Basha Kill Area Association Events for 2009!
All of our events are free and open to the public

• CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING WITH MIKE MEDLEY
  Saturday, March 14, 10 am
  Again on the D&H Canal. Enjoy the natural history of the Bashakill while getting some exercise. Meet Mike at the Pinekill Deli. Dress in layers & bring water. Weather permitting. Call Mike at 754-0743 for details.



• STAR WALK WITH BOB FIORE
  Join amateur astronomer Bob Fiore
  Saturday, March 28th at 7 pm
  Program begins at dusk so times are estimated. Also very dependent on weather. Meet at Haven Rd. parking lot. Call Bob at 498-9001 for information.



• NATURE WATCH TRAINING
  AT 888 SOUTH RD., WURTSBORO
  Saturday, April 4th at 9:30 am - noon
  Learn about bald eagle biology and Basha Kill ecosystem so you can volunteer with Nature Watch program. You will discuss flora and fauna of area (esp. nesting eagles & osprey) with visitors at South Road Boat Launch. Mid-April through June, volunteers cover mornings and afternoons on weekends. Variety of presentations, with new material for returning volunteers. Includes slide show on eagle & osprey behavior. Also explain nuts & bolts of program. Call Maryallison Farley at 888-0261 to register.



• 28TH ANNUAL BASHA KILL CLEANUP
  Saturday April 18th at 10am
  Celebrate Earth Day! Enjoy a walk in the fresh spring air as you collect trash. Garbage bags provided. Take in the view as you enjoy your free lunch. Wear boots, bring work gloves & a chair for lunch.Call Paula Medley at 754-0743 for information. Meet at Haven Road Parking Lot.


• NATURE WATCH AT THE BOAT LAUNCH
  From Saturday April 18th until Sunday, June 28th, you can join trained BKAA Nature Watch Volunteers at the South Road boat launch to learn more about the many residents of this amazing wetland. Equipped with two powerful spotting scopes and lots of information, the Volunteers will help you get to know the Basha Kill a little better. Bring your children, other family members and friends of all ages for some fun in the outdoors! From 10:00 am to 4:00 pm every Saturday and Sunday between April 18th and June 28th. Call Maryallison Farley at 845-888-0261 or Patricia Diness at 845-386-5024 for more details.



• CANOE/KAYAK THE BASHA KILL
  Sunday April 26th at 10am
  Join naturalists Mike Medley and Scott Graber for a water’s eye view of the Basha Kill. An early outing ensures smooth “sailing” before vegetation becomes an obstacle. Bring your own vessel or call Mike at 754-0743 to team up with other boaters. Meet at the South Rd. Boat Launch.



• HIKE TO GOBBLER'S NOB WITH MIKE MEDLEY
  Saturday, May 2nd at 10 am.
  Enjoy views of the Basha Kill from the ridge before all the trees leaf out. Wear comfortable, sturdy shoes and bring water. This is a difficult uphill hike. Leaders reserve the right to refuse individuals access if they feel it necessary. Meet at South Rd. Boat Launch For more information, call Mike at 754-0743.



• SPRING WILDFLOWERS WITH JOHN KENNEY
  Sunday, May 10th at 10:00 am
  First blooms of the season. You’ll be amazed at what you see! Meet at the Haven Rd. Parking Lot. Call John at 436-6046 for details.



• PEAK BIRD MIGRATION WITH JOHN HAAS
  Saturday, May 16 at 8:30 am
  Whether a novice or a lister, expert birder John Haas is the guide for you! Binoculars helpful. Meet at the Stop Sign parking lot. Call John at 845-888-0240 for details.



• FULL MOON WALK WITH GARY KEETON
  Satuday, June 6th at 7:30 pm
  Yes, it’s back! Take a walk along Haven Rd. and the railroad trail. Enjoy the moonrise over the ridge as you talk about the natural history of the area. Take in the almost full moon as it glimmers over the Basha Kill. Meet at Haven Rd. parking lot.



• AMPHIBIANS & REPTILES WITH BILL CUTLER
  Sunday, June 7th at 10:00 am
  Join herpetology expert Bill Cutler on a (visual) hunt for reptiles and amphibians in their natural habitat. A great program for kids as well as adults. Meet at Haven Rd. parking lot. For more information call Bill at 754-8398 or e-mail him at viper@pronetisp.net.



• NATURAL & MANMADE HISTORY OF THE D&H CANAL
  WITH GARY KEETON
  Saturday June 20th at 10:00 am
  A walk through time. Ever wonder about the endless stone walls and foundations in the area? Curious about how people farmed in this rocky soil? How are the Basha Kill and the Pinekill related? Oh, and learn about the canal too. Watch the landscape transform before your eyes as Gary reveals its secrets. Meet at the Westbrookville Boat Launch (across from Westbrookville Deli on Route 209)



• BLOOMS & BUTTERFLIES WITH JOHN KENNEY
  Sunday, July 5th at 10:00 am
  The next wave of wildflowers as well as a beautiful array of butterflies. Meet at Haven Rd. parking lot. Call John at 436-6046 for information.



• FALL WARBLERS AND MORE WITH JOHN HAAS
  Saturday, September 12th at 8:30 am
  Meet bird expert John Haas for a fall walk at the Basha Kill. Discover how bird plumage changes with the seasons as well as other aspects of this beautiful ecosystem. Meet @ the stop sign parking lot. Call John at 845-888-0240 for details.



• CANOE/KAYAK THE BASHAKILL
  WITH MIKE MEDLEY & SCOTT GRABER
  10:00 am on Saturday, September 12th.
  It will seem like a completely different world from the spring outing. Bring your own vessel or call Mike at 754-0743 to team up with other boaters. Meet at South Rd. Boat Launch.



• TREE & SHRUB WALK WITH JOHN KENNEY
  Sunday, October 4th at 10:30 am
  A walk through the woods during peak fall colors. Which trees are the first to turn color? Which trees turn bright red? Find out this and more. Meet at South Rd. parking lot. For information call John at 436-6046.