BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//John Burroughs Natural History Society - ECPv6.0.10//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:John Burroughs Natural History Society X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://jbnhs.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for John Burroughs Natural History Society REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20160313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20161106T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160604T030000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160604T080000 DTSTAMP:20260501T085730 CREATED:20160426T204225Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160426T204225Z UID:597-1465009200-1465027200@jbnhs.org SUMMARY:Rondout Series: Reservoir and Headwaters DESCRIPTION:Join us for the final trip in this series as we head to the upper Rondout\, the reservoir and headwaters among southern Catskill peaks. We will explore different locations and habitats in this region\, looking and listening for breeding birds and other wildlife. Contact mattcorsaro@yahoo.com for details a week or less before the trip. Please meet Matt at Lippman Park (Rt. 209 in the Town of Wawarsing) to carpool field trip route. URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/rondout-series-reservoir-and-headwaters/ LOCATION:Lippman Park\, Lippman Park ORGANIZER;CN="Matt%20Corsaro":MAILTO:mattcorsaro@yahoo.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160605T040000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160605T130000 DTSTAMP:20260501T085730 CREATED:20160426T204728Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160426T204728Z UID:598-1465099200-1465131600@jbnhs.org SUMMARY:Bartholomew's Coobble DESCRIPTION:Meet trip leader Maeve Maurer (maevemaurer@yahoo.com ) at 8:00 a.m. at the informal park and ride on Rt. 32 (just south of Rt. 199 and west of the Kingston-Rhinecliff Bridge) to journey to this Natural National Landmark. Created by geologic upheavals when the Taconic and Berkshire ranges were formed\, this hundred foot high bedrock outcropping introduces visitors to a rugged and exotic landscape that also supports 800 species of plants (including one of North America’s greatest diversities of ferns) while offering terrific mountain vistas. There are five miles of trails on the property that travel through transitional forest and neighbor beaver ponds as well and are rated as moderate. Pack a lunch and wear sturdy\, comfortable shoes for hiking. There is a $5 admission to the property. URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/bartholomews-coobble/ LOCATION:Bartholomew’s Cobble Reservation\, Bartholomew's Cobble Reservation\, Sheffield\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Maeve%20Maurer":MAILTO:maevemaurer@yahoo.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160609 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160613 DTSTAMP:20260501T085730 CREATED:20160509T181705Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160509T181705Z UID:607-1465502400-1465761599@jbnhs.org SUMMARY:Taking Flight: Birding in the Catskills DESCRIPTION:NOT YOUR TYPICAL BIRDING WEEKEND. A Program of the Catskill Center\, at the Ashokan Center\, Olivebridge\, NY. A highlight of the event is the Friday night Keynote by Bicknell’s Thrush expert Chris Rimmer\, who will guide a Saturday morning hike up Slide Mountain in search of this iconic bird of the Catskills. Also workshops\, off-site birding\, before breakfast hikes and moonlit owl walks. All meals are included in registration fee. For more information and to register: http://catskillcenter.org/events/2016/6/10/birding-conference URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/taking-flight-birding-in-the-catskills/ LOCATION:Catskill Center\, 43355 ROUTE 28\, Arkville\, 12406\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160611T040000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160611T080000 DTSTAMP:20260501T085730 CREATED:20160426T204941Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160426T204941Z UID:600-1465617600-1465632000@jbnhs.org SUMMARY:Breeding Birds at Burroughs Sanctuary DESCRIPTION:The third in a series of outings co-sponsored with the John Burroughs Association at the wonderful Burroughs Sanctuary. A variety of forest breeding birds will be encountered 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 Mark DeDea (forsythnature@aol.com ) at the trailhead on Burroughs Drive. 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 Global Palate Restaurant) and continue for .8 mile\, then left on Burroughs Drive for .3 mile. URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/breeding-birds-at-burroughs-sanctuary/ LOCATION:John Burroughs Sanctuary\, 261 Floyd Ackert Rd\, Highland\, 12528 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160611T040000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160611T080000 DTSTAMP:20260501T085730 CREATED:20160426T205117Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160426T205336Z UID:601-1465617600-1465632000@jbnhs.org SUMMARY:Breeding Birds and Butterflies DESCRIPTION: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 11\, 2016 to observe summer breeding birds and butterflies. We will identify birds by sight and sound as we explore the Preserve’s woodlands\, wetlands\, and meadow\, pausing along the way to observe the diversity of plant and animal life that inhabit the Preserve. As the morning temperatures rise\, we will focus our attention on early summer butterflies active in the Preserve at this time of the year. Meet at 8:00 a.m. in the Saugerties Village Beach parking lot on US Rte. 9W\, just north of the Esopus Creek Bridge\, at the foot of Partition Street in the Village of Saugerties. Bring binoculars\, insect repellant and field guides if you have them. Be prepared for potentially wet/muddy trails\, tall grass\, and dress according to weather conditions. Light rain often makes for excellent birding and nature observation\, but will inhibit or eliminate most butterfly activity. 