WADERS AND ICE CREAM (NEW DATE)
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 if water chestnut harvesting …
BUTTERFLY WILDCARD
Nice to have a little freedom on a butterfly walk and hopefully identify a location that may have freshly emerged butterflies or blooming wildflowers. Please contact Steve Chorvas (schorvas@gmail.com ) …
FERN WALK AT JOPPENBERG
The area between the Wallkill Valley Rail Trail and Joppenbergh Mountain in Rosendale has moist shaded habitats which support a nice variety of ferns and other lime-loving plants. Join George …
GREIG FARM BIRDS AND BUTTERFLIES
Please contact Steve Chorvas (schorvas@gmail.com or 845-246-5900) to register and learn meet up details. The property owner has graciously allowed birders (and b-fliers) to explore this open agricultural habitat for …
AUTUMN CATSKILL’S HIGH PEAK HIKE – TWIN MT.
We will hike Twin Mt on the Devil’s Path from the Prediger Road trailhead in Tannersville. After about the first mile we will be hiking through first growth forest -never …
FALL MIGRANTS AT BURROUGHS SANCTUARY
PRE-REGISTER with Joan Burroughs (jjjburroughs@yahoo.com ) for field trip details of this JBA/JBNHS co-sponsored Hudson River Ramble event. We will meet at the Black Creek Trail/Pond entrance on Floyd Ackert …
FALL MIGRANTS AT PHILLIES BRIDGE FARM PROJECT
PRE-REGISTER with Ella Schwarzbaum (education@philliesbridge.org ) to enjoy a morning bird walk with Peter Schoenberger at a very inviting 65 acre property for nature study. The combination of woodland, wetland, …
FALL MIGRANTS AT JOHN BURROUGHS’ WOODCHUCK LODGE
PRE-REGISTER with Mark DeDea (forsythnature@aol.com ) to join on this JBWL/JBNHS co-sponsored bird walk around this picturesque property and charming farm house that was JB’s last home and serves as …
AUTUMN OPEN DISCOVERY WILDCARD
Our youngest field trip leader, Logan Berrios is refreshingly enthusiastic and inquisitive and will take those attributes (and the field party) to a regional location that might provide a timely …
GREIG FARM BIRDWALK
This portion of the farm and orchards has fast become a special place to visit particularly as fall migration progresses. Kudos to the property owners for allowing and even enhancing …
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.