Brandwein Nature Learning Preserve, 400 Minisink Turnpike, Port Jervis, NY

Sundays at the Preserve

“Explore the Brandwein Nature Learning Preserve (BNLP)” led by Naturalist Sara Mayes

Sara Mayes and her team of Naturalists from Port Jervis High School will provide interpretative walks on the 63 acre BNLP for individuals and families throughout selected Sunday afternoons in 2019.

SPRING 2019 – 12:00 -4:00PM

  • May 5– Explore the BNLP
  • May 19 – Explore the BNLP

SUMMER 2019 – 12:00 -4:00PM

  • Jun 30 – Explore the BNLP
  • Aug 11 – Explore the BNLP
  • Aug 18 – Explore the BNLP

FALL 2019 – 12:00 -4:00PM

  • Sep 8 – Explore the BNLP
  • Sep 15 – Explore the BNLP
  • Sep 29 – Explore the BNLP
  • Oct 13 – Explore the BNLP

Registration required: https://waiver.fr/p-muyr2

Sundays at the Preserve – Special Events at BNLP

  • Apr 28 – Tri-State Geocachers CITO (Geo-Cache In, Trash Out) 9:30AM-2:30PM led by Kevin DeVizia
  • Jun 2 – It’s a Small World 1:00 – 3:00 PM led by Sara Mayes
  • Oct 6 – GeoCaching for Beginners and Intermediates 1:00-3:00 PM led by Kevin DeVizia
  • Oct 20 – Close Encounters with Birds of Prey 1:00-3:00 PM led by Bill Streeter
  • Registration required: https://waiver.fr/p-muyr2

Brandwein Family Citizen Science

Led by Dan Bisaccio and Kasey Stankunas

Family Citizen Science@BNLP project will lead small groups in doing real science by collecting data and discussing the scientific process. Data collected will be shared as part of the “rees Around The GLOBE program and other Citizen Science efforts nationally.

  • Monday Apr 22 – 3:00 – 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday Apr 23 – 9:00 – 3:00 PM
  • Sunday Jun 9 – 12:00 – 4:00 PM
  • Sunday Sep 22 – 12:00 – 4:00 PM

Advanced Registration required: https://waiver.fr/p-WF4J8

Brandwein Institute Sundays Search for Eagles

Led by Jack Padalino

Brandwein Institute Search for Eagles. Travel by personal car caravan to: Hawk’s Nest Overlook, Upper Delaware Scenic River, Mongaup Eagle Observation Blind, Rio Reservoir, and Lackawaxen River.

Meeting point will the the North Entrance of Delaware Water Gap Parking Area on RT 209 (just south of Milford Bridge Toll Plaza)

  • Dec 8, 2019 – 12:00 – 4:00PM
  • Jan 12, 2020 – 12:00 – 4:00PM
  • Feb 9, 2020 – 12:00 – 4:00PM
  • Mar 8, 2020 – 12:00 – 4:00PM

Advanced Registration required: https://waiver.fr/p-sv5Mp

Brandwein Institute Summer Science Camp

9:00AM-3:00PM at BNLP
Led by Kasey Stankunas and Taylor Hartey

  • July 22 to 26 – Summer Science Day Camp – Week 1
  • July 29 to Aug 2 – Summer Science Day Camp – Week 2

Hands-on, field-based nature and science education

  • Grades 1-7
  • $125 for 1 week, $175 for 2 weeks
  • Discounts for more than 1 child in family

Advanced Registration required: https://waiver.fr/p-e9Wgd