WALLKILL VALLEY RAPTOUR
Contact Christine Guarino (chrissy.guarino@gmail.com ) to register for this outing and find out meeting time and location. Enjoy minimal walking on this popular roadside trip between New Paltz and Wallkill. …
ALL DAY ANNUAL WINTER BIRD COUNT AT EBNP
The 19th annual Esopus Bend Nature Preserve Winter Bird Count (WBC) will be conducted on Saturday, January 11, 2025. Participants will census wintering birds throughout the 160-acre Nature Preserve, recording …
ALL DAY NYSOA WINTER WATERFOWL COUNT
This annual statewide count includes waterfowl and their allies as well as eagles. Data collected will aid in understanding population trends and conservation practices of Atlantic Flyway waterfowl. The survey …
STATE MUSEUM AT ALBANY/ HALL OF NY BIRDS EXHIBIT
This is a special opportunity to meet Jeremy Kirchman who curates the bird and mammal collections at the State Museum at Albany and who will provide a behind the scenes …
ULSTER COUNTY GREAT BACKYARD BIRD COUNT – FEBRUARY 14-17, 2025
LEARN MORE ABOUT ULSTER COUNTY’S AVIFAUNA ALL PRESIDENT’S WEEKEND LONG!!! Kenco Outfitters invites all Attendees of GBBC outings and events for a complementary binocular fitting 2/14 9:00 AM GARDINER LIBRARY BIRDING …
WINTER WOODY PLANT WALK AT FALLING WATERS PRESERVE
Enjoy a brisk, afternoon, late winter walk identifying woody plant by bark, structure, and bud. This Scenic Hudson preserve has an easily used trail system that offers scenic overlooks of …
EARLY MIGRANTS ON THE RONDOUT
Join Mark DeDea (forsythnature@aol.com ) and celebrate the approach of spring and many fond memories of this longtime JBNHS favorite. Please register with Mark for meeting location and the morning’s …
JBNHS GENERAL MEETING
JBNHS general meeting at the conference room of the Hudson River Maritime Museum Wooden Boat School. Meet, mingle, and enjoy a brief business meeting after the program, to be announced …
VERNAL EQUINOX WOODCOCK WALK
Celebrate the Vernal Equinox with one of the year’s great natural history events. Please register with trip leader Christine Guarino (chrissy.guarino@gmail.com) for an evening stroll in the Shawangunk Grasslands to …
SIGNS OF SPRING NATURE WALK
The Esopus Creek Conservancy and John Burroughs Natural History Society are co-sponsoring a guided nature walk to observe early signs of spring in a variety of ecologically rich habitats in …
DOWNLOAD THE REFRIGERATOR READY FIELD TRIP LIST FOR 2025
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.