Beverly E Smith Butterfly and Hummingbird Garden

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Maintained by the Hudson River Audubon Society, the Beverly E. Smith Butterfly and Hummingbird garden The Butterfly Garden was created by Beverly E. Smith.

Home to dozens of species, the garden restores lost habitat and through planning provides food and shelter throughout the entire butterfly life cycle. Hummingbirds are also frequent visitors, including a rare Rufous Hummingbird! Come and volunteer with us! You'll have the opportunity to learn with our brilliant master gardener. Our group of volunteers are friendly, fun and come from all levels of gardening experience as well as all walks of life.

10/31/2026

Although the butterflies are done for the year, some Monarchs may still be about, the garden in alive with birds.
The three water baths attracted 14 different species today!
Blackpoll Warbler
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Ruby-crowned Kinglet
Chipping Sparrow
Field Sparrow
Song Sparrow
White-throated Sparrow
Dark-eyed Junco
Black-capped Chickadee
Blue Jay
Mourning Dove
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Carolina Wren
Northern Cardinal

10/09/2026

BIG SIT and Hawk Watch at Lenoir Nature Preserve
Sat Oct 10 8 AM - 3 PM

The object of a Big Sit is to count as many bird species as possible from one fixed location. We will be in the field behind the Lenoir Mansion, 1076 North Broadway, Yonkers. Park in lot south of mansion. When you come and how long you stay is up to you; we’ll be there until the late afternoon.
Binoculars are available from those who need them.
Bring a folding chair, drinks and snacks

08/22/2026

Saturday, August 22 Butterfly Walk - Lenoir Nature Preserve
Meet at the Nature Center 10 AM. 19 Dudley Street, Yonkers.
We will walk to the Beverly Smith Butterfly and Hummingbird Garden and search for caterpillars and butterflies. Learn about their life cycle and other interesting facts.

08/18/2026

Please DO NOT PUT bird seed in our garden. It encourages birds to eat butterfly caterpillars !!!

08/18/2026

3 or 4 Ruby-throated Hummingbirds in the garden today along with Silver-spotted Skipper, Zabulon Skipper, Summer Azure, Eastern Tiger Swallowtail, Spicebush Swallowtail and Cabbage White. The bird baths were quite active. Bathing birds included Northern Flicker, Black-capped Chickadee, American Robin, Song Sparrow. Black-and-white Warbler and Gray Catbird. American Goldfinch feeding on flowers.

08/14/2026

Sunday, August 16 Field Trip - Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge
Meet at 8:00 AM. 150-19 Cross Bay Blvd.
Wear foot wear that can get muddy and wet. (Conditions on the Esat Pond remain very wet. Waterproof boots recomended!)
We will walk the edge of the East Pond for shorebirds. Arrive early as this is the same day a the Shorebird Festival.

Saturday, August 22 Butterfly Walk
- Lenoir Nature Preserve
Meet at the nature center 10 AM. 19 Dudley Street.
We will walk to the Beverly Smith Butterfly Garden and search for caterpillars and butterflies. Learn about their life cycle and other interesting facts.

08/13/2026

At least 3 Ruby-throated Hummingbirds were in the garden today along with Eastern Tiger Swallowtail, Spicebush Swallowtail, Monarch, Cabbage White and Zabulon Skipper.

07/27/2026

Sunday, August 16 Field Trip - Jamaica Bay Wildlife RefugeMeet at 8:00 AM. 150-19 Cross Bay Blvd.Wear foot wear that can get muddy and wet. We will walk the edge of the East Pond for shorebirds. Arrive early as this is the same day a the Shorebird Festival.

Saturday, August 22 Butterfly Walk - Lenoir Nature PreserveMeet at the nature center 10 AM. 19 Dudley Street.We will walk to the Beverly Smith Butterfly Garden and search for caterpillars and butterflies. Learn about their life cycle and other interesting facts.

06/10/2026

Hummingbirds can be seen at anytime of the day. They may take a siesta during the day. One of the best times to see them at feeders is the last couple of hours of daylight, where they feed up for the night. Like this female at the Butterfly garden this evening. Best is to sit quietly in the garden and wait for them to visit.

05/24/2026

Our Friendly Reminder
Wednesday Spring Birding Series led by Michael Bochnik
Meet at 7 AM Wednesdays at local area hotspots listed below. Spring migration is underway!

May 27 Pelham Bay Park, Bronx
Southern Meadow/Zone, corner of Middletown Road and Stadium Road. Or use 3282 Middletown Road, Bronx as a guide to the entrance to the parking lot.
Late migrants such as Mourning Warbler, Yellow-bellied Flycatcher, and Olive-sided Flycatcher, might be seen, along with female warblers and others.

June 3 CANCELLED -Muscoot Farm, Sommers/Katonah NOW Croton Point Park!

Programs
Wednesday, May 27 at 7:30 PM
The Peregrine Falcon: A Comeback Story
Jim Wright, long time hawk watcher and author, will talk about how this species was pulled back from extinction by banning DDT and re-introduction to suitable habitat. At Lenoir Nature Center, 19 Dudley St, Yonkers. 7PM Refreshments, 7:30 Program

Address

19 Dudley Street
Yonkers, NY
10701

Telephone

+19149685851

Website

https://www.hras.org/garden

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