Bird Watching New York

Matcha & Meaningful Conversations: Let’s Sip and Yap!

**Description** Love matcha and want to meet new people? Join us for a relaxed café meetup to sip on matcha, share stories, and get to know each other! We’ll start with introductions and a few conversation prompts, then let the conversation flow. From favorite food spots and everyday life to goals and whatever’s been on your mind, there’s plenty to yap about. Come solo or bring a friend. Whether you’re naturally chatty or prefer to listen before jumping in, you’re welcome here. There’s no pressure to share more than you’re comfortable with. **What to bring** Your curiosity, a little openness, and a way to pay for your own drinks. **How to find us** We’ll meet at Nana's Green Tea and will be sitting as close to the door as possible. If you cannot find us, please text Stella at (501)-536-1589.

Central Park Fall Bird Walk - Bluebirds!

Beginners welcome! Friendly group! Paid event! Join naturalist Debbie Becker on a two-hour fall Bird Walk. Admire the changing leaves and ripening berries as nature changes seasons. The walk includes plants and mushrooms but focuses mainly on bird and hawk identification. The Fall migration is a spectacular event! Have fun birding and meeting others who love nature. RSVP $20 by Venmo @Deb-becker-8 or PayPal editconsul@aol.com

Central Park Fall Bird Walk

Beginners welcome! Friendly group! Paid event! Join naturalist Debbie Becker on a two-hour fall Bird Walk. Admire the changing leaves and ripening berries as nature changes seasons. The walk includes plants and mushrooms but focuses mainly on bird and hawk identification. The Fall migration is a spectacular event! Have fun birding and meeting others who love nature. RSVP $20 by Venmo @Deb-becker-8 or PayPal editconsul@aol.com

Caven Point, NJ. Wildlife Photowalk

We are going to Caven Point natural reserve, between Port Liberty and Liberty State Park. Please note: There is no public transport available. But for those arriving by car there is parking. Parking is free and so is the entrance to the park. Caven Point is an ecologically unique area; habitat for many species including migrating birds. It features sandy beach, saltwater marshland, and boardwalk trail. it is one of two wetlands in NYC to have survived in its natural state. It is an important site for native birds nesting as it is positioned right on the Hudson River Estuary, serving as a critical late-fall pitstop and overwintering ground. Waterfowl usually spotted in November is the brant, mallard, horned grebe, and peregrine falcon among others. Bring waterproof boots and telephoto lenses.

