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JBNHS GENERAL MEETING – Tim Stanley of Native Beeology
November 10, 2016 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Tim Stanley, founder of Native Beeology, will be presenting a program on our native bees and the role they play in our local ecosystem. Tim has degrees in agriculture and forestry and works for the Fresh Air Fund, serving as Assistant Director at Sharpe Reservation in Fishkill, NY. He is President of the New York State Outdoor Education Association. Here is a preview of what his talk will be about:
In any conversation about bees, the honeybee usually takes center stage. Yet, honeybees are not native to North America. When Europeans arrived, nearly 4,000 bees were already here, pollinating the trees and plants and helping maintain the food supply. Our native bees, sometimes described as pollen bees, are not only extremely efficient, but have also developed techniques for pollinating flowers that honeybees are incapable of pollinating!
Join us as we explore the little known but fascinating world of native bees and learn how you can take action steps on their behalf. Audiences will leave informed, delighted, and more appreciative of bees.
The founder of Native Beeology, Timothy J. Stanley is the Assistant Director at the Fresh Air Fund’s Sharpe Reservation in Fishkill, NY. He is the President of New York State Outdoor Education Association (NYSOEA), an avid photographer, and a lifelong student and teacher of the outdoors.
Visit www.nativebeeology.com for much more information and inspiration!
Meet upstairs at the New Paltz Village Hall, Plattekill Avenue, New Paltz. The Village Hall is located in the same building as the New Paltz Fire Station, near the SUNY campus. Park and enter on the east side of the building. Meet and mingle with new and old JBNHS friends for refreshments and a brief business meeting.
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The field trips of JBNHS are oriented to nature study. They are free and open to the public. We do, however, sometimes visit sites that charge admission fees, which are the responsibility of the participants. Children are very welcome on field trips, but pets are not. Although there is a brief courtesy waiting period for latecomers, the meeting times are important: please arrive in time to sign up with the leader.
JBNHS FIELD TRIPS ARE BACK!!!
All participants should be aware of existing guidelines and new field trip protocol listed below:
(Scheduled field trips are listed below the guidelines)
Participant responsibility agreement while attending a JBNHS field trip or outing. Please note that there will be no physical sign-in sheet until further notice. By registering, each participant acknowledges both his/her understanding and acceptance of the Individual’s Responsibilities stated below.
Individual’s Responsibilities are:
1. To stay with the group, follow trip leader’s requests, and do not separate unless you notify trip leader
2. To understand that out-of-doors activities involve hazards and that one participates at one’s own risk
3. To wear with clothing and footwear appropriate to the terrain, and for sun and insect challenges as well
4. To adhere to the ABA Birding Code of Ethics, respect and preserve the flora, fauna, and properties we visit
5. To be mindful and courteous to other participants
Additionally, we will ask that all participants:
1. Fully vaccinated participants are not required to wear a mask for JBNHS field trips
2. Unvaccinated participants are required to wear a mask and when unable to do so, must social distance.
3. Optics may be shared if those involved are comfortable with doing so
4. Carpooling is at the discretion of participants.
5. Preregistration is required for all field trips and participation may be limited.
These guidelines are subject to change if the COVID-19 mutations make more restrictions necessary.