ULSTER COUNTY SPRING CENSUS: BIG DAY COUNT
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 …
SPRING MIGRATION AT IMMIGRANT’S WAY
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 …
NATURE WALK KINGSTON MONTREPOSE CEMETERY
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 …
SPRING MIGRATION AT BASHAKILL WMA
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 …
Pollinator Sanctuary Spring Clean-Up Party!
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 …
NATURE WALK KINGSTON WILTWYCK CEMETERY
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 …
NATURE WALK KINGSTON WVRT/ROCKWELL
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 …
SUNDOWN FOREST OPEN DISCOVERY
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 …
SLIDE MTN. BICKNELL’S HIKE
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 …
TIVOLI BAYS PADDLE
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 …
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.