Breeding Birds at Burroughs Sanctuary
John Burroughs Sanctuary 261 Floyd Ackert Rd, HighlandThe third in a series of outings co-sponsored with the John Burroughs Association at the wonderful Burroughs Sanctuary. A variety of forest breeding birds will be encountered on the improved trail system (rated as easy to moderate) and following our walk participants can explore Slabsides and learn more about the interesting life and writings of …
Breeding Birds and Butterflies
Esopus Bend Nature Preserve Esopus Bend Nature Preserve, SaugertiesThe Esopus Creek Conservancy and John Burroughs Natural History Society are co-sponsoring a guided nature walk at Esopus Bend Nature Preserve in Saugerties on Saturday, June 11, 2016 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 …
Annual Meeting at Pond House
John Burroughs Sanctuary 261 Floyd Ackert Rd, HighlandThis is the meeting at which new board members and officers are elected, representatives to the NYSOA meeting are chosen, decisions are made about where JBNHS donations to other deserving organizations go, birds distract the attendees, and it ends with a picnic in a one of the most beautiful settings in Ulster County: John Burroughs …
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 and Black-backed Woodpeckers, Boreal Chickadee, crossbills, Spruce Grouse and Gray Jay. Other species that we should find on territory (and don't get to see every …
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 fourth annual Eastern Catskills North American Butterfly Association (NABA) “Fourth of July” Butterfly Count on Saturday, June 25, 2016. The Eastern Catskills count circle includes …
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 village green continuing past the four corners intersection to Meads Mountain Road. The parking lot is on your right about two miles up Meads Mountain …
WLC/ECC/JBNHS BUTTERFLY WALK AT THORN PRESERVE
Thorn Preserve 55 John Joy Road, WoodstockMeet 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. Steve will share his vast knowledge of butterfly’s life cycles and identification. The meadow has mowed trails allowing easy investigating for butterflies nectaring and searching …
OPEN DISCOVERY AT SGNWR
Shawangunk Grasslands NWR Entrance Rd, ShawangunkThis 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 summers past by exploring a different portion of the refuge this year. We hope this useful work will contribute ultimately to the creation of important …
COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT: HUDSON RIVER MARITIME MUSEUM, KINGSTON
Hudson River Maritime Museum 50 Rondout Landing, KingstonJBNHS 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, KingstonCelebrate 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 …
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.