BREEDING BIRD ATLAS PRIMER
With the NYS BBA only a year away this is a great idea for our field trip schedule. Regional coordinator and field trip leader Wendy Tocci (wtocci@gmail.com ) will cover …
EASTERN CATSKILLS NABA BUTTERFLY COUNT
Rain Date: Sunday, June 30 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 …
“HENRY’S WALK” BUTTERFLIES AT THE “REC CENTER’
We’ll remember Henry Halama’s wit, wisdom, and most importantly enthusiasm for the natural world and butterflies in particular at a new location he and trip leader Steve Chorvas often visited …
FERN WALK AT BURROUGHS SANCTUARY
John Burroughs Sanctuary 261 Floyd Ackert Rd, HighlandAnother in a series of outings co-sponsored with the John Burroughs Association at the wonderful Burroughs Sanctuary. Various flora of summer will be observed and celebrated on the improved trail …
FALL MIGRANTS AT BURROUGHS SANCTUARY
The seventh in a series of outings co-sponsored with the John Burroughs Association at the wonderful Burroughs Sanctuary. After time spent on the improved trail system (rated as easy to …
BARTHOLOMEW’S COBBLE
Meet trip leader George Moxham (gfmoxham@gmail.com ) at 8:00 a.m. at the Kingston park and ride at the intersection of Washington Ave., State Rt. 28, I-587, and I-87 to journey …
SHOREBIRDS AND ICE CREAM
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 and shorebirds not always easy …
CANCELLED – MOTH NIGHT AT BURROUGHS SANCTUARY
DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED The fifth in a series of outings co-sponsored with the John Burroughs Association at the wonderful Burroughs Sanctuary, this one celebrating …
DAMSELS AND DRAGONS AT BURROUGHS SANCTUARY
The sixth in a series of outings co-sponsored with the John Burroughs Association at the wonderful Burroughs Sanctuary. After time spent searching for odonates around the sanctuary pond, participants can …
WILDFLOWERS AT NYQUIST-HARCOURT WILDLIFE SANCTUARY
Take a leisurely walk with Lynn Bowdery (lynn@bowderys.com )along the meadow and woods paths, noticing the flowering plants along the way. Of course, we can look at and discuss other …
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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:
- 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.