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/breeding-birds-and-butterflies/ LOCATION:Esopus Bend Nature Preserve\, Esopus Bend Nature Preserve\, Saugerties\, 12477 ORGANIZER;CN="Steve%20Chorvas":MAILTO:schorvas@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160612T040000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160612T080000 DTSTAMP:20260501T085730 CREATED:20160509T180911Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160509T180911Z UID:604-1465704000-1465718400@jbnhs.org SUMMARY:Annual Meeting at Pond House DESCRIPTION:This is the meeting at which new board members and officers are elected\, representatives to the NYSOA meeting are chosen\, decisions are made about where JBNHS donations to other deserving organizations go\, birds distract the attendees\, and it ends with a picnic in a one of the most beautiful settings in Ulster County: John Burroughs Sanctuary\, in West Park. \nDirections: Route 9W to West Park\, turn by the Post Office onto Floyd Ackert Road. Cross the railroad tracks and in ½ mile pass Burroughs Drive on the left\, shortly after turn left on the gated driveway to Pond House. For a picnic\, bring your lunch\, insect repellant\, folding chairs\, and of course binoculars. Members are welcome to join Mark DeDea for the pre-meeting bird walk on the property starting at 8:00 AM. URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/annual-meeting-at-pond-house/ LOCATION:John Burroughs Sanctuary\, 261 Floyd Ackert Rd\, Highland\, 12528 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160616 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160620 DTSTAMP:20260501T085730 CREATED:20160321T013024Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160321T013024Z UID:538-1466107200-1466366399@jbnhs.org SUMMARY:Adirondack Adventure - Members Field Trip DESCRIPTION:JBNHS members are cordially invited to participate in this year’s Adirondack Adventure. According to trip leader Mark DeDea: Specialty breeding birds sought out in the Adirondack Park include American Three-toed and Black-backed Woodpeckers\, Boreal Chickadee\, crossbills\, Spruce Grouse and Gray Jay. Other species that we should find on territory (and don’t get to see every day in Ulster) include Bicknell’s Thrush\, Yellow- bellied and Olive-sided Flycatchers\, Lincoln’s Sparrow and a nice variety of warblers like Bay-breasted\, Cape May\, Palm and Mourning. Contact Donna Seymour at dmseymour@verizon.net for more information. URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/adirondack-adventure-members-field-trip/ ORGANIZER;CN="Donna%20Seymour":MAILTO:dmseymour@verizon.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160625T060000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160625T140000 DTSTAMP:20260501T085730 CREATED:20160621T213050Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160621T213050Z UID:613-1466834400-1466863200@jbnhs.org SUMMARY:EASTERN NABA BUTTERFLY COUNT DESCRIPTION:Rain Date: Sunday\, June 26 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 fourth annual Eastern Catskills North American Butterfly Association (NABA) “Fourth of July” Butterfly Count on Saturday\, June 25\, 2016. The Eastern Catskills count circle includes a number of productive butterfly locations in northern Ulster\, southeastern Greene\, and western Dutchess Counties\, including Poet’s Walk Preserve\, Esopus Bend Nature Preserve\, The Great Vly WMA\, Onteora State Park\, Overlook Mountain\, Lower Platte Clove\, the eastern end of Ashokan Reservoir\, and extensive open meadows in the Town of Ulster. Participants will be assigned to a field party to census one or more target locations within the 15-mile diameter count circle. Each field party will be assigned at least one individual knowledgeable in butterfly identification\, so you don’t need to be a butterfly expert to participate. Full-day participation is not required\, but you should be able to commit four to eight hours from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. If you are interested in joining one of the field teams\, or have additional questions about participating in a NABA Butterfly Count\, please contact Steve Chorvas at schorvas@gmail.com no later than June 19. URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/eastern-naba-butterfly-count/ ORGANIZER;CN="Steve%20Chorvas":MAILTO:schorvas@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160626T040000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160626T130000 DTSTAMP:20260501T085730 CREATED:20160621T213238Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160621T213257Z UID:614-1466913600-1466946000@jbnhs.org SUMMARY:OVERLOOK HIKE DESCRIPTION:Meet trip leader Maeve Maurer (maevemaurer@yahoo.com ) at the trailhead parking lot at 8:00 a.m. in the Town of Woodstock. To reach the lot\, take Rock City Road from the village green continuing past the four corners intersection to Meads Mountain Road. The parking lot is on your right about two miles up Meads Mountain Road. Round trip to the 3\,150 ft summit is 4.8 miles with a steady incline of 1370 ft on a old dirt carriage road. Breeding birds\, butterflies\, wildflowers\, and maybe a snake or two if we are lucky will be observed. Wear appropriate hiking shoes and pack a snack and water. Scenic views of the central Catskills\, Ashokan Reservoir\, and the Hudson Valley can be enjoyed from the summit ledges. URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/overlook-hike/ ORGANIZER;CN="Maeve%20Maurer":MAILTO:maevemaurer@yahoo.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR