Orange County Audubon Society

Colors in Nature
2023-10-30 17:30 - 18:30 (America/New_York)
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 any animal want to stand out anyway? Learn why our natural world is in color! Join this presentation with biologist Professor Dr. Walter Jahn of the Orange County Audubon Society for a colorful presentation!

Participants may join in person in Rowley Center room 017, or via Zoom at the following link:
https://sunyorange.zoom.us/j/94673704992

Reptiles: their exciting 350 million year history and modern threats
2023-10-23 17:30 - 18:30
Join SUNY Orange Biology Professor and OCAS Board member Dr. Walter Jahn has he discusses the history of reptiles and their modern-day threats. Participants may join at the SUNY Orange Middletown campus in Rowley room 017, or at the following Zoom link: https://sunyorange.zoom.us/j/99399377303
Click here for map of SUNY Orange Rowley Center

6 1/2 Station Fall Migratory Birds Nature Walk
2023-10-15 09:30 - 11:00
Join biologist and OCAS board member Dr. Walter Jahn for a fall nature walk highlighting fall migrating birds. Parking is available at the sanctuary. Wear comfortable shoes and bring binoculars if you have them.
Email info@orangecountynyaudubon.org for more information.

Bird Photography at Thrall Library
2023-10-14 14:00 - 15:00
This program is for new nature photographers who want to learn to take better photos. We will look at many beautiful photos and discuss composition, lighting, background and preparation. If you enjoy nature and like taking photographs this is the program for you. Presented by freelance journalist and photographer Alethea Pape.
This event is free and open to the public. No registration required! Click here for a map of Thrall Library.

Winterizing Your Garden
2023-10-05 17:30 - 18:30
As fall approaches, many of us start thinking about cleaning up our yards & gardens. Following five simple steps can help turn your garden into a winter haven for birds and pollinators! Learn about each step and how birds and pollinators utilize our gardens throughout fall and winter. Presented by Pam Golben, experienced environmental educator. Co-hosted by the Mamakating Library.

Birds of Autumn at Thrall Library
2023-10-04 18:00 - 19:00
The changing of the season means many types of birds will leave for the south – but others will arrive from the north! This talk will cover migration of songbirds, raptors and waterfowl, introduce basics of identification, and highlight some local birding spots around the county. Presented by Jim Van Gelder, OCAS President.
This program is free and open to the public. No registration required! Click here for map to Thrall Library.

Fall Bird Migration
2023-09-25 17:30 - 18:30
As a great diversity of waterfowl and other birds migrate through our area, Dr. Walter Jahn will over a presentation on the Fall bird migration on Orange County Community College’s Middletown campus in Rowley room 017 or at the following Zoom link: https://sunyorange.zoom.us/j/99399377303

Birding for Kids at the Mamakating Environmental Education Center
2023-09-23 10:00 - 11:30
Join Dr. Walter Jahn, board member of the Orange County Audubon Society, as he introduces basic bird identification for children and leads them on a short hike to search for birds on the grounds of MEEC! As part of this event, the Orange County Audubon Society will be donating a Birding Backpack for use by the children of the Montgomery Free Library. Please call the Mamakating Environmental Education Center at (845) 644-5014 to register.

Climate Change
2023-09-18 17:30 - 18:30
2023 continues on the path to be the hottest year on record, with continued wildfires, record heat, and severe storms. Dr. Walter Jahn will offer a presentation on climate change and its effects on Orange County Community College’s Middletown campus in Rowley Center room 017 or at the following Zoom link: https://sunyorange.zoom.us/j/99399377303

Birding for Kids at Port Jervis Library
2023-09-16 10:00 - 11:00
Join Dr. Walter Jahn, board member of the Orange County Audubon Society and professor of biology as he introduces basic bird identification for children.
As part of this event, the Orange County Audubon Society will be donating a Birding Backpack for use by the children of the Port Jervis Free Library.
Call the Port Jervis Free Library at (845) 856-7313 to register.

Fall Songbird Walk at AOOA Farm
2023-09-10 10:30 - 11:30
In person event cohosted by All for One, One for All Farm. Orange County Audubon Society is happy to announce a collaboration with All for One, One for All. Join OCAS board member Dr. Walter Jahn as he leads a fall songbird walk at the AOOA Farm in Goshen NY. Email info@orangecountynyaudubon.org to register.

Pop Up Field Trip to Liberty Loop
2023-09-08 16:00 - 18:00
Join OCAS Board Member Diane Tuttle this Friday, September 8th, at 4pm for a Pop-Up Field Trip to the Liberty Loop Trail on Oil City Road in Pine Island, NY, to see the many birds that are visiting the area!
Click here for map of Liberty Loop Trail

Pop Up Field Trip to Winding Waters Trail
2023-08-20 09:00 - 10:30 | Winding Waters Trail
Join Diane Tuttle for a bird walk this Sunday morning at 9am at Winding Waters Trail on Oil City Road. Email info@orangecountynyaudubon.org to register.

Local Birds 2: Songbirds
2023-08-07 17:30 - 18:30
In this second of a two part series, OCAS Board Member and SUNY Orange Professor of Biology Dr. Walter Jahn will discuss local birds, focusing on songbirds. The presentation will take place on Monday, August 7th from 5:30 to 6:30. The event can be attended in person at the Middletown Campus of Orange County Community College in the Rowley Center room 017 or on zoom at the following link:
https://sunyorange.zoom.us/j/99399377303

Birding for Kids at Montgomery Free Library
2023-08-05 10:30 - 11:30
Join Diane Tuttle, board member of the Orange County Audubon Society, as she introduces basic bird identification for children.
As part of this event, the Orange County Audubon Society will be donating a Birding Backpack for use by the children of the Montgomery Free Library.
Call the Montgomery Free Library at (845) 457-5616 to register.
