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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\, April 26\, 2026. Late April/early May is an exciting time for neotropical migration 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-6/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260502
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260503
DTSTAMP:20260501T054011
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SUMMARY:JBNHS ULSTER COUNTY BIG SIT 2026
DESCRIPTION:JBNHS’ 11 th annual Big Sit is also our BIG fundraiser for the year (that’s why we do ours in May) but serves too as a friendly competition between established sits. The challenge is twofold; first how many species can you identify by sight and sound from a 17’ diameter circle and more importantly how many friends and family can you get 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\, help the important NYS Breeding Bird Atlas\, installation of Where to Bird in Ulster County panels now located at four locations about the county\, create Naturalist’s Backpacks for area libraries to lend out\, and aid Annie Mardiney’s important educational and rehabilitation work at Wild Mountain Birds. \n \n–Bird Homestead Sit\nNew participants last year and far and away the youngest team in this friendly competition\, Nature Club familiesenjoyed good backyard neotrops in their inaugural sit and hope to have another productive day supporting the winter time feeding stations at Shawangunk Grasslands NWR and Wild Mountain Birds. \n–Bowdery Homestead Sit\nLynn and Allan and extended family 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–Esopus Meadows Sit\nTeam Lovebirds (Scarlett and Ben) will again be birding along the Hudson River at Esopus Meadows Preserve. Their efforts will supply useful educational supplies for the City of Kingston’s Junior Naturalists Summer Camp conducted at the Forsyth Nature Center. \n \n-Galeville (SGNWR) Sit\nSpend 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. Pledges raised in recent years have been used to install a bench on the new observation platform\, a new refuge sign\, a new updated “Where to Bird in Ulster County” panel on the Galeville Gazebo and supplies for the pollinator garden. This year the Shawangunk Redemption will bird to support the Friends of SGNWR and JBNHS trustee Annie Mardiney and her important work in bird rehabilitation and education with Wild Mountain Birds. Please contact Debbie Carney (deb.carney@gmail.com) or Evelyn Leigh (evelynleigh11@gmail.com) to plan and schedule your shift. \n-Gardiner Landfill Sit\nAnother new location for this FUNdraising challenge\, a capped landfill that’s close to the Wallkill River and mature hardwoods could reveal a great mix of birds. Team Flying Cigar Aficionados will bird for the creation and installation of a Chimney Swift tower in Gardiner Park. Please contact Chrissy Guarino (chrissy.guarino@gmail.com ) if you’d like to join in the effort. \n \n  \n-Great Vly Sit\nTeam 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. Past efforts raised monies for the assembly and installation of over 30 Wood Duck boxes in the Vly and helping Zade Pacetti attend ABA’s Camp Chirachua. This year Team Bobcat will bird in support of the JBNHS scholarship fund. \n  \n  \n \n-Hayes Homestead Sit\nDave and Tracey (Morgan Hill Misfits) 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-High Banks Sit\nThe newest Ulster County Big Sit location will be birded by Team Buffy Primary Crescents. This is a great spot to observe woodland species and is known to receive early morning neotropical migrants in the spring. Coupled with panoramic views of the Hudson River Valley this team could raise loads of money for future special programming and events for JBNHS. Contact Olivia Bernard ( oliviakbernard@gmail.com ) if you’d like to join this sit. \n \n-Kingston Point Sit\nTeam CoCo Puffs will bird from Harrison Point looking out over Kingston Point Lagoon\, the mouth of the Rondout\, and down river while tallying new spring arrivals. After a one year “hiccup” the CoCo Puffs got back to their winning ways last year with the most species identified and hope this year to be the fundraising champs for their worthy cause of the NYS Young Birders Club. \n  \n \n-Normann Homestead Sit\nThe Normann Conquerors charged through their first U.C. Big Sit last May racking up a very fine species list and raising enough money to create TWO naturalist backpacks for the Phoenicia and Morton Memorial/Pine Hill Libraries. This year they’ll bird to help with natural enhancements like a native pollinator meadow and signage at an Esopus Creek-side public property in Boiceville. \n-Nyquist-Harcourt Sit\nThe Oxbow Oddballs will appropriately bird for our friends at the WVLT and the wonderful work they do. This is a birdy location and the more eyes and ears the better so please contact Sara DeAngelis (saradeangelis@me.com) or Deb Welstch (dweltsch13@gmail.com) to help or to pledge support. \n \n-Thorn Preserve Sit\nPlease contact Dixon Onderdonk (dixononderdonk@gmail.com ) if you’d like to help. The Thorn Thrashers will bird to support the American Bird Conservancy. \n  \n  \nDonations can be based on a pledge per species (specific sit or cumulative) or flat donation.  \nTo Donate by Check:\nPlease make checks payable to JBNHS and note desired sit you’d like to support. Send in donations to\nJBNHS\nc/o Treasurer Mary T. Moxham CPA PLLC\nPO Box 4223\nKingston NY\, 12402 \nTo Donate Online:\n– Use the Donate button below.\n– Select Big Sit Fundraising from the Use this donation for dropdown.\n– When prompted to Write a note add the name of the location you want your donation to be directed to. This will be on the same page that you enter your payment information.
URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/jbnhs-ulster-county-big-sit-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T120000
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SUMMARY:SPRING MIGRATION AT NYQUIST- HARCOURT WILDLIFE SANCTUARY
DESCRIPTION:This Wallkill Valley Land Trust holding is 56 acres of floodplain forest and an oxbow wetland that has frontage along the Wallkill River and neighbors a community garden. These habitats have a network of trails that make birding easy but occasionally wet (mucks are always a good idea here). Meet up will be at the municipal lot just off 133 Huguenot Street in the Village of New Paltz. Please register with trip leader Deb Weltsch (dwelstch13@gmail.com ) to attend.
URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/spring-migration-at-nyquist-harcourt-wildlife-sanctuary/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T120000
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SUMMARY:SPRING TREE IDENTIFICATION WALK ESOPUS BEND NATURE PRESERVE
DESCRIPTION:It’s a wonderful time of year to visit the Esopus Creek Conservancy’s Esopus Bend Nature Preserve regardless of the focus but a true joy to celebrate the woody plants and trees in the preserve with some giant specimens of several species to enjoy. Make sure to bring along binoculars to help with bud and flower identification if not for looking at a tree top warbler. Other signs of spring flora and fauna will be noted along this walk as well. Please make sure to register with Steve Chorvas (schorvas@gmail.com) for this co-sponsored outing. Please visit www.esopuscreekconservancy.org to learn about other outings and ways to support and volunteer at the preserve.
URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/spring-tree-identification-walk-esopus-bend-nature-preserve-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T220000
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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 Jessica Cukrovany (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-8/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T120000
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SUMMARY:PEACH HILL SPRING MIGRATION
DESCRIPTION:This 159-acre park is a former apple orchard and is the highest point in Poughkeepsie. All attributes making it a great location to receive spring migrants and if conditions and timing are right\, a very good fall out spot for new arrivals in the morning. Please register with Tracy Little (mycoleydog@netscape.net ) to plan your morning. Meet at Peach Hill Park (32 Edgewood Drive Poughkeepsie NY12603) at 7:00 AM or at the Kingston Thruway traffic circle park and ride to carpool at 6:15 AM.
URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/peach-hill-spring-migration-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T100000
DTSTAMP:20260501T054011
CREATED:20260322T213343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260322T213343Z
UID:2480-1778142600-1778148000@jbnhs.org
SUMMARY:NATURE WALK KINGSTON O&W TRAIL
DESCRIPTION:A series of local walks planned to start the day right with fresh air\, shining sun\, and birds singing. These will be short\, easy strolls designed to have you home earlier to be a “productive” part of society (domestic chores) yet allowing an hour and a half of escapism and camaraderie from said society. This particular walk will explore the Kingston portion of the paved O&W rail trail. Meet up for this walk is at parking lot at 495 Washington Ave. Please register with Charlotte Adamis (charlotteadamis@gmail.com) to find out meet-up location and other details.
URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/nature-walk-kingston-ow-trail/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260509
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260510
DTSTAMP:20260501T054011
CREATED:20260322T213545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260322T213545Z
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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-10/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T120000
DTSTAMP:20260501T054011
CREATED:20260430T122322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T163059Z
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SUMMARY:SPRING MIGRATION AT IMMIGRANT’S WAY
DESCRIPTION:Please register with trip leader Mark DeDea ( forsythnature@aol.com ) to participate on this easy walk along the paved Empire State Trail that runs parallel to Hudson River through Ulster County’s newest state park. We will start at Kingston Point Beach and walk north to East Kingston (round trip of a little more than four miles).
URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/spring-migration-at-immigrants-way-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T120000
DTSTAMP:20260501T054011
CREATED:20260430T122428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T122428Z
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SUMMARY:NATURE WALK KINGSTON GREENLINE WEST
DESCRIPTION:Join in on a new series of local walks planned to start the day right with fresh air\, shining sun\, and birds singing. These will be short\, easy strolls designed to have you home earlier to be a “productive” part of society (domestic chores) yet allowing an hour and a half of escapism and camaraderie from said society. This particular walk will explore the western end of the Kingston Greenline along the Midtown Linear Park. Please register with Charlotte Adamis (charlotteadamis@gmail.com ) to find out meet up location and other details.
URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/nature-walk-kingston-greenline-west/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260515
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260518
DTSTAMP:20260501T054011
CREATED:20260430T122513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T122513Z
UID:2550-1778803200-1779062399@jbnhs.org
SUMMARY:CAPE MAY SPRING MIGRATION CAMPING
DESCRIPTION:Although camping reservation at this point would be impossible\, you may want to email trip organizer Tracy Little (mycoleydog@aol.com ) regarding the itinerary and the off chance that you could meet up if you were to find lodging. Spring shorebird migration on the Delaware Bay is one of the great birding spectacles in the east and southern affinity breeders in Belleplain SP coupled with regular passerine migration makes this a special trip.
URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/cape-may-spring-migration-camping/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T120000
DTSTAMP:20260501T054011
CREATED:20260430T122555Z
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SUMMARY:NATURE WALK KINGSTON WVRT/ROCKWELL
DESCRIPTION:Join in on a new series of local walks planned to start the day right with fresh air\, shining sun\, and birds singing. These will be short\, easy strolls designed to have you home earlier to be a “productive” part of society (domestic chores) yet allowing an hour and a half of escapism and camaraderie from said society. This particular walk on the Wallkill Valley Rail Trail just outside of the City limits has a nice blend of mixed hardwood/hemlock woods and a powerline cut that runs parallel to the trail\, this variety of habitat is home to quite a few breeding birds. Please register with Charlotte Adamis (charlotteadamis@gmail.com ) to find out meet up location and other details
URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/nature-walk-kingston-wvrt-rockwell-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T120000
DTSTAMP:20260501T054011
CREATED:20260430T122701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T122701Z
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SUMMARY:SPRING MIGRATION AT BASHAKILL WMA
DESCRIPTION:The “Bash” is considered one of the best birding locations in our region\, especially during spring migration with hopes of species like Prothonotary and Cerulean for the day list. It is wonderful to again have this trip on our schedule and shouldn’t be missed. Please email Tracy Little (mycoleydog@aol.com ) with questions or to register. Meet up to carpool at the Kingston Park and Ride (I-587/Exit 19 Roundabout) for a 6:00 A.M. departure or meet at the “Birder’s parking lot” (turn left off of Haven Rd. after crossing the Bashakill) for a 7:00 A.M. start time.
URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/spring-migration-at-bashakill-wma-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T120000
DTSTAMP:20260501T054011
CREATED:20260430T122752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T122752Z
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SUMMARY:NATURE WALK KINGSTON WILTWYCK CEMETERY
DESCRIPTION:Join in on a new series of local walks planned to start the day right with fresh air\, shining sun\, and birds singing. These will be short\, easy strolls designed to have you home earlier to be a “productive” part of society (domestic chores) yet allowing an hour and a half of escapism and camaraderie from said society. This particular walk will explore one of Kingston’s oldest green spaces; with a blend of historic headstones\, grand old trees\, and one of the better spots for birding in Kingston during spring migration. Please register with Charlotte Adamis (charlotteadamis@gmail.com ) to find out meet up location and other details.
URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/nature-walk-kingston-wiltwyck-cemetery-2/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260604
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260605
DTSTAMP:20260501T054011
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SUMMARY:SLIDE MTN. BICKNELL’S HIKE
DESCRIPTION:Our Annual hike to celebrate our namesake’s ornithological claim to fame and to be in the company of higher elevation breeders like Magnolia\, Yellow-rumped\, and Blackpoll Warblers and of course with luck Yellow-bellied Flycatcher and Bicknell’s Thrush. We will likely encounter plenty of other breeding species highlighted by Ruffed Grouse\, Purple Finches\, Pine Siskins\, kinglets\, and Red-breasted Nuthatches and maybe a porcupine too. This is an early start to get at the summit at a proper hour. Carpooling from the Kingston Park and Ride or meeting at the trailhead lot on Oliverea Rd. (Cty. Rt. 47). Email JBNHSinfo@jbnhs.org to find out more details.
URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/slide-mtn-bicknells-hike-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T170000
DTSTAMP:20260501T054011
CREATED:20260430T122957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T122957Z
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SUMMARY:SUNDOWN FOREST OPEN DISCOVERY
DESCRIPTION:Sundown Wild Forest is located in the southern Catskills. We will explore the flora and fauna in this mature second growth forest. Forest succession and regrowth will be discussed. We will walk on trails for the most part\, with short forays offtrail. Trail conditions are generally good\, with some short steep slopes and occasional downed trees to navigate. Please register with George Moxham (gfmoxham@gmail.com ) for details. Participation is limited due to parking availability.
URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/sundown-forest-open-discovery-5/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260607
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260608
DTSTAMP:20260501T054011
CREATED:20260430T123120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T123120Z
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SUMMARY:CATSKILL PEAKS THOMAS COLE/BLACK DOME
DESCRIPTION:Distance: 8 miles\, Elevation Gain: 1800’\nThis will be an out-and-back hike from Elmer Barnum Road near Maplecrest\, NY. The route climbs two minor peaks (Caudal and Camel’s Hump) through 2nd growth northern hardwood forest before reaching first growth on the slopes of Thomas Cole and Black Dome. We will pass the cairn at the summit of Thomas Cole (no views) and continue to Black Dome for lunch at the viewpoint. Along the way we will be briefly inspecting 6 survey points for the Mountain Birdwatch program to be run later in June. This is a citizen science program that monitors montane bird populations in NY and New England. Possible birds include blackpoll warbler\, Swainson’s thrush\, yellow-bellied flycatcher\, and Bicknell’s thrush. Parking is limited\, so we will carpool to the trailhead. Participants should have good trail footwear\, rain gear\, insect repellent and/or a bug net\, and plenty of water and food. There are some tricky scrambles: hiking poles are recommended. Contact Dave Hayes (vireo44@gmail.com) to register. Meet at the Kingston Traffic Circle Park & Ride at 6:30AM.
URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/catskill-peaks-thomas-cole-black-dome/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T120000
DTSTAMP:20260501T054011
CREATED:20260430T123218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T123218Z
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SUMMARY:BREEDING BIRDS AND BUTTERFLIES
DESCRIPTION:The Esopus Creek Conservancy and John Burroughs Natural History Society are co-sponsoring a guided nature walk at Esopus Bend Nature Preserve in Saugerties on Saturday\, June 13\, 2026\, to observe summer breeding birds and butterflies. We will identify birds by sight and sound as we explore the Preserve’s woodlands\, wetlands\, and meadow\, pausing along the way to observe the diversity of plant and animal life that inhabit the Preserve. As the morning temperatures rise\, we will focus our attention on early summer butterflies active in the Preserve at this time of the year. Bring binoculars\, insect repellant and field guides if you have them. Be prepared for potentially wet/muddy trails\, tall grass\, and dress according to weather conditions. Light rain often makes for excellent birding and nature observation but will inhibit or eliminate most butterfly activity. Heavy rain will cancel the walk. Children are welcome and encouraged\, but please do not bring pets. Please register with the field trip leader Steve Chorvas (schorvas@gmail.com )to participate and for meeting time. 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/breeding-birds-and-butterflies-7/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260620
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260621
DTSTAMP:20260501T054011
CREATED:20260430T123300Z
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SUMMARY:OUTDOORS CREATIVITY/ PLEIN AIR
DESCRIPTION:A new offering for our field trip schedule that has been long suggested by Trustee Berrios. A location chock full of inspiration based on seasonal occurrence or nature’s sheer beauty will be decided closer to the outing. All forms of creativity and expression are encouraged by participants. Please contact Laurie Berrios ( laurieberrios@gmail.com ) to learn more about this new form of comradery for JBNHSers to enjoy.
URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/outdoors-creativity-plein-air-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260621T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260621T100000
DTSTAMP:20260501T054011
CREATED:20260430T123440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T123440Z
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SUMMARY:BEST FRIENDS WALK\, SUMMER SOLSTICE
DESCRIPTION:An occasion to visit nature with your best dog and human friends! John Burroughs described the dog as the “ideal walking companion” in Ways of Nature in 1905. We will visit this spectacular nature preserve that was a JB favorite in all four astronomical seasons this year to prove that point. There are a variety of trails on 142 acres with lots of interesting spots to view birds and nature at its finest. \nBlack Creek Preserve\, Winding Brook Road\, Esopus\, NY 12429 (off 9W)\, meet in parking area.\n*Dogs only welcome\, please be reasonably behaved and mostly friendly with other dogs and humans.\n**Note: Please do join even if you don’t have a dog\, sometimes it’s nice just to play with other people’s puppies!\n***Bring binoculars\, scopes (and poop bags)\, there are fantastic river views\n=> Please register at susan.begnal@gmail.com
URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/best-friends-walk-summer-solstice/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260627
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260628
DTSTAMP:20260501T054011
CREATED:20260430T123531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T123531Z
UID:2570-1782518400-1782604799@jbnhs.org
SUMMARY:DAMSELS AND DRAGONS AT BURROUGHS SANCTUARY
DESCRIPTION:Odonates take center stage on this outing that is co-sponsored with our host the John Burroughs Association. The sanctuary’s pond and neighboring habitat make this a prime location for Frank Beres to share his wealth of knowledge and identification skills regarding Damselflies and Dragonflies. Please register with Frank (othernaturephoto@gmail.com ) to find our meet up time and location.
URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/damsels-and-dragons-at-burroughs-sanctuary-7/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T180000
DTSTAMP:20260501T054011
CREATED:20260430T123703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T123703Z
UID:2572-1782554400-1782583200@jbnhs.org
SUMMARY:EASTERN NABA BUTTERFLY COUNT
DESCRIPTION:Rain Date: Sunday\, June 28\nJoin a field team to census butterflies in Esopus Bend Nature Preserve\, or one of dozens of other local sites as a participant in the annual Eastern Catskills North American Butterfly Association (NABA) “Fourth of July” Butterfly Count on Saturday\, June 28\, 2025. The Eastern Catskills count circle includes a number of productive butterfly locations in northern Ulster\, southeastern Greene\, and western Dutchess Counties\, including Poet’s Walk Preserve\, Esopus Bend Nature Preserve\, The Great Vly WMA\, Onteora State Park\, Overlook Mountain\, Lower Platte Clove\, the eastern end of Ashokan Reservoir\, and extensive open meadows in the Town of Ulster. Participants will be assigned to a field party to census one or more target locations within the 15-mile diameter count circle. Each field party will be assigned at least one individual knowledgeable in butterfly identification\, so you don’t need to be a butterfly expert to participate. Full-day participation is not required\, but you should be able to commit four to eight hours from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. If you are interested in joining one of the field teams or have additional questions about participating in a NABA Butterfly Count\, please contact Steve Chorvas ( schorvas@gmail.com ) no later than June 15.
URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/eastern-naba-butterfly-count-7/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260704T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260704T120000
DTSTAMP:20260501T054011
CREATED:20260430T123815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T123815Z
UID:2574-1783155600-1783166400@jbnhs.org
SUMMARY:BUTTERFLIES AT THORN PRESERVE
DESCRIPTION:The Catskill Center’s Thorn Preserve can be bustling with butterflies during this timely visit while the Common Milkweed is in bloom. Please register with Steve Chorvas (schorvas@gmail.com ) who will lead this walk and provides comprehensive knowledge of butterfly life and the plants they are dependent upon. Attendance may be limited.
URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/butterflies-at-thorn-preserve-5/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260712T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260712T120000
DTSTAMP:20260501T054011
CREATED:20260430T123905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T123905Z
UID:2576-1783846800-1783857600@jbnhs.org
SUMMARY:SUMMER YOUNG NATURALIST OUTING
DESCRIPTION:A timely visit to Thorn Preserve can hopefully provide a real spectacle of Baltimore Checkerspots and the fragrance of blooming Milkweed in the air. Many other insects\, wildflowers\, and birds call the preserve’s large meadow home for the summer and will be encountered on this special outing geared to stimulate and encourage young naturalists. Please email jbnhsinfo@jbnhs.org to find out more about participating.
URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/summer-young-naturalist-outing-2/
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