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 North Bay is always filled with treasures--Snapping Turtles, Beavers, Muskrat, and a range of birds from Marsh Wrens and Swamp Sparrows to the Bald Eagles …
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 will treat attendees to a post paddle nosh overlooking the marsh. In the late summer and into early fall this location can be very …
FERN WALK AT BURROUGHS SANCTUARY
John Burroughs Sanctuary 261 Floyd Ackert Rd, HighlandThe sixth 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 ferns and other interesting plant species participants can explore Slabsides and learn more about the interesting and influential life of our famous …
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 …
DOWNLOAD THE REFRIGERATOR READY FIELD TRIP LIST FOR 2024
The field trips of JBNHS are oriented to nature study. They are free and open to the public. We do, however, sometimes visit sites that charge admission fees, which are the responsibility of the participants. Children are very welcome on field trips, but pets are not. Although there is a brief courtesy waiting period for latecomers, the meeting times are important: please arrive in time to sign up with the leader.
JBNHS FIELD TRIPS ARE BACK!!!
All participants should be aware of existing guidelines and new field trip protocol listed below:
(Scheduled field trips are listed below the guidelines)
Participant responsibility agreement while attending a JBNHS field trip or outing. Please note that there will be no physical sign-in sheet until further notice. By registering, each participant acknowledges both his/her understanding and acceptance of the Individual’s Responsibilities stated below.
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 with 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, we will ask that all participants:
1. Fully vaccinated participants are not required to wear a mask for JBNHS field trips
2. Unvaccinated participants are required to wear a mask and when unable to do so, must social distance.
3. Optics may be shared if those involved are comfortable with doing so
4. Carpooling is at the discretion of participants.
5. Preregistration is required for all field trips and participation may be limited.
These guidelines are subject to change if the COVID-19 mutations make more restrictions necessary.