MEMBERS ONLY – CAPE MAY TRIP
JBNHS members, please mark your calendars for our 2017 May Cape May trip. Scheduled for our Friday, May 19 arrival and Sunday, May 21 departure, we will stay at the Sea Crest Inn and tour reliable migration-rich areas with trip leader Mark DeDea. This is a members-only trip, a perk and a way to show …
SLABSIDES OPEN HOUSE
John Burroughs Sanctuary 261 Floyd Ackert Rd, HighlandCabin open 11:00am - 4:00pm, Noon program: Ken Posner, author of Running the Long Path. John Burroughs Association http://www.johnburroughsassociation.org/
ALBANY PINE BUSH PRESERVE/KARNER BLUE TRIP
Albany Pine Bush Preserve 195 New Karner Road, Albany, NYMeet trip leader Steve Chorvas (schorvas@gmail.com ) at the parking lot between the Saugerties Big Lots and CVS on Rt. 212 for an 8:00 a.m. carpooling departure to visit the Albany Pine Bush Preserve. The preserve has 45 wildlife “Species of Greatest Conservation Need” of the 538 found in New York State. This includes 15 …
BIRDING BY EAR
Visit the birdiest “yard” in Ulster County with one of the best sets of ears around as your host. Join Peter Schoenberger on his home turf to learn more about an important skill and various secrets to help you retain various vocalizations. Participants must register with Peter (pdsis@yahoo.com) to attend this special outing.
“IN JOHN BURROUGHS’ FRONT YARD” GALA WOODS BENEFIT
John Burroughs Sanctuary 261 Floyd Ackert Rd, HighlandCabin tours, nature walks, music, farm to table luncheon. For more details visit http://www.johnburroughsassociation.org/news/events/item/sunday-june-5th-2 John Burroughs Association http://www.johnburroughsassociation.org/
TAKING FLIGHT: BIRDING IN THE CATSKILLS
The Catskill Center will be presenting the second ever birding conference in the Catskills. The 2017 Taking Flight: Birding in the Catskills will happen June 9, 10 and 11. This year we will be at the YMCA property known as Frost Valley in Claryville, NY. We have already lined up a great cast of presenters, …
BREEDING BIRDS AT BURROUGHS SANCTUARY
John Burroughs Sanctuary 261 Floyd Ackert Rd, HighlandThe third in a series of outings co-sponsored with the John Burroughs Association at the wonderful Burroughs Sanctuary. A variety of forest breeding birds will be encountered on the improved trail system (rated as easy to moderate) and following our walk participants can explore Slabsides and learn more about the interesting life and writings of …
JBNHS ANNUAL MEETING AT POND HOUSE
John Burroughs Sanctuary 261 Floyd Ackert Rd, HighlandThis is the meeting at which new board members and officers are elected, representatives to the NYSOA meeting are chosen, decisions are made about where JBNHS donations to other deserving organizations go, birds distract the attendees, and it ends with a picnic in a one of the most beautiful settings in Ulster County: John Burroughs …
PATH THROUGH HISTORY AT SLABSIDES
John Burroughs Sanctuary 261 Floyd Ackert Rd, HighlandIn conjunction with Hudson River Valley Heritage, “Bark Peeling and the Catskill Hemlocks,” presented by Woodland Valley historian Paul Misko, 10:00-11:30am. Part of the annual Hudson River Heritage event throughout New York State. John Burroughs Association http://www.johnburroughsassociation.org/
EASTERN NABA BUTTERFLY COUNT
Join a field team to census butterflies in Esopus Bend Nature Preserve, or one of dozens of other local sites as a participant in the annual Eastern Catskills North American Butterfly Association (NABA) “Fourth of July” Butterfly Count on Saturday, June 24, 2017. The Eastern Catskills count circle includes a number of productive butterfly locations …
DOWNLOAD THE REFRIGERATOR READY FIELD TRIP LIST FOR 2024
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.