05/08/2026
Upcoming Events with Walter Jahn
Bashakill Kayaking, May 10
Meet at main boat launch with kayak at 2:30 PM and take to the water in kayaks from the same boat launch.
Bashakill Birding , May 10.
10:00-2:00
A full day of outdoor fun at the Bashakill management area. Start with a leisurely walk from the boat launch to view migrating waterfowl, songbirds, and nesting bald eagles.
High Point State Park, Tuesday, May 12
at 5 PM to 6:30 PM
Cedar Swamp Trail at High Point State Park New Jersey. To arrive at the trailhead, drive around the lake after entering the main entrance but turn left at the far side of the lake to the picnic area rather than continuing up the hill to the monument proceed on the road a quarter mile until the parking area at the yellow gate.
Shawangunk grasslands hike, Saturday, May 16
9 AM to 11 AM
We will meet at the main parking area. One can access from 902 Hoagerburgh Rd, Wallkill NY. We will begin by looking for grassland birds from platforms near the parking area and then walk along the flat trails on a 2 Hour Loop.
Liberty Loop/Owen Station, Sunday, May 17
9 AM to 11 AM
As spring migration brings an exciting diversity of birds to the walk Hill river national wildlife refuge our group will meet to seek out migrating spring birds throughout the refuge, including portions of the Liberty Loop, Trail. To accommodate more visitors, we will park at 36 Owen Station Rd., Sussex, NJ and access the back portion of Liberty Loop, Trail.
