Orange County Audubon Society

6 1/2 Station Sanctuary Nature Walk
2024-11-06 17:00 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | 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 6 1/2 Station Sanctuary

Songbirds Presentation #3: Warblers
2024-11-04 17:30 - 18:30
Join Walter Jahn, biologist and OCAS board member, as he presents a survey of many groups of Orange County warblers. 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 SUNY Orange Rowley Center

Bird ID for Beginners
2024-10-29 17:00 - 18:00
Do you enjoy watching birds and want to work on your identification skills? We will discuss some of the keys to bird ID: looking at size and shape, colors and patterns, habitat, behaviors and sounds. This is a multimedia program that will introduce you to the birds local to our area and will help you become more confident at identifying the birds you see every day.
5-6pm Mamakating Library, Wurtsboro NY. Register at https://mamakatinglibrary.org/ or by calling 845-888-8004
Click here for a map of the Mamakating Library, 128 Sullivan Street, Wurtsboro NY
Register at https://mamakatinglibrary.org/ or by calling 845-888-8004

Songbirds Presentation #2: Diverse Songbirds
2024-10-28 17:30 - 18:30
Join Walter Jahn, biologist and OCAS board member, as he presents a survey of many groups of Orange County songbirds from blackbirds to cardinals and sparrows. 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 SUNY Orange Rowley Center

Winterizing Your Garden for Birds and Pollinators at the Newburgh Free Library
2024-10-23 18:30 - 19:30
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.
Click here to register directly with the Newburgh Free Library

Songbirds Presentation #1: Flycatchers, Swallows, Thrushes
2024-10-21 17:30 - 18:30
Join Walter Jahn, biologist and OCAS board member, as he presents a survey of many groups of Orange County songbirds from flycatchers and swallows to thrushes. 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 SUNY Orange Rowley Center

Nature Walk at the Bashakill
2024-10-19 08:00 - 09:30
Join Dr. Walter Jahn on a nature walk along the Bashakill to look for migrating waterfowl and other wildlife! Saturday, 10/19 from 8 to 9:30 AM meeting at the boat launch along South Road (across from the winery).
Click here for a map of the Bashakill Boat Launch

Owls, Woodpeckers & Hummingbirds Presentation
2024-10-15 17:30 - 18:30
Join Walter Jahn, biologist and OCAS board member, as he presents a survey of diverse non-passerine birds in Orange County from owls to woodpeckers and hummingbirds.. 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 SUNY Orange Rowley Center

Birding Beyond the Backyard
2024-10-10 18:00 - 19:00
Do sparrows confuse you? Trouble telling Downy from Hairy woodpeckers? This program is for those who enjoy watching birds and want to know more about them. Presented by Jim Van Gelder, seasoned birder and OCAS Field Trip Committee chair, this program will cover basics of bird identification along with suggestions for equipment and good local birding spots.

This event is hosted by Greenwood Lake Library. Call the library at 845-477-8377 to register.

Click here for a map of the Greenwood Lake Library

Liberty Loop Field Trip
2024-10-08 17:00 - 18:30
Join Dr. Walter Jahn on a nature walk along the Liberty Loop trail in the Wallkill National Wildlife Reserve to look for migrating waterfowl and other wildlife! Leaving Tuesday 10/8 5 PM from parking area.
Click here for a map of the Liberty Loop Trail

Raptors Presentation: Hawks, Eagles, Vultures, Falcons
2024-10-07 17:30 - 18:30
Join Walter Jahn, biologist and OCAS board member, as he presents a survey of the raptor diversity and adaptations in Orange County from hawks and eagles to vultures and falcons.
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 SUNY Orange Rowley Center

Diverse Aquatic Birds Presentation
2024-09-30 17:30 - 18:30
Join Walter Jahn, biologist and OCAS board member, as he presents an overview of the diverse aquatic birds of Orange County, from herons to sandpipers. 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 SUNY Orange Rowley Center

Waterfowl Presentation
2024-09-23 17:30 - 18:30
Join Walter Jahn, biologist and OCAS board member, as he presents an overview of the diversity of ducks, geese, and swans in Orange County. 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 SUNY Orange Rowley Center

Fall Songbird Walk at AOOA Farm
2024-09-21 10:30 - 11:30
Join Orange County Audubon Society board member Dr. Walter Jahn for a fall bird walk at All One One All (AOOA). Come observe and identify the many species of birds at the farm!
Free and open to the public. Visit www.alloneoneall.org to register.
Click here for a map of All One One All Farm in Goshen, NY

Life Histories of the Bald Eagle
2024-09-16 17:30 - 18:30
Join Walter Jahn, biologist and OCAS board member, as he presents an introduction into the life histories of birds with a focus on the bald eagle. 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 SUNY Orange Rowley Center

Winterizing Your Garden for Birds and Pollinators program at the Wallkill Library
2024-09-10 18:00 - 19:00
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.
Click here to register directly with the Wallkill Library

Bird Evolution and Bird Anatomy
2024-09-09 17:30 - 18:30
Join Walter Jahn, biologist and OCAS board member, as he speaks about bird evolution and bird anatomy, from the theropod dinosaurs to modern birds, including the gradual evolution of modern bird features and adaptation to flight.

