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By looking at light and shape, anyone can draw in nature. Experience the pleasure of looking closely at things you have already seen with a new eye and come away not only with sketches but also a deeper appreciation of the natural world. A packet of supplies will be provided for $15 per person and […]
Best viewing after midnight on August 12. Up to 60 meteors per hour
Putney Mountain Road is washed out so this event is being moved to August 14th. We will post here if registrations re-open due to cancelations. Thanks! Roger will lead a short geology field trip to Putney Mountain summit. Meet at the parking lot at 9:00 AM. This field trip will look at evidence of mountain […]
Brightest and closest approach to earth. Binoculars will make visible the 4 Galilean moons. Will rise at 7:44 pm.
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 […]
Sunset: 7:40 pm Moonrise: 8:18 pm
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 […]
Take a peek under the hood of the Putney Mountain Hawk Watch with John Anderson. Learn about the history of hawk watch, hawk watchers themselves, some theory and method behind bird counts, as well as some tips on raptor identification. Pre-register by emailing ncooper17@comcast.net by Thursday September 16. Binoculars necessary. Lunch, water, sunscreen, lawn chair […]
Sunset: 6:49 pm Moonrise: 7:09 pm
This year, we will explore a wet limey outcrop along Brook Road. We will meet an ancient liverwort, put our heads together about ferns and clubmosses, and discuss reproductive strategies of sporebearing plants. Park at one of several pull-offs on Brook road and meet where the old water barrel overflows. We will need to dodge […]
Tracking walk has been cancelled due to forecast low temperatures. We will update you if we are able to reschedule.
PMA will hold its Annual Meeting for 2022 via zoom. Zoom link bit.ly/PMA2021Meeting There will not be a guest speaker - the board and any members present will vote on retaining board members and catch up on any time-sensitive business.