Saturday, January 23, 10am
Cross Country Skiing With Mike Medley
Flat trail on D&H Canal great for beginners and intermediates. Dress in layers; bring water. Weather permitting; meet at Haven parking lot. Call Mike at 754-0743
Sunday, February 14, 10am
Take Your Valentine
Cross Country Skiing With Mike Medley
Enjoy the Basha Kill’s beauty once again on the D&H Canal Trail. Dress in layers and bring water. Weather permitting; meet at Haven parking lot. Call Mike at 754-0743 for details.
Saturday, March 27, 9:30am-noon
Nature Watch Training
Learn about bald eagle biology and Basha Kill ecosystem so you can volunteer with Nature Watch Program. Discuss flora and fauna of area (esp. nesting eagles and osprey) with visitors at South Rd. Boat Launch. Starting April 17 through June, volunteers cover weekend mornings and afternoons. Variety of presentations including slideshow on eagle and osprey behavior and explanation of “nuts and bolts” of the program. Training at 888 South Rd., Wurtsboro. Call Maryallison Farley at 888-0261 to register.
Saturday April 10, 8pm
Star Walk With Bob Fiore
Very dependent on weather. Meet at Haven Parking Lot. Call Bob Fiore at 498-9001 for information.
Saturday April 17, 10am
29th Annual Basha Kill Clean-Up
Celebrate Earth Day! Enjoy a walk in fresh spring air as you collect trash. Garbage bags provided. Bring boots, work gloves, and chair for lunch. After your labors, enjoy lunch in the parking lot while socializing with co-workers. Door prizes. Call Paula Medley at 754-0743 for further information.
Sunday, April 25, 10am
Canoe/Kayak with Scott Graber and Mike Medley
Join naturalists Scott and Mike for early outing to ensure “smooth sailing” before vegetation becomes an obstacle. Meet at South Rd. Boat Launch. Bring your own vessel or call Mike at 754-0743 to team up with other boaters.
Saturday, May 1, 10am
Hike to Gobbler’s Knob with Mike Medley
Enjoy views of Basha Kill from ridge before trees fill out. Wear comfortable, sturdy shoes and bring water. Moderately difficult uphill climb. Meet at South Rd. Fishing Platform (Westbrookville end). For more information, call Mike at 754-0743.
Sunday, May 16, 10am
Spring Wildflowers with John Kenney
First blooms of the season. You will be amazed at what you see! Meet at Haven Parking Lot. Call John at 436-6046 for details.
Saturday, May 22, 8am
Peak Bird Migration with John Haas
Whether a novice or a lister, expert John Haas is the guide for you! Binoculars helpful! Meet at Stop Sign Parking Lot (off Haven Rd., close to South Rd.) Call John at 888-0240
Sunday, May 23, 9:30am
Hike the Shawangunk Ridge with Mike Medley
Moderately difficult hike, approx. 4-5 hours. Wear comfortable, sturdy shoes and bring water. Meet at the D&H Canal Kiosk at the Pat Moore Memorial Picnic Grove on Sullivan St. in Wurtsboro. Call Mike at 754-0743.
Sunday, June 6, 10am
Happy for Herps with Bill Cutler
Join herpetologist Bill Cutler on search for amphibians and reptiles. Kids as well as adults love learning about their world! Meet at the Haven Parking Lot. Contact Bill at 754-8398 or more likely at viper@catskill.net for information.
Saturday, June 12, 10 am
Natural & Manmade History of the D&H Canal
with Gary Keeton
A walk through time. Ever wonder about local stone walls and foundations. Curious how people farmed in the rocky soils? How are the Basha Kill & Pinekill related? Oh, and learn about the canal, too! Watch the landscape transform before your eyes as Gary reveals its secrets. Meet at DEC access road, off Route 209 across from the Pinekill Deli in Westbrookville. Call Gary at 386-4892.
Sunday, July 11, 10am
Blooms and Butterflies with John Kenney
See the next wave of wildflowers and a beautiful array of butterflies. Meet at Haven Rd. Parking Lot. Call John at 436-6046 for information.
Saturday, July 24th, 8:15pm
Moonwalk with Gary Keeton
Walk along Haven Rd. and railroad trail. Enjoy moonrise over the ridge as you discuss the area’s natural history. Meet at Haven Parking Lot. Call Gary at 386-4892.
Sunday, August 29, 6am
Sunrise Walk with Gary Keeton
Basha Kill wonders from a different perspective. Meet at the Haven Parking Lot. Call Gary Keeton at 386-4892.
Saturday, September 11, 8am
Fall Warblers & More with John Haas
Join John Haas for an autumn walk. Meet at the Stop Sign Parking Lot. Call John at 888-0240 for details.
Saturday, September 18, 10am
Canoe/Kayak the Basha Kill with Scott Graber, Mike Medley & Members of the Delaware Highland Conservancy
A completely different world from the spring outing! Meet at South Rd. Boat Launch. Bring your own vessel or call Mike at 754-0743 to team up with other boaters.
Sunday, October 3, 10am
Tree & Shrub Walk with John Kenney
Walk through the woods and view the fall colors. Which trees are the first to turn colors? Meet at Haven Rd. Parking Lot. For information contact John at 436-6046.
