Name: NYSBS 2025 Annual Conference
Start: 2025-05-03T08:30:00-04:00
Location: Cayuga Blu Hotel, 2310 N Triphammer Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850

Join us for our 2025 Annual Conference, which will be held on May 3, 2025, 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:
Cayuga Blu Hotel:
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.
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 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!