Conservation Groups New York

Lenape Oakdale Combo w/ Lou Nocito ~4 miles

**Sunday, November 15, 10:00 a.m.– 12:30 p.m.** **Lenape Oakdale Combo from Tulip Springs.** **We will walk the Lenape to the Oakdale which we will hike in its entirety and then back.** **Meet at: Tulip Springs, 0.4 miles north of the light at S. Orange Ave. and Cherry Lane. Make an immediate right turn after exiting Cherry Lane.** **Leader: Lou Nocito, 973-953-7099** \*\*\* In registering for this or any other South Mountain Conservancy (SMC) programs in 2026 online, I hereby release and agree to hold the SMC, its volunteers, staff and Board of Trustees, harmless from and waive on behalf of myself, my heirs, and any personal representatives any and all causes of action, claims, demands, damages, costs, expenses and compensation for damage or loss to myself and/or property that may be caused by any act, or failure to act, in this SMC activity, or that may otherwise arise in any way in connection with any other SMC activity. I understand that this release discharges the SMC from any liability or claim that I, my heirs, or any personal representatives, may have against the SMC with respect to any bodily injury, illness, death, medical treatment, or property damage that may arise from, or in connection to, any SMC program. This liability waiver and release extends to the SMC along with Essex County and its staff and any other affiliated organization or SMC partner. I also understand that by signing below I approve the possible use of photos of me at this SMC event on social media or in promotional materials. **BY REGISTERING FOR THIS HIKE I attest I am in good health and attest that I: Am not experiencing any symptoms of illness such as cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fever, chills, repeated shaking with chills, muscle pain, headache, sore throat, or new loss of taste or smell.** **Am following all CDC recommended guidelines, above, and limiting my exposure to the novel coronavirus/COVID-19.** \# Arrival\, Weather\, & Cancellations Please come to the starting point 10 minutes ahead of time so the hike can start promptly. Times are our best estimates; they can vary depending on conditions, and the size and pace of a group. If you have any questions, call the leader. **Temperatures above 90 degrees and steady rain cancels, but intermittent drizzle does not. You will *not* be notified.** **Bring water. Wear hiking boots, preferably waterproof with good soles and traction devices and bring poles (optional).** Dogs are not allowed on hikes unless specified. These hikes are publicized first to SMC members and then advertised to the public one week before a hike. There is a limit of 25 participants, so pre-registration is required at least two days before a hike to sign the liability waiver online and allow lists to be sent to hike leaders. If you have registered and then find you cannot attend, please cancel your order online. **Repeated no shows without prior cancellation will result in removal from list.** **To become a current member visit [[https://www.somocon.org/membership/](https://www.somocon.org/membership/)]([https://www.somocon.org/membership/](https://www.somocon.org/membership/)).**

Shirley Chisholm State Park Shore Clean Up & Hike with NYS Parks & AMC

**[>> REGISTER HERE <<](https://activities.outdoors.org/s/oc-activity/a5UVX000001BhkD2AS/act00022030) for this FREE event!** **🌿 Get Outside for New York Climate Week: Hike, Restore & Connect at Shirley Chisholm State Park** Join the **Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC)** and **New York State Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation** for an inspiring afternoon outdoors as we celebrate New York Climate Week—right here in one of New York City’s most unique and scenic state parks. This special event is all about **connecting with nature, caring for our parks, and building community**. Whether you’re brand new to hiking or a seasoned outdoor lover, you’re welcome here—no experience needed. Appropriate for everyone ages 5 years old and up. Together with Park educators, we’ll explore the beauty of Shirley Chisholm State Park through a **guided naturalist walk**, roll up our sleeves for a **hands-on shoreline cleanup**, and spend time **connecting** with fellow New Yorkers who care about the outdoors. Along the way, you’ll learn about the park’s ecology, history of its transformation from landfill to park, discover ways to steward these shared spaces, and leave having made a real impact. 🌞 **What to expect:** * 10:00-10:30 am Welcome & Interpretive Naturalist Share * 10:30-11:30 am Shoreline Clean Up * 11:30-11:45 am Break * 11:45-1:00 pm Trail Walk & Community 🌞 **What to bring:** * Sun hat, sunscreen, insect repellent, water, snacks 🌞 **What to wear:** * Sturdy shoes, weather appropriate clothing, long pants, and sun/rain protective clothing 🌞 **Where to meet:** * Meet Time: 9:45am * Meeting Place: Fountain Avenue Entrance Patio, located behind the parking lot behind the Blue trailer with the butterfly on it 🌞 **How to get there:** * Take the A or C subway to Euclid Station and take the Q8 bus towards Spring Creek Gateway Mall via 101 Avenue or walk 20 minutes to the Fountain Avenue Entrance. Bike racks are available; bring a lock. * Driving Instructions: [Fountain Avenue Entrance](https://www.google.com/maps?q=40.65460044,-73.86011178) [Learn more about Shirley Chisholm State Park - NYS Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation](https://parks.ny.gov/visit/state-parks/shirley-chisholm-state-park) [Learn more about the Appalachian Mountain Club](https://www.outdoors.org/) AMC Health Advisory: Covid and other respiratory illnesses are circulating in our communities. Do not participate in this activity if you, or someone who you have recently been in contact with, is either infected or symptomatic.

