Rent your kayak at MEEC, then meet Walt at the South Rd Boat Launch (across from Bashakill Vineyards). Make sure you give yourself enough lead time so that you are ready to shove off at 2pm.

A presentation by Dr. Walter Jahn introducing birds, the structure & function of feathers, and the diverse pigments observed in birds. Lectures can be attended in person at the SUNY Orange Middletown campus, Rowley Center room 128, or on Zoom at the following link: https://sunyorange.zoom.us/j/99172119712 Click here for a map of the SUNY Orange Rowley […]

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

Volunteers are welcome to the 6 ½ Station Sanctuary kiosk parking lot (about a quarter mile past where the Heritage Trail crosses 6 ½ Station Road) to help us with sanctuary work projects which include controlling invasive species, maintaining the meadow habitat, and trash removal.  Volunteers are encouraged to bring gloves, boots, long pants & sleeves […]

A presentation by Dr. Walter Jahn on the origin of birds and the unique aspects of their anatomy. Lectures can be attended in person at the SUNY Orange Middletown campus, Rowley Center room 128, or on Zoom at the following link: https://sunyorange.zoom.us/j/99172119712 Click here for a map of the SUNY Orange Rowley Center

The Nature Hike will highlight diverse aspects of Bashakill wildlife diversity including migrating birds and the last glimpses of our summer wildlife. Group will depart from the parking area at main boat launch on South Road (across the road from the Bashakill Vineyards at 1131 S Rd, Wurtsboro, NY 12790) Click here for a map […]

A presentation by Dr. Walter Jahn on Bald Eagles and their life history. Lectures can be attended in person at the SUNY Orange Middletown campus, Rowley Center room 128, or on Zoom at the following link: https://sunyorange.zoom.us/j/99172119712 Click here for a map of the SUNY Orange Rowley Center

Our group walk on a horse trail through deciduous & cedar forests to the meadows at the end of OCAS's largest sanctuary.  Recommended hiking shoes and a walking stick.  Because parking is limited, we ask you to be among the first 5 cars (cars may contain multiple people) to register with OCAS members receiving priority. […]

The Stony Creek Sanctuary is a perfect sanctuary for young birders and those who are interested in less walking.  We will enjoy the Autumn colors along a meadow, stream, and woodland habitats.  Because parking is limited, we ask you to be among the first 3 cars (cars may contain multiple people) to register with OCAS members […]

A presentation by Dr. Walter Jahn on the diverse waterfowl observed in Orange County with a focus on the autumn migration. Lectures can be attended in person at the SUNY Orange Middletown campus, Rowley Center room 128, or on Zoom at the following link: https://sunyorange.zoom.us/j/99172119712 Click here for a map of the SUNY Orange Rowley […]