|
| Don Riepe, 28 West 9th Road, Broad Channel, NY 11693 (718)318-9344 driepe@nyc.rr.com ALSHQ, Sandy Hook, Highlands, NJ 07732 (732)291-0055 |
 NYCA Early Spring MigrantsMarch 27, 2010 Early Spring Migrants at Jamaica Bay -Meet 10am at refuge visitor center. Start with a slide program and hike around the ponds and gardens to look for migrating birds and other signs of spring. Leaders: Andrew Baksh and Don Riepe. For reservations call (718) 318-9344; E-mail: driepe@nyc.rr.com. FREE Top of Page |
| Exploring the Trails at Dead Horse Bay April 17, 2010 Hike the trails and beach at New York's best kept natural secret -- Dead Horse Bay, along the edge of Jamaica Bay. Join naturalist Mickey Maxwell Cohen, author of Exploring the Trails of Dead Horse Bay and discover little known woodlands, coastal thickets, and a treasure-laden beach. Wear sensible footwear; no sandals. Meet at 2 PM at the main entrance parking lot at Floyd Bennett Field. Reservations required; call Gateway NRA at (718) 338-3799.. Top of Page |
 NYCA Spring Bird and Wildflower HikeApril 25, 2010 Meet 10am at the Jamaica Bay Refuge visitor center for a slide program and hike to look for warblers and wildflowers. Leaders: Andrew Baksh, Don Riepe. Call (718) 318-9344; E-mail: Driepe@nyc.rr.com. FREE Top of Page |
| Sterling Forest Warblers May 2, 2010 Meet 9am at the NYC Audubon office bldg. ( 71 West 23 Street, Manhattan) and travel by bus ( 1 hour) up to Sterling Forest Preserve, Tuxedo, NY. We'll hike about 3.5 miles around a lake and look for beautiful warblers including hooded, blue-winged, golden-winged, and cerulean. Bring lunch, binoculars. Leaders: Andrew Baksh, Don Riepe, John Yrizarry. Cost: $65. For reservations, call NYC Audubon (212) 691-7483. Top of Page |
 Red Knots & Horseshoe Crabs at Plum Beach, Jamaica BayMay 15, 2010 Meet 9am at parking lot in Plum Beach to look for mating horseshoe crabs and shorebirds. Leaders: Andrew Baksh, Don Riepe. Bring lunch, binoculars. call (718) 318-9344; E-mail: driepe@nyc.rr.com. FREE. Top of Page |
| Glory at the Beach Plum Blossoms at Plum Beach May 23, 2010 The shifting dunes, classic saltmarsh and extensive mudflats at Plum Beach are dynamic, ever-changing maritime habitats for myriad seashore species. During May, hundreds of native beach plums are in full blossom and put forth a spectacular display of pink and white. Explore this fascinating area with naturalist Mickey Maxwell Cohen. Binoculars, insect protection and a magnifying glass will be helpful. Meet at 9 AM at the Plum Beach Round House. Reservations required: call Gateway NRA at (718) 338-3799 Top of Page |
 Jamaica Bay Ecology CruiseMay 29, 2010 2:00PM -– 5:00PM Join us a for a 3-hour narrated cruise along the backwater marshes of Jamaica Bay aboard the 2-deck boat the Golden Sunshine out of Pier 2, Sheepshead Bay. Cost: $45 includes guides, wine & cheese, fruit, drink, snacks. Leaders: Mickey Cohen, Don Riepe. To reserve send check to American Littoral Society, 28 West 9th Road, Broad Channel, NY 11693. For more information, call (718) 318-9344. E-mail: driepe@nyc.rr.com. Top of Page |
| Red Knots & Horseshoe Crabs at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge May 30, 2010 Meet 10am at the refuge visitor center then drive ( car pool) to the North Channel Bridge to view the horseshoe crabs and shorebirds. Leaders: Andrew Baksh, Don Riepe. Bring lunch, binoculars. call (718) 318-9344; E-mail: driepe@nyc.rr.com. FREE. Top of Page |
| Littoral Society Joins Appalachian Mountain Club on Atlantique Beach, Fire Island June 8-10, 2010
Join Mickey Cohen at the Appalachian Mountain Club lodge at Atlantique Beach, Fire Island for hiking, seining, star-gazing and canoeing/kayaking. Cost: $126 includes 2 nights lodging, 2 breakfasts, two dinners. For reservations call AMC at (212) 606-2293. For program details call Mickey ay (718) 471-2166. |
