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EBNP MUSHROOM LARK

The Esopus Creek Conservancy and John Burroughs Natural History Society, in conjunction with the 13th annual Lark in the Park, are co-sponsoring a guided mushroom walk on Saturday, October 1,

SPARROW WALK AT THE FARM

THIS TRIP IS FULLY BOOKED AND IS UNABLE TO ACCOMMODATE ANY ADDITIONAL PARTICIPANTS Our targets for this trip are sparrows. We will visit farmland habitat and weedy edges for LBJ’s

SPARROW WALK AT THE FARM

THIS TRIP IS FULLY BOOKED AND IS UNABLE TO ACCOMMODATE ANY ADDITIONAL PARTICIPANTS Our targets for this trip are sparrows. We will visit farmland habitat and weedy edges for LBJ’s

OPEN DISCOVERY AT FRANNY REESE STATE PARK

Franny Reese State Park Macks Ln, Highland, NY

"Scenic Hudson initially protected (and continues to manage) this stunning landscape..." says SH's website at http://www.scenichudson.org/parks/frannyreese. Join Lynn Bowdery for a leisurely exploration of this 251 acre park which overlooks

ASHOKAN RESERVOIR WATERFOWL

Join Glen Van Gorden (lucaspets@hotmail.com or 331-2469) to look for eagles, loons, grebes, and waterfowl. Meet at the parking area in the aeration basin on the south side of the

WINTER TREE I.D. AT HIGH BANKS PRESERVE

High Banks Preserve 132 River Rd, Ulster Park, NM

Dust off your winter tree and shrub identification skills as we explore High Banks Preserve in Esopus. This is Scenic Hudson's newest park, which features a great diversity of habitats

KINGSTON POINT AND RIVER ROAD

Kingston Point Beach 102-144 Delaware Ave, Kingston, NY

Contact trip leader Mark DeDea (forsythnature@aol.com or 339-1277) to register for this outing or with questions. We will start our day at Kingston Point, which often harbors late sparrows and

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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:

  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 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:

  1. Optics may be shared if those involved are comfortable with doing so
  2. Carpooling is at the discretion of participants.
  3. Preregistration is required for all field trips and participation may be limited.