ALL DAY NYSOA WINTER WATERFOWL COUNT
This annual statewide count includes waterfowl and their allies as well as eagles. Data collected will aid in understanding population trends and conservation practices of Atlantic Flyway waterfowl. The survey will include open bodies of water, especially along the Hudson, Esopus, Wallkill, and Rondout Rivers and possibly the Ashokan Reservoir as well as open agricultural …
STATE MUSEUM AT ALBANY/ HALL OF NY BIRDS EXHIBIT
This is a special opportunity to meet Jeremy Kirchman who curates the bird and mammal collections at the State Museum at Albany and who will provide a behind the scenes tour for up to 15 people in the collections room. This unique visit will last about an hour and then Jeremy would give a little …
WONDER OF WOODY PLANTS AT RED FOX RAVINE
Enjoy a brisk, late morning, winter walk identifying woody plant by bark, structure, and bud. This Kingston Land Trust (KLT) preserve has two short trails that access the old quarry of approximately 20 acres in the Wilbur neighborhood of Kingston. Trip leader Tom O’Dowd is not just our expert guide but can share news and …
GREAT BACKYARD BIRD COUNT ULSTER COUNTY STYLE
LEARN MORE ABOUT ULSTER COUNTY’S AVIFAUNA ALL PRESIDENT’S WEEKEND LONG!!! Kenco Outfitters invites all Attendees of GBBC outings and events for a complementary binocular fitting 2/13 9:00 AM GARDINER LIBRARY BIRDING Nick Martin nicholas.martin@parks.ny.gov 2/13 1:00 PM BACKYARD BIRDING UPTOWN email Mark DeDea forsythnature@aol.com 2/14 8:00 AM WINTER WILDCARD BIRDING email Peter Schoenberger pdsis@yahoo.com 2/14 …
EARLY MIGRANTS ON THE RONDOUT
Join Mark DeDea (forsythnature@aol.com ) and celebrate the approach of spring and many fond memories of this longtime JBNHS favorite. Please register with Mark for meeting location and the morning’s plans. Party will travel upstream from Rosendale to the High Falls area, noting early harbingers of spring.
JBNHS MARCH MEETING AND PROGRAM
Thursday March 19th, 2026, at 6:00PM D&H Canal Historical Society 1315 NY 213 High Falls NY 12440 Joins us for a video presentation by Laura Heady, of the Hudson Valley Biodiversity Project. Trustee's meeting to follow. The Nature of Nature: Biodiversity in the Hudson Valley An ode to the remarkable variety of life in the …
BEST FRIENDS WALK
An occasion to visit nature with your best dog and human friends! John Burroughs described the dog as the “ideal walking companion” in Ways of Nature in 1905. We will visit this spectacular nature preserve that was a JB favorite in all four astronomical seasons this year to prove that point. There are a variety …
VERNAL EQUINOX WOODCOCK WALK
Celebrate the Vernal Equinox with one of the year’s great natural history events. Please register with trip leader Christine Guarino (chrissy.guarino@gmail.com) for an evening stroll in the Shawangunk Grasslands to hear and possibly see male woodcocks perform their courting flights. We should hear early amphibians and maybe an owl or two also. Meet at the …
SIGNS OF SPRING NATURE WALK
The Esopus Creek Conservancy and John Burroughs Natural History Society are co-sponsoring a guided nature walk to observe early signs of spring in a variety of ecologically rich habitats in the Town of Saugerties on Saturday, March 21, 2026. Depending on available time, conditions, and participant interest, we will visit The Great Vly Wildlife Management …
TIVOLI BAYS BIRDING
We will explore the tidal marshes and upland habitat of this DEC property. Bald Eagles, waterfowl, and other early migrants (like Rusty Blackbird) are reasonable expectations on this walk. Please register with trip leader Jessica Cukrovany (procolinos@gmail.com). Field party will meet at the Bard College parking lot on Gatehouse Drive just north of sharp turn …
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.