Foliage Paddle
Esopus Bend Nature Preserve Saturday, October 19, 2024 (10:00 AM) Esopus Creek Conservancy is sponsoring a guided kayak and canoe tour of Esopus Bend Nature Preserve on Saturday, October 19, 2024. Participants will paddle the tranquil waters of the Esopus Creek above the dam in Saugerties, visiting the coves and wetlands of Esopus Bend Nature Preserve, and the shoreline to the south, during peak foliage season. Meet 9:00 a.m. at the Saugerties Village Beach parking lot on Rte. 9W, just north of the Esopus Creek bridge, at the foot of Partition Street in the Village of...
Read MoreBridge 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.
Read MoreSigns of Spring
Saturday, March 22, 2025 (8:00 AM)Celebrate the arrival of Spring with the Esopus Creek Conservancy and John Burroughs Natural History Society on a guided nature walk in a variety of ecologically rich habitats in the Town of Saugerties on Saturday, March 22, 2025. Depending on available time, conditions, and participant interest, we will visit The Great Vly Wildlife Management Area, Esopus Bend Nature Preserve, and/or Bristol Beach State Park on the Hudson River.Pre-registration required; meeting location determined at time of registration. Participants should expect to use their own...
Read MoreAnnual Winter Bird Count
Saturday, January 11, 2025 The 20th annual Esopus Bend Nature Preserve Winter Bird Count (WBC) will be conducted on Saturday, January 11, 2025. Participants will census wintering birds throughout the 160-acre Nature Preserve, recording numbers of individuals and species diversity. WBC results are part of the Preserve’s biodiversity database and will help provide future guidance for land management and stewardship decisions. Esopus Bend Nature Preserve is located on the banks of Esopus Creek in the Village and Town of Saugerties in northern Ulster County. Previous...
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