EVENING PADDLE ON TIVOLI BAYS
Join JBNHS trustee Rogers in her “backyard” on a delightful BYOB event on the tidal backwaters of ecologically rich Tivoli Bays WMA. This is one of the most special places …
MOTH NIGHT AT BURROUGHS SANCTUARY
A fun and unusual outing for our field trip schedule and what better way to celebrate National Moth Week. Enjoy Mathew’s extensive knowledge and enthusiasm for the subject and see …
BUTTERFLIES AT SOJOUNER TRUTH STATE PARK
Widespread wildflower introduction lining the parking lot and path to the Empire State Trail along with historical presence of a Juniper Hairstreak colony have made this new park a good …
BUTTERFLY WILDCARD
Nice to have a little freedom on a butterfly walk and hopefully identify a location that may have freshly emerged butterflies or blooming wildflowers. Please contact Steve Chorvas (schorvas@gmail.com ) …
FERN WALK AT JOPPENBERG
The area between the Wallkill Valley Rail Trail and Joppenbergh Mountain in Rosendale has moist shaded habitats which support a nice variety of ferns and other lime-loving plants. Join George …
WADERS AND ICE CREAM
FRIDAY, AUGUST 21, 6:00 P.M. August may be hot and humid, but “fall” migration is underway and the Esopus Meadows can often harbor large concentrations of waders like Great Egrets …
GREIG FARM BUTTERFLIES
Please contact Steve Chorvas (schorvas@gmail.com or 845-246-5900) to register and learn meet up details. The property owner has graciously allowed naturalists to explore this open agricultural habitat that is good …
MUSHROOM FORAY
Excited to finally add this discipline to the JBNHS schedule and with non-other than our friend Chris Baker! It is difficult to predict in advance when the right combination of …
FALL BIRD WALK AT PHILLIES BRIDGE
The Phillies Bridge Farm Project is dedicated to sustainable agriculture, food justice, and education, offering a CSA, farm camps, and workshops. 65 acres of the property is farmed for growing …
FALL MIGRATION RAMBLE AT BURROUGHS SANCTUARY
This co-sponsored walk with our friends at the John Burroughs Association is part of the annual, month long Hudson River Valley Ramble. A visit to the sanctuary always captures the …
DOWNLOAD THE REFRIGERATOR READY FIELD TRIP LIST FOR 2026
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.