TIVOLI BAYS BIRDING – CANCELED
THIS FIELD TRIP HAS BEEN CANCELED We will explore the tidal marshes and upland habitat of this DEC property. Bald Eagles, waterfowl, and other early migrants (like Rusty Blackbird) are …
SPRING IN ROSENDALE – CANCELED
THIS FIELD TRIP HAS BEEN CANCELED We will ascend all or part of Joppenburgh Mountain to look for early migrant birds, spring wildflowers and other signs of spring. Group will …
SPRING BIRDING WILDCARD – CANCELED
THIS FIELD TRIP HAS BEEN CANCELED Please register with trip leader Peter Schoenberger (pdsis@yahoo.com ) so we can make arrangements for our party’s travel and destination plans. The location for …
OPEN DISCOVERY AT MILL BROOK PRESERVE – CANCELED
THIS FIELD TRIP HAS BEEN CANCELED Explore this new Preserve, the hidden gem in the heart of New Paltz, with Lynn Bowdery. We will look at and discuss whatever catches …
SPARROW WALK AT THE FARM
PRE-REGISTER with Peter Schoenberger (pdsis@yahoo.com or 914 466-2707) to find out meeting time and location. Our targets for this trip are sparrows. We will visit farmland habitat and weedy edges …
SPARROW WALK AT THE FARM
PRE-REGISTER with Peter Schoenberger (pdsis@yahoo.com or 914 466-2707) to find out meeting time and location. Our targets for this trip are sparrows. We will visit farmland habitat and weedy edges …
TREE IDENTIFICATION WALK
PRE-REGISTER with Steve Chorvas (schorvas@gmail.com) to find out the meeting time and location. We will limit group size to a maximum of ten participants. The Esopus Creek Conservancy and John …
FALL BIRDING WILDCARD
Field trip leader Peter Schoenberger will choose the target species, destination, and meet-up location of this outing dependant on recent sightings and will be determined by the Friday before the …
ELECTION DAY SPARROWS
PRE-REGISTER with Mark DeDea (forsythnature@aol.com ) to find out meeting time and location. Fulfill your civic duty and join JBNHS at a sparrow hotspot. Muck boots are recommended to keep …
HOLIDAY LUNCH AND BIRDS TOO
Contact Mark DeDea (forsythnature@aol.com ) to confirm your participation and for info and directions. The party will bird a stretch of the Hurley rail trail or two depending on conditions …
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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.