named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Field Trips
Organized birding and nature observation excursions in the New York region, including Central Park and Long Island
Great Gull Island Research Project
Long-term study of Roseate and Common Terns on Great Gull Island, involving monitoring, banding, and behavioral research
Monthly Lectures
Free public lectures on natural history topics, especially ornithology and regional ecology
Publications Program
Produces the Proceedings and Transactions of The Linnaean Society of New York, along with newsletters and archival materials
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Onsite & Outreach Environmental Education Programs 2 activities
- Hosts monthly natural history lecturesPresents monthly programs on natural history topics from September through May, featuring illustrated talks by naturalists and scientists, offered free to the public in person and online via Zoom.
- Organizes guided field trips and walksOffers over 80 annual field trips and guided walks focused on birds, butterflies, plants, bats, and fungi, including local walks in urban parks and regional excursions in the tri-state area, open to members and non-members.
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Artificial Nesting Habitat Management 1 activity
- Manages habitat for shorebird foragingManages water levels in the East Pond during spring and summer to create mudflats that support foraging by migratory shorebirds.
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Academic Research Dissemination 1 activity
- Produces and publishes scientific research publicationsProduces and publishes the Proceedings and Transactions of The Linnaean Society of New York, containing short scientific articles and in-depth papers on regional natural history, respectively, and distributes LSNY News-Letters with field observations and society updates.
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Wildlife Monitoring and Field Research 1 activity
- Publishes long-term ecological research findingsConducts and publishes research from a decades-long study of Roseate Terns on Great Gull Island using nanotags, GPS, and nest cameras, and publishes an encyclopedic survey of oceanic birds in the New York Bight to support pelagic birding and regional seabird documentation.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$33K
Contributions & grants$5K16%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$1K4%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$6K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$142K
Cash—
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Net assets$142K
1 years on record · 2021–2021
relationships · 11
Who they work with
- Anthony Ciancimino Partner — Leads birdwatching excursions as a trip leader for the Linnaean Society of New York.
- Cupsogue Suffolk County Park Partner — Site for birdwatching field trips to observe migratory shorebirds and waders.
- Grace Donaldson Cormons Partner — Researcher contributing multiple studies on Roseate Tern life histories and chick-rearing success to LSNY Transactions
- Helen Hays Partner — Longtime leader of the Roseate Tern research project on Great Gull Island and contributor to LSNY publications
- Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge Partner — Site for organized field trips focused on bird observation and ecological study.
- Joseph DiCostanzo Partner — Contributor of research on bird observations and plumage variation to LSNY publications
- Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Partner — Coordinates access to birdwatching walks via public transportation, with meeting point adjacent to the 72nd Street B/C Subway Station.
- New York City Subway Partner — Utilizes proximity to public transportation, specifically the 72nd Street B/C Subway Station, for access to birding walks.
- New York Mycological Society Partner — Collaborates with a leader who is a longtime member of the New York Mycological Society
- Seth Wollney Partner — Field trip leader for the Staten Island dragonflies and butterflies walk.
- Zoom Partner — Platform used to host virtual lectures and meetings
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Ecological Contextual Birdingmethodology: ecological-contextual-birdingBy integrating ecological relationships—such as those between birds, plants, and insects—into birdwatching experiences, participants develop deeper scientific understanding and appreciation of natural systems, enhancing environmental education outcomes.
- Field-Based Environmental Educationmethodology: field-based_environmental_educationBy using guided field walks and direct observation in natural habitats, supported by expert instruction and appropriate tools, the organization fosters experiential learning that builds scientific literacy and public engagement with ecology.
- Habitat Management for Target Species Supportmethodology: habitat_managementBy manipulating environmental conditions such as water levels in coordination with tidal cycles, the organization creates optimal foraging habitats for shorebirds, thereby supporting migratory bird populations and enabling better observation and study.
- Long-Term Ecological Monitoring with Technologymethodology: long-term_ecological_monitoringBy combining long-term field research with modern tracking technologies like nanotags, GPS, and nest cameras, the organization generates robust data on seabird behavior and ecology, contributing to scientific knowledge and conservation planning.
- Public Science Communication Through Accessible Formatsmethodology: public_science_communicationBy presenting natural history topics through richly illustrated, jargon-free talks and free educational programming, the organization increases public understanding and engagement with science, particularly among non-specialist audiences.