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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220910T040000
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SUMMARY:FALL MIGRANTS AT BURROUGHS SANCTUARY
DESCRIPTION:This is a co-sponsored bird walk with the John Burroughs Association at the wonderful Burroughs Sanctuary. We will bird the improved trail system (rated as easy to moderate) searching for transient passerines. Contact trip leader Mark DeDea (forsythnature@aol.com ) to register. Follow the “Path through History” signs at the intersection of Floyd Ackert Road and Rt. 9W in West Park and turn west onto Floyd Ackert Road (at End Cut restaurant) and continue for about a mile\, past Burroughs Drive continue a short distance and make a left at the next sanctuary entrance with the new sign marked with Black Creek Trail and Pond Entrance to park.
URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/fall-migrants-at-burroughs-sanctuary-6/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mark%20DeDea":MAILTO:forsythnature@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220911T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220911T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T061724
CREATED:20220711T230213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220711T230213Z
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SUMMARY:JBNHS ANNUAL PICNIC
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Hasbrouck Park in Kingston at the Pavillion. Stone Soup will again be catering a delicious and varied banquet for us while we get together to socialize and enjoy hearing Scott Lenhart\, Wallkill River National Wildlife Refuge\, tell us about the great things happening in our favorite local NWR\, the Shawangunk Grasslands National Wildlife Refuge. And don’t forget our famous raffle! Bring items for the raffle and cash to buy raffle tickets. To participate\, please send a check for $20 per person made out to JBNHS\, to Lin Fagan\, 281 West Chestnut Street\, Kingston\, NY 12401.
URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/jbnhs-annual-picnic/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220924T040000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220924T100000
DTSTAMP:20260404T061724
CREATED:20220916T004031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220916T004031Z
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SUMMARY:AUTUMN VLY AND BEARPEN MOUNTAINS HIKE
DESCRIPTION:This hike led by Dave Hayes will ascend Vly (3529’) and Bearpen (3600’) Mountains\, a moderate 6.7 mile round\ntrip. The summits of both mountains contain a small amount of first growth hardwood forest – never logged\, barked\,\ncleared or intentionally burned. The first growth forest is stunted due to wind\, ice damage and thin soils. Trees 3 feet in\ndiameter may only be 20 feet tall but can be 200 to 300 years old. There are no views from Vly\, but several excellent\nviews from Bearpen. Interestingly\, these are the only Catskill peaks over 3500 feet to be outside the Blue Line of the\nCatskill Park. They are among the 3 highest peaks lacking any spruce or balsam at any elevation. Bearpen Mountain\nwas once home to the Princeton Ski Bowl. The ski area opened in 1955 with large crowds and deep snow that permitted\nskiing until mid-May. Meet Dave Hayes (vireo44@gmail.com) at the Ashokan Rail Trail parking area in Shokan at\n8:00AM. From there it is about 40 minutes to the trailhead in Halcott Center. Parking is limited\, carpooling is\nencouraged. Bring plenty of water and something for a summit lunch. If there have been recent rains\, there can be\nmuddy sections.
URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/autumn-vly-and-bearpen-mountains-hike/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221001T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221001T080000
DTSTAMP:20260404T061724
CREATED:20220916T004116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220916T004116Z
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SUMMARY:TREE IDENTIFICATION WALK AT EBNP
DESCRIPTION:Esopus Creek Conservancy and the John Burroughs Natural History Society are co-sponsoring a Tree Identification\nWalk at Esopus Bend Nature Preserve in Saugerties on Saturday\, October 1\, 2022. Vern Rist will lead us at a leisurely\npace through a variety of woodland habitats. Fall color should be starting to show as we observe and discuss how and\nwhy the leaf color changes and some clues to help identify the tree species.\nPRE-REGISTRATION is required and group size will be limited. Meet location determined at time of registration. Please\nbring binoculars and tree guides if you have them\, and be prepared for Autumn conditions that may include cool air\ntemperatures and light rain. Heavy rain will cancel the walk. Children are welcome and encouraged\, but must be pre-\nregistered. Please do not bring pets. Contact Steve Chorvas (schorvas@gmail.com) for additional information or to\nregister.
URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/tree-identification-walk-at-ebnp-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221002T030000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221002T080000
DTSTAMP:20260404T061724
CREATED:20220916T004203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220916T004203Z
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SUMMARY:SPARROW WALK AT THE FARM
DESCRIPTION:PRE-REGISTER with the Hudson Valley Farm Hub’s Applied Farmscape Ecology Program Manager Anne Bloomfield\n(anne@hvfarmhub.org) for field trip meeting details. This is a rare opportunity to enjoy the wonderful habitat that has\nbeen created on this private property by practices Anne can discuss along the walk. Targets for this trip are sparrows\nand their allies. We will visit farmland habitat and weedy edges for LBJ’s and maybe a skulker or two.
URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/sparrow-walk-at-the-farm-9/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221008T040000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221008T060000
DTSTAMP:20260404T061724
CREATED:20220916T004235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220923T003351Z
UID:1741-1665201600-1665208800@jbnhs.org
SUMMARY:AUTUMN MINDFULLNESS WALK AT THE KINGSTON LINEAR TRAIL
DESCRIPTION:This walk is part of the O+ Festival. \nGreenline\, Kingston Plaza terminus of the Midtown Linear Park \nWhile this walk will include some conventional practice of field identification and a little time for socializing\, it will focus on the direct experience of our bodies and senses underneath the labels and comparisons. Leader will offer\nsuggestions for practices to direct the attention in a particular way. This may include short periods in which we’ll refrain from or minimize speaking. Please contact leader Matt Corsaro via email (mattcorsaro@yahoo.com) to register\nor ask questions. Group size will be limited to eight. \n\nThe 12th annual O+ Festival Kingston — a celebration of art\, music and wellness — with headliners Mercury Rev andKimbra plus over 40 musical acts representing a wide cross-section of styles and genres. Dozens of artists\, ranging from film\, to dance\, sculpture\, projection\, murals and performance art will showcase their work throughout the city of Kingston. The festival will feature cycling events\, our beloved Literary SalO+n\, late night comedy and an array of public wellness workshops throughout the weekend ranging from yoga to financial literacy for creatives\, sound healing and more. And\, of course\, all of the participating artists and musicians\, receive health and wellness care in the O+ Clinic\, throughout the festival weekend in exchange for their work. This exchange of the art of medicine for the medicine of art is at the heart of our mission. \nTo participate please purchase an O+ Festival wristband . The wristband will get you full access to all events for the entire weekend. The suggested donation for a wristband is $60\, $30 for students and free for children under 12.  Follow this link to purchase online. PAY WHAT YOU CAN WRISTBANDS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE AS WALK-UP THROUGHOUT FESTIVAL WEEKEND AT HO+ME BASE (the park at the intersection of Wall St. and North Front St. in Uptown Kingston) & ALL VENUES. 
URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/autumn-mindfullness-walk-at-the-kingston-linear-trail/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Matt%20Corsaro":MAILTO:mattcorsaro@yahoo.com 
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221009T030000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221009T080000
DTSTAMP:20260404T061724
CREATED:20220916T004313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221005T004252Z
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SUMMARY:SPARROW WALK AT THE FARM
DESCRIPTION:PRE-REGISTER with Peter Schoenberger (pdsis@yahoo.com or 914 466-2707) for field trip meeting details. Targets for this trip are sparrows and their allies. We will visit farmland habitat and weedy edges for LBJ’s and maybe a skulker or two.
URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/sparrow-walk-at-the-farm-10/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221015T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221015T080000
DTSTAMP:20260404T061724
CREATED:20220916T004355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221005T004327Z
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SUMMARY:AUTUMN TREE ID AT FALLING WATERS
DESCRIPTION:Let’s ID the leaves (and other tree parts) as they fall in Fall at Falling Waters. Take a leisurely and educational walk through this underappreciated 149 acre Scenic Hudson property along the river in in the hamlet of Glasco. Head east\non Josephs Drive from Rt. 9W just south of Saugerties. At York Street turn right and then a sharp left on Dominican Lane (996 Dominican Lane is address for the preserve). PRE-REGISTER with Tom O’Dowd (tkodowd@gmail.com)
URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/autumn-tree-id-at-falling-waters/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tom%20O%27Dowd":MAILTO:tkodowd@gmail.com 
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221105T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221105T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T061724
CREATED:20220916T004440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221005T004502Z
UID:1747-1667646000-1667653200@jbnhs.org
SUMMARY:OPEN DISCOVERY AT FRANNY REESE PARK
DESCRIPTION:PRE=REGISTER with trip leader Lynn Bowdery (lynn.bowdery@gmail.com) to visit this 251 acre bluff-top park in Highland overlooking the Hudson River and more importantly the Poughkeepsie waterfront. Lynn’s plan is to catch the\nevening spectacle of crows going to their historical winter roosting site along the river from this promontory. Details for meeting location will be shared upon registration.
URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/open-discovery-at-franny-reese-park/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221108T030000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221108T070000
DTSTAMP:20260404T061724
CREATED:20220916T004523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221005T004414Z
UID:1749-1667876400-1667890800@jbnhs.org
SUMMARY:ELECTION DAY SPARROWS AT JUNIPER FLATS
DESCRIPTION:PRE-REGISTER with Mark DeDea (forsythnature@aol.com ) and find out meeting location. Fulfill your civic duty and join JBNHSers at the “old IBM Rec Center”. This Scenic Hudson property might sound more like a Utah sub-division but in approximately ten years of keeping track of bird sightings here has moved into 15th place on the list of birdiest places in Ulster County. Muck boots are recommended to keep feet dry from the morning dew/frost and dress in layers as temperatures could greatly change from start time to early afternoon.
URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/election-day-sparrows-at-juniper-flats/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221110
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221114
DTSTAMP:20260404T061724
CREATED:20220916T003350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220916T003350Z
UID:1722-1668106800-1668365999@jbnhs.org
SUMMARY:JBNHS MEMBER’S WEEKEND TO MONTEZUMA AND ENVIRONS
DESCRIPTION:A great chance to bird with fellow JBNHSers at a refuge and local environs known for its huge waterfowl\ncongregations. Nearby habitat is ideal (and timely for our visit) for sparrows and their allies\, the burgeoning colony of\nSandhill Cranes\, and a November rarity or two to chase will round out the long weekend’s itinerary. Lodging will be at\nthe Hampton Inn in Seneca Falls ($159. King. $169. Two Queens (good sharing option). Free\, hot breakfast”\nincluded. Contact field trip organizer Deb Weltsch (dweltsch13@gmail.com) to register or with question
URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/jbnhs-members-weekend-to-montezuma-and-environs/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221117T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221117T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T061724
CREATED:20220916T003453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220916T003453Z
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SUMMARY:JBNHS NOVEMBER MEETING
DESCRIPTION:Come to the last JBNHS members’ meeting of 2022 and enjoy a presentation\, Dragon Hunting in the Hudson Valley\,\nby Frank Beres. Frank is an aquatic ecologist\, naturalist\, and photographer\, as well as a new JBNHS Board member. He\nhas been discovering and documenting previously unidentified odonates in Ulster County. Check out his website:\nhttps://othernature.smugmug.com/Photography. There will be a brief meeting after Frank’s presentation. The meeting\nwill be held in the conference room of the Hudson River Maritime Museum’s Wooden Boat School.
URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/jbnhs-november-meeting/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221119T030000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221119T070000
DTSTAMP:20260404T061724
CREATED:20221118T021210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221118T021210Z
UID:1764-1668826800-1668841200@jbnhs.org
SUMMARY:ASHOKAN RESERVOIR BIRDING
DESCRIPTION:Contact Dixon Onderdonk (dixononderdonk@gmail.com ) to register for this field trip with a focus on looking for eagles\, loons\, grebes\, and waterfowl. Dress warmly and anticipate windy conditions. A spotting scope will help make this trip a better experience. Dixon will also disclose meeting location when birders register.
URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/ashokan-reservoir-birding/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221126T030000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221126T070000
DTSTAMP:20260404T061724
CREATED:20221118T021308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221118T021318Z
UID:1766-1669431600-1669446000@jbnhs.org
SUMMARY:KINGSTON POINT BIRDING ON IMMIGRANT’S WAY
DESCRIPTION:Contact trip leader Mark DeDea (forsythnature@aol.com) to register for this outing. We will start our day at Kingston Point Beach and walk north along the old Immigrant’s Way which often harbors late migrants and holdovers/half-hardies while providing views of the Hudson. Waterfowl and eagles can be expected as well. Please dress warmly and bring along your spotting scope. A caloric\, warm breakfast snack and beverage will be provided to start our day and help us fondly remember our favorite Beatle.
URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/kingston-point-birding-on-immigrants-way/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221210
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221212
DTSTAMP:20260404T061724
CREATED:20221118T021422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221118T021422Z
UID:1769-1670698800-1670785199@jbnhs.org
SUMMARY:HOLIDAY LUNCH AND BIRDS TOO
DESCRIPTION:Contact Mark DeDea (forsythnature@aol.com ) to confirm your participation and for info and directions. The party will bird a location within the NYML CBC circle dependant on conditions to scout for the following week’s Christmas Bird Count. After a few hours in the field participants will return to meeting place with lunch at a local establishment as an option.
URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/holiday-lunch-and-birds-too-3/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221216
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221218
DTSTAMP:20260404T061724
CREATED:20220916T003615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221118T021928Z
UID:1726-1671217200-1671303599@jbnhs.org
SUMMARY:NYML CBC - SAVE THE DATE!
DESCRIPTION:Contact Steve Chorvas (246-5900 or schorvas@gmail.com ) for possible assignment in the Mohonk Lake/Ashokan Reservoir count circle no later than Saturday\, December 4th. Reports from feeder watchers in the count circle are also desired.
URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/nyml-cbc/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Steve%20Chorvas":MAILTO:schorvas@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221227
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221229
DTSTAMP:20260404T061724
CREATED:20220916T003659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221118T022009Z
UID:1728-1672167600-1672253999@jbnhs.org
SUMMARY:NYUD CBC - SAVE THE DATE!
DESCRIPTION:Contact Mark DeDea ( forsythnature@aol.com ) for possible assignment in the Ulster/ Dutchess count circle no later than Saturday\, December 11th. Reports from feeder watchers in the count circle are also desired.
URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/nyud-cbc/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221230
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230101
DTSTAMP:20260404T061724
CREATED:20220916T003755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221118T022049Z
UID:1730-1672426800-1672513199@jbnhs.org
SUMMARY:NYMS CBC - SAVE THE DATE!
DESCRIPTION:The NYMS (Minnewaska/Shawangunk) Christmas Bird Count takes its fourth loop around the sun and is sure to be exciting with lots of our favorite winter birding spots within the circle. Contact Nick Martin (845-255-0752 or Nicholas.Martin@parks.ny.gov ) for possible assignment no later than Saturday\, December 25th. Reports from feeder watchers in the count circle are also desired.
URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/nyms-cbc/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nick%20Martin":MAILTO:Nicholas.Martin@parks.ny.gov
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230106
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230108
DTSTAMP:20260404T061724
CREATED:20221118T021509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221118T021509Z
UID:1771-1673031600-1673117999@jbnhs.org
SUMMARY:ALL DAY ANNUAL WINTER BIRD COUNT AT EBNP
DESCRIPTION:The 17th annual Esopus Bend Nature Preserve Winter Bird Count (WBC) will be conducted on Saturday\, January 07\, 2023. Participants will census wintering birds throughout the 160-acre Nature 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. 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 70 species and a single-year high count of 966 individuals. Highlights from previous counts include Bohemian Waxwing\, White-winged Crossbill\, Gray Catbird\, Field Sparrow\, Savannah Sparrow\, Winter Wrens\, six species of woodpeckers\, and double-digit numbers of wintering Hermit Thrushes. The WBC is a great way for birders and nature enthusiasts to start off the New Year and contribute to our knowledge of the winter 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. Pre-registration is required. Please contact Steve Chorvas (schorvas@gmail.com or 845-246-5900) to register\, or for additional information\, no later than 12:00 noon\, Friday\, January 6th.
URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/all-day-annual-winter-bird-count-at-ebnp-5/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230108T030000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230108T070000
DTSTAMP:20260404T061724
CREATED:20221118T021552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221118T021552Z
UID:1773-1673146800-1673161200@jbnhs.org
SUMMARY:WALLKILL VALLEY RAPTOUR
DESCRIPTION:Contact trip leader Christine Guarino (chrissy.guarino@gmail.com ) to register for this outing and find out meeting time and location. Carpooling (which is typical on this outing) may be limited to family units\, social pods\, and/or participant comfort level. 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. Possible drive through of Blue Chip and Watchtower Farms with stops along the Wallkill River and at Shawangunk Grasslands NWR (Galeville)\, and the Ulster County Fairgrounds.
URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/wallkill-valley-raptour-3/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230114T030000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230114T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T061724
CREATED:20221118T021630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221118T021630Z
UID:1775-1673665200-1673697600@jbnhs.org
SUMMARY:ALL DAY NYSOA WINTER WATERFOWL COUNT
DESCRIPTION:This annual statewide count includes waterfowl and their allies as well as eagles. Data collected will aid in understanding population trends and conservation practices 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 as well as open agricultural areas where geese may graze. Contact Steve Chorvas (schorvas@gmail.com or 845-246-5900) for assignment. NOTE: snow/rain date on Sunday 1/15/23
URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/all-day-nysoa-winter-waterfowl-count-6/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230129T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230129T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T061724
CREATED:20230116T154451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230119T162713Z
UID:1815-1674979200-1674993600@jbnhs.org
SUMMARY:WINTER MINDFULLNESS WALK AT NYQUIST-HARCOURT
DESCRIPTION:While this walk will include some conventional practice of field identification and a little time for socialization\, it will focus on the direct experience of our bodies and senses underneath the labels and comparisons. Leader will offer suggestions for practices to direct the attention in a particular way. This may include short periods in which we’ll refrain from or minimize speaking. Please contact leader via email to register or ask questions. Group size will be limited to eight. mattcorsaro@yahoo.com
URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/winter-mindfullness-walk-at-nyquist-harcourt-2/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Matt%20Corsaro":MAILTO:mattcorsaro@yahoo.com 
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230217
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230221
DTSTAMP:20260404T061724
CREATED:20230116T155024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230207T015804Z
UID:1817-1676592000-1676937599@jbnhs.org
SUMMARY:GREAT BACKYARD BIRD COUNT ULSTER COUNTY STYLE
DESCRIPTION:  \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nLearn more about the Great Backyard Bird Count
URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/great-backyard-bird-count-ulster-county-style/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230225T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230225T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T061724
CREATED:20230116T155207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230116T155207Z
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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. Contact trip leader Tom O’Dowd (tkodowd@gmail.com or 914 213-7079) to register for this outing. Enjoy a brisk\, late winter walk identifying trees by bark\,structure\, and bud on the improved trail system (rated as easy to moderate).
URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/jba-jbnhs-winter-tree-id-walk-at-burroughs-sanctuary-4/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tom%20O%27Dowd":MAILTO:tkodowd@gmail.com 
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230304T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230304T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T061724
CREATED:20230116T155328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230116T155328Z
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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-7/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mark%20DeDea":MAILTO:forsythnature@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230316T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230316T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T061724
CREATED:20230228T211611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230228T211611Z
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SUMMARY:JBNHS MARCH MEETING
DESCRIPTION:JBNHS Board member and author Susan Fox Rogers will discuss her wonderful book “Learning the Birds: A Mid–life Adventure” and do a Q&A afterwards. There will be copies for sale and to sign. A business meeting will follow. The meeting will be at the Hudson River Maritime Museum’s Wooden Boat School Building.
URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/jbnhs-march-meeting-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230319T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230319T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T061724
CREATED:20230228T212356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230228T225011Z
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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 Sunday\, March 19\, 2023. 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-4/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Steve%20Chorvas":MAILTO:schorvas@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230320T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230320T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T061724
CREATED:20230228T212511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230228T225152Z
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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-7/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Christine%20Guarino":MAILTO:chrissy.guarino@gmail.com 
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230326T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230326T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T061724
CREATED:20230228T222538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230324T001603Z
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SUMMARY:TIVOLI BAYS BIRDING
DESCRIPTION:RESCHEDULED TO SUNDAY 3/26 DUE TO WEATHER  \nWe 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 Jess Prockup (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-6/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jess%20Prockup":MAILTO:procolinos@gmail.com 
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230416T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230416T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T061724
CREATED:20230228T222735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230228T222735Z
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SUMMARY:OPEN DISCOVERY AT MILL BROOK PRESERVE
DESCRIPTION:Explore this preserve\, the hidden gem in the heart of New Paltz\, with Lynn Bowdery. We will look at and discuss whatever catches our attention as we explore the paths and waterways. At this time of year\, there is a good chance of hearing and seeing American Toads and Spring Peepers calling in the beaver impoundments. Early wildflowers\, birds\, and insects will also be present. The footpaths might be muddy\, so appropriate footwear is a must. Binoculars and magnifiers are recommended\, and there might be blackflies\, mosquitoes and ticks. This trip will be limited 10 participants. Please contact Lynn (lynn.bowdery@gmail.com ) to reserve your place and learn where to meet. Raincancels.
URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/open-discovery-at-mill-brook-preserve-4/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lynn%20Bowdery":MAILTO:lynn@bowderys.com 
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