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 SUNY Orange Rowley Center

Bird Introduction and Feathers: Types, Colors, Functions
2024-08-26 17:30 - 18:30
Join Walter Jahn, biologist and OCAS board member, as he speaks about Bird Introduction & Feathers—types, structure, colors, and functions.
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 SUNY Orange Rowley Center

Aquatic Invertebrate Presentation and Exploration
2024-08-14 18:30 - 19:30
A presentation on Aquatic Invertebrates & Food Chains will be followed by a microscope-based investigation of aquatic life from the Bashakill at the Mamakating Environmental Education Center (MEEC; 762 South Road in Wurtsboro). For those who would like to attend, a $5 donation for the environmental center is requested.
Click here for a map of the Mamakating Environmental Education Center

Nature Walk Along the Bashakill
2024-08-14 17:00 - 18:15
August evenings are a wonderful chance for a nature walk along the Bashakill.

Come join us on Wednesday August 14th from 5 to 6:15 PM as we meet at the boat launch along South Road (opposite the winery) for an evening exploration.

Click here for a map of the Bashakill boat launch

The Environmental Issues Facing Birds: From Habitat Loss to Climate Change - the Reasons for Declining Bird Populations
2024-08-12 17:30 - 18:30
Join Walter Jahn, biologist and OCAS board member, as he speaks about the environmental issues facing birds.
Participants may join in person at the SUNY Orange Rowley Center room 017, Middletown campus, or via Zoom at the following link: https://sunyorange.zoom.us/j/94439196244
Click here for a map of the SUNY Orange Rowley Center

Authors on McFarland, in collaboration with Orange County Audubon Society, present: Christian Cooper, author of "Better Living Through Birding"
2024-08-10 11:30 - 14:00
Christian Cooper is a New York Times best-selling author, with his debut memoir, Better Living Through Birding. He is also the host and a consulting producer for National Geographic TV’s hit series “Extraordinary Birder with Christian Cooper.”
Practically born with a pair of binoculars in his hands, he served as president of the Harvard Ornithological Club in his college days. Currently, as a vice president of NYC Audubon, he advocates for greater, safer access to green spaces for all, with a focus on outreach to youth in underserved communities. A longtime activist on issues of racial justice and LGBTQ equality, Christian Cooper combined his passions in the BLM graphic short story “It’s a Bird” from DC Comics. He continues to seek synergy at the intersections of storytelling, progressivism, and environmentalism.

Location: Albert Wisner Public Library, Warwick NY
Contact: The Help Desk at 986-1047, ext. 4

Age Group: Adult

Click here to register

Pop Up Field Trip to Winding Waters Trail
2024-07-27 09:30 - 10:30
Join OCAS Board member Diane Tuttle for a Pop Up Field Trip to the Winding Waters Trail on Oil City Road in Pine Island NY this Saturday, July 27th at 9:30am. Meet in the parking lot. Email info@orangecountynyaudubon.org with any questions.
Click here for a map of the Winding Waters Trail

Birding for Kids at Chester Public Library
2024-07-09 10:30 - 11:30
Join Diane Tuttle, board member of the Orange County Audubon Society, as she introduces basic bird identification for children.
As part of this event, the Orange County Audubon Society will be donating a Birding Backpack for use by the children of the Chester Public Library.
Click here to register
Click here for a map of the Chester Commons

Independence Day Celebration to make 6 1/2 Station Sanctuary Independent of Invasive Species!
2024-07-01 08:00 - 2024-07-02 10:00
Feel free to join the ragtag Audubon militia at the sanctuary kiosk (not the Heritage Trail side; the Sanctuary side) which will begin by fighting the oppression of the water chestnut along the shore and in the muddy waters.

Please bring boots and gloves as we remove this aquatic invasive from the shoreline & water (one if by land; two if by sea). If any one desires to continue the fight by breaking the stems of 20 foot tall grasses or picking up trash from the observation platform area trail up to the road, that would also be welcome. Fight the foreign oppressors

Field Trip to Knapp's View
2024-06-29 16:00 - 17:00
Join Orange County Audubon and the Chester Conservation Advisory Council for an evening walk up the trail at Knapp’s View. Bobolinks and other grassland birds are among the most vulnerable in New York State and this park is a crucial habitat. Those who wish may join us after at nearby Oceane Vineyards for dinner or libations.

6 1/2 Station Sanctuary Watch
2024-06-25 17:00 - 18:30
Sanctuary Steward Dr. Walter Jahn will be stationed with a spotting scope near the benches along the Heritage Trail which look out over the 6 1/2 Station Sanctuary wetland (about half a mile from the trail intersection with 6 1/2 Station Road on the Goshen side).

If you happen to be out for an evening jog, stroll or bike ride, stop by to look at what birds are visible through the spotting scope, look at pictures of birds seen at the sanctuary, or ask any bird questions you have! Feel free to bring friends who might be interested in joining Audubon!

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

Summer Birds & Their Food Chains
2024-06-17 17:30 - 18:30
Join OCAS Board member and biologist Walter Jahn for a presentation on summer birds and their food chains on Monday, 6/17 from 5:30 to 6:30 in the SUNY Orange Rowley Center room 017 (Middletown campus) or at the following Zoom link:https://sunyorange.zoom.us/j/94439196244
Click here for a map of the SUNY Orange Rowley Center in Middletown NY

Spring Birds Presentation
2024-06-09 14:30 - 15:30
Join OCAS Board member Walter Jahn for a SPRING BIRDS PRESENTATION 6/9 at 2:30 PM at Mamakating Environmental Education Center or online at zoom link:https://sunyorange.zoom.us/j/94439196244
Click here for a map of the Mamakating Environmental Education Center

Nature Walk at the Bashakill
2024-06-08 11:00 - 12:30
Join OCAS Board member Walter Jahn as he leads a nature walk at the Bashakill Wildlife Management Area.
After checking on the developments at the bald eagle nest, we will look for late spring birds and other wildlife along the Bashakill.

All are welcome; registration is not necessary.

Click here for a map of the Bashakill Boat Launch
