The Orange County Audubon Society and Chester Advisory Council invite you to explore the thriving wildlife at Knapps View. The town's sustainable mowing practices have transformed this local treasure into a hotspot for Bobolinks, Purple Martins, pollinating insects, and colorful native wildflowers. Scenic views of Sugar Loaf Mountain are just the cherry on top. Bring […]
At 8 am: Nature Walk on Towpath Trail At 2:30 pm: Kayaking from main boat launch Our group will meet at the parking area on Haven adjacent to the bird blind at 8 AM where we will briefly coordinate the cars which will be moved to the pickup at Deli Fields and the cars which […]
Dr. Walter Jahn's new summer lecture series focuses on "The Wildlife of Latin America and the Southwestern U.S." Week 2 includes the unique wildlife of Baja California and the geological forces that have molded it and the rest of the U.S. Southwest. Participants may join in person at the SUNY Orange Middletown campus, Rowley Center […]
The summer breeding season brings an exciting diversity of birds to the Wallkill River National Wildlife Refuge. To accommodate more visitors, we will park at Owens Station and access the back portion of the Liberty Loop Trail.
Dr. Walter Jahn's new summer lecture series focuses on "The Wildlife of Latin America and the Southwestern U.S." Week 3 includes the rich biodiversity of Costa Rica and its commendable efforts to preserve wildlife. Participants may join in person at the SUNY Orange Middletown campus, Rowley Center room 128 or on Zoom at the following […]
Meet at the Eschbach Access along Route 209 (mile marker 6.4, 14 miles south of Milford, PA in Delaware River National Recreation Area). The dirt road from Route 209 leads to a parking area near the river just after the intersection with the McDade Trail. We will hike along the river for 1 ½ hours […]
Dr. Walter Jahn's new summer lecture series focuses on "The Wildlife of Latin America and the Southwestern U.S." Week 4 includes Ecuador's unique biodiversity, from tropical mainland rainforests to the Galapagos Islands. 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
Dr. Walter Jahn's new summer lecture series focuses on "The Wildlife of Latin America and the Southwestern U.S." Week 5 includes the rich biodiversity of Paraguay and other South American nations and the value of South American habitat for long-distance migrant birds. Participants may join in person at the SUNY Orange Middletown campus, Rowley Center […]
10-11:30 AM: Nature walk from main boat launch 2:30-4 PM: Kayaking from main boat launch 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. Then meet back at the boat launch with kayaks at 2:30 […]
Dr. Walter Jahn will present an overview of the colors in nature from corals to leaves to birds. 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