 Montauk Spring WeekendJune 11-13, 2010
Join us at the tip of Long Island during peak heather & orchid blossom time. Cost: $365/person includes 2 nights at luxurious Manor House ( indoor/outdoor heated pools, jacuzzi, sauna, spacious lobby and restaurant on premises ), 5 full meals, 5 guided hikes, 2 evening slide programs, plus free pickup at LIRR station. Leaders: Mike Bottini, Mickey Cohen, Don Riepe. Call (718) 318-9344. For more information, call (718) 318-9344. |
| Jamaica Bay Sunset Cruise June 27, 2010 5:00PM -– 8:00PM Join us a for a 3-hour narrated cruise along the backwater marshes of Jamaica Bay aboard the 2-deck boat the Golden Sunshine out of Pier 2, Sheepshead Bay. Cost: $45 includes guides, wine & cheese, fruit, drink, snacks. Leaders: Mickey Cohen, Don Riepe. To reserve send check to American Littoral Society, 28 West 9th Road, Broad Channel, NY 11693. For more information, call (718) 318-9344. E-mail: driepe@nyc.rr.com. Top of Page |
 Iceland - June 30 - July 11, 2010One space left! Call (718) 318-9344 Top of Page |
 NYC Audubon Kayaking Jamaica BayJuly 24, 2010 A beginner's tour of Jamaica Bay given by Sebago Canoe Club members in Paerdegat Basin, Brooklyn. Naturalist: Don Riepe. For info call NYCA (212) 691-7483 Top of Page |
| NYC Audubon Shorebird & Butterfly Walk at Jamaica Bay July 25, 2010 Meet 9am at refuge visitor center for hike around ponds and gardens during shorebird migration. Top of Page |
 Annual Shorebird Festival at Jamaica BayAugust 14 - 15 Learn about the behavior , biology and how to identify shorebirds in the field during peak fall shorebird migration. Slide presentations by Kevin Karlson, Don Riepe, Lloyd Spitalnik. To register, call (718) 318-9344. Donation requested. Top of Page |
| Cape Ann Whale Watch (Limited to 40) August 19-22 Spend an extended weekend in scenic Gloucester, Massachusetts on Cape Ann. Cost: $385 includes 1/2 day whale watch, Essex River sunset cruise, 1/2 day canoe trip on the scenic Ipswich River, birding Parker River refuge plus a lobster/ seafood dinner. Leaders: Mickey Cohen and Don Riepe. Call (718) 318-9344 for information and reservations. driepe@nyc.rr.com Top of Page |
| Delaware Bay: Purple Martin Festival ( new trip - limited to 60 ) August 27-29 Travel by van and car pool to southern New Jersey to see the thousands of purple martins gathering there to migrate. Canoe/kayak the scenic Maurice River to see bald eagles and other wildlife. Great expansive marshes for birding, lighthouse, interesting Glass Museum, nice restaurants. Stay at Country Inn. Cost: (TBA) For information and reservations call (718) 318-9344; E-mail: driepe@nyc.rr.com Top of Page |
| Jamaica Bay Sunset Cruise September 25, 2010 2:00PM -– 5:00PM Join us a for a 3-hour narrated cruise along the backwater marshes of Jamaica Bay aboard the 2-deck boat the Golden Sunshine out of Pier 2, Sheepshead Bay. Cost: $45 includes guides, wine & cheese, fruit, drink, snacks. Leaders: Mickey Cohen, Don Riepe. To reserve send check to American Littoral Society, 28 West 9th Road, Broad Channel, NY 11693. For more information, call (718) 318-9344. E-mail: driepe@nyc.rr.com. Top of Page |
| NYCA Raptor Migration at Jamaica Bay (TBA) October 10
Top of Page |
 Assateague National Seashore / Chincoteague Refuge Weekend November 4-7
A great wildlife weekend along the Virginia Coast. Cost: $375 includes 3 nights at refuge Inn, morning and afternoon guided hikes around national wildlife refuge and national seashore, bus tour of backwater flats, plus an "All-you-can-eat" seafood buffet. Top of Page |
| Ecuador(TBA) Feb-March 2011
Top of Page |
| Don Riepe, 28 West 9th Road, Broad Channel, NY 11693 (718)318-9344 driepe@nyc.rr.com ALSHQ, Sandy Hook, Highlands, NJ 07732 (732)291-0055 |