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COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT: HUDSON RIVER MARITIME MUSEUM, KINGSTON

Hudson River Maritime Museum 50 Rondout Landing, Kingston

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 ones provided. GLOVES and long sleeves are

MOTHS/STARGAZING AT HASBROUCK PARK OVERLOOK

Hasbrouck Park Hasbrouck Park Rd, Kingston

Celebrate National Moth Week with JBNHS!!! We will set up a white linen and UV lamp, a few spotting scopes, and maybe enjoy a libation and hunk of cheese, piece of fruit, or a dessert as JBNHS examines oft overlooked nocturnal life. Mark DeDea (forsythnature@aol.com or 339-1277) will facilitate but young master Jacob Gorneau (gorneauj@greenville.k12.ny.us

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 moderate) searching for odonates around the sanctuary pond, participants can explore Slabsides and learn more about the interesting and influential life of our famous namesake.

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, Highland

The 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, Kingston

CANCELLED - 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

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.