Christian Cooper is a New York Times best-selling author, with his debut memoir, Better Living Through Birding.  He is also the host and a consulting producer for National Geographic TV's hit series "Extraordinary Birder with Christian Cooper." Practically born with a pair of binoculars in his hands, he served as president of the Harvard Ornithological Club […]

Join Walter Jahn, biologist and OCAS board member, as he speaks about the environmental issues facing birds. Participants may join in person at the SUNY Orange Rowley Center room 017, Middletown campus, or via Zoom at the following link: https://sunyorange.zoom.us/j/94439196244 Click here for a map of the SUNY Orange Rowley Center

August evenings are a wonderful chance for a nature walk along the Bashakill. Come join us on Wednesday August 14th from 5 to 6:15 PM as we meet at the boat launch along South Road (opposite the winery) for an evening exploration. Click here for a map of the Bashakill boat launch 

A presentation on Aquatic Invertebrates & Food Chains will be followed by a microscope-based investigation of aquatic life from the Bashakill at the Mamakating Environmental Education Center (MEEC; 762 South Road in Wurtsboro).  For those who would like to attend, a $5 donation for the environmental center is requested. Click here for a map of the Mamakating […]

Join Walter Jahn, biologist and OCAS board member, as he speaks about Bird Introduction & Feathers—types, structure, colors, and functions. 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 Orange Rowley Center