GREIG FARM BIRDS AND 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 …
CANCELLED – COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT
Hudson River Maritime Museum 50 Rondout Landing, KingstonCANCELLED - STAY TUNED FOR RESCHEDULED DATE JBNHS has adopted the medians on the strand near the Hudson River Maritime Museum in Kingston, near the waterfront, as a community service project. Become an intrepid gardener this morning to weed, prune and neaten. If you have gardening tools, bring a rake, loppers, shears, etc., or use …
FALL MIGRANTS AT BURROUGHS SANCTUARY
The 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 …
MUSHROOM RAMBLE
The Esopus Creek Conservancy, in conjunction with the 17th Annual Hudson River Valley Ramble, is sponsoring a guided mushroom walk on Saturday, September 10, 2016. Autumn can be a very productive time of the year for mushrooms when soil moisture is favorable. George Johanson will guide us as we explore a local woodland in search …
BLUE CHIP/LIPPENCOTT/GALEVILLE FALL MIGRATION
Shawangunk Grasslands NWR Entrance Rd, ShawangunkMeet trip leader Christine Guarino (chrissy.guarino@gmail.com ) at the SGNWR entrance on County Route 18 (Hoagerburgh Road) at 7:00 am. We will explore grassland and pasture for fall shorebird migrants, particularly “grasspipers” often difficult to find in Ulster County. Carpooling from the refuge and visiting good neighboring habitat. This outing will also provide an opportunity …
ANNUAL PICNIC AT HUDSON RIVER MARITIME MUSEUM
Hudson River Maritime Museum 50 Rondout Landing, KingstonOur location will be the HRMM's new Riverport Wooden Boat School, right on the Rondout. Our luncheon will be catered 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 …
OPEN DISCOVERY AT JOPPENBERGH
Co-sponsored by the Wallkill Valley Land Trust. Explore one of the less well-known public parks in Ulster County. Located in Rosendale, beside the Wallkill Valley Rail Trail and looming over the iconic railroad trestle, Route 213, Rondout Creek and downtown Rosendale, this 118+ acre property is owned by the Wallkill Valley Land Trust and open …
EBNP MUSHROOM LARK
The Esopus Creek Conservancy and John Burroughs Natural History Society, in conjunction with the 13th annual Lark in the Park, are co-sponsoring a guided mushroom walk on Saturday, October 1, 2016. Autumn can be a very productive time of the year for mushrooms when soil moisture is favorable. Steve Chorvas and Prof. Bill Bakaitis will …
SPARROW WALK AT THE FARM
THIS TRIP IS FULLY BOOKED AND IS UNABLE TO ACCOMMODATE ANY ADDITIONAL PARTICIPANTS Our targets for this trip are sparrows. We will visit farmland habitat and weedy edges for LBJ’s and maybe a skulker or two. Our destination is private and all attendees should treat this as the privilege it is. Interested participants MUST preregister …
SPARROW WALK AT THE FARM
THIS TRIP IS FULLY BOOKED AND IS UNABLE TO ACCOMMODATE ANY ADDITIONAL PARTICIPANTS Our targets for this trip are sparrows. We will visit farmland habitat and weedy edges for LBJ’s and maybe a skulker or two. Our destination is private and all attendees should treat this as the privilege it is. Interested participants MUST preregister …
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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.