RECENT EVENTS
Climate Change: The Ever Worsening Threat
Monday, May 22, 2023 at 5:30pm
Dr. Walter Jahn will present an overview of climate change and the diverse ways it is affecting us. The event can be attended in person at the Middletown Campus of Orange County Community College in the Rowley Center room 017 or on Zoom.
Nature Walk at 6 1/2 Station Sanctuary
Sunday, May 21, 2023 at 9am
Join Dr. Walter Jahn for a nature walk at 6 1/2 Station Sanctuary and explore birds, flowers, aquatic invertebrates and everything in between! Wear comfortable shoes and bring a hat or sunscreen.
Spring Migrant Bird Walk on the Walden-Wallkill Rail Trail
Saturday, May 20, 2023 at 8am
Mid-May is peak time for viewing migratory songbirds. Bill Fiero, one of Orange County’s most experienced birders, will lead a field trip on the Rail Trail on Saturday, May 20th. Meet at the Kimball Parking lot on Lake Osiris Road (just off Rt. 208, north of Walden Village) at 8:00AM.
The Evolution of Birds
Monday, May 8, 2023 at 5:30pm
Join biologist Dr. Walter Jahn as he discusses the evolution of birds. Participants may join in person at the SUNY Orange Middletown campus, Rowley Center Room 017, or via Zoom.
Freshwater Food Chains: From Local Fish to Aquatic Invertebrates
Monday, May 1, 2023 at 5:30pm
Join biologist Dr. Walter Jahn as he discusses Orange County freshwater food chains, from local fish to aquatic invertebrates.
Earth Day Celebration at Wisner Library
Saturday, April 29, 2023 from 11am-2pm
In-person event at Alfred Wisner Public Library, Warwick NY
Annual Spring Cleanup of 6 1/2 Station Sanctuary
Saturday, April 29, 2023 at 2pm
In-person event at 6 1/2 Station Sanctuary
Wildflower Walk with Sona Mason
Sunday, April 23, 2023 at 2pm
In-person event at the Pochuck Boardwalk.
Native Gardening for Pollinators with Pam Golben
Saturday, April 22, 2023 from 11-12:30pm
In person at Wisner Library, Warwick NY
Field Trip to the Mongaup River Trailhead
Saturday, April 22, 2023 at 9am
In-person event at Mongaup River Trailhead, near intersection of routes 97 & 31; more parking 0.1 miles away at 823 NY-97, Sparrow Bush, NY.
Spring Migrating Birds with Dr. Walter Jahn
Monday, April 17, 2023 at 5:30pm
In person at Rowley Center Rm. 017, SUNY Orange, Middletown NY
Nature Walk at Mountain Lake Park
Sunday, April 16, 2023 at 8:30am
In person event at Mountain Lake Park, cohosted by the Town of Warwick.
Nature Journal with Jim Van Gelder
Saturday, April 15, 2023 from 11-1pm
In person at Wisner Library in Warwick NY
Birding on the Trails with Dr. Walter Jahn
Saturday, April 1, 2023 at 1pm
In-person event at D&H Canal Towpath Trail in Wurtsboro, NY. Cohosted by Mamakating Library.
Spring Frogs and Salamanders talk with Dr. Walter Jahn
Monday, March 27, 2023 at 5:30pm
Participants may join in person or on Zoom
American Woodcock Bird Walk with Jim Van Gelder
Saturday, March 18, 2023
In-person event at Highland Lakes State Park
Bird ID for Beginners with Jim Van Gelder
Saturday, March 4, 2023
In-person event at Newburgh Library
Introduction to Native Plants and Landscapes with Pam Golben
Saturday, March 4, 2023
In-person event at Moffat Library
Winter Bird ID with Jim Van Gelder
Saturday, February 25, 2023
Zoom event at Moffat Library
NYS Young Birders Club Field Trip with Jim Van Gelder
Saturday, February 18, 2023
In-person event at Port Ewen and Grasslands NWR
Liberty Loop Bird Walk with Dr. Walter Jahn
Saturday, February 18, 2023
In-person event at Liberty Loop
Winter Wildlife Talk with Dr. Walter Jahn
Monday, February 13, 2023
In-person/Zoom event at SUNY Orange
Colors in Nature with Dr. Walter Jahn
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Zoom event at Moffat Library