Bird Evolution and Bird Anatomy

Join Walter Jahn, biologist and OCAS board member, as he speaks about bird evolution and bird anatomy, from the theropod dinosaurs to modern birds, including the gradual evolution of modern bird features and adaptation to flight. Participants may join in person at the SUNY Orange Rowley Center room 128, Middletown campus, or via Zoom at […]

Winterizing Your Garden for Birds and Pollinators program at the Wallkill Library

As fall approaches, many of us start thinking about cleaning up our yards and 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 the fall and winter. Presented by Pam Golben, environmental educator. […]

Life Histories of the Bald Eagle

Join Walter Jahn, biologist and OCAS board member, as he presents an introduction into the life histories of birds with a focus on the bald eagle. Participants may join in person at the SUNY Orange Rowley Center room 128, Middletown campus, or via Zoom at the following link: https://sunyorange.zoom.us/j/93429213629 Click here for a map of the […]

Fall Songbird Walk at AOOA Farm

Join Orange County Audubon Society board member Dr. Walter Jahn for a fall bird walk at All One One All (AOOA). Come observe and identify the many species of birds at the farm! Free and open to the public. Visit www.alloneoneall.org to register. Click here for a map of All One One All Farm in […]

Waterfowl Presentation

Join Walter Jahn, biologist and OCAS board member, as he presents an overview of the diversity of ducks, geese, and swans in Orange County. Participants may join in person at the SUNY Orange Rowley Center room 128, Middletown campus, or via Zoom at the following link: https://sunyorange.zoom.us/j/93429213629 Click here for a map of the SUNY […]

Diverse Aquatic Birds Presentation

Join Walter Jahn, biologist and OCAS board member, as he presents an overview of the diverse aquatic birds of Orange County, from herons to sandpipers. Participants may join in person at the SUNY Orange Rowley Center room 128, Middletown campus, or via Zoom at the following link: https://sunyorange.zoom.us/j/93429213629 Click here for a map of the […]

Raptors Presentation: Hawks, Eagles, Vultures, Falcons

Join Walter Jahn, biologist and OCAS board member, as he presents a survey of the raptor diversity and adaptations in Orange County from hawks and eagles to vultures and falcons. Participants may join in person at the SUNY Orange Rowley Center room 128, Middletown campus, or via Zoom at the following link: https://sunyorange.zoom.us/j/93429213629 Click here for […]

Liberty Loop Field Trip

Join Dr. Walter Jahn on a nature walk along the Liberty Loop trail in the Wallkill National Wildlife Reserve to look for migrating waterfowl and other wildlife!  Leaving Tuesday 10/8 5 PM from parking area. Click here for a map of the Liberty Loop Trail   

Birding Beyond the Backyard

Do sparrows confuse you? Trouble telling Downy from Hairy woodpeckers? This program is for those who enjoy watching birds and want to know more about them. Presented by Jim Van Gelder, seasoned birder and OCAS Field Trip Committee chair, this program will cover basics of bird identification along with suggestions for equipment and good local […]

Owls, Woodpeckers & Hummingbirds Presentation

Join Walter Jahn, biologist and OCAS board member, as he presents a survey of diverse non-passerine birds in Orange County from owls to woodpeckers and hummingbirds.. Participants may join in person at the SUNY Orange Rowley Center room 128, Middletown campus, or via Zoom at the following link: https://sunyorange.zoom.us/j/93429213629 Click here for a map of […]