Save the Songbirds

Saturday, February 4
11:00 AM to 12:00 Noon
Free
Registration preferred

Our songbird population is declining. Matt Kosty of Wild Birds Unlimited in Camillus will discuss why this is happening and present seven specific things everyone can do to help protect the birds. Learn how to help birds throughout the winter by responding to their needs and routines.

Art exhibit: Don Crumb

Photography by Don Crumb

September 1 through 29

Dr. Don Crumb, a self-taught photographer, started with film but now works exclusively with digital imaging. While many of his photographs were taken in our National Parks across the United States, he also enjoys capturing images locally and throughout New York State, including in the Adirondacks. It is a common sight to see Don with his camera photographing flowers, songbirds, whitetail deer, and fox in his Camillus neighborhood.

You may have seen some of his award-winning photographs at the New York State Fair in recent years. Don was also privileged to have won the Grand Prize in the 2017 Nikon and Princess Cruises International Photo Contest for his photograph Polychrome Pass taken in Denali National Park.

Now that he has his own business, Don Crumb Photography, he prints and sells his photographs and photo notecards. His portfolio can be viewed on his website at www.doncrumbphotography.com.

This exhibit includes both printed and digital photographs. The digital photos are in a slideshow that plays in a continuous loop on Maxwell’s 75-inch television screen. The show is open to the public any time there isn’t another event scheduled in the community room. Information on purchasing prints and other products directly from Don Crumb Photography is available at the exhibit.


Image credits:
Polychrome Pass
by Don Crumb

Care and Feeding of Winter Birds

Saturday, February 12
11:00 AM to 12:00 Noon
Free
Registration required

Join Matt Kosty, owner of Wild Birds Unlimited, and learn how to create a winter refuge for backyard birds. By offering proper habitat and nutrition, you can help backyard birds survive the harsh winters in Central New York. In this fun and educational program, you will:

  • Learn about the effects of winter weather and lack of sunlight and the impact to our native species
  • Learn specific strategies to attract more birds during the winter months
  • Learn what “seasonally savvy” means and how it can help to attract a wider variety of species
  • Learn the definition of a foundational feeder and its vital role
  • Spread the joy of bird feeding!

The program is free.

Registration is required as space is limited.

Due to COVID concerns, facial masks must be properly worn by everyone ages 2 and up when inside the library, regardless of vaccination status.