Sapsucker Woods at the Cornell Lab

09/21/2026

This season of Sapsucker Sits wraps up at the end of the month so be sure to stop by the Lab the next two Tuesdays between 9:30 - 11:00 AM for some lovely stationary birding on the shore of Sapsucker Woods pond! This is event is FREE and is come and go as you please. Binoculars are available for anyone who needs them. We hope you can join us! 🐦

09/10/2026

Migration Celebration is almost here! Join us at Sapsucker Woods this Saturday, September 12 from 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM for a full day of nature outings, workshops, presentations, live birds of prey, and fun exhibits. This FREE, family-friendly event is open to all! Cayuga Bird Club will be kicking things off with a special bird walk at 8:30 AM. Check out the event page below for complete schedule and details, but first, enjoy our announcement video!

https://youtu.be/0cFeUbLGs1Y?si=rJVH0IoQFPs0kJkn

https://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/visit/migration-celebration/

09/09/2026

Be sure to stop by Weill Hall 226 this evening at 6:00 PM for the 2026 Mundinger Lectureship! Join Dr. Sara Morris for "The Fascinating Phenomenon of Songbird Migration: Lessons Learned from a Long-term Banding Station on Appledore Island, Maine."

This hybrid event is free and open to all – check out the event page for more details and Zoom registration!

https://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/event/mundinger-lecture-2026/

08/27/2026

Join us in welcoming our first cohort of Cornell Lab Ambassadors! 🎉

08/10/2026

Trying to figure out when to visit the Lab this summer? While Sapsucker Woods and the Visitor Center are always great for self-guided visits, this week also features many programs centered around birds and biodiversity!

BIRDING
Tuesday, 9:30 AM: Sapsucker Sits stationary birding
Wednesday, 12 Noon: Mindful Birding
Friday, 9:00 AM: Birds & Blooms Bird Walk (registration required)
Sat & Sun, 8:30 AM: Beginner Bird Walks

OTHER LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
Tuesday, 11:00 AM: Learn w/ Bird Academy table
Friday, 11:00 AM: Family Story Time
Fri & Sat, 10:00 AM: Discovery Drop-In table (dependent on volunteer availability)

Visit https://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/visit/events/ for complete details!

The Cornell Lab of Ornithology offers a variety of programs and events for visitors of all ages. Please see our events calendar (below) or call 1-800-843-BIRD for more information. Virtual Events Virtual programs include free webinars and expert-led workshops. Check the events calendar for a sche

07/20/2026

There will be no Sapsucker Sits stationary birding event tomorrow (7/21) but you can still stop by the Visitor Center between 10 AM - 4 PM to sign out binoculars for free and create your own birding adventure!

06/25/2026

Please join us tomorrow at 11:00 a.m. in the Visitor Center for a special Family Story Time celebrating love, nature, and pride!

06/11/2026

Family Story Time returns for two dates in June before we transition to a monthly format beginning in July. Join us in the Visitor Center tomorrow, June 12 at 11:00 a.m. for preschool age-appropriate songs, stories and activities inspired by the natural world!

06/08/2026

This week's Mindful Birding event will feature a taste of Forest Therapy. Birds are one of the species of other-than-human beings from whom we can find delight, learn from, and relate to. Our primary location will be on chairs placed out near the pond where we will have a short introduction, then be guided through awakening our senses and a series of “invitations”. After each invitation, there will be an opportunity to share what you are noticing. We will spend 10-15 minutes at the pond location, followed by a 10 minute simple, slow “wander” along the trail. After a sharing time again at the chairs near the pond, we will be guided on 2-3 additional invitations at or near there, before a final completing invite and share.
Join us at the Visitor Center Wednesday, June 10 from 12:00 - 1:00 PM. This event is FREE and requires no registration. 🌲🌳

Mayapple photo by Sarah Wagner

06/04/2026

Family Story Time tomorrow, June 5 is CANCELLED. The great news is Family Story Time at the Lab of Ornithology returns Friday June 12. We are looking forward to seeing familiar faces and new attendees! 🐦