ULSTER COUNTY GREAT BACKYARD BIRD COUNT – FEBRUARY 14-17, 2025
LEARN MORE ABOUT ULSTER COUNTY’S AVIFAUNA ALL PRESIDENT’S WEEKEND LONG!!! Kenco Outfitters invites all Attendees of GBBC outings and events for a complementary binocular fitting 2/14 9:00 AM GARDINER LIBRARY BIRDING …
WINTER WOODY PLANT WALK AT FALLING WATERS PRESERVE
Enjoy a brisk, afternoon, late winter walk identifying woody plant by bark, structure, and bud. This Scenic Hudson preserve has an easily used trail system that offers scenic overlooks of …
EARLY MIGRANTS ON THE RONDOUT
Join Mark DeDea (forsythnature@aol.com ) and celebrate the approach of spring and many fond memories of this longtime JBNHS favorite. Please register with Mark for meeting location and the morning’s …
JBNHS GENERAL MEETING
JBNHS general meeting at the conference room of the Hudson River Maritime Museum Wooden Boat School. Meet, mingle, and enjoy a brief business meeting after the program, to be announced …
VERNAL EQUINOX WOODCOCK WALK
Celebrate the Vernal Equinox with one of the year’s great natural history events. Please register with trip leader Christine Guarino (chrissy.guarino@gmail.com) for an evening stroll in the Shawangunk Grasslands to …
SIGNS OF SPRING NATURE WALK
The Esopus Creek Conservancy and John Burroughs Natural History Society are co-sponsoring a guided nature walk to observe early signs of spring in a variety of ecologically rich habitats in …
TIVOLI BAYS BIRDING
We will explore the tidal marshes and upland habitat of this DEC property. Bald Eagles, waterfowl, and other early migrants (like Rusty Blackbird) are reasonable expectations on this walk. Please …
SPRING YOUNG NATURALIST OUTING AT BLACK CREEK PRESERVE
The first of a new series of welcoming seasonal walks designed to bring together young families in the field interested in exploring and learning more about Ulster County’s natural world. …
SPRING BIRDING WILDCARD
The spring procession of migrants starts in earnest in this time period with new arrivals daily. Depending on recent reports or rare sightings, the destination (or destinations) of this trip …
SPRING CATSKILL PEAK HIKE – WESTKILL MTN
Meet at Kingston Thruway traffic circle park & ride at 7:00AM to carpool, or meet at 8:00AM at the trailhead (end of Spruceton Road in West Kill, coordinates 42.180802,-74.270499). West …
DOWNLOAD THE REFRIGERATOR READY FIELD TRIP LIST FOR 2025
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.