Orange County Audubon Society

Welcome to the Website of New York’s Orange County Audubon Society 

Advancing the public’s awareness of conservation for
the benefit of Birds and all wildlife.

 ↠If you have found an injured bird:
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WELCOME TO ORANGE COUNTY AUDUBON

We are a Member Chapter of the National Audubon Society.
Our primary focus is birds and bird habitat, and our chapter works
to foster appreciation for and conservation of all aspects of the environment.

We steward 5 sanctuaries of bird and wildlife refuge in Orange County, NY.
You can call us by our acronym: OCAS.

About OCAS • Join Us • Our Sanctuaries 

BECOME A MEMBER

Click below to Join or Renew your Orange County Audubon Society membership today. 
Join OCAS Today!
Join OCAS and receive email updates (scroll down for email sign up) about these and our other events.

Thank you for your continued support of OCAS, your local Audubon Chapter. We appreciate each donation and membership, as well as your love of birds and bird habitat.

Northern Flicker
Red-Bellied Woodpecker on a tree stump in Warwick New York
Red-Bellied Woodpecker on a tree stump in Warwick New York
Red-Bellied Woodpecker on a tree stump in Warwick New York
Red-Bellied Woodpecker on a tree stump in Warwick New York

FIELD TRIPS

Our field trips (not hikes), although designed primarily for bird watching, are intended to create interest in flora, fauna, and all natural beauty in Orange County and vicinity. The public is always welcome.

Click here for our Field Trips.

                              UPCOMING EVENTS:

 

 

Microbes: the Origin of Life to the Human Microbiome

Monday, January 27th from 5:30-6:30pm

SUNY Orange Rowley Center or on Zoom

A presentation by Dr. Walter Jahn on the fossil history of microbes beginning with the origin of life and the first photosynthesis to microbial roles in modern ecosystems including the human microbiome.

Lectures can be attended in person from 5:30 to 6:30 PM at Orange County Community College in Rowley (RCSE) building room 128 or on ZOOM LINK:

https://sunyorange.zoom.us/j/98282281351

Click here for a map of the SUNY Orange Rowley Center

 

 

 

 

Winter Wildlife

Monday, February 3rd from 5:30-6:30pm

SUNY Orange Rowley Center or on Zoom

A presentation by Dr. Walter Jahn on Orange County wildlife in winter featuring migrant birds only observed in our area during winter and how other birds modify their behavior in winter.

Lectures can be attended in person from 5:30 to 6:30 PM at Orange County Community College in Rowley (RCSE) building room 128 or on ZOOM LINK:

https://sunyorange.zoom.us/j/98282281351

Click here for a map of the SUNY Orange Rowley Center

 

 

 

Bird Walk at Liberty Loop

Tuesday, February 4th at 4pm

Join OCAS board member Walter Jahn as he leads a bird walk at the Liberty Loop Trailhead in Wallkill River National Wildlife Refuge along Oil City Road. After walking the 3 mile trail, group will survey for short eared owls from parking area.
4 PM start hike; return to parking area shortly after sunset to look for short eared owls.
Email info@orangecountynyaudubon.org with any questions. 
Click here for a map of the Liberty Lop Trail

 

 

 

Invertebrates 1: the First Animals to Local Invertebrates

Monday, February 10th from 5:30-6:30pm

SUNY Orange Rowley Center or on Zoom

A presentation by Dr. Walter Jahn on Invertebrates beginning with the first fossil animals through the worms, mollusks, and diverse arthropods in local modern ecosystems.

Lectures can be attended in person from 5:30 to 6:30 PM at Orange County Community College in Rowley (RCSE) building room 128 or on ZOOM LINK:

https://sunyorange.zoom.us/j/98282281351

Click here for a map of the SUNY Orange Rowley Center

 

 

 

 

 

Invertebrates 2: Local Insects and their Fossil History

Monday, February 17th from 5:30-6:30pm

SUNY Orange Rowley Center or on Zoom

A presentation by Dr. Walter Jahn on the first fossil insects through the 4 groups of insects today that make up half of all known species of organisms (beetles, moths, wasps, & flies).

