Orange County Audubon Society

Songbirds 2: Diverse Songbirds
2025-10-27 17:30 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | NY
A presentation by Dr. Walter Jahn on songbirds such as blackbirds, orioles and cardinals.
Lectures can be attended in person at the SUNY Orange Middletown campus, Rowley Center room 128, or on Zoom at the following link:
https://sunyorange.zoom.us/j/99172119712
Click here for a map of the SUNY Orange Rowley Center

Shawangunk Grasslands National Wildlife Refuge Walk
2025-10-25 12:00 - 13:30 | NY
We will park at the main parking area at the entrance and then walk to the observation platform and along the trails to observe grassland birds. 902 Hoagerburgh Rd, Wallkill NY 12589

Muddy Kill Visit
2025-10-25 09:00 - 10:30 | NY
For members who live near Montgomery and are interested in exploring OCAS’s smallest sanctuary, our group will park in the grass along the roadside at 9am, between 120-198 Corbett Rd (staff will be there to help direct). Recommended hiking shoes and a walking stick since the trail (while flat and open) is in the early stages of development. Please contact walterjahn@sunyorange.edu if interested for our headcount.

Songbirds 1: Flycatchers, Swallows, Thrushes
2025-10-20 17:30 - 18:30 | NY
A presentation by Dr. Walter Jahn on songbirds such as flycatchers, swallows and thrushes.
Lectures can be attended in person at the SUNY Orange Middletown campus, Rowley Center room 128, or on Zoom at the following link:
https://sunyorange.zoom.us/j/99172119712
Click here for a map of the SUNY Orange Rowley Center

Owls, Woodpeckers, Hummingbirds
2025-10-14 17:30 - 18:30 | NY
A presentation by Dr. Walter Jahn on diverse groups of non-passerine land birds including owls, woodpeckers and hummingbirds.
Lectures can be attended in person at the SUNY Orange Middletown campus, Rowley Center room 128, or on Zoom at the following link:
https://sunyorange.zoom.us/j/99172119712
Click here for a map of the SUNY Orange Rowley Center

Autumn Colors Kayak
2025-10-12 14:30 - 16:30 | NY
With autumn colors and waterfowl migration at their peak, October is a great time to kayak on the Bashakill! Kayaks will depart from the boat launch at 2:30pm. If you would like to rent a kayak from MEEC, please schedule enough time so that you can transport your kayak(s) to the boat launch by that time. (MEEC address: 762 South Rd, Wurtsboro NY; 845-644-5014).

Bashakill Bird Walk
2025-10-12 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-06-08 10:00 - 11:30 | NY
Dr. Walter Jahn will lead a bird walk from the boat launch on South Road across from Bashakill Vineyards.
Click here for a map of the Bashakill Boat Launch

Norman Brook Walk
2025-10-11 09:00 - 10:30 | NY
After visiting the pond and waterfall, our small group will walk much of the length of this long, thin sanctuary as we visit several habitats including wetland short and forest habitat. Recommended hiking shoes and a walking stick; the trail includes an uphill section. Please register by contacting walterjahn@sunyorange.edu given that the size of the group will be limited by the four parking spots available at the entrance of Southwycke Road (parking on the narrow street is not allowed).

Bird Walk at Heritage Trail & 6 1/2 Station Sanctuary
2025-10-07 16:00 - 17:30, 2025-09-02 16:00 - 17:30, 2025-06-03 16:00 - 17:30 | NY
Join Dr. Walter Jahn for a walk along the Heritage Trail at 6 1/2 Station Sanctuary; begin where 6 1/2 Station Road meets the Heritage Trail.
Time TBA
Click here for a map of the Heritage Trail at 6 1/2 Station Sanctuary Road

Raptors: Hawks, Eagles, Vultures, Falcons
2025-10-06 17:30 - 18:30 | NY
A presentation by Dr. Walter Jahn on raptor groups and the diversity of raptors in our area.
Lectures can be attended in person at the SUNY Orange Middletown campus, Rowley Center room 128, or on Zoom at the following link:
https://sunyorange.zoom.us/j/99172119712
Click here for a map of the SUNY Orange Rowley Center

