ULSTER COUNTY BIG SIT
JBNHS’ 9th annual Big Sit is also our BIG fundraiser for the year (that’s why we do our’s in May) but serves too as a friendly competition between the established …
SPRING MIGRATION AT HIGH BANKS
An early morning visit during spring migration to this Scenic Hudson property in the Town of Esopus should provide a generous selection of neotropical migrants. Please register with trip leader …
WARBLER WALK
Please register with trip leader Gerhard Patsch (gerapa2001@yahoo.com ) to find out meeting location for this enjoyable outing during birder’s “holy week”. The group will visit environs near New Paltz and …
SPRING MIGRATION AT BURROUGHS SANCTUARY
Please register with field trip leader Mark DeDea (forsythnature@aol.com) and meet Mark at the Pond Lane/Black Creek entrance of the sanctuary. This entrance is NORTHWEST of Burroughs Drive. DO NOT …
ULSTER COUNTY SPRING CENSUS: BIG DAY COUNT
This is the day we all look forward to….. the holiest day of the year! Spend the whole day in the field or just a few hours....who knows what may be …
SPRING MIGRATION AT IMMIGRANT’S WAY
Please register with trip leader Mark DeDea (forsythnature@aol.cm ) to participate on this spring migration visit to this now very much formalized addition to the Empire State Trail with hopes …
SUNDOWN FOREST OPEN DISCOVERY
Sundown Wild Forest is located in the southern Catskills. We will explore the flora and fauna in this mature second growth forest. Forest succession and regrowth will be discussed. We …
DAMSELS AND DRAGONS AT BURROUGHS SANCTUARY
Join local aquatic ecologist and nature photographer Frank Beres (othernaturephoto@gmail.com) at Black Creek Trail parking area on Floyd Ackert Road to explore this fascinating group of insects. Learn about the …
JBNHS ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
This is the meeting at which new board members and officers are elected, representatives to the NYSOA meeting are chosen, and decisions are made about where JBNHS donations to other …
BREEDING BIRDS AND BUTTERFLIES
The Esopus Creek Conservancy and John Burroughs Natural History Society are co-sponsoring a guided nature walk at Esopus Bend Nature Preserve in Saugerties on Saturday, June 15, 2024 to observe …
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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.