Bridge and Trail Closures
Please note the following trails with closed sections as of January 2023. South Bridge (Red): BRIDGE CLOSED – DO NOT ENTER. No access to trails south of bridge from Shady Lane entrance. Enter from Sterley Ave. entrance. No access to trails north of bridge from Sterley Ave. entrance. Enter from Shady Lane main entrance. South Trail (Red): section closed along eastern loop. No thru access, in-and-back only from both ends. East Trail (Red): closed at bridge along northern loop. No thru access, in-and-back only from both...
Read MoreSpring Tree Identification Walk
Saturday, April 22, 2023 (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 22, 2023. 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 30, 2023 (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 30, 2023. 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...
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