Join us at the 2025 Annual Conference, which will be held on May 3, 2025 @ 8:30 am – 3:30 pm, at Cayuga Blu Hotel in Ithaca, NY.
This year’s theme is “Bluebird Celebration—Springing Into Birding.” We’ve moved our conference to the spring to better provide you with information at the beginning of the nesting season.
The day features educational presentations, displays, a catered on-site lunch, and an opportunity to learn and share information about the Eastern Bluebird and nature with other bird lovers and wildlife enthusiasts.
Venues
Within a 5-minute drive of Cornell University and Cayuga Lake, Cayuga Blu Hotel offers us a spacious meeting area where we can present our speakers, offer our catered lunch, and be close to the Lab of Ornithology for an afternoon bird walk.
The Cornell Lab of Ornithology & Sapsucker Woods Sanctuary:
Located in the beautiful 220-acre Sapsucker Woods Sanctuary, the Cornell Lab of Ornithology is a world leader in bird conservation, appreciation, and study. It is also a popular spot for bird-watching and outdoor activities. Hike wooded trails, learn about rare and endangered birds, and watch fascinating movies in the observatory. A sanctuary for learning and discovery, this popular Ithaca attraction is a haven for nature enthusiasts.
Our Speakers
Landon Miller – “DEC Wildlife Health Lab”: Learn what to look for and how to report diseased wildlife when monitoring bluebird nest boxes.
Becca Rodomsky-Bish – “Helping Birds With Native Plants”: Learn about the native plants you can add to your landscaping to benefit our bird populations and increase biodiversity.
Bluebird eating native fruit – ©David Kinneer
Additional Events
We will also announce the winners of the Fran Hanes and Herman Bressler Awards and recognize the new Board Members. Come ready to learn about nature and participate in our basket raffle and trivia game.
Catered On-Site Lunch
Lunch will include a selection of wraps (with vegetarian and gluten-free options), pasta salad, fruit salad, and coleslaw. Bottled water, chips, and cookies will also be included. Advanced reservation and payment of $15.00 per person are required by April 18, 2025. Make your check payable to NYSBS, PO Box 883, Rouses Point, NY 12979-0883.
Afternoon Bird Walk – 1:00-3:30 p.m.
Lab of Ornithology’s Sapsucker Woods
159 Sapsucker Woods Rd Ithaca, NY 14850
Our bird walk will be minutes from the hotel, led by Cayuga Bird Club member and photographer Suan Hsi Yong. He has regularly led bird walks for the Cayuga Bird Club, Spring Field Ornithology, CCETC Youth Birding, and other events at the Lab of Ornithology.
After that, you can explore the Lab of Ornithology’s theater and interactive room and shop at Wild Birds Unlimited.
Save the date and register today!