Chapter Newsletter - The Harbinger
Guided Walk to the the Putney Mountain Hawk Watch
Date and Time: Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 9:00 AM
AMAS’s annual trip to the Putney Mountain Hawk Watch site. Come and learn learn about hawks and hawk migration from the hawk watch team. The walk is timed for the peak migration of the Broad-wing Hawks.
Meet us at 9:00 AM at the Putney Mountain Trailhead, 443 Putney Mountain Road.
Directions: Going south on Main St. in Putney, turn right onto Kimball Hill Road and continue onto Westminster West Road. Turn left onto West Hill Road (first left after the elementary school) then right onto Putney Mountain Road. The Trailhead parking is on the right. The hike up to the summit is 0.6 miles at a moderate grade. Bring a folding chair, water, hat, and binoculars. It is helpful if you call and register, but not essential, so we know how many folks to wait for at the parking lot. Contact Lynn and Phil Morgan at 802-869-2227.
2025 Vermont Wildlife Festival - Mount Snow, VT
Date and Time: Sunday, September 21, 2025, 10 am to 4 pm
Brought to you by the VT Museum of Natural History. Come and enjoy live animals, engaging activities, great speakers and demonstrations. Entrance by donation. AMAS will have an exhibition table.
See: https://www.vermontmuseum.org/vermont-wildife-festival
Sugar River Trail - Fall Foliage and Feathers Walk
Date and Time: Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 8: AM
Join AMAS on our annual walk along the historic Sugar River Rail Trail. We will meet at the Kellyville entrance to the trail, where Rt. 103 crosses the Sugar River, at 8:00 AM. The parking area is next to the river, just below Protectworth Brewing. The trail is flat, well maintained, and easily accessible. We will walk up to 2 miles to the historic wooden railroad covered bridges before returning. Bring water and your binoculars. PoC is Mike Walsh: AMAS@vermontel.net.