Events

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

Join Dr. Walter Jahn at the Shawangunk Grasslands National Wildlife Refuge to witness fall migration in a quintessential habitat. The group will meet at the wildlife-viewing platform off of the main parking lot. Wear comfortable and sturdy shoes.

Local birder Amanda Krump takes us on a tour of the Middletown Reservoir, a 1,250-acre watershed and urban gem that hosts a variety of birds in all seasons. Mid-fall means kinglets, thrushes, and woodpeckers galore ... and maybe even special sightings of resident Belted Kingfishers. Park at the intersection of Mapes and Highland Lake Road; […]

Dr. Walter Jahn will present on the wetland, the wildlife, and the conservation efforts by the Bashakill Area Association. 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