Click here to register to attend in person at the Linder Theater, American Museum of Natural History or Click here to register for the Zoom Webinar.
The Linnaean Society of New York provides a forum for the sharing and advancement of science-based knowledge through a program of lectures and field trips. It fosters an appreciation of the natural world with a special emphasis on birds. Founded in 1878, the Society comprises dedicated amateurs and professionals interested in the study, preservation, and enjoyment of nature and the environment.
The Linnaean Society of New York presents programs on natural history topics monthly from September through May, except March. You are invited to attend in person or online via Zoom. Our meetings are open to the public and free of charge. The programs feature richly illustrated talks in layman’s language by leading naturalists and scientists.
Dr. Jeremy J. Kirchman – October 2026
What DNA Tells Us About the Evolution of Birds • Click here to register to attend in person at the AMNH or Click here to register for the Zoom Webinar.
Dr. David George Haskell – November 2026
How Flowers Made Our World • Click here to register to attend in person at the Liederkranz Club or Click here to register for the Zoom Webinar.
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The Linnaean Society of New York field trips, led by expert members, focus on birds and also on plants, bats, and butterflies. More than 80 trips are offered each year, ranging from bird walks in Central Park, Jamaica Bay, and other New York City parks to excursions by car to diverse seasonal hotspots in the tri-state area. Field trips are open to non-members as guests, if space permits.
Central Park Fall Migration WalkOngoing
Leader: Linnaean Society Leaders • Registration open from Wednesday, September 30 at 9 am to Sunday, October 4 at 6 pm
Floyd Bennett Field
Leader: Rob Jett • Registration open from Monday, September 28 at 9 am to Wednesday, October 7 at 6 pm
Randall’s Island
Leader: Alan Drogin • Registration open from Monday, September 28 at 9 am to Wednesday, October 7 at 6 pm
Central Park Fall Migration Walk
Leader: Linnaean Society Leaders • Registration open from Wednesday, October 7 at 9 am to Sunday, October 11 at 6 pm
Fort TildenCanceled
Leader: Richard ZainEldeen • Registration open from Monday, October 5 at 9 am to Wednesday, October 14 at 6 pm
Beginners Birding Walk in Central Park’s North EndNew Date
Leader: Linda LaBella • Registration open from Monday, October 5 at 9 am to Wednesday, October 14 at 6 pm
Fresh Kills Sparrow WalkNew Trip
Leader: Casey Ferino • Registration open from Monday, October 5 at 9 am to Wednesday, October 14 at 6 pm
Central Park Fall Migration Walk
Leader: Linnaean Society Leaders • Registration open from Wednesday, October 14 at 9 am to Saturday, October 17 at 6 pm • Note 8:00 am start time due to later sunrise
Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge
Leader: Joseph DiCostanzo • Registration open from Monday, October 12 at 9 am to Wednesday, October 21 at 6 pm
Central Park Better Bird Photography Workshop
Leader: Richard Davis • Registration open from Monday, October 12 at 9 am to Wednesday, October 21 at 6 pm
Birds & Brews: Brooklyn Edition (Greenwood Cemetery)
Leader: Amanda Bielskas, Tara Craig, Alan Drogan, Gillian Henry • Registration open from Monday, October 12 at 9 am to Wednesday, October 21 at 6 pm
Central Park Fall Migration Walk
Leader: Linnaean Society Leaders • Registration open from Wednesday, October 21 at 9 am to Sunday, October 25 at 6 pm • Note 8:00 am start time due to later sunrise
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Full Circle, a documentary by director/producer Anne Via McCollough, celebrates Helen Hays, the leader of a 50-year project to save two imperiled tern species.
Join our 2026 Birdathon, build your team, and help us raise $20K to protect one of the most important tern colonies in the world based in the Long Island Sound.
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