WURTSBORO, NY — The Hub Explorers at the Port Jervis Free Library plan a trip to the Basha Kill on Saturday, June 11. They will gather at the Basha Kill Boat Launch on South Road between Westbrookville and Wurtsboro. South Road runs parallel to Route 209, only on the East side of the Basha Kill. Guide Mike Medley, outdoor educator for the Basha Kill Area Association, will meet participants at the boat launch.

The Basha Kill is one of the most spectacular wetlands in northeastern United States. The 2,400-plus-acre Wildlife Management Area is a bird conservatory and overflows with flora and fauna. It is home to eagles, herons, moorhens, osprey, ancient bowfins, bass, damselflies, butterflies, muskrats, beavers and turtles. Over 200 bird species have been documented here.

Bring your own kayak (or canoe) and binoculars (camera and insect repellent also recommended). After a leisurely paddle of about two hours with the time spent exploring and observing nature with Medley, participants will return to the boat launch, concluding the free program.

For those interested, the Basha Kill Vineyard and Winery is across the street from the boat launch where food and beverage is available for purchase and music provided for your listening pleasure.

Registration is required. Call 845/772-7586, or email thehub@portjervislibrary.org.