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