Events

Meet at the main boat launch in the Bashakill Wildlife Management Area. We will hike along the old railway bed to look for migrating autumn birds and other wildlife.

Dr. Walter Jahn will present on the invasive species in our midst and their effects on the environment. 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

Embark on a nature-filled walk through Wallkill National Wildlife Refuge, including parts of the infamous Liberty Loop. We will meet at the Owens Station parking lot to accommodate more visitors.

Dr. Walter Jahn will present an exploration of the environmental issues that are causing decreases in bird populations (in addition to insects, etc.) and how humans are affected as well. 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

Our very first OCAS-style turkey trot! Skip the Black Friday crowds for the beautiful trails of the Hudson Highlands Nature Museum in Cornwall, NY. Prepare to run into turkey flocks, along with feasting woodpeckers, chatty wrens, and looming raptors. The event starts outside the visitor's center. This event is family friendly and open to beginner […]

Dr. Walter Jahn will present an overview of the biology and local diversity of this amazing group of organisms. 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.

For our next bird board game night, we're headed to the Trail's End Taphouse at the Greenwood Lake Garden Center. Enjoy an evening of Wingspan, Abducktion, Sibley Bird Bingo, and other smart games. Crafts beers and ciders, mocktails, baked goods, and appetizers will be available for purchase. Got a game request? Send it to info@orangecountynyaudubon.org […]

Dr. Walter Jahn will present an overview of hardy year-round residents and Northern birds that can only be observed in our area in winter, from Short-eared Owls to Snow Buntings to sparrows. 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

Come share your birding and wildlife experiences, sightings, pictures, artwork, and questions for Dr. Walter Jahn's biannual town hall. Feel free to email any pictures you would like to discuss or showcase to walterjahn@sunyorange.edu in advance. Participants may join in person at the SUNY Orange Middletown campus, Rowley Center room 128 or on Zoom at […]