A Zoom presentation by wildlife photographer, conservationist, and social media expert Preeti Desai. Photographers often want their images to look beautiful and carry meaning. But how does one add emotional and ecological depth to bird, insect, and other wildlife photos? This hour-long virtual talk will focus on photography that connects viewers to places, sparks empathy, […]
Celebrate Earth Day by helping Orange County Audubon Society clean up a beloved sanctuary. We will meet at the 6 ½ Station Sanctuary kiosk (rather than at the Heritage Trail) and start with a walk along the nature trails to the observation platform. After, we will spend some time clearing invasive species such as autumn […]
Come out on Earth Day weekend for a bird- and art-filled excursion led by Orange County Audubon Society board members Roberta Schiffer Rahmer and Diane Tuttle. The tour will traverse the meadows, ponds, and woods at Storm King Art Center to appreciate the variety of avian species and ecosystems that are an essential part of the […]
An overview of human history from the first bipedal steps to the spread of modern humans across Earth. Participants may join in person at the SUNY Orange Middletown campus, Rowley Center room 128 or on Zoom at the following link: https://sunyorange.zoom.us/j/99434283633
A presentation on the threats to biodiversity during one of the worst times to be alive in the past 500 million years. Participants may join in person at the SUNY Orange Middletown campus, Rowley Center room 128 or on Zoom at the following link: https://sunyorange.zoom.us/j/99434283633
Join Dr. Walter Jahn at Orange County Audubon’s 6 1/2 Station Sanctuary in Goshen, NY, for a monthly birding outing. We will meet where the Heritage Trail crosses 6 ½ Station Road and walk along the paved path looking for avian life and other natural wonders.
A full day of outdoor fun at the Bashakill Wildlife Management Area. Start with a leisurely walk from the main boat launch to view migrating waterfowl, songbirds, and nesting Bald Eagles. Then meet back at the boat launch with kayaks at 2:30 pm to take to the water. Please leave plenty of time to transport […]
Explore the spectacular cedar swamp at High Point State Park, NJ. To get to the trailhead, drive around the lake after entering the main entrance, then turn left to the picnic area rather than continuing up the hill to the monument. Proceed on that road a quarter mile until the parking area at the yellow […]
Native flowers and grasslands birds galore at Shawangunk Grassland National Wildlife Refuge. We will start at the wildlife observation platforms and then walk along flat trails on a two-hour loop. Meet at the main parking lot.
A short hike through the smallest of the OCAS sanctuaries to look for migrating songbirds and other wildlife. Please wear waterproof shoes since portions of the trail can be damp in spring. (The trail may not be appropriate for those with mobility concerns.) Park along the side of the road between 120 Corbett and 198 […]