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Join Sam and his daughters for a 2 ½ hour 1 mile hike to the summit of Putney Mountain and back. Open to kids ages ~4-10. We will focus on noticing details of the forest and the landscape and exploring and testing explanations. Limit 12 families - masks required. Snacks will be provided at the […]
If you are at point A, and your phone ran out of batteries (or you don’t have a phone), how do you get to point B? Come to Andrew Morrison’s orienteering orientation - that’s how! Learn direction finding in the woods, how to read a map, and gain confidence in finding your way through the […]
With Pat Shields and Lionel Chute Explore spring wildflowers of the Forest for Learning behind Putney Central School. Meet at the kiosk by the pool on School Forest Drive (immediate right off the front school driveway). The walk to the site might be wet so boots are a good idea. This walk is co-sponsored by […]
Explore the hidden gems of the woods through sound, and sight. Cat is incredibly passionate about birds, and after this walk, you will be too! This walk is part of our BioBlitz Series, so for this year we will hike the Hinton Trail. Come explore a new venue for the Birding Walk, and help us […]
NOTE: The walk has been cancelled/postponed due to lack of water. As is now usual, there is nothing usual about weather in this part of the world, and the wetlands are dry. Hope to reschedule later in the summer, and mostly hope for rain... A herpetology hands-on for kids, with with Sam Quintal, Mick Baisley […]
Bugs, Bugs, Bugs! They are everywhere, yet frequently invisible. They are vital yet often ignored. Learn more about the beauty, strength, function and habits of the smallest mobile residents of our forests. Please bring a butterfly net if you have one. This is part of our BioBlitz series celebrating the diversity of life in the […]
Cancelled for scheduling conflict - turns out this is the first day of Putney Rec League Soccer. Stay tuned for a new date/or revised plan. Join Sam Quintal, Putney Mountain board member, BKL Ski League coach, and dad, for over 6 miles of beautiful trail on foot. Pace will be moderate, snacks/lunch provided, and fun […]
If you’re crazy about raptors, happy about hawks, or just curious about people with big binoculars, join John for a look inside the practice, purpose and history of Hawk Watch. A fixture of Putney Mountain since the 1970's, the Hawk watch one of the longest running events on Putney Mountain, and is featured in our […]
Putney Mountain Association will have a booth at the Putney School's annual Harvest Festival. We'll have a large scale map and handouts available for anyone looking to visit our local forests or learn more about our latest conservation project: Fall Brook. Feel free to stop by and say hi to a friendly board member! There's […]
