Bird Evolution & Bald Eagle Nesting

A presentation by Dr. Walter Jahn starting with the origin of birds & fossil birds and ending with bald eagle nesting. 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 of the SUNY Orange […]

Plant Natives! Gardening for Birds

Why are native plants so important to the survival of birds and pollinators? This multimedia program featuring images and sounds of local backyard bird species will explain why we should use more native plants in our landscaping and how to design and plant gardens that benefit people and wildlife. Presented by: Pam Golben, environmental educator […]

Bald Eagle MEEC

Following the training of Nature Watch volunteers, Dr. Walter Jahn will offer a presentation on Bald Eagles. Nature Watch Training 10am. Presentation at Mamakating Environmental Education Center at 1pm. Click here for a map of the Mamakating Environmental Education Center

Migratory Waterfowl

A presentation by Dr. Walter Jahn on the diversity of waterfowl which migrate through our area in early spring. 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 of the SUNY Orange Rowley Center

Reptiles: Fossil History & Local Diversity

A presentation by Dr. Walter Jahn on reptiles ranging from their diverse fossil lineages through the diversity of reptiles in Orange County today. 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 of the […]

Bird Walk at Heritage Trail & 6 1/2 Station Sanctuary

Join Dr. Walter Jahn for a walk along the Heritage Trail at 6 1/2 Station Sanctuary; begin where 6 1/2 Station Road meets the Heritage Trail. Time TBA Click here for a map of the Heritage Trail at 6 1/2 Station Sanctuary Road

Bird ID for Beginners at Thrall Library

Do you enjoy watching birds and want to work on your identification skills? We will discuss some of the keys to bird ID: looking at size and shape, colors and patterns, habitat, behaviors and sounds. This is a multimedia program that will introduce you to the birds local to our area and will help you […]

Spring Amphibians

With warmer temperatures and spring rains, what a great time to see and hear the diverse amphibians in our area! Presented by: SUNY Orange Professor Walter Jahn Hosted by the Albert Wisner Public Library Call the library to register at (845) 986-1047 Click here for a map of the Albert Wisner Public Library

Spring Amphibians

With warmer temperatures and spring rains, what a great time to see and hear the diverse amphibians in our area! Presented by Dr. Walter Jahn. Click here for a map of the Wisner Library.