Ralph T. Waterman Bird Club

 

Meetings and Events

Rusty Blackbirds – © Deb Tracy-Kral

UPCOMING EVENTS

Monthly programs are held on the fourth Monday of most months, featuring speakers who bring us fascinating presentations on birds, other wildlife, and the environment. Refreshments and conversation take place after each meeting.

Unless otherwise indicated, meetings are held at 7:30pm at the Freedom Plains Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall, located at 1168 Route 55, about .3 mile west of the Taconic State Parkway, across from Arlington High School. In addition, an informal dinner at the Daily Planet restaurant (close by and also on Route 55) takes place beginning at 5:45pm before each program meeting. No reservations are necessary — just show up!     

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Summer Picnic along the Hudson

Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Place: Quiet Cove Park

Join us for a wonderful day on the river with a special guest artist presentation, a shared potluck, and beautiful views!

📅 Event Details

  • Date: Wednesday, August 26
  • Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Location: Quiet Cove Park (Boathouse)

🕒 Schedule

  • 10:00 AM: Drop off, hang out, and setup (chairs and tables)
  • 12:00 PM: Sit-down potluck lunch
  • 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM: Special presentation and party!

🎨 Special Guest Speaker
We are thrilled to welcome Mayuko Fujino, a local artist and birder originally from Japan. Mayuko will display examples of her original stencil artwork and give a short presentation on how the natural world inspires her creative process, curiosity, and passion.

🧺 What to Bring

  • Your own main food and drinks
  • A dish to share for the potluck lunch

🏡 Amenities

  • Private access: Full kitchen, dining room, presentation space, and outdoor balcony with river views.
  • Public access: Shared restrooms are located within the building.

🚗 Parking & Drop-Off Instructions
Boathouse parking is extremely limited. Please use these options:

  1. Main Lot: Park past the pickleball courts on your left as you enter Quiet Cove, then walk down the stairs to the cove entrance road.

Loop Road: Park along the rightmost side of the one-way loop road (the designated bicycle path) below, by the old railroad tracks.
Note: You are welcome to drive down and drop off passengers, kayaks, and heavy picnic items at the boathouse before parking.

📞 RSVP & Volunteer
Please call or text Linda at 845-625-4126 to RSVP or volunteer to help with setup!

For Zoom meetings, all members will receive a Zoom invitation via email ahead of the event. Some programs may also be recorded and available for viewing after the event.

To view recordings of some past Zoom programs, visit the Waterman Bird Club YouTube channel.

In November, our monthly program is replaced by an Annual Dinner meeting. There are no meetings in July, August, or December. All programs are open to the public free of charge, except for a very few labeled Members Only. If you’d like to join, see https://watermanbirdclub.org/about-us/join/. All events are subject to change.

In case of bad weather, meetings will be cancelled. Please listen to local radio stations or go to cancellations.com for cancellation information.