see our event page for additional information about rentals.

Program Fee:
- Child (no rental): $15 per person
- Adult, 16+ (no rental): $20 per person
- Adult, 16+ (with rental): $30 per person
Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Space is limited. Pre-registration is required.

Register here

Birding while in a kayak!

A Great Blue Heron wading through water. It is glowing faintly pink with the light from a sunset.

Sunset Yoga with the Birds

Friday, May 31 from 7:00 – 8:00 PM

Enjoy a relaxing evening with the birds of Montezuma Audubon Center as you partake in a guided sunset yoga program, led by Linda Galbato of Pure Moon Yoga. This one hour of outdoor gentle yoga practice is open for those of all experience levels.

Limited amounts of yoga mats and blankets will be available to borrow, so we recommend participants bring their own, if possible.

Program Fee: $12 per participant
Recommended for ages 13+. Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Space is limited. Pre-registration is required.

Register here

Great Blue Heron.

Two people in a green canoe floating on a lake. The person at the front of the canoe is holding binoculars up to their eyes. The person in the back of the canoe is using their phone to take a photo.

Kick Off the Summer Paddle at Rivers Crossing Campground

Saturday, June 1 from 2:00 – 4:00 PM
Rivers Crossing Campground and Marina (508 NY-89, Savannah, NY 13146)

Summer is on the horizon! Join us for a fun Friday evening paddle on the Clyde River to look for ducks, herons, warblers and other birds, and to learn more about nearby aquatic vegetation.

Birders and kayakers of all experience levels welcome! Participants are able to either rent or bring their own kayaks. Please see our event page for additional information about rentals.

Program Fee:
- Child (no rental): $15 per person
- Adult, 16+ (no rental): $20 per person
- Adult, 16+ (with rental): $30 per person
Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Space is limited. Pre-registration is required.

Register here

Birding in a canoe!

Photos (from top): Teresa Pietrusinski/Audubon; Mark Wright/Audubon Photography Awards; Camilla Cerea/Audubon; USFWS Southeast/CC BY 2.0; Luke Franke/Audubon; Joshua Ward/Audubon Photography Awards; Luke Franke/Audubon

Protect Birds and the Places They Need

Montezuma Audubon Center is a state-owned facility operated through a cooperative agreement between the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and the National Audubon Society. We are dedicated to enhancing natural habitats for the benefit of birds, other wildlife, and people, and connect thousands of visitors of all ages with nature each year through engagement with the Montezuma Wetlands Complex, Onondaga Lake, and other Important Bird Areas in the Finger Lakes Region. Visit us online to learn more.

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Montezuma Audubon Center
2295 State Rt. 89, P.O. Box 187, Savannah, NY 13146
315-365-3588 | ny.audubon.org/montezuma

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