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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220114
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220116
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SUMMARY:ALL DAY NYSOA WINTER WATERFOWL COUNT
DESCRIPTION:This annual statewide count includes waterfowl and their allies as well as eagles. Data collected will aid in understanding population trends and conservation practices of Atlantic Flyway waterfowl. The survey will include open bodies of water\, especially along the Hudson\, Esopus\, Wallkill\, and Rondout Rivers and possibly the Ashokan Reservoir as well as open agricultural areas where geese may graze. Contact Steve Chorvas (schorvas@gmail.com or 845-246-5900) for assignment. NOTE: snow/rain date on Sunday 1/16/22
URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/all-day-nysoa-winter-waterfowl-count-5/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Steve%20Chorvas":MAILTO:schorvas@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220123T030000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220123T070000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050430
CREATED:20211230T215126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211230T215126Z
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SUMMARY:WINTER MINDFULLNESS WALK AT NYQUIST-HARCOURT
DESCRIPTION:While this walk will include some conventional practice of field identification and a little time for socializing\, it will focus on the direct experience of our bodies and senses underneath the labels and comparisons. Leader will offer suggestions for practices to direct the attention in a particular way. This may include short periods in which we’ll refrain from or minimize speaking. Please contact leader via email(mattcorsaro@yahoo.com)to register or ask questions. Group size will be limited to eight.
URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/winter-mindfullness-walk-at-nyquist-harcourt/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Matt%20Corsaro":MAILTO:mattcorsaro@yahoo.com 
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220218T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220218T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050430
CREATED:20220213T010814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220213T010932Z
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SUMMARY:GREAT BACKYARD BIRDCOUNT - FORSYTHE NATURE CENTER
DESCRIPTION:The Great Backyard Bird Count is sponsored by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology\, National Audubon Society\, and Birds Canada. Locally\, JBNHS members will lead introductory walks with a focus on identifying winter backyard birds\, how to use eBird\, and how to get involved in other Citizen Science projects like the NYS BBA3.  Suggestions on optics and identification apps/books or answers to any other questions the novice may have will also be provided.  These walks are family friendly with hopes of simulating a greater interest in birds and birding. \nFREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC \nContact Mark DeDea (forsythnature@aol.com ) to register.
URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/great-backyard-bird-count-forsythe-nature-center/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220219T030000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220219T050000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050430
CREATED:20220213T011212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220213T011212Z
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SUMMARY:GREAT BACKYARD BIRDCOUNT - NYQUIST-HARCOURT SANCTUARY
DESCRIPTION:The Great Backyard Bird Count is sponsored by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology\, National Audubon Society\, and Birds Canada. Locally\, JBNHS members will lead introductory walks with a focus on identifying winter backyard birds\, how to use eBird\, and how to get involved in other Citizen Science projects like the NYS BBA3.  Suggestions on optics and identification apps/books or answers to any other questions the novice may have will also be provided.  These walks are family friendly with hopes of simulating a greater interest in birds and birding.\nFREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC \nContact Deb Weltsch (dweltsch13@gmail.com ) to register.
URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/great-backyard-birdcount-nyquist-harcourt-sanctuary/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220219T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220219T070000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050430
CREATED:20220213T011437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220213T011437Z
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SUMMARY:GREAT BACKYARD BIRDCOUNT – CATSKILLS VISITOR CENTER
DESCRIPTION:The Great Backyard Bird Count is sponsored by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology\, National Audubon Society\, and Birds Canada. Locally\, JBNHS members will lead introductory walks with a focus on identifying winter backyard birds\, how to use eBird\, and how to get involved in other Citizen Science projects like the NYS BBA3.  Suggestions on optics and identification apps/books or answers to any other questions the novice may have will also be provided.  These walks are family friendly with hopes of simulating a greater interest in birds and birding.\nFREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC \nContact  Olivia Bernard (obernard@catskillcenter.org ) to register
URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/great-backyard-birdcount-catskills-visitor-center/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220220T030000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220220T050000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050430
CREATED:20220213T011701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220213T011701Z
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SUMMARY:GREAT BACKYARD BIRDCOUNT – WALKILL VALLEY RAIL TRAIL (BINNEWATER RD)
DESCRIPTION:The Great Backyard Bird Count is sponsored by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology\, National Audubon Society\, and Birds Canada. Locally\, JBNHS members will lead introductory walks with a focus on identifying winter backyard birds\, how to use eBird\, and how to get involved in other Citizen Science projects like the NYS BBA3.  Suggestions on optics and identification apps/books or answers to any other questions the novice may have will also be provided.  These walks are family friendly with hopes of simulating a greater interest in birds and birding.\nFREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC \nContact Matt Corsaro (mattcorsaro@yahoo.com ) to register.
URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/great-backyard-birdcount-walkill-valley-rail-trail-binnewater-rd/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220220T030000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220220T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050430
CREATED:20220213T011912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220213T011912Z
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SUMMARY:GREAT BACKYARD BIRDCOUNT – KINGSTON POINT
DESCRIPTION:The Great Backyard Bird Count is sponsored by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology\, National Audubon Society\, and Birds Canada. Locally\, JBNHS members will lead introductory walks with a focus on identifying winter backyard birds\, how to use eBird\, and how to get involved in other Citizen Science projects like the NYS BBA3.  Suggestions on optics and identification apps/books or answers to any other questions the novice may have will also be provided.  These walks are family friendly with hopes of simulating a greater interest in birds and birding.\nFREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC \nContact Wendy Tocci (wtocci@gmail.com ) to register.
URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/great-backyard-birdcount-kingston-point/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220221T030000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220221T050000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050430
CREATED:20220213T012220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220213T012220Z
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SUMMARY:GREAT BACKYARD BIRDCOUNT – ESOPUS BEND NATURE PRESERVE
DESCRIPTION:The Great Backyard Bird Count is sponsored by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology\, National Audubon Society\, and Birds Canada. Locally\, JBNHS members will lead introductory walks with a focus on identifying winter backyard birds\, how to use eBird\, and how to get involved in other Citizen Science projects like the NYS BBA3.  Suggestions on optics and identification apps/books or answers to any other questions the novice may have will also be provided.  These walks are family friendly with hopes of simulating a greater interest in birds and birding.\nFREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC \nContact Steve Chorvas (schorvas@gmail.com ) to register.
URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/great-backyard-birdcount-esopus-bend-nature-preserve/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220226T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220226T070000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050430
CREATED:20211230T215324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211230T215324Z
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SUMMARY:JBA/JBNHS WINTER TREE ID WALK AT BURROUGHS SANCTUARY
DESCRIPTION:The first in a series of outings co-sponsored with the John Burroughs Association at the wonderful Burroughs Sanctuary. Contact trip leader Tom O’Dowd (tkodowd@gmail.com or 914 213-7079) to register for this outing. Enjoy a brisk\, late winter walk identifying trees by bark\, structure\, and bud on the improved trail system (rated as easy to moderate).
URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/jba-jbnhs-winter-tree-id-walk-at-burroughs-sanctuary-3/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tom%20O%27Dowd":MAILTO:tkodowd@gmail.com 
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220305T030000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220305T070000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050430
CREATED:20211230T215444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211230T215444Z
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SUMMARY:EARLY MIGRANTS ON THE RONDOUT
DESCRIPTION: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 plans. Party will travel upstream from Rosendale to the High Falls area\, noting early harbingers of spring..
URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/early-migrants-on-the-rondout-6/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mark%20DeDea":MAILTO:forsythnature@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220310T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220310T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050430
CREATED:20211230T215558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220303T021659Z
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SUMMARY:NEW YORK CITY PIPING PLOVER PROJECT - MARCH GENERAL MEETING
DESCRIPTION:Our March meeting will be in person at Kingston’s Hudson River Maritime Museum Wooden Boat School building (50 Rondout Landing\, Kingston\, NY). The public is welcome to attend.  Chris Allieri will present a program about the NYC Plover Project (https://nycploverproject.org/). There will be a JBNHS membership business meeting following Chris’ presentation. While masks are no longer required indoors\, it is still a good idea to wear one.
URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/march-general-meeting-and-presentation/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220314T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220314T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050430
CREATED:20220308T230139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220308T230958Z
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SUMMARY:CROSSBILL TRAINING
DESCRIPTION:Photo Courtesy of Joan Collins \nAs we noted in the latest newsletter\, this is an amazing year for crossbills. In fact\, there probably won’t be a better year during the Atlas to find crossbills and get them on the map. \nIf you’ve been wanting to learn more about these mysterious wanderers from the North\, now’s the time. Matt Young with the Finch Research Network is coming to talk to us about how to find crossbills (and siskins!) and document them for the Atlas. The training will be followed by regional field trips! \nThe online training will take place next Monday\, 3/14\, at 7 pm. Matt will give a short presentation to go over identification of crossbills and conifer trees\, talk about crossbill breeding phenology and how it relates to the cone crop\, and help us interpret crossbill breeding behavior. Followed by open Q&A. All are welcome. Registration required. \nThroughout the rest of March and April\, a team of crossbill enthusiasts will lead trips all across the state to help get these birds on the map! Keep an eye on the Atlas calendar and your inbox for dates and locations. \nWe’re calling it the Crossbill Extravaganza! We hope you’ll join us! \nREGISTER HERE FOR CROSSBILL TRAINING \n 
URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/crossbill-training/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220317T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220317T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050430
CREATED:20220312T201751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220312T201751Z
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SUMMARY:BREEDING BIRD ATLAS TOWN HALL
DESCRIPTION:The breeding season is ramping up! Birds are singing and early migrants are starting to return. Spring is just around the corner. \nJoin us as we kick off the third year of the Atlas with our first Town Hall of 2022\, Thursday 3/17 at 7 pm. \nWe’ll talk about some of the bird species that are breeding now\, learn about some of the recent changes to the eBird mobile app\, and have time for open Q&A. \nWe look forward to seeing you! \nREGISTER FOR THE MARCH TOWN HALL
URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/breeding-bird-atlas-town-hall/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220320T040000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220320T080000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050430
CREATED:20220303T022031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220303T022223Z
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SUMMARY:SIGNS OF SPRING NATURE WALK
DESCRIPTION: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 the Town of Saugerties on Sunday\, March 20\, 2022. Depending on available time\, conditions\, and participant interest\, we will visit The Great Vly Wildlife Management Area\, Esopus Bend Nature Preserve\, Falling Waters Preserve\, and/or the Saugerties Lighthouse peninsula on the Hudson River. Meet in the Saugerties Village Beach parking lot on Rte. 9W\, just north of the Esopus Creek bridge\, at the foot of Partition Street in the Village of Saugerties. Participants can stay for the duration\, or drive to each location and leave whenever necessary. Bring binoculars\, field guides\, and spotting scopes if you have them\, and be prepared for wet\, muddy trails\, and early spring weather conditions. Light rain often makes for excellent birding and nature observation\, but heavy rain will cancel the walk. Children are welcome and encouraged\, but please do not bring pets. Please register with field trip leader\, Steve Chorvas (schorvas@gmail.com) and for additional information or directions. This joint ECC/JBNHS Environmental Education walk is free and open to the public. For additional information about upcoming ECC Nature Walks and Paddles\, please visit www.esopuscreekconservancy.org.
URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/signs-of-spring-nature-walk-3/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Steve%20Chorvas":MAILTO:schorvas@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220320T040000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220320T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050430
CREATED:20220320T225732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220320T225732Z
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SUMMARY:BLOCK PARTY - CAMPING AT BEAVERKILL CAMPGROUND (ROSCOE\,NY)
DESCRIPTION:Join other Atlas enthusiasts for three days of camping\, camaraderie and Atlasing. We will set up camp at the Beaverkill Campground and Atlas nearby under visited prioirty blocks. For those of you not interested in camping please feel free to make a day trip out of it. Please contact Wendy Tocci at wtocci@gmail.com if you would like to attend. Early registration is encouraged as campsites will fill up quickly.
URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/block-party-camping-at-beaverkill-campground-roscoeny/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220320T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220320T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050430
CREATED:20220303T022201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220303T022201Z
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SUMMARY:VERNAL EQUINOX WOODCOCK WALK
DESCRIPTION: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 hear and possibly see male woodcocks perform their courting flights.  We should hear early amphibians and maybe an owl or two also.  Meet at the refuge entrance on Hoagerburg Road (Ulster Cty. Rt. 18)\, field party will make the short walk to the east (and the main refuge parking lot).
URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/vernal-equinox-woodcock-walk-6/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Christine%20Guarino":MAILTO:chrissy.guarino@gmail.com 
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220326T040000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220326T080000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050430
CREATED:20220303T022328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220303T022328Z
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SUMMARY:TIVOLI BAYS BIRDING
DESCRIPTION: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 register with trip leader Jess Prockup (procolinos@gmail.com ).  Field party will meet at the Bard College parking lot on Gatehouse Drive just north of sharp turn on Dutchess County Rt.103 and Cruger Island Road.  The group will walk down Cruger Island road to the bays and the causeway and trails will surely be muddy.  Please consider this and choose proper footwear (like muck boots).
URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/tivoli-bays-birding-5/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jess%20Prockup":MAILTO:procolinos@gmail.com 
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220403T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220403T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050430
CREATED:20220303T022448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220303T022448Z
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SUMMARY:OPEN DISCOVERY AT MILL BROOK PRESERVE
DESCRIPTION:Explore this new Preserve\, the hidden gem in the heart of New Paltz\, with Lynn Bowdery.  We will look at and discuss whatever catches our attention as we explore the paths and waterways.  At this time of year\, there is a good chance of hearing and seeing American Toads and Spring Peepers calling in the beaver impoundments.  Early wildflowers\, birds\, and insects will also be present.  The footpaths might be muddy\, so appropriate footwear is a must.  Binoculars and magnifiers are recommended\, and there might be blackflies\, mosquitoes and ticks.  This trip will be limited 10 participants.  Please contact Lynn (lynn.bowdery@gmail.com ) to reserve your place and learn where to meet.  Rain cancels.
URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/open-discovery-at-mill-brook-preserve-3/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lynn%20Bowdery":MAILTO:lynn@bowderys.com 
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220416T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220416T080000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050430
CREATED:20220303T022558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220303T022558Z
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SUMMARY:WILDFLOWER WALK AT SHAUPENEAK RIDGE
DESCRIPTION:Take a slow stroll on a footpath through rich and rocky woodland\, with modest elevation changes and a waterfall at the end as we look for spring wildflowers and anything else that catches our fancy.  Bring binoculars—they are not only for looking at birds—and a bag lunch if you would like to picnic together at the end of the walk.  This walk will be limited to 10 participants.  Please contact Lynn Bowdery (lynn.bowdery@gmail.com ) to reserve your place and learn where to meet.  Rain cancels.
URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/wildflower-walk-at-shaupeneak-ridge/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lynn%20Bowdery":MAILTO:lynn@bowderys.com 
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220421T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220421T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050430
CREATED:20220312T202256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220312T203159Z
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SUMMARY:BREEDING BIRD ATLAS TOWN HALL
DESCRIPTION:Each month will focus on a different topic tailored to what is happening in the breeding season. Q&A sessions are open to any topic\, covering anything from bird identification to technical issues. \nREGISTER FOR THE APRIL TOWN HALL
URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/breeding-bird-atlas-town-hall-2/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220421
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220423
DTSTAMP:20260404T050430
CREATED:20220328T205444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220328T205444Z
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SUMMARY:CROSSBILL EXTRAVAGANZA - SULLIVAN COUNTY/CATSKILLS
DESCRIPTION:We will be visiting locations in Sullivan County and the Catskills to confirm breeding of Red Crossbills and other irruptive finches. Our travels may take us into other areas of the Catskills depending on eBird reports between now and then. Meet at 7 am at the Park and Ride in Kingston near thruway exit 19. For those of you coming from south of Kingston we can make arrangements to meet further south on Route 209 or closer to our destination in Sullivan County. Please contact Wendy Tocci at wtocci@gmail.com or (845)750-5409 if interested in attending. \n 
URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/crossbill-extravaganza-sullivan-county-catskills/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220423T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220423T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050430
CREATED:20220303T023824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220321T214427Z
UID:1634-1650704400-1650711600@jbnhs.org
SUMMARY:BREEDING BIRD ATLAS EBIRD WORKSHOP
DESCRIPTION:Join regional coordinator Wendy Tocci for a workshop on using eBird and finding your location while in the field. In addition to a walk through of eBird we will also explore how to use Avenza when visiting blocks that do not have cell service. This workshop will be held at the stone house at Hasbrouck Park on Delaware Ave in Kingston. Registration is required to attend. Please contact Wendy Tocci at wtocci@gmail.com if you would like to attend.
URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/breeding-bird-atlas-workshop-2/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wendy%20Tocci":MAILTO:wtocci@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220424T040000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220424T080000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050430
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220303T022725Z
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SUMMARY:SPRING MINDFULLNESS WALK ON WALLKILL VALLEY RAIL TRAIL
DESCRIPTION:While this walk will include some conventional practice of field identification and a little time for socializing\, it will focus on the direct experience of our bodies and senses underneath the labels and comparisons. Leader will offer suggestion s for practices to direct the attention in a particular way. This may include short periods in which we’ll refrain from or minimize speaking.  Please contact leader via email (mattcorsaro@yahoo.com )to register or ask questions. Group size will be limited to eight.
URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/spring-mindfullness-walk-on-wallkill-valley-rail-trail/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Matt%20Corsaro":MAILTO:mattcorsaro@yahoo.com 
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220430T030000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220430T080000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050430
CREATED:20220303T022856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220303T022856Z
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SUMMARY:KENNETH WILSON STATE PARK
DESCRIPTION:This park offers a variety of habitats and all are easily accessible\, with much of the walk on pavement.  Please register with trip leader Peter Schoenberger (pdsis@yahoo.com) to enjoy the start of the progression of neotropical bird migration\, and if we’re quiet\, maybe a drumming grouse too!  If time allows we may travel to nearby Yankeetown Pond as well.
URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/kenneth-wilson-state-park-5/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Peter%20Schoenberger":MAILTO:pdsis@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220501T033000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220501T080000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050430
CREATED:20220303T023003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220303T023003Z
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SUMMARY:SPRING MIGRATION AND WILDFLOWERS IN SAUGERTIES
DESCRIPTION:The Esopus Creek Conservancy and John Burroughs Natural History Society are co-sponsoring a guided nature walk in woodlands and wetlands in the Town of Saugerties on Sunday\, May 1\, 2022.  The first week in May is typically the peak migration period for neotropical birds at this latitude\, and early morning is the best time to see and hear recently arrived songbirds in their brilliant spring plumage.  We will explore a variety of ecologically rich habitats to experience this annual rite of spring\, identifying birds by sight and sound while pausing along the way to observe a diversity of wildflowers and animal life.     Meet up will be at the Saugerties Village Beach parking lot on Rte. 9W\, just north of the Esopus Creek bridge\, at the foot of Partition Street in the Village of Saugerties.  Participants can carpool and stay for the duration\, or drive to each location and leave whenever necessary.   Bring binoculars\, field guides\, and spotting scopes if you have them\, and be prepared for wet\, muddy trails\, and early spring weather conditions.  Light rain often makes for excellent birding and nature observation\, but heavy rain will cancel the walk.  Children are welcome and encouraged\, but please do not bring pets.   Please contact the field trip leader\, Steve Chorvas (schorvas@gmail.com) to register and for additional information or directions.  This joint ECC/JBNHS Environmental Education walk is free and open to the public.  For additional information about upcoming ECC Nature Walks and Paddles\, please visit www.esopuscreekconservancy.org.
URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/spring-migration-and-wildflowers-in-saugerties-2/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Steve%20Chorvas":MAILTO:schorvas@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220505T030000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220505T080000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050430
CREATED:20220303T023144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220303T023144Z
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SUMMARY:SPRING MIGRATION AT BURROUGHS SANCTUARY
DESCRIPTION:We will explore the sanctuary utilizing the easy walk along Pond Lane in search of neotropical migrants.  These outings will have the birder home in plenty time for lunch\, hopefully still in a glow after the morning walk.  Please register with Mark DeDea (forsythnature@aol.com ) to participate.
URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/spring-migration-at-burroughs-sanctuary/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mark%20DeDea":MAILTO:forsythnature@aol.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220506
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220508
DTSTAMP:20260404T050430
CREATED:20220303T023333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220414T004905Z
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SUMMARY:ULSTER COUNTY BIG SIT
DESCRIPTION:JBNHS’ 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 sits.  Do you have a birdy back deck or favorite patch and a cause worth birding for?  Why not join the challenge and see how many species you can identify from a 17’ diameter circle and get friends and family to pledge to your effort.  In the past money has been raised to help worthy endeavors like numerous enhancements at SGNWR\, support the wonderful New York State Young Birders Club\, install Where to Bird in Ulster County panels now located at four locations about the county\, and aid Annie Mardiney’s important rehabilitation work. \n\nBowdery’s Homestead Sit: Allan (with split shift coverage from his better half) and gifted birding grandkiddies will bird their yard with hopes of a good feeder bird to pad our cumulative list and raise the most money we can to distribute in June to important environmental and conservation concerns in the region. \n\n\n\nFagan Homestead Sit: Email Lin Fagan (faganlin@verizon.net ) to join team Turf for Surf or pledge your support to the wonderful NYC Piping Plover Project. \n\n\n\nGaleville (SGNWR) Sit: Spend some time on the observation deck at Galeville (SGNWR) looking and listening for those ever important (and harder to find) grassland species. Team Shawangunk Redemption could have another Sandhill Crane up their sleeves.  