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SUMMARY:EARLY MIGRANTS ON THE RONDOUT
DESCRIPTION: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 plans. Party will travel upstream from Rosendale to the High Falls area\, noting early harbingers of spring
URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/early-migrants-on-the-rondout-9/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250320T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250320T200000
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SUMMARY:JBNHS GENERAL MEETING
DESCRIPTION: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 later.
URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/jbnhs-general-meeting-5/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250321T180000
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SUMMARY:VERNAL EQUINOX WOODCOCK WALK
DESCRIPTION: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 hear and possibly see male woodcocks perform their courting flights. We should hear early amphibians and maybe an owl or two also. Meet at the refuge entrance on Hoagerburg Road (Ulster Cty. Rt. 18)\, field party will make the short walk to the east (and the main refuge parking lot).
URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/vernal-equinox-woodcock-walk-9/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250322T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250322T120000
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SUMMARY:SIGNS OF SPRING NATURE WALK
DESCRIPTION: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 the Town of Saugerties on Saturday\,\nMarch 22\, 2025. Depending on available time\, conditions\, and participant interest\, we will visit The Great Vly Wildlife Management Area\, Esopus Bend Nature Preserve\, Falling Waters Preserve\, and/or the Saugerties Lighthouse peninsula on the Hudson River. Meet in 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 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 register with field trip leader\, Steve Chorvas (schorvas@gmail.com) 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/signs-of-spring-nature-walk-6/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250323T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250323T120000
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SUMMARY:TIVOLI BAYS BIRDING
DESCRIPTION:We will explore the tidal marshes and upland habitat of this DEC property. Bald Eagles\, waterfowl\, and other early migrants (like Rusty Blackbird) are reasonable expectations on this walk. Please register with trip leader Jessica\nCukrovany (procolinos@gmail.com). Field party will meet at the Bard College parking lot on Gatehouse Drive just north of sharp turn on Dutchess County Rt.103 and Cruger Island Road. The group will walk down Cruger Island road to the bays and the causeway and trails will surely be muddy. Please consider this and choose proper footwear (like muck boots).
URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/tivoli-bays-birding-9/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250413T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250413T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T063128
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SUMMARY:SPRING YOUNG NATURALIST OUTING AT BLACK CREEK PRESERVE
DESCRIPTION:The first of a new series of welcoming seasonal walks designed to bring together young families in the field interested in exploring and learning more about Ulster County’s natural world. This spring outing will be a timely visit to Scenic Hudson’s recently updated Black Creek Preserve. Spring ephemerals\, newly emerging Mourning Cloaks\, returning breeding birds (like Louisiana Waterthrush)\, and even juvenile American Eels (glass eels) are expected signs of spring at this location and in this timeframe. Please make sure to register by emailing JBNHSinfo@jbnhs.org
URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/spring-young-naturalist-outing-at-black-creek-preserve/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250419
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250420
DTSTAMP:20260404T063128
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250221T172242Z
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SUMMARY:SPRING BIRDING WILDCARD
DESCRIPTION:The spring procession of migrants starts in earnest in this time period with new arrivals daily. Depending on recent reports or rare sightings\, the destination (or destinations) of this trip will be determined just prior to the outing by field trip leader Peter Schoenberger (pdsis@yahoo.com). Please make sure to register with Peter for meet-up time and location.
URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/spring-birding-wildcard-7/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250426
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250427
DTSTAMP:20260404T063128
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250221T172508Z
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SUMMARY:SPRING CATSKILL PEAK HIKE – WESTKILL MTN
DESCRIPTION:Meet at Kingston Thruway traffic circle park & ride at 7:00AM to carpool\, or meet at 8:00AM at the trailhead (end of Spruceton Road in West Kill\, coordinates 42.180802\,-74.270499). West Kill Mountain at 3898′ is the 6th highest Catskill peak\, and most of this hike will be through first growth forest. Michael Kudish documented a large red spruce in Diamond Notch estimated at 250 years of age. We will start on a gentle slope along the creek to scenic Diamond Notch Falls. From there we cross the stream and climb steadily to the summit\, gaining about 1800′. Round trip distance is 6.5 miles\, and should take around 5 to 6 hours. Just before the summit is Buck Ridge Lookout\, where we can break for lunch. Hikers should have water\, food\, and be prepared for black flies. Rain will cancel. For more info or to register contact Dave Hayes 845-417-9251 or vireo44@gmail.com.
URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/spring-catskill-peak-hike-westkill-mtn/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T120000
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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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250501T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250501T100000
DTSTAMP:20260404T063128
CREATED:20250221T172744Z
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SUMMARY:NATURE WALK KINGSTON GREENLINE
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 Midtown Linear Park along Kingston’s GreenLine. 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/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250503
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250504
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SUMMARY:JBNHS ULSTER COUNTY BIG SIT
DESCRIPTION:JBNHS’ 10th 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 the established sits. Do you have a birdy back deck or favorite patch and a cause worth birding for? Why not join the challenge and see how many species you can identify from a 17’ diameter circle and get friends and family 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. \nBird Homestead Sit \nTeam Nature Club This 17’ circle will encourage participation of our youngest set to join this special event. Offering art activities\, board games\, snacks\, and other science based exploration to help create some excitement during the midday doldrums\, this even sounds appealing to all of us who will just be birding all day long!!! Nature Club will be birding to help stock the bird feeders at Galeville and also providing support for our favorite rehabilitator/educator Annie Mardiney (Wild Mountain Birds). Please contact Kali Bird (kalicbird@gmail.com ) if your young birder would like to join in the fun. \nBowdery’ 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. \nGaleville (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\, and supplies for the pollinator garden. This year the Shawangunk Redemption will bird to install a new updated “Where to Bird in Ulster County” panel on the Galeville Gazebo and to support our friend (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. \nGreat 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. Support in 2022 allowed for the assembly and installation of over 30 Wood Duck boxes in the Vly! In 2023 the Bobcats worked the same magic for the Wood Ducks in Tivoli Bays. This year they’ll be birding to help send young master birder Zade Pacetti to the renowned Camp Chiricahua for youth birding in Arizona. \nHayes’ Homestead Sit\nMorgan Hill Misfits Dave and Tracey 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. \nKingston 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 and doing so with a vengeance. Aside from hoping to regain bragging rights the CoCo Puffs will also bird to help one of our favorite young birders\, Zade Pacetti to attend Camp Chiricahua for youth birding in Arizona. \nNormann Homestead Sit Normann Conquerors\nWilliam the Conqueror may not be in Dafne and Steve’s backyard but our western most sit location is in habitat we’d all be jealous of. The conquerors will not occupy England but rather bird to create Naturalists Backpacks for libraries in Pine Hill and Phoenicia. \nNyquist-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. \nThorn Preserve Sit Thorn Thrashers\nPlease contact Dixon Onderdonk (dixononderdonk@gmail.com ) if you’d like to help. The Thorn Thrashers will bird to purchase specially designed binoculars for young birders and to be used on JBNHS field trips. The Thrashers efforts in the past provided the assembly of Naturalist Backpacks for last year’s recipient the Olive Free Library and the preserve’s kestrel box. \nNew Location for a Sit?\nPlease contact Mark DeDea (forsythnature@aol.com) with any questions and to let us know about a new sit for promotional/ fundraising sake. \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 the Treasurer\nMary T. Moxham CPA PLLC\nPO Box 4223\nKingston NY\, 12402 \nTo Donate Online:\nVisit our Make a Donation page. After clicking on the Donate button select Big Sit Fundraising from the Use this donation for dropdown. When prompted to Write a note add the name of the location you want your donation to be directed to.
URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/jbnhs-ulster-county-big-sit/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T120000
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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\, May 4\, 2025. 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\nupcoming ECC Nature Walks and Paddles\, please visit www.esopuscreekconservancy.org.
URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/spring-migration-and-wildflowers-in-saugerties-5/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250505T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250505T230000
DTSTAMP:20260404T063128
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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-7/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250507T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250507T120000
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SUMMARY:SPRING MIGRATION AT NYQUIST/HARCOURT SANCTUARY
DESCRIPTION:This Wallkill Valley Land Trust holding is a fine spot to take a morning walk in May with a floodplain forest and oxbow habitat (along with river frontage) all encapsulated in the nearly sixty acre property. Muck boots are a good idea this time of year anticipating soggy trails conditions. We will meet at the New Paltz Municipal Parking Lot on Hugenot Street. Please register with Mark DeDea (forsythnature@aol.com ) to join this short morning walk.
URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/spring-migration-at-nyquist-harcourt-sanctuary/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250508T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250508T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T063128
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250221T173942Z
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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 car pool at 6:15 AM
URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/peach-hill-spring-migration/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250508T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250508T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T063128
CREATED:20250221T173535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250221T173535Z
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SUMMARY:NATURE WALK KINGSTON GREENLINE
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 eastern end of the Midtown Linear Park along Kingston’s GreenLine. 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-2/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250510
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250511
DTSTAMP:20260404T063128
CREATED:20250221T173753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250221T173753Z
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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\n(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-9/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250514T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250514T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T063128
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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-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250515T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250515T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T063128
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T194554Z
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SUMMARY:NATURE WALK KINGSTON MONTREPOSE 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 coolest green spaces; with a blend of historic headstones\, specimen 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-montrepose-cemetery/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250517T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250517T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T063128
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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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250517T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250517T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T063128
CREATED:20250428T182451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T182524Z
UID:2277-1747472400-1747486800@jbnhs.org
SUMMARY:Pollinator Sanctuary Spring Clean-Up Party!
DESCRIPTION:Join @hvbees and our friends @johnburroughs2022 at the Pollinator Sanctuary across from JFK School (81 Gross St\, Kingston) for a Spring Clean-Up Party! Enjoy community and conversation\, learn with bird and bee folx\, while helping us weed\, spruce\, and mulch the native perennial garden! Tools provided. You are welcome to bring your own tools and water bottle. #springclean #pollinatorgarden #birdsandbees \n 
URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/pollinator-sanctuary-spring-clean-up-party/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250522T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250522T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T063128
CREATED:20250506T194811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T194811Z
UID:2299-1747902600-1747915200@jbnhs.org
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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250529T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250529T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T063128
CREATED:20250506T194932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T194932Z
UID:2301-1748507400-1748520000@jbnhs.org
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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T063128
CREATED:20250506T195050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T195050Z
UID:2303-1749286800-1749304800@jbnhs.org
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 off-trail. 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-4/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250608
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250609
DTSTAMP:20260404T063128
CREATED:20250506T195209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T195209Z
UID:2305-1749340800-1749427199@jbnhs.org
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/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250613
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250614
DTSTAMP:20260404T063128
CREATED:20250506T195307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T195307Z
UID:2307-1749772800-1749859199@jbnhs.org
SUMMARY:TIVOLI BAYS PADDLE
DESCRIPTION:The best way to get a real sense of the north bay is to quietly paddle it’s tidal corridors and navigable channels. An advantage to this kind of small group outing is that wildlife encounters are often very intimate. A desired target for this trip will be the elusive Least Bittern. Contact Susan Fox Rogers ( susanfoxrogers@gmail.com ) to register and to learn meet up time and location for this evening paddle.
URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/tivoli-bays-paddle-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T063128
CREATED:20250506T195417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T195417Z
UID:2309-1749888000-1749902400@jbnhs.org
SUMMARY:BREEDING BIRDS AND BUTTERFLIES
DESCRIPTION:The Esopus Creek Conservancy and John Burroughs Natural History Society are cosponsoring a guided nature walk at Esopus Bend Nature Preserve in Saugerties on Saturday\, June 14\, 2025 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-6/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250615T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250615T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T063128
CREATED:20250527T131159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T131159Z
UID:2322-1749974400-1749988800@jbnhs.org
SUMMARY:JBNHS ANNUAL MEETING
DESCRIPTION:This is the meeting at which new board members and officers are elected\, representatives to the NYSOA meeting are chosen\, and decisions are made about where JBNHS donations to other deserving organizations go. We will be meeting this year at the pavilion of the Catskills Visitor Center\, bird walk at 8 AM\, social snacking during and after. NEW THIS YEAR: Join JBNHSers to swap or purchase native or at least beneficial plants to add to your own backyard or to share for others. Bring questions regarding identification\, installation\, and maintenance too. Bring your labelled extra native or pollinator-friendly plants and boxes to carry away your new plants.. The Catskills Visitor Center is located at 5096 Route 28\, Mount Tremper\, NY. See you there! \n 
URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/jbnhs-annual-meeting-3/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250621
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250622
DTSTAMP:20260404T063128
CREATED:20250506T195638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T195638Z
UID:2313-1750464000-1750550399@jbnhs.org
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/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250622
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250623
DTSTAMP:20260404T063128
CREATED:20250506T195747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T195747Z
UID:2315-1750550400-1750636799@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\, wild flowers\, 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/
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