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 […]

Bird Town Hall

Dr. Walter Jahn moderates as attendees share stories, pictures, & questions about birds in person (OCCC Rowley room 128) or on zoom https://sunyorange.zoom.us/j/93429213629 Click here for a map of the SUNY Orange Rowley Center

Field Trip to Liberty Loop

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 3 PM start hike; return to parking area shortly after sunset (4:30 […]

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 […]

Climate Change 2025

Dr. Walter Jahn will present an update on the worsening climate crisis and its ongoing effects. 2pm at the Mamakating Environmental Education Center Click here for a map of the Mamakating Environmental Education Center

Microbes: the Origin of Life to the Human Microbiome

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 5:30-6:30pm on the SUNY Orange Middletown campus, Rowley Center room 128 or on the following Zoom […]

Winter Wildlife

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 5:30-6:30pm on the SUNY Orange Middletown campus, Rowley Center room 128 or on the following Zoom link: […]

Bird Walk at Liberty Loop

Liberty Loop Trailhead in Wallkill River National Wildlife Refuge along County Line Road; after walking the 3 mile trail, the group will survey for short eared owls from parking area. 4pm start hike; observe owls at platform at 5:45pm. Click here for a map of the Liberty Loop Trail.