This year’s funds may help to install bee hives at the refuge!  Please contact Donna Seymour (dseymour66@gmail.com ) to plan and schedule your shift. \n\n\nGreat Vly Sit: Team Bobcat will again be birding Fradon Marsh from a pressure treated tower and greatly helping our cumulative JBNHS Big Sit total with all those wonderful marsh birds and maybe a surprise like another Black Tern.   Support in 2021 allowed for the assembly and installation of over 30 Wood Duck boxes in the Vly! \n\n\nHayes’ Homestead Sit: Dave and Tracey will bird their yard and do so for as good a cause as you could find\, Wild Mountain Birds and JBNHS trustee Annie Mardiney’s awesome work. \n\n\n\nNyquist-Harcourt Sit: The Oxbow Oddballs will again bird for our friends at the Wallkill Valley Land Trust (WVLT).  Please contact Sara DeAngelis (saradeangelis@me.com ) to help at this location. \n\n\n\nKingston Point Sit: Some use words like dynasty\, this may be premature but another dominant performance this year and it would be hard to dispute.  This perennial powerhouse will be birding to raise money to support the important NYS Breeding Bird Atlas. \n\n\n\nParadies Lane Purple Martin Colony Sit: Join Annie Mardiney (amardiney@gmail.com ) and team Charlie’s Bird Song to help bird and remember the martin colony’s late caretaker Charlie West with pledges going to the installation of a pollinator garden and plaque in Charlie’s memory. \n\n\n\nSimmons Homestead Sit: The Wittenberg Warblers will be birding for the Friends of Feathered and Furry Wildlife Center rehabilitators. \n\n\n\nThorn Preserve Sit: Please contact Dixon Onderdonk (dixononderdonk@gmail.com ) if you’d like to help.  The Thorn Thrashers will bird to support JBNHS’ generosity on projects about the entirety of Ulster County. \n\n\nNew Location for a Sit?\nPlease contact Mark DeDea (forsythnature@aol.com ) with any questions and to let us know about a new sit for promotional/ fundraising sake.\n\n\nDonations can be based on a pledge per species (specific sit or cumulative) or flat donation.  Donations can be made online (click on the Support the Big Sit button below) or by check. Please make checks payable to JBNHS and note desired sit you’d like to support.  Send in donations to Treasurer Lin Fagan 281 West Chestnut Street Kingston NY 12401. \n\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \nPurchase a JBNHS Sweatshirt to support the Ulster County Big Sit:\n \n\n \n\n\n\nSize\n\n\nSmall $25.00 USDMedium $25.00 USDLarge $25.00 USDX Large $25.00 USDXX Large $30.00 USD\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\nIf you are ordering online and would like to receive your sweatshirt by the day of the Ulster County Big Sit (5/7/22) please place your order by Friday\, 4/15/22 at 5 pm. The overall deadline to order is Friday\, 4/29/22 by 5 pm. \nIf ordering by check please make the check out to JBNHS and send it along with what you wish to order to:\nLin Fagan\n281 West Chestnut St\nKingston\, NY\, 12401. \nYour check and order must be received by Friday\, 4/15/22 at 5 pm in order for you to receive your sweatshirt by the day of the Ulster County Big Sit (5/7/22). The overall deadline with which your check and order must be received is Friday\, 4/29/22 by 5 pm.
URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/ulster-county-big-sit-5/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220509T020000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220509T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050430
CREATED:20220303T023436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220303T023436Z
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SUMMARY:SPRING MIGRATION AT HIGH BANKS
DESCRIPTION: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 Jess Prockup (procolinos@gmail.com ) .  There is an initial climb of 200 feet on the trail but walking is easy after that and a panoramic view of the mid Hudson Valley can be enjoyed while scanning the treetops for colorful songsters.
URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/spring-migration-at-high-banks-4/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jess%20Prockup":MAILTO:procolinos@gmail.com 
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220511T030000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220511T080000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050430
CREATED:20220303T023551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220303T023551Z
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SUMMARY:WARBLER WALK
DESCRIPTION: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 travel towards the Mohonk Preserve to search for neotropical migrants.
URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/warbler-walk/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Gerhard%20Patsch":MAILTO:gerapa2001@yahoo.com 
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220513
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220515
DTSTAMP:20260404T050430
CREATED:20220303T023646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220303T023646Z
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SUMMARY:ULSTER COUNTY SPRING CENSUS: BIG DAY COUNT
DESCRIPTION: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 found.  Refer to your copy of Where to Bird in Ulster County or visit www.jbnhs.org for good birding locations. Submit your report in checklist order to Steve Chorvas (schorvas@gmail.com ) or P.O. Box 214\, Saugerties\, NY 12477).   This information is combined in a regional report published by the New York State Ornithological Association.
URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/ulster-county-spring-census-big-day-count-6/
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