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JBNHS ANNUAL PICNIC, with special aquatic insects presentation by Frank Beres
September 10, 2023 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Join us at Hasbrouck Park in Kingston at the Pavillion. Stone Soup will again be catering a delicious and varied banquet for us while we get together to socialize. And don’t forget our notorious raffle! Bring items to be raffled and cash to buy raffle tickets, To cover the cost of the picnic banquet, please send a check no later than Sept. 5 for $20 per person made out to JBNHS to our treasurer Lin Fagan, 281 West Chestnut Street, Kingston, NY 12401.
Here’s the schedule:
11:00 AM – Collection of specimens in Black Creek with Frank Beres (must pre-register with Frank, othernaturephoto@gmail.com , attendance is limited).
12:00 Noon – Picnic attendees arrive, raffle set up and raffle ticket sales start.
12:30 PM – Frank provides a hands-on demonstration of discoveries made earlier.
1:00 PM – Food arrives, eating and socializing, raffle, and maybe more. See you all there!
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All participants should be aware of existing guidelines and new field trip protocol listed below:
Participant responsibility agreement while attending a JBNHS field trip: By registering, each participant acknowledges their acceptance of the Individual’s Responsibilities.
Individual’s Responsibilities are:
- To stay with the group, follow trip leader’s requests, and do not separate unless you notify trip leader
- To understand that out-of-doors activities involve hazards and that one participates at one’s own risk
- To wear clothing and footwear appropriate to the terrain, and for sun and insect challenges as well
- To adhere to the ABA Birding Code of Ethics, respect and preserve the flora, fauna, and properties we visit
- To be mindful and courteous to other participants
Additionally:
- Optics may be shared if those involved are comfortable with doing so
- Carpooling is at the discretion of participants.
- Preregistration is required for all field trips and participation may be limited.