Warwick Applefest
2025-10-05 09:00 - 17:00 | NY
We would like to invite all friends of Orange County Audubon Society to join us at the Warwick Applefest on Sunday, October 5th.
All OCAS members are welcome to volunteer at our Applefest booth. Spend some time hanging with our Board members, meeting passerby, and talking about birds, conservation, and our sanctuaries.
If you don’t yet have an Orange County Audubon Society tshirt, you can stop by and receive one for a $20 donation.
If you are interested in participating, please email us at info@orangecountynyaudubon.org.
We look forward to seeing you soon!

Diverse Aquatic Birds
2025-09-29 17:30 - 18:30 | NY
A presentation by Dr. Walter Jahn on the diverse groups of aquatic birds observed in our area.
Lectures can be attended in person at the SUNY Orange Middletown campus, Rowley Center room 128, or on Zoom at the following link:
https://sunyorange.zoom.us/j/99172119712
Click here for a map of the SUNY Orange Rowley Center

Mongaup and Delaware River Walk
2025-09-25 17:00 - 18:00 | NY
Ample parking is available at the Mongaup Valley Delaware River Access where Route 97 (which one can follow along the Delaware from Port Jervis and through Hawk’s Nest) meets Route 31 (Upper Mongaup Road). After about a half hour along the Delaware, the group will walk to the Mongaup River Trail for an introduction into that conifer stream habitat. Information and maps available at:
https://www.nps.gov/upde/index.htm
For more information, email walterjahn@sunyorange.edu

Waterfowl
2025-09-22 17:30 - 18:30 | NY
A presentation by Dr. Walter Jahn on the diverse waterfowl observed in Orange County with a focus on the autumn migration.
Lectures can be attended in person at the SUNY Orange Middletown campus, Rowley Center room 128, or on Zoom at the following link:
https://sunyorange.zoom.us/j/99172119712
Click here for a map of the SUNY Orange Rowley Center

Stony Creek Kids Walk
2025-09-21 12:00 - 13:00 | NY
The Stony Creek Sanctuary is a perfect sanctuary for young birders and those who are interested in less walking. We will enjoy the Autumn colors along a meadow, stream, and woodland habitats. Because parking is limited, we ask you to be among the first 3 cars (cars may contain multiple people) to register with OCAS members receiving priority. (1 hour)
Email info@orangecountynyaudubon.orginfo@orangecountynyaudubon.org to register
Stony Creek Sanctuary, 26 Spanktown Road, Warwick NY

Long Swamp Sanctuary Walk
2025-09-21 09:00 - 11:00 | NY
Our group walk on a horse trail through deciduous & cedar forests to the meadows at the end of OCAS’s largest sanctuary. Recommended hiking shoes and a walking stick. Because parking is limited, we ask you to be among the first 5 cars (cars may contain multiple people) to register with OCAS members receiving priority. (1 1/2 to 2 hours)
Email info@orangecountynyaudubon.org to register

Bald Eagle & its Life History
2025-09-15 17:30 - 18:30 | NY
A presentation by Dr. Walter Jahn on Bald Eagles and their life history.
Lectures can be attended in person at the SUNY Orange Middletown campus, Rowley Center room 128, or on Zoom at the following link:
https://sunyorange.zoom.us/j/99172119712
Click here for a map of the SUNY Orange Rowley Center

Bashakill Bird Walk
2025-09-14 10:00 - 11:30 | NY
The Nature Hike will highlight diverse aspects of Bashakill wildlife diversity including migrating birds and the last glimpses of our summer wildlife.
Group will depart from the parking area at main boat launch on South Road (across the road from the Bashakill Vineyards at 1131 S Rd, Wurtsboro, NY 12790)
Click here for a map of the Bashakill Boat Launch