Shirley Chisholm State Park Shore Clean Up & Hike with NYS Parks and AMC

**[>> REGISTER HERE <<](https://activities.outdoors.org/s/oc-activity/a5UVX000001BhkD2AS/act00022030) for this FREE event!** **🌿 Get Outside for New York Climate Week: Hike, Restore & Connect at Shirley Chisholm State Park** Join the **Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC)** and **New York State Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation** for an inspiring afternoon outdoors as we celebrate New York Climate Week—right here in one of New York City’s most unique and scenic state parks. This special event is all about **connecting with nature, caring for our parks, and building community**. Whether you’re brand new to hiking or a seasoned outdoor lover, you’re welcome here—no experience needed. Appropriate for everyone ages 5 years old and up. Together with Park educators, we’ll explore the beauty of Shirley Chisholm State Park through a **guided naturalist walk**, roll up our sleeves for a **hands-on shoreline cleanup**, and spend time **connecting** with fellow New Yorkers who care about the outdoors. Along the way, you’ll learn about the park’s ecology, history of its transformation from landfill to park, discover ways to steward these shared spaces, and leave having made a real impact. 🌞 **What to expect:** * 10:00-10:30 am Welcome & Interpretive Naturalist Share * 10:30-11:30 am Shoreline Clean Up * 11:30-11:45 am Break * 11:45-1:00 pm Trail Walk & Community 🌞 **What to bring:** * Sun hat, sunscreen, insect repellent, water, snacks 🌞 **What to wear:** * Sturdy shoes, weather appropriate clothing, long pants, and sun/rain protective clothing 🌞 **Where to meet:** * Meet Time: 9:45am * Meeting Place: Fountain Avenue Entrance Patio, located behind the parking lot behind the Blue trailer with the butterfly on it 🌞 **How to get there:** * Take the A or C subway to Euclid Station and take the Q8 bus towards Spring Creek Gateway Mall via 101 Avenue or walk 20 minutes to the Fountain Avenue Entrance. Bike racks are available; bring a lock. * Driving Instructions: [Fountain Avenue Entrance](https://www.google.com/maps?q=40.65460044,-73.86011178) [Learn more about Shirley Chisholm State Park - NYS Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation](https://parks.ny.gov/visit/state-parks/shirley-chisholm-state-park) [Learn more about the Appalachian Mountain Club](https://www.outdoors.org/) AMC Health Advisory: Covid and other respiratory illnesses are circulating in our communities. Do not participate in this activity if you, or someone who you have recently been in contact with, is either infected or symptomatic. AMC Leaders: Eileen Yin & Dale Henderson

Support Your Regional Conservation Organizations This Giving Tuesday

**Support Your Regional Conservation Organizations This Giving Tuesday** **[New York–New Jersey Trail Conference](https://rebrand.ly/nynjtc)** Builds, maintains, and protects more than 2,100 miles of trails across the region. Its volunteer-powered projects and visitor programs keep the outdoors safe, sustainable, and open to everyone. **[Adirondack Mountain Club (ADK)](https://rebrand.ly/ADK_37b929)** Protects New York State’s wild lands and waters by promoting responsible recreation through outdoor education, guided outings, trail work, and conservation. ADK runs year-round activities and workshops through 27 local chapters and operates two lodges in the Adirondacks. **[Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC)](https://rebrand.ly/OutdoorAdventures35aa6e)** Helps people protect, enjoy, and understand the outdoors across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic through conservation, guided activities, and education. About 2,700 volunteers lead roughly 7,000 trips each year. **[NYC Bird Alliance (formerly NYC Audubon)](https://rebrand.ly/NycBirdC4c134)** Champions nature and protects the birds that rely on New York City’s 30,000 acres of wetland, forest, and grassland. **[Scenic Hudson](https://rebrand.ly/Hudson28a3ab)** The largest environmental group focused on the Hudson Valley. It protects and restores the river and its landscape through land conservation, support for local farms, citizen advocacy, and planning work that opens riverfronts to the public and promotes healthy, sustainable communities. **[Sierra Club – New York City Group](https://rebrand.ly/NewYorkB174db)** One of the country’s most influential environmental organizations, working through community action, education, and advocacy. The NYC Group is part of the Atlantic Chapter and focuses on local issues. **[The Nature Conservancy in New York](https://rebrand.ly/NatureConservancyF3bce4)** Protects ecologically important lands and waters across the state, for both nature and people. And consider supporting NYC’s parks and botanical gardens, too.

