OPEN DISCOVERY AT SGNWR
Shawangunk Grasslands NWR Entrance Rd, ShawangunkThis is a great time of year to walk grassland habitat and the restoration at Galeville makes a visit here even more productive. JBNHS will continue data retrieval started in summers past by exploring a different portion of the refuge this year. We hope this useful work will contribute ultimately to the creation of important …
COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT: HUDSON RIVER MARITIME MUSEUM, KINGSTON
Hudson River Maritime Museum 50 Rondout Landing, KingstonJBNHS has adopted the medians on the strand near the Hudson River Maritime Museum in Kingston, near the waterfront, as a community service project. Become an intrepid gardener this morning to weed, prune and neaten. If you have gardening tools, bring a rake, loppers, shears, etc., or use ones provided. GLOVES and long sleeves are …
MOTHS/STARGAZING AT HASBROUCK PARK OVERLOOK
Hasbrouck Park Hasbrouck Park Rd, KingstonCelebrate National Moth Week with JBNHS!!! We will set up a white linen and UV lamp, a few spotting scopes, and maybe enjoy a libation and hunk of cheese, piece of fruit, or a dessert as JBNHS examines oft overlooked nocturnal life. Mark DeDea (forsythnature@aol.com or 339-1277) will facilitate but young master Jacob Gorneau (gorneauj@greenville.k12.ny.us …
DAMSELS AND DRAGONS AT BURROUGHS SANCTUARY
John Burroughs Sanctuary 261 Floyd Ackert Rd, HighlandThe fifth in a series of outings co-sponsored with the John Burroughs Association at the wonderful Burroughs Sanctuary. After time spent on the improved trail system (rated as easy to moderate) searching for odonates around the sanctuary pond, participants can explore Slabsides and learn more about the interesting and influential life of our famous namesake. …
NORTH TIVOLI BAY PADDLE
Meet Susan Fox Rogers at the North Tivoli Bay launch at 8:00 am for a morning paddle through the bay. Visit to Magdalen Island if the weather is calm. The North Bay is always filled with treasures--Snapping Turtles, Beavers, Muskrat, and a range of birds from Marsh Wrens and Swamp Sparrows to the Bald Eagles …
GREAT VLY PADDLE
Please register with trip leader Wendy Tocci (wtocci@gmail.com ) to participate in this outing. Limited parking at the DEC lot and launch make a large group difficult. "Hostess" Amy Fradon will treat attendees to a post paddle nosh overlooking the marsh. In the late summer and into early fall this location can be very …
FERN WALK AT BURROUGHS SANCTUARY
John Burroughs Sanctuary 261 Floyd Ackert Rd, HighlandThe sixth in a series of outings co-sponsored with the John Burroughs Association at the wonderful Burroughs Sanctuary. After time spent on the improved trail system (rated as easy to moderate) searching for ferns and other interesting plant species participants can explore Slabsides and learn more about the interesting and influential life of our famous …
GREIG FARM BIRDS AND BUTTERFLIES
Meet trip leader Steve Chorvas (schorvas@gmail.com or 246-5900) for an 8:15 am departure from the park and ride on Rt. 32, just south the Rt. 199 overpass, and west of the Kingston/Rhinecliff Bridge to carpool to Greig Farm or meet at the Red Hook Soccer Club Fields parking lot at 132 Rockefeller Lane in Red …
CANCELLED – COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT
Hudson River Maritime Museum 50 Rondout Landing, KingstonCANCELLED - STAY TUNED FOR RESCHEDULED DATE JBNHS has adopted the medians on the strand near the Hudson River Maritime Museum in Kingston, near the waterfront, as a community service project. Become an intrepid gardener this morning to weed, prune and neaten. If you have gardening tools, bring a rake, loppers, shears, etc., or use …
FALL MIGRANTS AT BURROUGHS SANCTUARY
The seventh in a series of outings co-sponsored with the John Burroughs Association at the wonderful Burroughs Sanctuary. After time spent on the improved trail system (rated as easy to moderate) searching for transient songbirds participants can explore Slabsides and learn more about the interesting and influential life of our famous namesake. Contact trip leader …
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.