Events
Saturday, December 1
9 a.m. - Noon
We'll meet on the southeast corner of 81st Street and Central Park West on the park side entering the Park directly and taking in what wildlife may be in evidence along the way. Dependent on what we find we'll visit Tanner Spring, the Shakespeare Garden, pass by Belvedere Castle and head into the Ramble. Much will depend on what we find and where we find it.
Almost 200 different species of birds can be found in Central Park during the year. Most birds are more active in the early morning and late afternoon, although there will be some activity throughout the day.
Please dress warmly and comfortably, and if possible bring binoculars. If you are new to birding, you will be given a few pointers abour using binoculars and doing birding.
Our tour guide, Randolph Schutz has been birding since the 1980's. Trained as a pediatritian, he quickly moved into psychiatry, then psychotherapy, and currently works as a coach. He writes poety, speaks French, paints watercolors, is fascinated by the workings of the human mind, entranced by everything living and loves birds, though when there's an interesting plant around he'll head for that, too. He has birded extensively around the metropolitan area, birds Central Park regularly and frequently, and has led both formal and informal birding groups for years. He birds in all seasons and most weathers, and while he loves unusual birds he's been known to be hypnotized by titmice and sparrows.
The walk is free to members; and $5 for all others.
Friday, January 11th
Veganism is for the Birds with Jasmin Singer and Marisa Miller Wolfson
7 - 9 pm
242 E. 53 Street, 3rd floor
New York, NY
Vegan educators Jasmin Singer and Marisa Miller Wolfson are delighted to collaborate again in this celebration of birds that honk, waddle, gobble, and quack.
Topics will include the hows and whys of vegan living, from the protein myth to navigating NYC's green restaurant scene. At this unconventional workshop, prizes will be flung and soy will be served!
The quirky vegan duo who brought you Veganism 101 (named a Village Voice Choice), are back with more chicks -- I mean, tricks!--up their sleeve.
"Veganism is for the Birds" is a fun, interactive workshop that's perfect for you if you:
- are curious (or skeptical) about veganism
- think tofurky is a skin disease
- feel a little chicken about giving up chicken
- (are slightly offended by the false stereotype portrayed in the last phrase)
or
- want to serve your holiday meal with a side of peace and carrots
Jasmin Singer:
is the NYC outreach coordinator for Farm Sanctuary, the nation's leading farm animal protection organization. As a writer, she has been published in Satya and VegNews.
Marisa Miller Wolfson:
is the outreach coordinator for Global Green Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to educating people about healthy, eco-friendly, humane living. She is in post-production for her first feature-length documentary about veganism entitled "Glass Walls".
Admission is free to members; $5 for all others.
Please rsvp