Reminders for our members and friends...    June 5, 2015  Nighttime in the Animal Kingdom    Suggested Donation: $5, Children ages 4-10 $2      ** Per Animal Embassy, this program is NOT suitable for children under 4 **  Hedgehog © Animal Embassy Speaker: Representatives of "Animal Embassy" with live animals. Join Animal Embassy on this night-time journey through the fascinating night life of the animal kingdom! With the help of live animal ambassadors such as Red-eyed Tree Frogs, a Hedgehog, a Ball Python, a rabbit, a New Caledonian Giant Gecko and perhaps a Spectacled Owl, families will discover what these amazing creatures do while we are tucked tightly in our beds dreaming! LOCATION: Community Center, Congers Lake Memorial Park, 6 Gilchrest Road, Congers, N.Y., 10920. There is plenty of parking near the building, and it is handicap accessible. TIME:  Meet at 7:00 p.m. for refreshments and conversation, with a one-hour nature program beginning at 7:30 p.m. All RAS programs are open to the public and donations are greatly appreciated to help cover costs. If you would like to contribute a sweet or savory treat for the refreshments table, please add your name to the sign-up sheet at the meeting! This program is made possible through generous donations from our members and friends! Thank you! Upcoming Field Trips Note: Please call the trip leader 24 hours ahead if you plan to join the group at the field trip site, rather than the designated meeting place! Please check http://www.rocklandaudubon.org/ for updates! June 7 (SUN) – First Sunday Walk at Piermont Pier Meet Ron Conzo at 8 a.m. at the parking lot by the ball field at the Piermont Pier entrance. 914-393-5053 June 14 (SUN) – Dragons & Damsels of Rockland (Audubon in the Parks) Meet Alan and Della Wells at 9 a.m. at the Commuter Parking Lot, Route 9W in Stony Point (just south of Hogan's Diner) for carpooling. PLEASE NOTE: Special parking permit required for Lily Pond so ALL attendees MUST meet at the Commuter Parking Lot for carpooling.Learn to identify common dragonflies and damselflies at Lily Pond in Harriman State Park (short drive followed by short hike). Wear long pants, and bring water, snack, binoculars (preferably close focus), and insect repellent. Camera optional. Call to confirm if rainy or overcast. 845-942-5751    Not a Member Yet? Many of you who receive this reminder are not yet members! While we value your friendship, an Audubon membership helps support our chapter and entitles you to receive Audubon magazine as well as our RAS newsletter, The Observer! Please consider becoming a member. To join, send your name, address, telephone number, and e-mail address with a check payable toNATIONAL AUDUBON SOCIETY for $20 (1-year introductory membership) to Della Wells, RAS Membership, 9 Dunderberg Rd, Tomkins Cove, NY 10986-1003. Please allow 4-6 weeks for the arrival of your first Audubon magazine, your National Audubon Society membership card, and The Observer! Thank you for supporting your Rockland County chapter of the National Audubon Society!