Birdie love HALLOWEEN! 🎃❤️

Biking Fall Colors Jim Thorpe/Lehigh River - ByoB or Rent, 20-30miles

Hudson River Waterfront Walk (Easy, Fun, ~7-8 miles) 🌆🌊🚶‍♀️🚶‍♂️

Poughkeepsie, A Fall Photo-Walk

**Join us on our second of four Fall Colors Upstate Photo-walks** **Let’s escape the city for Halloween and take a long walk in upstate New York** ***Saturday, October 31st. Meet at the Clock/Info Booth in Grand Central Station*** ***This will be an early start due to the length of the train ride.*** ***8:15 am for 8:56 train departure on Metro North Hudson River Line to Poughkeepsie*** *Train Ticket Prices* *One way Trip Off-Peak $21* *One way Trip Senior/Disabled/Medicare $14* After a pleasant train ride (two hours and ten minutes) along the banks of the Hudson River, we will arrive at Poughkeepsie at approximately 10:56 am. Folks driving to this meetup should meet us here at the train station at that time. After a short bathroom break at the train station, we will walk a short distance to arrive at the entrance to the "Walkway Across The Hudson" and cross the beautiful Hudson River high above the water on this exciting old railroad trestle bridge which is now a very popular park. As we cross we can admire the beauty of the fall colors on the hills around on both sides of the river and the grand scenic views over the town, the river and the surrounding areas. Once on the far side, we'll head down to a rustic riverside road and follow it along the shore of the Hudson to the "Franklin D. Roosevelt Mid-Hudson Bridge." Once there, we'll slip down underneath the bridge to find the entrance to a secret woodland trail. We have arrived at the Franny Reese State Park and will follow the trail a short ways past the ruins of an old house and a viewpoint high above the bridge and the Hudson River. Finally, we wind back down through the woods to the road bridge and cross back over to the town. On arriving back in town and after a rest stop for snacks and beverages, it's time to head back to the station for the return trip to New York City. We will probably leave Poughkeepsie around 5:00-6:00 pm This walk is approximately eight miles in total. I hope to see many of you there for this fun and healthy Photo-walk. Please be on time! The NYC Subway System is a hellscape of unimaginable delays that will wreak havoc on your mind, body, schedule, and soul. Plan your trip with some extra time! At this time of year, Hudson Line trains are crowded, and if you are late and manage to get on the train at all, expect to stand the whole way. If you plan on driving, please use Google Maps to find the nearest suitable parking lot. Dress appropriately for the weather and PLEASE wear good walking/hiking shoes. Pack whatever gear you need. We suggest you also bring water & snacks. Don’t forget your charged batteries and empty memory cards. Tripods are really not needed for this outing, and I recommend that you try to travel light. Details of this event may be added or changed at any time, so please check in periodically on this page. We will not be constantly checking our phones for messages once the meetup begins. If you have questions, please ***do not*** send private messages. Please leave them in the **Event Chat**. Note that questions and comments *will probably not* be answered after the meetup start time. *Disclaimer: Participation in these events requires that you assume all risks associated with these activities and that the Organizers, Co-Organizers, and Event Hosts are in no way liable for any tickets/summons, loss, theft, damage, illness or injury as a result of your participation. In other words, you are attending these events at your own risk!!*

Crimson & Gold: A Fall Walk in Central Park

On **October 24,** we’re taking an autumn walk through Central Park, exploring some of the park’s most beautiful fall spots, iconic bridges, scenic paths, and colorful foliage. Join us for a relaxed afternoon stroll through the park, with plenty of opportunities to enjoy the scenery, take photos, and finish together at the Conservatory Garden. 📍 Meetup: Columbus Circle / 59th Street Entrance at 2:00 PM, by the M5 Bus Stop. We’ll spend 30 minutes mingling before beginning the walk at 2:30 PM. Along the way, we’ll visit some of Central Park’s most scenic spots: • The Pond & Gapstow Bridge - an iconic Central Park view surrounded by fall foliage, with beautiful reflections and photo opportunities. • The Mall & Literary Walk - a scenic promenade lined with towering elm trees and a beautiful autumn canopy. • Bethesda Terrace & Fountain + Bow Bridge - one of the park’s most iconic areas, with stunning architecture, views, and fall scenery. We’ll pause here for about 10 minutes. • Cedar Hill - a peaceful hill surrounded by colorful trees and a quieter stretch of the park. • Turtle Pond - a scenic spot with views of the surrounding foliage and reflections on the water. We’ll pause here for about 5 minutes. • Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir - a scenic stretch with panoramic water views surrounded by autumn colors. • North Meadow - an open area surrounded by trees, where we’ll stop for a group photo. We’ll pause here for about 5 minutes. • Conservatory Garden - a beautiful six-acre formal garden in the northeast corner of the park and the final stop of our walk. Feel free to stay and enjoy the garden before heading home. 🚶 Walk: Approximately 2.5 miles at a relaxed pace (\~2–2.5 hours) 🍂 Tips for Enjoying the Walk: • Wear comfortable walking shoes • Bring water It’s free to join. Everyone 18+ is welcome 🎉 📸 Stay connected: Follow along on Instagram for future walks, food crawls, and event highlights: [https://www.instagram.com/nycfoodies.club](https://www.instagram.com/nycfoodies.club)

