CELEBRATE NATIONAL MOTH WEEK
The fourth in a series of outings co-sponsored with the John Burroughs Association at the wonderful Burroughs Sanctuary, this one celebrating National Moth Week. Meet trip leader Mathew Rymkiewicz (dendroicist@gmail.com) at Pond House where lighting and other bait will be set up to attract our winged quarry. Follow the “Path through History” signs at the …
SHOREBIRDS AND ICE CREAM
Esopus Meadows 257 River Road , Ulster ParkAugust 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 to locate in county. After a tough evening of scanning the water chestnut pads for peeps we will try to recuperate over a soft serve …
DAMSELS AND DRAGONS
The fifth 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 explore Slabsides and learn more about the interesting and influential life of our famous namesake. Contact trip leader Larry Federman (birderlarry@verizon.net ) with questions. Meet …
JBNHS BUS TRIP TO JAMAICA BAY
Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge 175-10 Cross Bay Blvd, Broad Channel, NYTrip Leader: Jim Clinton Trip Coordinator: Donna Seymour dseymour66@gmail.com 845-417-1165 Cost per person: $35 Depart Uptown Kingston Hannaford Plaza parking lot 6:00 a.m. (bus loads at 5:30 a.m.) 6:30 Pick up passengers at New Paltz (Thruway Exit 18) Park & Ride Arrive Jamaica Bay 8:45 a.m. Mid-day picnic lunch at the Visitor Center Depart 3:00 …
MUSHROOM FORAGING AT THE JOHN BURROUGHS NATURE SANCTUARY
John Burroughs Sanctuary - Burroughs Dr 103 Burroughs Dr, HighlandSaturday, August 25, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM. Cabin open for tours from, Noon-4:00 PM Barbara Plume, vice-president of the Mid-Hudson Mycological Association, will be our guide on this inaugural hunt as we forage for the often-unseen mushrooms of the Nature Sanctuary. Neither plant or animal, these fungi include highly sought-after mushrooms for diners and …
GREIG FARM BIRDS/BUTTERFLIES
Meet trip leader Steve Chorvas (schorvas@gmail.com or 246-5900) for an 8:15 am departure from the park and ride on Rt. 32, just south the Rt. 199 overpass, and west of the Kingston/Rhinecliff Bridge to carpool to Greig Farm or meet at the Red Hook Soccer Club Fields parking lot at 132 Rockefeller Lane in Red …
FALL MIGRATION AT BURROUGHS SANCTUARY
John Burroughs Sanctuary 261 Floyd Ackert Rd, HighlandThe 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 moderate) searching for transient songbirds participants can explore Slabsides and learn more about the interesting and influential life of our famous namesake. Contact trip leader …
GRASSPIPERS IN THE BLACK DIRT
Meet trip leader Christine Guarino (chrissy.guarino@gmail.com ) at the Jolly Onion parking lot (625 Glenwood Road Pine Island, NY 10969) at 7:00 a.m. The Blackdirt region of Orange County is well-regarded as a fall grasspiper hotspot. We’ll explore farm fields and sod farms and if time allows visit the Wallkill River NWR for other migrant …
JBNHS PICNIC
Hudson River Maritime Museum 50 Rondout Landing, KingstonOur luncheon will be catered again this year by Kingston’s Stone Soup Food Company. A wide variety of salads, wraps, and desserts will be offered and all are house made on the premises. Options will include vegan, vegetarian, and gluten free but Stone Soup is well known for their house baked turkey and roast beef …
OPEN DISCOVERY AT MILLBROOK PRESERVE
Explore this Preserve-in-the-making, a hidden gem in the heart of New Paltz, with Lynn Bowdery. We will look at and discuss the landforms, flora and fauna, and human disturbances of this interesting preserve through which Mill Brook (also known as Tributary 13 of the Wallkill River) and several of its tributaries flow. Wear comfortable walking/hiking …
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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.