Lectures can be attended in person from 5:30 to 6:30 PM at Orange County Community College in Rowley (RCSE) building room 128 or on ZOOM LINK:

https://sunyorange.zoom.us/j/98282281351

Click here for a map of the SUNY Orange Rowley Center

 

 

 

 

 

Bird Photography

Thursday, February 20th 2025 from 6:30-7:30pm

Albert Wisner Public Library, Warwick NY

This program is for new nature photographers who want to learn to take better photos. We will look at many beautiful photos and discuss composition, lighting, background and preparation.
If you enjoy nature and like taking photographs this is the program for you.
Presented by Diane Tuttle, OCAS Board of Directors
Click here for a map of the Albert Wisner Library

 

 

 

 

 

Fish: the First Vertebrates through Local Fish Diversity

Monday, February 24th 2025 from 5:30-6:30pm

SUNY Orange Rowley Center or on Zoom

A presentation by Dr. Walter Jahn on fish beginning with the origin of vertebrates through the diverse fish of Orange County today.
Lectures can be attended in person from 5:30 to 6:30 PM at Orange County Community College in Rowley (RCSE) building room 128 or on ZOOM LINK:
https://sunyorange.zoom.us/j/98282281351
Click here for a map of the SUNY Orange Rowley Center

 

 

 

 

Spring Amphibians

Saturday, March 1st at 1pm

Mamakating Environmental Education Center, Wurtsboro NY

A presentation by Dr. Walter Jahn which will highlight the activities of local emphibians in spring as the Mamakating Environmental Education Center organizes volunteers to help spring amphibians cross South Road.
Click here for a map of the Mamakating Environment Education Center

 

 

 

 

Amphibians: Vertebrates on Land & Modern Amphibians in Spring

Monday, March 3rd 2025 from 5:30-6:30pm

SUNY Orange Rowley Center or on Zoom

A presentation by Dr. Walter Jahn on amphibians beginning with the transition of vertebrates to land through the local amphibians which can be observed in spring.
Lectures can be attended in person from 5:30 to 6:30 PM at Orange County Community College in Rowley (RCSE) building room 128 or on ZOOM LINK:
https://sunyorange.zoom.us/j/98282281351
Click here for a map of the SUNY Orange Rowley Center

 

 

 

Bird Walk at Heritage Trail at 6 1/2 Station Road

Tuesday, March 4th at 4pm

Heritage Trail at 6 1/2 Station Road, Goshen NY

Join 6 1/2 Station Sanctuary steward Dr. Walter Jahn for a nature walk to explore migrating waterfowl and other wildlife.

Click here for a map of the Heritage Trail at 6 1/2 Station Road

 

 

 

 

Plant Natives! Gardening for Birds

Wednesday, March 5th 2025 from 2-3:00pm

Thrall Library, Middletown NY

Why are native plants so important to the survival of birds and pollinators? This multimedia program featuring images and sounds of local backyard bird species will explain why we should use more native plants in our landscaping and how to design and plant gardens that benefit people and wildlife.
Presented by: Pam Golben, environmental educator
Click here for a map of the Middletown Thrall Library

 

 

 

 

Plant Natives! Gardening for Birds

Thursday, March 6th 2025 from 6:30-7:30pm

Albert Wisner Public Library, Warwick NY

Why are native plants so important to the survival of birds and pollinators? This multimedia program featuring images and sounds of local backyard bird species will explain why we should use more native plants in our landscaping and how to design and plant gardens that benefit people and wildlife.
Presented by: Pam Golben, environmental educator
Click here for a map of the Albert Wisner Library

 

 

 

Bird Evolution & Bald Eagle Nesting

Monday, March 10th 2025 from 5:30-6:30pm

SUNY Orange Rowley Center or on Zoom

A presentation by Dr. Walter Jahn starting with the origin of birds & fossil birds and ending with bald eagle nesting.

Lectures can be attended in person from 5:30 to 6:30 PM at Orange County Community College in Rowley (RCSE) building room 128 or on ZOOM LINK:
https://sunyorange.zoom.us/j/98282281351
Click here for a map of the SUNY Orange Rowley Center

 

 

 

 

 

Plant Natives! Gardening for Birds

Thursday, March 13th 2025 from 6-7 PM

Moffat Library, Washingtonville, NY

Why are native plants so important to the survival of birds and pollinators? This multimedia program featuring images and sounds of local backyard bird species will explain why we should use more native plants in our landscaping and how to design and plant gardens that benefit people and wildlife.
Presented by: Pam Golben, environmental educator
Click here for a map of the Moffat Library

 

 

Bald Eagle Talk at MEEC

Saturday, March 22nd at 1pm

Mamakating Environmental Education Center, Wurtsboro NY

Following the training of Nature Watch volunteers, Dr. Walter Jahn will offer a presentation on Bald Eagles.
Interested in joining Nature Watch? Training will be held at 10am at MEEC.
Click here for a map of the Mamakating Environmental Education Center

 

 

 

Migratory Waterfowl

Monday, March 24th 2025 from 5:30-6:30pm

SUNY Orange Rowley Center or on Zoom

A presentation by Dr. Walter Jahn on the diversity of waterfowl which migrate through our area in early spring.

Lectures can be attended in person from 5:30 to 6:30 PM at Orange County Community College in Rowley (RCSE) building room 128 or on ZOOM LINK:
https://sunyorange.zoom.us/j/98282281351
Click here for a map of the SUNY Orange Rowley Center

 

 

 

 

 

Reptiles: Fossil History & Local Diversity

Monday, March 31st 2025 from 5:30-6:30pm

SUNY Orange Rowley Center or on Zoom

A presentation by Dr. Walter Jahn on Reptiles ranging from their diverse fossil lineages through the diversity of reptiles in Orange County today.
Lectures can be attended in person from 5:30 to 6:30 PM at Orange County Community College in Rowley (RCSE) building room 128 or on ZOOM LINK:
https://sunyorange.zoom.us/j/98282281351
Click here for a map of the SUNY Orange Rowley Center

 

 

 

 

 

Bird Walk at Heritage Trail at 6 1/2 Station Road

Tuesday, April 1st at 4pm

Heritage Trail at 6 1/2 Station Road, Goshen NY

Join 6 1/2 Station Sanctuary steward Dr. Walter Jahn for a nature walk to explore migrating waterfowl and other wildlife.

Click here for a map of the Heritage Trail at 6 1/2 Station Road

 

 

 

 

Spring Amphibians

Thursday, April 3rd 2025 from 6:30-7:30pm

Albert Wisner Public Library, Warwick NY

With warmer temperatures and spring rains, what a great time to see and hear the diverse amphibians in our area!

Presented by: Dr. Walter Jahn, SUNY Orange professor
Click here for a map of the Wisner Library
Call (845) 986-1047 to register directly with the library

 

 

 

 

 

Plants, Fungi & Their Fossil History

Monday, April 7th from 5:30-6:30pm

SUNY Orange Rowley Center or on Zoom

A presentation by Dr. Walter Jahn on the origins of plants and fungi and their modern diversity in Orange County today.
Lectures can be attended in person from 5:30 to 6:30 PM at Orange County Community College in Rowley (RCSE) building room 128 or on ZOOM LINK:
https://sunyorange.zoom.us/j/98282281351
Click here for a map of the SUNY Orange Rowley Center

 

 

 

 

 

Mammals: Fossil Mammals & Local Diversity

Monday, April 14th from 5:30-6:30pm

SUNY Orange Rowley Center or on Zoom

A presentation by Dr. Walter Jahn on the origin of mammals and their modern diversity in Orange County today.
Lectures can be attended in person from 5:30 to 6:30 PM at Orange County Community College in Rowley (RCSE) building room 128 or on ZOOM LINK:
https://sunyorange.zoom.us/j/98282281351
Click here for a map of the SUNY Orange Rowley Center

 

 

 

 

Spring Bird Migration

Monday, April 21st from 5:30-6:30pm

SUNY Orange Rowley Center or on Zoom

A presentation by Dr. Walter Jahn on songbirds and other spring migrants returning to our area.
Lectures can be attended in person from 5:30 to 6:30 PM at Orange County Community College in Rowley (RCSE) building room 128 or on ZOOM LINK:
https://sunyorange.zoom.us/j/98282281351
Click here for a map of the SUNY Orange Rowley Center

 

 

 

 

 