Central Park Singles Sunset Stroll (AKA Date Walk)

**\*TO ATTEND GET TICKETS AT:** [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/copy-of-central-park-singles-sunset-stroll-tickets-1999738004202](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/copy-of-central-park-singles-sunset-stroll-tickets-1999738004202) (Limited # of ladies save $5 by using discount code "5" at checkout. Multiple groups are co-organizing. Space is limited and this event sells out every time.) Join us for a Sunset Singles Stroll in Central Park! Our date walks are an extremely popular and unique way to meet singles in a scenic setting! This event very casual and non-awkward + our host will help to make introductions. Every 10 minutes or so our host will also ask the men to switch with a woman they have not spoken to yet so everyone gets a chance to talk with everyone. We'll walk a 1.5-2 mile stretch through Central Park. We'll then end the walk watching the sunset together. Feel free to exchange contact info with others after walk. FAQs: **Where to meet?** Exact meeting location with host contact info will be sent to all paid attendees day of the event. **How many will attend?** We are limiting the # of attendees to a max of 25 so that everyone will get to spend a good amount of time getting to know each other. **What are the ages?** We'll have a good mix of ages 20s-40s. **What if rains?** We will email attendees a new date. **Can I come alone?** Yes, about 90% come on their own. **How much?** $15-$20 depending upon when you get ticket and spots left

The Touch Grass Book Club Meet-Up: Mary Oliver's Upstream

Bring your journal and your sense of wonder (and maybe a pair of binoculars) to the first Touch Grass Book Club meet-up! In this session, we'll be exploring Mary Oliver's iconic essay collection Upstream and then venturing out to do some nature observation and writing of our own. From there, we'll reconvene to discuss what we experienced and learned. Light snacks will be provided! (And if you need help getting a copy of the book, hit me up, and I'll do my best to hook you up.)

Paint In Central Park (Bucket List Event)

**\*TO ATTEND GET TICKETS AT:** [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/paint-in-the-park-tickets-1984990444855](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/paint-in-the-park-tickets-1984990444855) *(This is a prepay event and only way to attend is to get ticket in advance at link above. Our events are co-organized by multiple groups so don't pay attention to the RSVPs. These events are consistently well attended.)* CELEBRATE SPRING AT ONE OF OUR MOST POPULAR MEETUPS - A PICNIC 'N PAINT IN CENTRAL PARK! Come join us in a relaxed, creative and social setting. No experience necessary. So grab your picnic basket and enjoy wonderful paint event in Central Park! Included: a pre-sketched canvas, unlimited painting materials (brushes, acrylic paints etc.) and a take home bag. No smocks so please dress appropriately. Please bring something to sit on. What to expect: **• Step-by-step, group-oriented painting instruction, which is designed to simultaneously entertain and enlighten our members.** **• We'll have a professional artist guide you through a featured painting that is yours to keep and proudly display. And don’t worry — no experience is necessary.** **• 2 hour course lead that teaches you the art of mixing colors, blending and painting techniques.** **• All supplies provided - 12x16 pre-sketched canvas, unlimited acrylic paint (water based), brushes, and aprons.** DIRECTIONS TO FIND GROUP: We are located in a cul-de-sac at PINETUM EAST. We will be behind this row of benches (right under the trees). If you are coming from the east side you can find us by entering Central Park on East 84th street. Walk up the ramp, cross over the road and head west. If you are traveling from the west side we are east of the basketball courts. FAQs: What if it rains? We will email attendees a rain date. Can I still attend If I don't know how to paint? Yes, there's no experience necessary. Can I come alone? Yes, about 80% come on their own. Is this age specific? No, all are welcome. Cost? $35-$45, price goes up as the event date gets closer. This event will sell out. Can't purchase at the door. For more fun events follow: [https://www.eventbrite.com/o/new-york-city-social-events-10797526283](https://www.eventbrite.com/o/new-york-city-social-events-10797526283)