Join biologist Dr. Walter Jahn for a nature walk along the Basha Kill. Meet at the boat launch across the street from the Bashakill Winery at 1pm. Click here for a map of the Basha Kill boat launch

Join biologist Dr. Walter Jahn for a book club at the Mamakating Environmental Education Center. This month the club will be discussing The Wise Hours: A Journey into the Wild and Secret World of Owls by Miriam Darlington. Click here for a map of the Mamakating Environmental Education Center

Have you ever wondered why some birds are more colorful than others? Why is our planet green? How do living things produce and exhibit different colors? And why would a bird or any animal want to stand out anyway? Please join us for an informative program about color in nature, presented by Dr.  Walter Jahn.

Field Trip to Croton Point Park- This park along the Hudson River has a variety of habitats. Eagles, other raptors, waterfowl and hardy resident songbirds possible. Red-headed Woodpeckers and Horned Larks have also been reported this winter. Meet 9:00 AM at ballfield parking lot (on left after bridge). Croton Point has areas that are quite […]

A program for those who enjoy watching birds and want to take their basic birding skills to the next level. Do sparrows confuse you? Trouble telling Downy from Hairy? This program covers bird identification along with suggestions on equipment and good local birding spots. This program will be presented by Diane Tuttle and held at […]

Join OCAS board member Diane Tuttle as she leads a bird walk around Liberty Loop in search of short eared owls. Meet at the parking lot on Oil City Road. Click here for a map of Liberty Loop trail

Join Dr. Walter Jahn, biologist and Orange County Audubon Society board member, as he speaks about spring migration of ducks, geese and swans. Participants may attend in person in Rowley Center room 010 on the SUNY Orange Middletown campus, or via Zoom at the following link: https://sunyorange.zoom.us/j/92222084084       

Join Dr. Walter Jahn, biologist and OCAS board member, as he leads a bird walk around Liberty Loop. No registration necessary. All are welcome! Click here for map of Liberty Loop.  

Join Dr. Walter Jahn, biologist and OCAS board member, as he leads a bird walk along the Heritage Trail. No registration necessary. All are welcome! Click here for a map of the Heritage Trail at 6 1/2 Station Road  

Meet at the parking area (directions below) at 7:00 pm. Bring a flashlight for use on the way out. Wear sturdy shoes for a short downhill walk. American Woodcock courtship takes place at dusk. The males can be heard making a nasal “peent” call. A little shuffling dance can sometimes be seen. Then, they launch […]