General Meeting

If you receive suspicious messages from anyone in this group, please report them to Meetup and notify the organizer. Thank you! \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* FYI: Just to give you an idea, because there's no need to RSVP, there are usually between two and ten people at this meetup. PLEASE NOTE: We sometimes need to move to a new location at the last minute if our room at the restaurant is unavailable. If you can't find us, our secondary location is STARBUCKS, 10 Metro Blvd, Clifton, NJ 07014 https://maps.app.goo.gl/UzsiXKQJBGXTdcZ47 \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* There is NO NEED TO RSVP. Just show up. This meeting is for getting to know people and discussing strategies to deal with the mass psychosis happening around us. We want to build a community that will act as a support system as we battle the Zombie Apocalypse. It won't last forever, but we still have to survive it. If there is a topic you want to talk about just bring it up. We will talk all together unless the group gets large, then we generally split up and bounce around between discussions. Please purchase something to support our host - just coffee, a roll, a pastry, or bread. The restaurant opens at noon, so sometimes a few of us will remain for lunch. When purchasing, we try to use cash whenever possible. Please don't bring outside food or drink. We can sometimes head to other locations, so try to come on time just in case!

Walk with the Ancients

On this nature walk in Fort Lee Historic Park, learn from Curt Collier about the differences among mosses, the differences between mosses and lichens, and how these ancient species evolved over 400 million years ago. Participants will also find out what moss and lichens can teach us about how our planet works. This short walk on paved trails, free and open to all ages, starts at the visitor center in Fort Lee Historic Park., 2018 Hudson Terrace in Fort Lee, NJ, at noon on Saturday, Nov. 21. To reserve your spot or to get more information, please email [info@ethicalfocus.org](mailto:info@ethicalfocus.org).

After-Hours Conservation Lab Tour @ The New York Historical

Tickets: $71.63 (advance registration required) Click the link below to officially register for this experience: [https://www.nyadventureclub.com/event/2003360401891](https://www.nyadventureclub.com/event/2003360401891) How does New York City's oldest museum preserve centuries-old artifacts when the ravages of time begin to take their toll? From painstaking treatments of historic artworks to specialized techniques for handling delicate textiles, the world of museum conservation is where art, science, and history collide. Now's your chance to go behind the scenes of a state-of-the-art conservation lab to see firsthand how conservators safeguard the past for generations to come. Join [New York Adventure Club](https://nyadventureclub.com/ "https://nyadventureclub.com") for an exclusive after-hours visit inside the Conservation Lab at The New York Historical, New York City's oldest museum and home to a vast collection of objects, artworks, and archival materials spanning centuries of American history. Led by the museum's Director of Conservation, our intimate special-access experience **limited to 12 guests** will include: * **A behind-the-scenes look inside the museum's brand new Conservation Lab** and the specialized spaces where conservators examine, treat, document, and care for collection materials * **Conservation treatments in progress** on museum and library collection items, with examples ranging from historic artworks to rare archival materials * **Archival preservation techniques** used to safeguard and protect library materials for long-term storage * **A demonstration of how historic textiles are safely handled** and the special considerations involved in caring for delicate materials * **Technical studies and documentation of artworks** to see how conservators investigate an object's materials, construction, and condition See you there! \*All belongings, including purses and coats, must be left in coat check \*\*An accessible entrance can be found on the 77th Street side of the museum \*\*\*This experience does not includes access to the museum galleries Disclaimer By attending a New York Adventure Club experience, you accept our [terms of service](https://about.nyadventureclub.com/terms "https://about.nyadventureclub.com/terms"). Categories: In-Person, Museums & Galleries

Central Park Bird Walk -Owls

Central Park Bird Walk - Paid event $20/person Beginners Welcome! We will be looking for eastern bluebirds that migrate through our area at this time of year. They will be eating berries, brightly colored, orange and red, and it will truly be a fall experience. We will also be looking for Hawks, Eagles, and Owls. And other fall migrants. Pay by Venmo @ Deb-Becker-8 PayPal editconsul@aol.com Or in person with cash.

