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SPARROW WALK AT THE FARM

Our targets for this trip are sparrows. We will visit farmland habitat and weedy edges for LBJ’s and maybe a skulker or two. Our destination is private and all attendees

JBNHS AUTUMN BIRDING WILDCARD

Will we be in pursuit of scoters, a "good' sparrow, or a western vagrant?  Contact trip leader Peter Schoenberger (pdsis@yahoo.com ) to register for this special outing. This is to be

CANCELLED – ASHOKAN RESERVOIR WATERFOWL

Tomorrow's walk has been cancelled due to the weather prediction. We are sorry for any inconvenience. Join Glen Van Gorden (lucaspets@hotmail.com or 331-2469) to look for eagles, loons, grebes, and

ELECTION DAY SPARROW WALK

Fulfill your civic duty and bird this new sparrow hotspot. The old IBM Rec Center on Kukuk Lane in the Town of Ulster is now owned by Scenic Hudson and

JBNHS MEETING – CANCELLED

DUE TO IMPENDING STORM TONIGHT'S MEETING HAS BEEN CANCELLED  At the Hudson River Maritime Museum Riverport Boat School meeting room. Meet and mingle with new and old JBNHS friends and

WINTER TREE ID AT JOPPENBERGH MOUNTAIN

Joppenbergh Mountain Hardenburgh Lane, Rosendale, NY

Contact trip leader Nava Tabak (navatabak@gmail.com ) with any questions regarding this outing. Meet Nava in the parking area by Willow Kiln Park, behind the Rosendale Theater, accessed by narrow Hardenburgh

THORN PRESERVE WINTER BIRD WALK

Thorn Preserve 55 John Joy Road, Woodstock

Meet trip leader Mark DeDea (forsythnature@aol.com ) at 8:00 a.m. at the Thorn Preserve, a Catskill Center for Conservation property operated in partnership with the Woodstock Land Conservancy located at

OWL PROWL AT GALEVILLE

Shawangunk Grasslands NWR Entrance Rd, Shawangunk

Shawangunk Grassland NWR (Galeville) is known for wintering raptors like Short-eared Owl, Rough-legged Hawk, and Northern Harrier and all should be present on our visit. Dress warmly for conditions on

WINTER TREE ID AT BURROUGHS SANCTUARY

The first in a series of outings co-sponsored with the John Burroughs Association at the wonderful Burroughs Sanctuary. After two hours spent identifying trees by bark,structure, and bud on the

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.