John Burroughs' Woodchuck Lodge

06/11/2026

Join us Saturday July 11th, 2026 at 12pm at the Lodge for our Annual Membership meeting - following our Wild Saturdays event featuring Bill Merchant’s presentation on the 19th century canals of NY State.

*** NOTE - The meeting is open to the public but only members may vote on proposals, motions, and on Trustee, Presidential, and Vice-Presidential appointments.

06/08/2026

Thanks to all who came out to hear Ray LaFever's Wild Saturdays talk on the anti-rent war.

05/20/2026

Join us on Saturday June 6th @ 11am Ray LaFever will present THE ANTI-RENT WAR & EDWARD O'CONNOR - A talk focused on the uprising that took place in the 1840s in several areas in New York–including Delaware County. The climax of the war was the killing of Under-Sheriff Osman Steele. Edward O'Connor was one of the two men sentenced to hang for the killing. History, war, murder, punishment, it’s all here! The talk will touch upon the anti-rent war mural in the Delhi post office.

Ray has been the Bovina Town Historian since 2004. He worked for 20 years at the New York State Archives, retiring from there in 2010. In 2011 he started working part-time at the Delaware County Historical Association as their archivist.

05/13/2026

A great article about our organization's fundraising and restoration work!

A museum and national historic landmark in Roxbury is seeking community donations for building restoration and to sustain its local programming.

05/03/2026

Thanks to all who attended our first Wild Saturday of the 2026 season! Anthony Musso shared some highlights from his book "Hidden Treasures Of The Catskills" at the Catskill Watershed Corporation.

04/09/2026

Join us for our 2026 Wild Saturdays Program! Wild Saturdays is a series of free programs offered once a month from May to October each year. Hear expert talks, explore the nearby woods with guided walks, learn about Catskills history & wildlife, and so much more. For more info visit our events page jbwoodchucklodge.org/events

10/02/2025

https://www.jbwoodchucklodge.org/events/diane-galusha
Join us this Saturday at 11:00 AM
“PEPACTON: RIVER AND RESERVOIR” WITH DIANE GALUSHA

In 1880, John Burroughs, paddling a hand-made boat, floated down a river that today provides millions of NYC residents with water. Diane Galusha will present a study in contrasts, sharing excerpts from Burroughs' "Pepacton: A Summer Voyage," and her own Liquid Assets: A History of New York City's Water System.

Join us for a day with Diane Galusha.

04/03/2025

Join Us!

Interested in local history? Come join us at John Burroughs Memorial State Historic Site on Thursday, April 3rd!
See the beautiful place of John Burroughs childhood and listen to some of his famous works for his birthday. 🎉

04/03/2025

Happy Birthday, Mr. Burroughs!!! Born April 3rd, 1837. There is a reading tonight hosted by Mine Kill State Park on the field above the lodge, 5-6 PM.

03/18/2025

Mine Kill is hosting a reading on JB's birthday this April 3rd. COme join us at the Lodge!

Come join us this spring at Mine Kill, Max V. Shaul, or John Burroughs Memorial Field! 🌱🌸

If you’re interested in rich history, exploring the park at night, volunteering, or learning about our native flowers, we’ve got an event for you!

Some events may require registration, stay tuned for those details. All events are free and so is park admission.