NJ OWL Events Calendar

NJ Outdoor Women's League
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NJ OWL field events are only open to members. This does not include children or guests - sorry! Meetings are open to everyone!

As has been mentioned in the minutes for several months, NJ OWL will be severely cutting back on programs during 2008 as we re-organize and plan for the organization’s future. We will continue to have meetings and hope to have a basic schedule of field activities, though greatly reduced compared other years.

Please be advised, if you encourage people to join NJ OWL, or are considering joining yourself, do so with this situation in mind.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Signing up for NJ OWL educational field events (denoted by "(+)" in front of the listing) requires that members pay a $15 registration fee made out to NJ OWL which will be returned to the member after attending the event. Fees from members who sign-up for an event and ultimately are unable to attend will be deposited into NJ OWL's account. THERE WILL BE NO EXCEPTIONS, INCLUDING ILLNESS, DEATH IN THE FAMILY, CAR BREAKDOWNS OR ANY OTHER REASON.
Sign-up deadlines will be observed. Include a phone number with all correspondence.

Gulls at airport Monday, March 10 – NJ OWL Meeting - “Wildlife Management at Airports” with Laura Francoeur, Wildlife Biologist with the Port Authority of NY and NJ, 7pm
Holly House, New Brunswick

Monday, May 12 – NJ OWL Meeting - CANCELLED

(+) Saturday, May 17 (Rain Date May 24) – Garret Mountain Spring Migrants with Mike Bisignano. 6am, Passaic County. Exact meeting place TBA.
Arguably the best spot in northern New Jersey for spring migrants, Garret Mountain traditionally has offered high diversity and large numbers of warblers, flycatchers, vireos, and other types of birds. Just about anything is possible! This will be an early am walk that will go for about 4 hours or so. Participants will need a binocular, and although most of Garret is high and dry, folks need to wear good, waterproof and sturdy hiking shoes as we will be on our feet all day. Those who do not have a binocular should let Cathy know so she can try to provide one for you to borrow.

Cost: FREE! ($15 registration fee refunded after participation in the event.) Sign up by May 3. Contact wolgast@aesop.rutgers.edu.

(+) Tuesday, July 15 – Delaware River Paddle with Jim Thompson and the Natural Lands Trust, 12 noon.
Explore the natural riches of the Delaware River from a kayak with Jim Thompson and others from the Natural Lands Trust. All paddling equipment provided.

Cost: FREE! ($15 registration fee refunded after participation in the event.) Contact cckarv@optonline.net.

(+) Thursday, August 7 – Mariton Wildlife Sanctuary Paddle with Tim Burris and the Natural Lands Trust. Northampton County, Williams Township, Pennsylvania. 12 noon.
Explore the natural riches of the Mariton Wildlife Sanctuary Preserve from a kayak with Tim Burris and others from the Natural Lands Trust. All paddling equipment provided.

Cost: FREE! ($15 registration fee refunded after participation in the event.) Contact cckarv@optonline.net

NOTE: Participants should check themselves for ticks during and after outings, and contact a physician for advice regarding proper care if a tick or suspected tick bite is found. More information about preventing tick bites, which can transmit Lyme Disease, can be found at www.nj.gov/health/cd/f_lyme.htm or by contacting your county health department.