Winterizing Your Garden for Birds & Pollinators

As fall approaches, many of us start thinking about cleaning up our yards and gardens. Following five simple steps can help turn your garden into a winter haven for birds and pollinators! Learn about each step and how birds and pollinators utilize our gardens throughout the fall and winter. Presented by Pam Golben, environmental educator. […]

Bashakill Nature Walk

Bashakill Nature Walk Join Dr. Walter Jahn, biologist and OCAS board member, for a nature walk to explore migrating waterfowl and other wildlife. **Please Note: the group will meet at the boat launch along South Road (across from the winery)** Email info@orangecountynyaudubon.org with any questions.

Presentation on Local Birding in Fall and Winter

Join Walter Jahn, biologist and OCAS board member, as he presents highlights of local birding in Fall and Winter from autumn migrants to winter residents. Participants may join in person at the SUNY Orange Rowley Center room 128, Middletown campus, or via Zoom at the following link: https://sunyorange.zoom.us/j/93429213629 Click here for a map of the […]

Local Birding in Spring and Summer

Join Walter Jahn, biologist and OCAS board member, as he shares highlights of local birding in Spring and Summer from spring migrants to breeding and juveniles. Participants may join in person at the SUNY Orange Rowley Center room 128, Middletown campus, or via Zoom at the following link: https://sunyorange.zoom.us/j/93429213629 Click here for a map of […]

Presentation: Environmental Issues Facing Birds

Join Walter Jahn, biologist and OCAS board member, as he presents a survey of the environmental issues facing local birds such as climate change, loss of habitat, pollution, and invasive species. Participants may join in person at the SUNY Orange Rowley Center room 128, Middletown campus, or via Zoom at the following link: https://sunyorange.zoom.us/j/93429213629 Click here […]

Introduction to the National Audubon Society Christmas Bird Count

For over 100 years the National Audobon Society has conducted a Christmas Bird Count, compiling a detailed census of bird populations and trends. This presentation will cover the fascinating history of the count and show how the information gathered is used. We will also cover the way the count operates locally and present some of […]

125th Christmas Bird Count

Since 1900 the Audubon Society has annually conducted its Christmas Bird Count. This year will be the 125th and we hope that you will be involved. We have officially chosen the date of Saturday, December 21st (snow day Sunday, December 22nd) to conduct our count. Our geographical region is Southern Orange County, which is then […]

Bird Photography

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. Hosted by the Albert Wisner Public Library, Warwick NY. Presented by Diane […]

Plant Natives! Gardening for Birds

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 […]

Plant Natives! Gardening for Birds

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 […]