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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

Invertebrates 1: The First Animals to Local Invertebrates

A presentation by Dr. Walter Jahn on invertebrates beginning with the first fossil animals through the worms, mollusks, and diverse arthropods in local modern ecosystems. Lectures can be attended in […]