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 …
DAMSELS AND DRAGONS AT BURROUGHS SANCTUARY
Join local aquatic ecologist and nature photographer Frank Beres (othernaturephoto@gmail.com) at Black Creek Trail parking area on Floyd Ackert Road to explore this fascinating group of insects. Learn about the …
JBNHS ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
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 …
BREEDING BIRDS AND BUTTERFLIES
The 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 15, 2024 to observe …
TIVOLI BAYS PADDLE
Tivoli Bays is one of the great natural areas in our entire region and is best enjoyed and explored with a kayak. A visit this time of year will find …
EMMONS POND BOG OPEN DISCOVERY
This 140 acre Nature Conservancy property in Delaware County contains an unusual glacial kettle hole bog and the rare bog plants associated with this habitat. This is also a timely …
EASTERN NABA BUTTERFLY COUNT
Rain Date: Sunday, June 30 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 …
BUTTERFLIES AT THORN PRESERVE
The Catskill Center’s Thorn Preserve can be bustling with butterflies during this timely visit while the Common Milkweed is in bloom. Please register with Steve Chorvas (schorvas@gmail.com ) who will …
BREEDING BIRD ATLAS CAMPING
Spend Friday, July 12th to Monday, July 15th with other Atlas enthusiasts for three nights of camping, camaraderie and atlasing. We will set up camp at the Woodland Valley Campground (https://dec.ny.gov/places/woodland-valley-campground-and-day-use-area) in …
OPEN DISCOVERY AT HORTUS ARBORETUM AND BOTANICAL GARDENS
Located in Stone Ridge, the arboretum and botanical gardens celebrate and sustain the native, unusual, and historic plant life of our region. It’s also one of trip leader Logan Berrios’ …
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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.