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 …
BREEDING BIRDS AND BUTTERFLIES
The Esopus Creek Conservancy and John Burroughs Natural History Society are cosponsoring a guided nature walk at Esopus Bend Nature Preserve in Saugerties on Saturday, June 14, 2025 to observe …
JBNHS ANNUAL 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 …
OUTDOORS CREATIVITY/ PLEIN AIR
A new offering for our field trip schedule that has been long suggested by Trustee Berrios. A location chock full of inspiration based on seasonal occurrence or nature’s sheer beauty …
SUMMER YOUNG NATURALIST OUTING
A timely visit to Thorn Preserve can hopefully provide a real spectacle of Baltimore Checkerspots and the fragrance of blooming Milkweed in the air. Many other insects, wild flowers, and …
EASTERN NABA BUTTERFLY COUNT
Rain Date: Sunday, June 29 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 …
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.