Bird Evolution & Bird Anatomy
2025-09-08 17:30 - 18:30 | NY
A presentation by Dr. Walter Jahn on the origin of birds and the unique aspects of their anatomy.
Lectures can be attended in person at the SUNY Orange Middletown campus, Rowley Center room 128, or on Zoom at the following link:
https://sunyorange.zoom.us/j/99172119712
Click here for a map of the SUNY Orange Rowley Center

6 ½ Station Sanctuary Work Party Day
2025-09-07 09:00 - 12:00 | NY
Volunteers are welcome to the 6 ½ Station Sanctuary kiosk parking lot (about a quarter mile past where the Heritage Trail crosses 6 ½ Station Road) to help us with sanctuary work projects which include controlling invasive species, maintaining the meadow habitat, and trash removal. Volunteers are encouraged to bring gloves, boots, long pants & sleeves and, if you possess them, tools such as loppers, pruning shears, hand saw or a battery operated hedge trimmer.

Bird Introduction & Feathers - Type, Structure, Colors
2025-08-25 17:30 - 18:30 | NY
A presentation by Dr. Walter Jahn introducing birds, the structure & function of feathers, and the diverse pigments observed in birds.
Lectures can be attended in person at the SUNY Orange Middletown campus, Rowley Center room 128, or on Zoom at the following link:
https://sunyorange.zoom.us/j/99172119712
Click here for a map of the SUNY Orange Rowley Center

Kayak Tour with Walter Jahn
2025-08-07 14:00 - 15:00 | NY
Rent your kayak at MEEC, then meet Walt at the South Rd Boat Launch (across from Bashakill Vineyards). Make sure you give yourself enough lead time so that you are ready to shove off at 2pm.

Did you miss the National Audubon Leadership Conference in Montreal?
2025-08-06 17:00 - 18:00 | Mamakating Environmental Education Center, 762 S Road, Wurtsboro, NY, 12790, United States
You can join Dr. Walter Jahn, Program Chair and Director at Large for Orange County Audubon Society at Mamakating Environmental Education Center (From 6pm to 7pm) for a synopsis of the conference.
This is free and open to the public!
Mamakating Environmental Education Center, 762 South Rd., Wurtsboro NY

Nature Rocks
2025-06-30 17:30 - 18:30 | NY
Join Dr. Walter Jahn for a musical evening featuring original and parody songs on environmental & wildlife themes played on 10+ instruments. You’ll laugh! You’ll learn! You might sing along!
Participants may join at the SUNY Orange Rowley Center Room 110 or via Zoom at the following link:
https://sunyorange.zoom.us/j/98282281351
Click here for a map of the Rowley Center

Geological History & Biological Diversity of the US Southwest
2025-06-23 17:30 - 18:30 | NY
Join Dr. Walter Jahn as he presents the geological history and biological diversity of the US Southwest, with notes from Grand Canyon, Dinosaur, White Sands, Guadalupe Mountains, and Carlsbad Caverns National Parks.
Participants may join at the SUNY Orange Rowley Center Room 110 or via Zoom at the following link:
https://sunyorange.zoom.us/j/98282281351
Click here for a map of the SUNY Orange Rowley Center

Everglades, Caribbean & Coral Reefs
2025-06-16 17:30 - 18:30 | NY
Join Dr. Walter Jahn as he presents the Biodiversity of Everglades, Biscayne, El Yunque, and Virgin Islands National Parks and the coral reefs of the Caribbean.
Participants may join at the SUNY Orange Rowley Center Room 110 or via Zoom at the following link:
https://sunyorange.zoom.us/j/98282281351
Click here for a map of the Rowley Center

Wildlife of Latin America
2025-06-09 17:30 - 18:30 | NY
Join Dr. Walter Jahn for a celebration of biodiversity emphasizing Paraguay, Costa Rica, and mainland Ecuador.
Participants may join in person at the SUNY Orange Rowley Center Room 110 or via Zoom at the following link:
https://sunyorange.zoom.us/j/98282281351
Click here for a map of the Rowley Center