Let’s meet up at Bibble & Sip and go to the MOMA!

**Hi everyone, let’s meet up at Bibble and Sip and grab some drinks and delicious desserts and chat about ways to be sustainable and other stuff. Afterwards, we can go to the MOMA!** **PS their cream puffs are the BOMB!**

Poconos retreat: Various Nature and Rejuvenation activities

Brews & Views: Meet the Night Rangers

**Explore the Night. Challenge Light Pollution. Reimagine New York City.** Grab a drink, enjoy some snacks, and meet other people who want to change the way New York City lights up the night. Over beer, wine, nonalcoholic drinks, and good conversation, we’ll explore the growing problem of light pollution, discover what other major cities are doing about it, and brainstorm how we can make a difference right here in NYC. After, we’ll head up to the rooftop for a firsthand look at Manhattan’s glowing skyline—and the stars we’re missing. Come for the views, stay for the mission! #### [>>> RSVP Here](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/brews-views-meet-the-night-rangers-tickets-2004379344576?aff=oddtdtcreator) # About Night Rangers *What if we could bring back the stars to New York City?* New York may be the city that never sleeps, but all that artificial light comes at a cost. From disrupting migrating birds and nocturnal wildlife to affecting human sleep and health, light pollution is changing the natural world around us. But what can we do about it? **Night Rangers** is a new, hands-on learning and action group for area residents who want to explore the science of light pollution, experiment with creative solutions, and help make New York City a healthier place for people and wildlife. Each month, we’ll come together to investigate the hidden impacts of artificial light and discover how we can make a difference. This isn’t your typical lecture series. We’ll experiment with light, explore Manhattan’s nighttime environment, test new ideas, and develop projects that combine science, technology, art, and community action. #### [>>> RSVP Here](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/brews-views-meet-the-night-rangers-tickets-2004379344576?aff=oddtdtcreator) **What Will Night Rangers do?** * **Investigate the Night:** Discover how artificial lighting affects wildlife, ecosystems, human health, and our ability to see the stars. * **Experiment with Light:** Explore lighting technologies, measure light pollution, and test practical solutions. * **Get Creative:** Use science exhibits, photography, art, design, and storytelling to help people see their city in a different light. * **Explore the City:** Investigate how Manhattan’s buildings, streets, parks, and public spaces contribute to light pollution. * **Take Action:** Develop community projects, engage residents, and explore ways to influence how New York City uses artificial lighting. **You don’t need a background in science or environmental activism. Just bring your curiosity, imagination, and willingness to experiment.** **When:** Monthly on Sundays, 4:00–5:30 p.m. **Who:** Young adults and curious adults of all ages **Where:** New York Society for Ethical Culture, 2 West 64th Street, NY, NY 10023 **The night belongs to all of us. Join the Night Rangers and help New York City rediscover the dark.**

Philosophy Day 2026!

Each third Thursday in November is UNESCO's World Philosophy Day! In establishing it, UNESCO highlighted the importance of philosophy, especially for young people, underlining that “philosophy is a discipline that encourages critical and independent thought and is capable of working towards a better understanding of the world and promoting tolerance and peace.” For the 2026 event, the City College of New York will feature Prof. Kristin Andrews, from CUNY’s Gradate Center, discussing “Societies of the Wild.” Scientific research has found that all animals have things to learn, and that much of their learning is scaffolded by other members of their community. From research on cultural differences between the meaning of chimpanzee calls to the discovery that fruit fly females learn who to mate with from observing their sisters, animals across existing life appear to have culture, socially learned information and patterns of behavior that differentiates groups of same species. Prof. Andrews shows that some animal groups don’t just share cultural traditions, but also social norms, unstated but socially enforced rules about which behaviors are permitted or forbidden. Drawing on research from social philosophy and the nature of social norms and norm change, she demonstrates how the science of animal culture leads us to the conclusion that many animals also have social norms. NOTE: bring a valid form of ID in order to be admitted on CCNY's campus. The event will take place in the North Academic Building (entrance at the corner of Amsterdam and 138th St.), room 1/203. Subways 1 (137th St.) or A, C, B, D (145th St.).