Celebrate the arrival of Spring with the Esopus Creek Conservancy and John Burroughs Natural History Society on a guided nature walk in a variety of ecologically rich habitats in the Town of Saugerties.

This is the day we all look forward to. Spend the whole day in the field or just a few hours....who knows what may be found.

Join JBNHS for an evening stroll in the Shawangunk Grasslands National Wildlife Refuge to hear and possibly see male woodcocks perform their courting flights.

The first in a series of trips exploring the Rondout Valley region, inspired by the traditional February Early Migrants trip and the creek and valley itself.

This field trip is the second in a series of outings exploring the Rondout Valley region.

Meet trip leader Peter Schoenberger (pdsis@yahoo.com ) at the Ashokan Reservoir parking lot known as the "donut".  This is located near the Frying Pan portion of the lower basin.  From the south end of the Dividing Weir travel down hill and take a left on Rt. 28A and proceed for about a mile and a …

The second in a series of outings co-sponsored with the John Burroughs Association at the wonderful Burroughs Sanctuary.

Join trip leader Peter Schoenberger the start of neotropical bird migration, and if we’re quiet, maybe a drumming grouse too!

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 01 2016. 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 …

This 162 acre former orchard, with more than three miles of trails has quickly become known as a spring migrant trap and also provides spectacular panoramic views of the Catskills, Hudson Highlands, and Shawangunks.