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Adirondack Adventure – Members Field Trip

JBNHS members are cordially invited to participate in this year’s Adirondack Adventure. According to trip leader Mark DeDea: Specialty breeding birds sought out in the Adirondack Park include American Three-toed

EASTERN NABA BUTTERFLY COUNT

Rain Date: Sunday, June 26 Join a field team to census butterflies in Esopus Bend Nature Preserve, or one of dozens of other local sites as a participant in the

OVERLOOK HIKE

Meet trip leader Maeve Maurer (maevemaurer@yahoo.com ) at the trailhead parking lot at 8:00 a.m. in the Town of Woodstock. To reach the lot, take Rock City Road from the

WLC/ECC/JBNHS BUTTERFLY WALK AT THORN PRESERVE

Thorn Preserve 55 John Joy Road, Woodstock

Meet trip leader Steve Chorvas (schorvas@gmail.com ) at 10:00 a.m. at the Thorn Preserve, a Woodstock Land Conservancy property located at 55 John Joy Road in the Town of Woodstock.

OPEN DISCOVERY AT SGNWR

Shawangunk Grasslands NWR Entrance Rd, Shawangunk

This is a great time of year to walk grassland habitat and the restoration at Galeville makes a visit here even more productive. JBNHS will continue data retrieval started in

DAMSELS AND DRAGONS AT BURROUGHS SANCTUARY

John Burroughs Sanctuary 261 Floyd Ackert Rd, Highland

The fifth 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

NORTH TIVOLI BAY PADDLE

Meet Susan Fox Rogers at the North Tivoli Bay launch at 8:00 am for a morning paddle through the bay. Visit to Magdalen Island if the weather is calm. The

GREAT VLY PADDLE

Please register with trip leader Wendy Tocci (wtocci@gmail.com ) to participate in this outing.  Limited parking at the DEC lot and launch make a large group difficult. "Hostess" Amy Fradon

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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:

  1. To stay with the group, follow trip leader’s requests, and do not separate unless you notify trip leader
  2. To understand that out-of-doors activities involve hazards and that one participates at one’s own risk
  3. To wear clothing and footwear appropriate to the terrain, and for sun and insect challenges as well
  4. To adhere to the ABA Birding Code of Ethics, respect and preserve the flora, fauna, and properties we visit
  5. To be mindful and courteous to other participants

Additionally:

  1. Optics may be shared if those involved are comfortable with doing so
  2. Carpooling is at the discretion of participants.
  3. Preregistration is required for all field trips and participation may be limited.