Bridge and Trail Closures
Please note the following closed sections of trails as of April 2024. South Trail (Red): section permanently closed along eastern loop. No thru access, in-and-back only from both ends.
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Saturday, April 20, 2024 (9:00 AM) Esopus Creek Conservancy and the John Burroughs Natural History Society are co-sponsoring a Tree Identification Walk at Esopus Bend Nature Preserve in Saugerties on Saturday, April 20, 2024. Vern Rist will lead us at a leisurely pace through a variety of woodland habitats in the Nature Preserve. Spring leaves should be starting to show as we observe and discuss bark and branch features that provide clues to help identify the tree species. Pre-registration required, meeting location determined at time of registration. Bring binoculars and tree guides if...
Read MoreSpring Bird Migration
Sunday, April 28, 2024 (7:30 AM) Esopus Creek Conservancy and the John Burroughs Natural History Society are co-sponsoring a guided nature walk through woodlands and wetlands in the Town of Saugerties on Sunday, April 28, 2024. The first week in May is typically the peak migration period for neotropical birds at this latitude, and early morning is the best time to see and hear recently arrived songbirds in their brilliant spring plumage. We will explore a variety of ecologically rich habitats to experience this annual rite of spring, identifying birds by sight and sound while pausing along...
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