Human Evolution

Monday, April 28th from 5:30-6:30pm

SUNY Orange Rowley Center or on Zoom

A presentation by Dr. Walter Jahn on the origin of humans and the diversity of fossil human species.
Lectures can be attended in person from 5:30 to 6:30 PM at Orange County Community College in Rowley (RCSE) building room 128 or on ZOOM LINK:
https://sunyorange.zoom.us/j/98282281351
Click here for a map of the SUNY Orange Rowley Center

 

 

 

 

The Anthropocene (short presentation) & Walk up the “Stairway of Time”

Monday, May 5th from 5:30-6:30pm

SUNY Orange Rowley Center or on Zoom

A short presentation by Dr. Walter Jahn on how humans are impacting the environment including their involvement in one of the worst mass extinctions will be followed by a tour up a stairway where each step represents a progression through geologic time.
Lectures can be attended in person from 5:30 to 6:30 PM at Orange County Community College in Rowley (RCSE) building room 128 or on ZOOM LINK:
https://sunyorange.zoom.us/j/98282281351
Click here for a map of the SUNY Orange Rowley Center

 

 

 

 

Bird Walk at Heritage Trail at 6 1/2 Station Road

Tuesday, May 6th at 4pm

Heritage Trail at 6 1/2 Station Road, Goshen NY

Join 6 1/2 Station Sanctuary steward Dr. Walter Jahn for a nature walk to explore migrating waterfowl and other wildlife.

Click here for a map of the Heritage Trail at 6 1/2 Station Road

 

 

 

 

 

Bird Photography at Middletown Thrall Library

Wednesday, May 7th at 2pm

11-13 Depot Street, Middletown NY

This program is for new nature photographers who want to learn to take better photos. We will look at many beautiful photos and discuss composition, lighting, background and preparation.
If you enjoy nature and like taking photographs this is the program for you.
Presented by OCAS board member Diane Tuttle.
Click here for a map of the Thrall Library

 

 

 

 

Bird Walk at Heritage Trail at 6 1/2 Station Road

Tuesday, June 3rd at 4pm

Heritage Trail at 6 1/2 Station Road, Goshen NY

Join 6 1/2 Station Sanctuary steward Dr. Walter Jahn for a nature walk to explore migrating waterfowl and other wildlife.

Click here for a map of the Heritage Trail at 6 1/2 Station Road

 

 

 

Bird Walk at Heritage Trail at 6 1/2 Station Road

Tuesday, September 2nd at 4pm

Heritage Trail at 6 1/2 Station Road, Goshen NY

Join 6 1/2 Station Sanctuary steward Dr. Walter Jahn for a nature walk to explore migrating waterfowl and other wildlife.

Click here for a map of the Heritage Trail at 6 1/2 Station Road

 

 

 

Bird Walk at Heritage Trail at 6 1/2 Station Road

Tuesday, October 7th at 4pm

Heritage Trail at 6 1/2 Station Road, Goshen NY

Join 6 1/2 Station Sanctuary steward Dr. Walter Jahn for a nature walk to explore migrating waterfowl and other wildlife.

Click here for a map of the Heritage Trail at 6 1/2 Station Road

 

 

 

Bird Walk at Heritage Trail at 6 1/2 Station Road

Tuesday, November 4th at 4pm

Heritage Trail at 6 1/2 Station Road, Goshen NY

Join 6 1/2 Station Sanctuary steward Dr. Walter Jahn for a nature walk to explore migrating waterfowl and other wildlife.

Click here for a map of the Heritage Trail at 6 1/2 Station Road

 

 

 

Bird Walk at Heritage Trail at 6 1/2 Station Road

Tuesday, December 2nd at 4pm

Heritage Trail at 6 1/2 Station Road, Goshen NY

Join 6 1/2 Station Sanctuary steward Dr. Walter Jahn for a nature walk to explore migrating waterfowl and other wildlife.

Click here for a map of the Heritage Trail at 6 1/2 Station Road

 

 

 

 

We hope to see you soon!

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OUR SANCTUARIES

OCAS maintains 5 wildlife refuges, totaling some 300 acres, in Goshen, Warwick, and Montgomery.  Many of these sanctuaries are open to the public during daylight hours for bird watching and the quiet study of nature, including photography and painting.

Click here for more about OCAS sanctuaries in Orange County.