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SUMMARY:ULSTER COUNTY BIG SIT
DESCRIPTION:SATURDAY\, MAY 6\, 2017 – ULSTER COUNTY BIG SIT Can you identify nocturnal flight notes? Do you know a location (specifically a 17′ diameter circle) in Ulster County where you could spend up to 24 hours and find the greatest diversity of bird species? Join an established sit or create your own. This can be a friendly competition but hopefully a fun and creative way for JBNHS to raise a little money to help support environmental and educational efforts locally. \nParticipants in a Big Sit should plan to spend up to 24 hours in a 17-foot diameter circle. This can be done in shifts\, or gung-ho observers may be sit the whole 24 hours. Observations of species seen or heard can only be made from within your circle. Sitters record the number of bird species heard and/or seen. The total number of species recorded from all locations will be used in calculating pledge donations. Bring snacks and folding chairs\, and enjoy this sociable way to sit still for a change. THIS IS A FUNDRAISER\, so pledge to donate per bird species observed during the Big Sit. — suggested levels are 25¢\, 50¢\, $1\, or other amount. The money donated from pledges for the 2016 Big Sit helped make the new Gazebo at the Shawangunk Grasslands National Wildlife Refuge a reality! \nThe three identified Big Sit locations are Lenape Trail at Kingston Point\, the Shawangunk Grasslands National Wildlife Refuge at Galeville\, and The Vly on West Camp Road. \nContact Mark DeDea forsythnature@aol.com for the best times to visit the Lenape Trail.\nContact Peter Schoenberger pdsis@yahoo.com if interested ONLY in a FULL day on the Sit.\nContact Donna Seymour dseymour66@gmail.com about helping at the Grasslands or conducting your own Sit at other locations. \nTo make a onetime pledge via PayPal click on the DONATE button below. Contact Lin Fagan (faganlin@verizon.net or 281 W. Chestnut St.\, Kingston\, NY 12401) to make a per species seen pledge. After the Sit\, you will be informed of the grand total of species so that you may make your donation.
URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/ulster-county-big-sit-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170502T030000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170502T080000
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SUMMARY:WARBLER WALK #1
DESCRIPTION:Meet Carol Weber (carolorganistin@gmail.com 914 388-1569) and Gerhard Patsch (gerapa2001@yahoo.com ) at the Village of New Paltz parking lot off Huguenot Street. The group will visit environs near town and travel towards Mohonk to search for neotropical migrants. Feel free to meet in the field or leave early for work.
URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/warbler-walk-1-2/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Carol%20Weber":MAILTO:carolorganistin@gmail.com 
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170501T020000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170501T080000
DTSTAMP:20260408T042907
CREATED:20170312T230655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170312T230711Z
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SUMMARY:SPRING MIGRATION AT HIGH BANKS
DESCRIPTION:An early morning visit during spring migration to this new Scenic Hudson property in the Town of Esopus should provide a generous selection of neotropical migrants. Meet trip leader Jess Prockup (procolinos@gmail.com ) at the preserve parking lot at 132 River Road. 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/
LOCATION:High Banks Preserve\, 132 River Rd\, Ulster Park\, NM\, 12487\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Jess%20Prockup":MAILTO:procolinos@gmail.com 
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170430T033000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170430T080000
DTSTAMP:20260408T042907
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LAST-MODIFIED:20170424T202040Z
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SUMMARY:SPRING MIGRATION BIRDS 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\, April 30\, 2017. The first week in May is typically the peak migration period for neotropical birds 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 7:30 a.m. 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 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. Contact the field trip leader\, Steve Chorvas (schorvas@gmail.com) for additional information or directions. This joint ECC/JBNHS Environmental Education walk is free and open to the public. Pre-registration is not required\, but recommended in the event of unforeseen changes or cancellation. For additional information about upcoming ECC Nature Walks and Paddles\, please visit www.esopuscreekconservancy.org.
URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/spring-birds-and-wildflowers-in-saugerties-2/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Steve%20Chorvas":MAILTO:schorvas@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170429T030000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170429T080000
DTSTAMP:20260408T042907
CREATED:20170424T201916Z
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SUMMARY:KENNETH WILSON STATE PARK
DESCRIPTION:This park offers a variety of habitats and all are easily accessible\, with much of the walk on pavement. Join trip leader Peter Schoenberger (pdsis@yahoo.com) for the start of full blown neotropical bird migration\, and if we’re quiet\, maybe a drumming grouse too! Meet at the state park lot on Wittenberg Road in the Town of Woodstock at 7:00AM. If time allows we may travel to nearby Yankeetown Pond as well.
URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/kenneth-wilson-state-park-2/
LOCATION:Kenneth Wilson State Park\, 859 Wittenberg Rd\, Mt. Tremper\, 12457\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Peter%20Schoenberger":MAILTO:pdsis@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170422T040000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170422T080000
DTSTAMP:20260408T042907
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SUMMARY:OPEN DISCOVERY AT BURROUGHS SANCTUARY
DESCRIPTION:The second in a series of outings co-sponsored with the John Burroughs Association at the wonderful Burroughs Sanctuary.Various signs of Spring will be observed and celebrated 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 our famous namesake.Meet trip leader Joe Bridges (jtpontes@aol.com ) at trailhead on Burroughs Drive. Follow the ?Path through History? signs at the interesection of Floyd Ackert Road and Rt. 9W in West Park and turn west onto Floyd Ackert Road (at Global Palate restaurant) and continue for .8 mile\, then left on Burroughs Drive for .3 mile.
URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/open-discovery-at-burroughs-sanctuary-2/
LOCATION:John Burroughs Sanctuary\, 261 Floyd Ackert Rd\, Highland\, 12528
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ORGANIZER;CN="Joe%20Bridges":MAILTO:jtpontes@aol.com 
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170416T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170416T080000
DTSTAMP:20260408T042907
CREATED:20170304T003049Z
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SUMMARY:SPRING WILDFLOWERS AT JOPPENBERGH MOUNTAIN
DESCRIPTION:Join Lynn Bowdery on a walk up to the lookout point on Joppenbergh Mountain and search for spring ephemerals\, the early spring wildflowers that grow and bloom before the trees leaf out and shade them into dormancy. Red Trillium\, Wild Columbine\, Rue Anemone\, Violets and more have been found along this route. Of course\, we can examine and discuss anything else that catches our attention. The path to the lookout rises a modest 200 feet in elevation but is steep and rocky in a few places- wear good shoes and bring hiking poles if you use them. We will meet in the parking area by Willow Kiln Park\, behind Rosendale Theater\, accessed by narrow Hardenburgh Lane\, at 10AM and plan to end at 12 noon. Please tell Lynn (845-255-6690\, lynn@bowderys.com) if you will be coming. Rain cancels.
URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/spring-wildflowers-at-joppenbergh-mountain/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lynn%20Bowdery":MAILTO:lynn@bowderys.com 
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170413T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170413T150000
DTSTAMP:20260408T042907
CREATED:20170304T002028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170304T002028Z
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SUMMARY:PARALLEL PLAY: OF IVORY-BILLS AND IRISH CASTLES
DESCRIPTION:Tim Gallagher and Rachel Dickinson will give a talk open to the public in conjunction with Susan Rogers’s class\, “Reading and Writing the Birds”. They lead parallel lives. During their 25-year marriage\, Tim searched for the world’s rarest birds in the planet’s most inhospitable places—swamps seething with poisonous snakes; Mexican mountains teaming with armed drug traffickers. Meanwhile\, travel writer/author Rachel traveled to exotically beautiful landscapes around the globe\, from Tibet to the tip of South America\, writing articles and essays for top magazines. Hear how these two accomplished writers have managed to raise a family\, produce books\, and keep their heads from exploding. Location: Laszlo Z. Bito ’60 Auditorium\, Reem-Kayden Center for Science and Computation (RKC) 102\, 31 Campus Road\, Bard College.
URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/parallel-play-of-ivory-bills-and-irish-castles/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170408T033000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170408T080000
DTSTAMP:20260408T042907
CREATED:20170312T231506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170312T231506Z
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SUMMARY:ROSENDALE TO HIGH FALLS
DESCRIPTION:This field trip explores the Rondout Valley region. Meet at the Rosendale municipal parking lot (Hardenburgh Lane near Willow Kiln Park) at the base of Joppenbergh Mountain. We will explore this part of the valley and surrounding uplands\, observing migrant birds and emerging vegetation. Contact trip leader Matt Corsaro (mattcorsaro@yahoo.com ) for details a week or less before the trip.
URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/rosendale-to-high-falls/
ORGANIZER;CN="Matt%20Corsaro":MAILTO:mattcorsaro@yahoo.com 
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170325T030000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170325T090000
DTSTAMP:20260408T042907
CREATED:20170304T002728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170304T002728Z
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SUMMARY:TIVOLI BAYS BIRDING
DESCRIPTION:We will explore the tidal marshes and upland habitat of this DEC property. Careful\, respectful observations of Bald Eagle family life will highlight the walk but waterfowl and other early migrants can be expected. Meet trip leader Mark DeDea (forsythnature@aol.com or 339-1277) to carpool at informal Park and Ride on Rt. 32\, just west of the Kingston-Rhinecliff Bridge at 7:00 AM or meet (on foot) at DEC parking lot on Cruger Island Road (where Dutchess County Rt. 103 makes sharp turn) at 7:30 AM. Parking is limited on Cruger Island Road; additional parking is available on Gatehouse Drive just north of sharp turn
URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/tivoli-bays-birding/
ORGANIZER;CN="Mark%20DeDea":MAILTO:forsythnature@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170323T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170323T170000
DTSTAMP:20260408T042907
CREATED:20170124T231405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170304T001828Z
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SUMMARY:GENERAL MEETING
DESCRIPTION:We will meet upstairs at the New Paltz Village Hall\, Plattekill Avenue\, New Paltz. The Village Hall is located in the same building as the New Paltz Fire Station\, near the SUNY campus. Park and enter on the east side of the building. Meet and mingle with new and old JBNHS friends and enjoy an informative program by Dan Snider\, Catskill Regional Invasive Species Partnership (CRISP) Field Projects Manager: “Tomorrow’s Most Wanted: The Top 5 Terrestrial Plant Threats\,” the priority Early Detection species to watch for in the Catskills (and elsewhere). One of the goals of CRISP is to raise awareness about plants and animals that are likely to invade in the Catskills so that more eyes are trained to be out there looking for these likely invaders. There will be refreshments and a brief business meeting.
URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/general-meeting/
LOCATION:Village of New Paltz Town Hall\, 25 Plattekill Ave\, New Paltz\, 12561\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170320T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170320T160000
DTSTAMP:20260408T042907
CREATED:20170124T232146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170124T232146Z
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SUMMARY:VERNAL EQUINOX WOODCOCK WALK
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the Vernal Equinox with one of the year’s great events. Join Christine Guarino (chrissy.guarino@gmail.com) for an evening stroll in the Shawangunk Grasslands National Wildlife Refuge to hear and possibly see male woodcocks perform their courting flights. We should also hear early amphibians and maybe an owl or two. 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-2/
LOCATION:Shawangunk Grasslands NWR\, Entrance Rd\,  Shawangunk\, 12566
ORGANIZER;CN="Christine%20Guarino":MAILTO:chrissy.guarino@gmail.com 
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170319T040000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170319T080000
DTSTAMP:20260408T042907
CREATED:20170124T231800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170124T231937Z
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SUMMARY:SIGNS OF SPRING IN SAUGERTIES
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the arrival of Spring with the Esopus Creek Conservancy and John Burroughs Natural History Society on a guided nature walk in a variety of ecologically rich habitats in the Town of Saugerties on Saturday\, March 19\, 2016. Depending on available time\, conditions\, and participant interest\, we will visit The Great Vly Wildlife Management Area\, Esopus Bend Nature Preserve\, and/or the Saugerties Lighthouse peninsula on the Hudson River. Meet 8:00 a.m. 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 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. Contact the field trip leader\, Steve Chorvas (schorvas@gmail.com) for additional information or directions. This joint ECC/JBNHS Environmental Education walk is free and open to the public. Pre-registration is not required\, but recommended in the event of unforeseen changes or cancellation. For additional information about upcoming ECC Nature Walks and Paddles\, please visit www.esopuscreekconservancy.org.
URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/signs-of-spring-in-saugerties-2/
ORGANIZER;CN="Steve%20Chorvas":MAILTO:schorvas@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170304T040000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170304T070000
DTSTAMP:20260408T042907
CREATED:20170124T231156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170124T231156Z
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SUMMARY:EARLY MIGRANTS ON THE RONDOUT
DESCRIPTION:Join Carol Weber (carolorganistin@gmail.com or 914 388-1569) and celebrate the approach of spring and many fond memories of this JBNHS favorite. Meet at the Rosendale Shopping Center Parking Lot on Rt.32. Party will travel upstream to the High Falls area\, noting early harbingers of spring.
URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/early-migrants-on-the-rondout-2/
ORGANIZER;CN="Carol%20Weber":MAILTO:carolorganistin@gmail.com 
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170225T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170225T070000
DTSTAMP:20260408T042907
CREATED:20170124T231103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170124T231103Z
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SUMMARY:JBA/JBNHS WINTER TREE ID WALK AT BURROUGHS SANCTUARY
DESCRIPTION:The first in a series of outings co-sponsored with the John Burroughs Association at the wonderful Burroughs Sanctuary. After two hours spent identifying trees by bark\,structure\, and bud on the improved trail system (rated as easy to moderate) participants can explore Slabsides and learm more about the interesting life of our famous namesake. Contact trip leader Tom O’Dowd (tkodowd@gmail.com or 914 213-7079) with any questions regarding the tree walk and meet Tom on Burroughs Drive. Follow the “Path through History” signs at the interesection of Floyd Ackert Road and Rt. 9W in West Park and turn west onto Floyd Ackert Road (at Global Palate restaurant) and continue for .8 mile\, then left on Burroughs Drive for .3 mile.
URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/jbajbnhs-winter-tree-id-walk-at-burroughs-sanctuary/
LOCATION:John Burroughs Sanctuary\, 261 Floyd Ackert Rd\, Highland\, 12528
ORGANIZER;CN="Tom%20O%27Dowd":MAILTO:tkodowd@gmail.com 
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170216
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170221
DTSTAMP:20260408T042907
CREATED:20170124T231523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170124T231523Z
UID:696-1487271600-1487617199@jbnhs.org
SUMMARY:GREAT BACKYARD BIRD COUNT
DESCRIPTION:Greetings from the Great Backyard Bird Count team at Audubon\, the Cornell Lab of Ornithology\, and Bird Studies Canada! We want to remind you to mark your calendars for the 20th GBBC\, coming up February 17 through 20\, 2017. www.BirdCount.org
URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/great-backyard-bird-count/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170211T030000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170211T070000
DTSTAMP:20260408T042907
CREATED:20170124T231000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170124T231000Z
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SUMMARY:NYQUIST-HARCOURT WILDLIFE SANCTUARY WINTER WALK
DESCRIPTION:We will walk or snowshoe (depending on snow depth) through the sanctuary\, along the Wallkill Valley Rail Trail and possibly other areas in and around New Paltz. We will look for winter birds and animal tracks and sign. The walk will not be focused on particular target species\, but rather general study and enjoyment of nature in winter. Meet at the municipal parking lot on Huguenot Street just east of the Wallkill River at 8:00 a.m. Contact trip leader Matt Corsaro for more details (mattcorsaro@yahoo.com or 256-9839)
URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/nyquist-harcourt-wildlife-sanctuary-winter-walk/
LOCATION:Nyquist-Harcourt Wildlife Sanctuary\, 140 Huguenot St\, New Paltz\, NY\, 12561\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Matt%20Corsaro":MAILTO:mattcorsaro@yahoo.com 
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170204T030000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170204T070000
DTSTAMP:20260408T042907
CREATED:20170124T230850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170124T230850Z
UID:690-1486177200-1486191600@jbnhs.org
SUMMARY:CCC/WLC/JBNHS WINTER BIRD WALK AT THORN PRESERVE
DESCRIPTION:Meet trip leader Mark DeDea (forsythnature@aol.com ) at 8:00 a.m. at the Thorn Preserve\, a Catskill Center for Conservation property operated in partnership with the Woodstock Land Conservancy located at 55 John Joy Road in the Town of Woodstock. This small parcel has open fields and wet meadows that may attract wintering raptors\, a wooded swamp with plenty of Winterberry for the Hermit Thrushes\, and borders the Sawkill Creek which often holds waterfowl late into the winter.
URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/cccwlcjbnhs-winter-bird-walk-at-thorn-preserve/
LOCATION:Thorn Preserve\, 55 John Joy Road\, Woodstock\, 12498\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Lin%20Fagan":MAILTO:faganlin@verizon.net 
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170128T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170128T130000
DTSTAMP:20260408T042907
CREATED:20170103T031645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170103T032533Z
UID:680-1485601200-1485608400@jbnhs.org
SUMMARY:OWL PROWL AT GALEVILLE
DESCRIPTION:Shawangunk Grassland NWR (Galeville) is known for wintering raptors like Short-eared Owl\, Rough-legged Hawk\, and Northern Harrier and all should be present on our visit. Dress warmly for conditions on exposed\, open habitat nearing sunset. Meet trip leader Mark DeDea (forsythnature@aol.com or 339-1277) at the refuge parking lot east of the main entrance on Hoagerburg Rd. (Ulster County Rte. 18) at 4:00 pm. Depending on how cooperative the birds and Mother Nature are we may walk a little or benefit from the vehicles as windbreaks.
URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/owl-prowl-at-galeville-2/
LOCATION:Shawangunk Grasslands NWR\, Entrance Rd\,  Shawangunk\, 12566
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mark%20DeDea":MAILTO:forsythnature@aol.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170113
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170115
DTSTAMP:20260408T042907
CREATED:20170103T031213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170103T032310Z
UID:679-1484334000-1484420399@jbnhs.org
SUMMARY:ALL DAY NYSOA WINTER WATERFOWL COUNT
DESCRIPTION:An annual statewide count of waterfowl and their allies as well as eagles. Data collected to aid in understanding population of Atlantic Flyway waterfowl. The survey will include open bodies of water\, especially along the Hudson\, Esopus\, Wallkill\, and Rondout Rivers and possibly the Ashokan Reservoir. Contact Steve Chorvas (schorvas@verizon.net ) for assignment.
URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/all-day-nysoa-winter-waterfowl-count/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Steve%20Chorvas":MAILTO:schorvas@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170108T030000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170108T070000
DTSTAMP:20260408T042907
CREATED:20161104T181635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161104T181635Z
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SUMMARY:WALLKILL VALLEY RAPTORS
DESCRIPTION:Contact trip leader Christine Guarino (chrissy.guarino@gmail.com) to register for this outing. Start the New Year right and get outdoors on this popular roadside trip between New Paltz and Wallkill. Wintering raptors\, congregating waterfowl and gulls as well as half hardies will be the focus on this outing. We will drive through Blue Chip and Watchtower Farms with stops along the Wallkill River and at Shawangunk Grasslands NWR (Galeville)\, and the Ulster County Fairgrounds. Meet Christine to carpool at the New Paltz Municipal Parking Lot off of Huguenot Street\, just east of the Wallkill River.
URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/wallkill-valley-raptors/
ORGANIZER;CN="Christine%20Guarino":MAILTO:chrissy.guarino@gmail.com 
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170106
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170108
DTSTAMP:20260408T042907
CREATED:20161104T181509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161104T181509Z
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SUMMARY:ANNUAL WINTER BIRDCOUNT AT EBNP
DESCRIPTION:Rain Date: Sunday\, January 8\, 2017\nThe eleventh annual Esopus Bend Nature Preserve Winter Bird Count (WBC) is scheduled for Saturday\, January 7\, 2017. Participants will census the winter bird community inhabiting the 160-acre Preserve\, recording numbers of individuals and species diversity. WBC results will become part of the Preserve’s biodiversity database\, and will help provide future guidance for land management and stewardship decisions. \nMeet at the Shady Lane main entrance parking lot at 5:30 a.m. for pre-dawn owling\, or later at approximately 7:00 a.m. for the diurnal part of the survey. Esopus Bend Nature Preserve is located on the banks of the Esopus Creek in the Village and Town of Saugerties\, in northern Ulster County. Previous counts conducted during early January have recorded a cumulative total of 55 species\, and a single year high count of 966 individuals. Previous highlights include Bohemian Waxwing\, White-winged Crossbill\, Gray Catbird\, Field Sparrow\, Savannah Sparrow\, Winter Wrens\, six species of woodpeckers\, and double-digit numbers of Hermit Thrushes. \nThe WBC is a great way for birders and naturalists to start off the New Year and contribute to our knowledge of the wintering bird population inhabiting Esopus Bend Nature Preserve. Additional field observers are always welcome\, and full day participation is not required\, but you should be prepared to invest several hours out in the field under cold winter conditions. Please contact Steve Chorvas (schorvas@verizon.net or 845-246-5900) to register\, or for additional information\, no later than 12:00 noon\, Friday\, January 6th. \nFor information about additional upcoming ECC Environmental Education Nature Walks and Paddles\, please visit www.esopuscreekconservancy.org.
URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/annual-winter-birdcount-at-ebnp/
LOCATION:Esopus Bend Nature Preserve\, Esopus Bend Nature Preserve\, Saugerties\, 12477
ORGANIZER;CN="Steve%20Chorvas":MAILTO:schorvas@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170101T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170101T160000
DTSTAMP:20260408T042907
CREATED:20161103T232859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161103T232859Z
UID:667-1483272000-1483286400@jbnhs.org
SUMMARY:IN SEARCH OF SAW-WHETS
DESCRIPTION:We hardly know a thing about these beautiful little owls. Join trip leader Peter Schoenberger (pdsis@yahoo.com or 914-466-2707) in search of their Ulster County wintering hideouts. ALL INTERESTED PARTICIPANTS MUST REGISTER WITH PETER TO ATTEND AND UNDERSTAND SPACE IS LIMITED AND THAT A SUCCESSFUL TRIP WILL HINGE ON QUIET AND COURTEOUS BIRDERS.
URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/in-search-of-saw-whets/
ORGANIZER;CN="Peter%20Schoenberger":MAILTO:pdsis@yahoo.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20161227
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20161229
DTSTAMP:20260408T042907
CREATED:20161103T232742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161103T232742Z
UID:666-1482865200-1482951599@jbnhs.org
SUMMARY:NYUD CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT
DESCRIPTION:Participate in the longest running citizen science effort in the world. Contact Peter Schoenberger (914 466-2707 or pdsis@yahoo.com ) or Mark DeDea (339-1277 or forsythnature@aol.com ) for assignment in the Ulster Dutchess count circle. Be prepared for a full day out of doors. Reports from feeder watchers in the count circle are also desired. Please contact Mark regarding details about compilation get together afterward at the Hasbrouck Park stone building\, submission of records\, and weather postponement.
URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/nyud-christmas-bird-count-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20161216
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20161218
DTSTAMP:20260408T042907
CREATED:20161103T232644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161103T232644Z
UID:665-1481914800-1482001199@jbnhs.org
SUMMARY:NYML CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT
DESCRIPTION:Participate in the longest running citizen science effort in the world. Contact Steve Chorvas (246-5900 or schorvas@gmail.com ) for assignment in the Mohonk Lake/Ashokan Reservoir count circle no later than December 10th. Be prepared for a full day out of doors. Reports from feeder watchers in the count circle are also desired. Please contact Steve regarding details about compilation get together afterward at the Hasbrouck Park stone building\, submission of records\, and weather postponement.
URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/nyml-christmas-bird-count-2/
ORGANIZER;CN="Steve%20Chorvas":MAILTO:schorvas@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161211T040000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161211T060000
DTSTAMP:20260408T042907
CREATED:20161103T232146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161103T232146Z
UID:664-1481428800-1481436000@jbnhs.org
SUMMARY:CENTURY HOUSE\, ROSENDALE--WALK ON THE SNYDER ESTATE
DESCRIPTION:Contact Lin Fagan (339-2054 or faganlin@verizon.net) to confirm your participation and for info and directions. Meet in the parking lot of the Century House Historical Society on Rte. 213. We will look and listen for birds and other wildlife as we walk past historic cement mines and kilns. Optional Pre-Birding meeting at 8 a.m. at the Bakery in Rosendale for coffee and treats.
URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/century-house-rosendale-walk-on-the-snyder-estate/
ORGANIZER;CN="Lin%20Fagan":MAILTO:faganlin@verizon.net 
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20161201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20161205
DTSTAMP:20260408T042907
CREATED:20160801T152752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160801T152902Z
UID:642-1480618800-1480877999@jbnhs.org
SUMMARY:Members Trip - Winter Birding along the North Shore of Massachusetts
DESCRIPTION:Travel over to the North Shore of Massachusetts from December 2nd to December 4th in search of winter seabirds. The North Shore of Massachusetts (Cape Ann and Plum Island) is known to birders worldwide for its numbers of winter seabirds. Sea ducks (long-tailed duck\, eiders & scoters)\, gannets\, and alcids (guillemots\, razorbills\, murres\, & dovekie) gather in impressive concentrations and variety\, and a careful exploration of the area’s gorgeous coastal geography is quite likely to turn up such winter bird specialties as the harlequin duck\, eared grebe and snowy owl. \nFriday\, December 2nd 12:00 PM: Meet trip leaders Jess Prockup and Wendy Tocci at Salisbury Beach State Reservation\, Parking Lot 3 for an afternoon outing to look for sea ducks\, Northern Shrike\, Lapland Longspur and even a possible harbor seal. After we have had our fill of long-tailed duck\, eiders\, scoters\, gannets and alcids\, we will check into the Fairfield Inn hotel (~$100/night double occupancy) in Amesbury\, MA. \nSaturday\, December 3rd 6:00 AM: Gather at the hotel parking lot for an early morning departure to Halibut Point State Park. Seabird watching is best is in the early morning hours. We will make several stops along the coast on our way to Gloucester for afternoon gull watching. Target birds for the morning will include alcids\, gannets\, sea ducks (including Harlequin and King Eider) and Purple Sandpipers. Iceland and Glaucous gulls are possibilities for Gloucester. \nSunday\, December 4th 7:30 AM: We will explore the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge which offers a 6.5-mile wildlife drive allowing us to view wildlife in a variety of habitats including salt marsh\, dune\, and maritime forest. There are also a number of interpretive boardwalk trails and observation towers. If time allows other possible stops include the Spencer Peirce Little Farm and the Joppa Flats Audubon Center. \nPlease contact Jess (procolinos@gmail.com) or Wendy (wtocci@gmail.com) for more information.
URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/members-trip-winter-birding-along-the-north-shore-of-massachusetts/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161126T030000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161126T080000
DTSTAMP:20260408T042907
CREATED:20161103T232306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161103T232306Z
UID:663-1480129200-1480147200@jbnhs.org
SUMMARY:KINGSTON POINT AND RIVER ROAD
DESCRIPTION:Contact trip leader Mark DeDea (forsythnature@aol.com or 339-1277) to register for this outing or with questions. We will start our day at Kingston Point\, which often harbors late sparrows and their allies. Dickcissel and Lapland Longspur have made appearances in recent years. Waterfowl and eagles can be expected as well. We will then carpool to River Rd. in Port Ewen to view the Hudson for additional waterfowl and eagles. The Kingston Point Beach parking lot is located near the east terminus of Delaware Avenue. Please dress warmly and bring along your spotting scope. A caloric\, warm breakfast snack and beverage will be provided to start our day.
URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/kingston-point-and-river-road/
LOCATION:Kingston Point Beach\, 102-144 Delaware Ave\, Kingston\, NY\, 12401\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Mark%20DeDea":MAILTO:forsythnature@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161119T040000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161119T070000
DTSTAMP:20260408T042907
CREATED:20161103T230334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161104T181238Z
UID:661-1479528000-1479538800@jbnhs.org
SUMMARY:WINTER TREE I.D. AT HIGH BANKS PRESERVE
DESCRIPTION:Dust off your winter tree and shrub identification skills as we explore High Banks Preserve in Esopus. This is Scenic Hudson’s newest park\, which features a great diversity of habitats including meadows\, successional old fields (shrublands)\, upland forests\, swamps\, and Esopus Lake- a circumneutral bog lake. Meet trip leader Nava Tabak (navatabak@gmail.com) at 9 am the park entrance\, located at 132 River Road\, Ulster Park (just a little north of Esopus Meadows Preserve). Come prepared for the weather\, a short trail climb up the high bank from the entrance\, and otherwise moderate walking along the preserve’s trails. We’ll spend a couple of hours looking at bark\, buds\, fruits\, and any other clues the woody flora might yield as winter sets in.
URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/winter-tree-i-d-at-high-banks-preserve/
LOCATION:High Banks Preserve\, 132 River Rd\, Ulster Park\, NM\, 12487\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nava%20Tabak":MAILTO:navatabak@gmail.com 
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161110T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161110T160000
DTSTAMP:20260408T042907
CREATED:20161103T230018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161104T175304Z
UID:660-1478786400-1478793600@jbnhs.org
SUMMARY:JBNHS GENERAL MEETING - Tim Stanley of Native Beeology
DESCRIPTION:Tim Stanley\, founder of Native Beeology\, will be presenting a program on our native bees and the role they play in our local ecosystem. Tim has degrees in agriculture and forestry and works for the Fresh Air Fund\, serving as Assistant Director at Sharpe Reservation in Fishkill\, NY. He is President of the New York State Outdoor Education Association. Here is a preview of what his talk will be about: \nIn any conversation about bees\, the honeybee usually takes center stage. Yet\, honeybees are not native to North America. When Europeans arrived\, nearly 4\,000 bees were already here\, pollinating the trees and plants and helping maintain the food supply. Our native bees\, sometimes described as pollen bees\, are not only extremely efficient\, but have also developed techniques for pollinating flowers that honeybees are incapable of pollinating!   \nJoin us as we explore the little known but fascinating world of native bees and learn how you can take action steps on their behalf. Audiences will leave informed\, delighted\, and more appreciative of bees. \nThe founder of Native Beeology\, Timothy J. Stanley is the Assistant Director at the Fresh Air Fund’s Sharpe Reservation in Fishkill\, NY. He is the President of New York State Outdoor Education Association (NYSOEA)\, an avid photographer\, and a lifelong student and teacher of the outdoors. \nVisit www.nativebeeology.com for much more information and inspiration! \n\nMeet upstairs at the New Paltz Village Hall\, Plattekill Avenue\, New Paltz. The Village Hall is located in the same building as the New Paltz Fire Station\, near the SUNY campus. Park and enter on the east side of the building. Meet and mingle with new and old JBNHS friends for refreshments and a brief business meeting.
URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/jbnhs-general-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Village of New Paltz Town Hall\, 25 Plattekill Ave\, New Paltz\, 12561\, United States
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