The CAC meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 5:30pm on the 3rd Floor in the Masonic Hall in the Town Complex. Meetings are open to the public.

The Clinton Community Library is thrilled to partner with the Town of Clinton Conservation Advisory Council (CAC) for a 4-part Summer Walk Series. For part 1, join inveterate birder Barbara Mansell for a bird walk on the Norene Coller Nature Trail. We will be looking for our summer residents: Eastern Bluebirds, Tree Swallows, Barn Swallows, Thrushes, Gray Catbirds, Wrens, Flycatchers, and Warblers.

Please note: Wear appropriate clothing and footwear. There are grassy paths, with some areas that may be moist. Bring binoculars if you have them. If it is raining, the walk will be cancelled.
Event Details

Bird Watching Walk with Barbara Mansell

Saturday, June 20

9:00 - 10:30 AM

Meet at the entrance to the Norene Coller Nature Trail

For questions, give us a call or email us at clinton.programming@clintoncommunitylibrary.org.

About the Instructor

Barbara Mansell, chair of the Town of Clinton Conservation Advisory Council (CAC), is an avid birdwatcher and member of the Ralph T Waterman Bird Club. She has identified more than 160 different bird species in the Town of Clinton. She has been a resident of Clinton for over 35 years. Learn more about the Town of Clinton Conservation Advisory Council here.

The CAC meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 5:30pm on the 3rd Floor in the Masonic Hall in the Town Complex. Meetings are open to the public.

The Clinton Community Library is thrilled to partner with the Town of Clinton Conservation Advisory Council (CAC) for a 4-part Summer Walk Series. For part 2, come learn about invasive plants! We will start with a talk on invasive species that will cover what makes a species invasive, how invasives affect native ecology, and methods for managing their spread. On our walk, we will focus on the identification of invasive plants and their effects on our local natural spaces.

We will meet at the picnic tables in front of the Clinton Community Library for our discussion before walking along the adjacent Norene Coller Nature Trail.

Please note: Since we will be walking on grassy paths through brushy areas, please wear appropriate footwear and clothing.

Event Details:

Invasive Plant Identification Walk with Nick Sacerdote

Saturday, July 18

9:00 - 10:30 AM

Meet at the Clinton Community Library

For questions, give us a call or email us at clinton.programming@clintoncommunitylibrary.org.

About the Instructor
Nick Sacerdote, a member of the Conservation Advisory Council (CAC), is a landscape designer and native plant gardener who has been working in the Hudson Valley for more than ten years. Nick holds a degree in conservation biology from the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (SUNY ESF), where he studied native ecology as well as environmental education and community outreach. Learn more about the Town of Clinton Conservation Advisory Council here. 

The CAC meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 5:30pm on the 3rd Floor in the Masonic Hall in the Town Complex. Meetings are open to the public.

The Clinton Community Library is thrilled to partner with the Town of Clinton Conservation Advisory Council (CAC) for a 4-part Summer Walk Series. August is prime time for butterflies in this part of the world. For part 3 of our series, join Conservation Advisory Council chair Barbara Mansell and other members of the CAC  for a walk along the Norene Coller Nature Trail to see which butterflies we can spot—maybe even Monarchs!

Bees are not the only "pollinators" here where we live. Unlike bees that actively gather and store pollen, butterflies are "incidental" pollinators. They visit flowers strictly to sip nectar for flight fuel, inadvertently picking up and spreading pollen in the process. August is a fun time for spotting butterflies. We will be hoping to see Tiger Swallowtails, Pearl Crescents, Silver Spotted Skippers and maybe there will be some surprises. There might be early migrating Monarchs, too. 

Please note: Wear appropriate clothing and footwear. There are grassy paths, with some areas that may be moist, and brushy areas. If it is raining, the walk will be cancelled.

Event Details
Saturday, August 15
9:00 - 10:30 AM
Meet at the entrance to the Norene Coller Trail

For questions, give us a call or email us at clinton.programming@clintoncommunitylibrary.org.

About the Instructor
Barbara Mansell, chair of the Town of Clinton Conservation Advisory Council (CAC), is an avid birdwatcher and member of the Ralph T Waterman Bird Club. She has identified more than 160 different bird species in the Town of Clinton. She has been a resident of Clinton for over 35 years. Learn more about the Town of Clinton Conservation Advisory Council here. 

The CAC meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 5:30pm on the 3rd Floor in the Masonic Hall in the Town Complex. Meetings are open to the public.

The Clinton Community Library is thrilled to partner with the Town of Clinton Conservation Advisory Council (CAC) for a 4-part Summer Walk Series. Our final installment is here! As summer turns toward fall, we will take a slow walk in silence to appreciate the natural world without the distraction of conversation. Inspired by the practice of walking meditation, this walk will help us relax and pay attention to what we see, hear and sense along the trail.

Please note: Wear appropriate clothing and footwear. There are grassy paths, with some areas that may be moist, and brushy areas. If it is raining, the walk will be cancelled.

Event Details

Saturday, September 19

9:00 - 10:00 AM

Meet at the entrance to the Norene Coller Nature Trail

For questions, give us a call or email us at clinton.programming@clintoncommunitylibrary.org.

About the Instructor

Margaret Pierpont, a member of the Conservation Advisory Council, has studied and practiced meditation for 35 years. She also teaches Awareness Through Movement, a mindful approach to improving how you move and how you feel in your body. Learn more about the Town of Clinton Conservation Advisory Council here. 

The CAC meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 5:30pm on the 3rd Floor in the Masonic Hall in the Town Complex. Meetings are open to the public.

The CAC meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 5:30pm on the 3rd Floor in the Masonic Hall in the Town Complex. Meetings are open to the public.

The CAC meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 5:30pm on the 3rd Floor in the Masonic Hall in the Town Complex. Meetings are open to the public.

The CAC meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 5:30pm on the 3rd Floor in the Masonic Hall in the Town Complex. Meetings are open to the public.