Jamaica Bay on Thanksgiving Weekend

Date: Saturday, November 28, 2026

Leader: Richard ZainEldeen
Transportation: Carpool Trip: Jamaica Bay is accessible via public transportation. However, an effort will be made by the registrar to provide rides, though there is no guarantee of enough volunteer drivers to accommodate all participants. Registrar will also inform participants of the carpool fee, which is based on the trip location.
Meeting Point: After your registration is confirmed, the Registrar will share directions, the exact meeting place, and time with attendees.
Schedule: Half-day, ending in early afternoon.
Relative Difficulty: Expect to walk 3-4 miles on mostly flat terrain. Muck boots likely necessary for the East Pond area.

Trip Description: The Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge includes over 12,600 acres of salt marshes, freshwater and brackish-water ponds, upland fields and woods, an open bay, and islands. It is one of the most significant bird habitats in the northeastern United States and a great place to observe seasonal bird migration and resident species. This walk will likely include visiting the East Pond, which may require mud boots to navigate comfortably.

Registration: Registration opens at 9 am on Monday, November 16. After that time, click here to register. Registration closes at 6 pm on Wednesday, November 25. Members (and those who have applied for membership) will be prioritized over non-members.

Please read the About Our Trips page, if you’re going on a field trip for the first time. It details our field trip policies, recommends what to bring on a trip, and offers other useful information, pro tips, and tricks.

If after visiting the About Our Trips page, you still have questions, feel free to contact the Registrar via email.