For over 100 years the National Audobon Society has conducted a Christmas Bird Count, compiling a detailed census of bird populations and trends. This presentation will cover the fascinating history of the count and show how the information gathered is used. We will also cover the way the count operates locally and present some of […]
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 SUNY Orange Rowley Center
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 3 mile trail, group will survey for short eared owls from parking area 3 PM start hike; return to parking area shortly after sunset (4:30 […]
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 the date of Saturday, December 21st (snow day Sunday, December 22nd) to conduct our count. Our geographical region is Southern Orange County, which is then […]
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 Mamakating Environmental Education Center
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 human microbiome. Lectures can be attended in person from 5:30-6:30pm on the SUNY Orange Middletown campus, Rowley Center room 128 or on the following Zoom […]
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 winter. Lectures can be attended in person from 5:30-6:30pm on the SUNY Orange Middletown campus, Rowley Center room 128 or on the following Zoom link: […]
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. 4pm start hike; observe owls at platform at 5:45pm. Click here for a map of the Liberty Loop Trail.
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 person from 5:30-6:30pm on the SUNY Orange Middletown campus, Rowley Center room 128 or on the following Zoom link: https://sunyorange.zoom.us/j/98282281351 Click here for a map […]
A presentation by Dr. Walter Jahn on the first fossil insects through the four groups of insects today that make up half of all known species of organisms (beetles, moths, wasps and flies). Lectures can be attended in person from 5:30-6:30pm on the SUNY Orange Middletown campus, Rowley Center room 128 or on the following […]