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Volunteers Needed – Grazing Project: Buckthorn Control on Putney Mountain

This will be the fifth summer of Putney Mountain Association’s grazing program, using sheep to discourage the proliferation of invasive glossy buckthorn on the summit. Volunteers make this program possible. […]
Nature & Environment
Cancelled! – Lichen Walk on June 23rd

Unfortunately we have had to cancel this walk. We hope to reschedule it at a later time. Lichen Walk With Katrina Maloney Saturday, June 23, 10:00 AM Meet in the […]
Nature & Environment
Before It’s Too Late – Conserving New England’s Forests and Farmlands

Come to this free presentation at Next Stage on Sunday, June 10th, 3-5 p.m. In 2017, researchers from all across New England—led by scientists at the Harvard Forest and the […]
Nature & Environment
Spring Wildflower Walk – Saturday May 5, 2018 at 1pm

Join Pat Shields and explore the spring wildflowers of the Putney Central School Forest. Meet at the kiosk on School Forest Drive (immediate right off front school driveway) on Saturday, […]
Nature & Environment
Putney Mountain Association Poetry Contest

Spring is here along with National Poetry Month. We want to hear your best nature poems! Submit up to three original poems inspired by the natural landscape of Vermont. Open […]
Nature & Environment
OSHER CANCELLED for April 16th

OSHER CANCELLED for April 16th due to bad weather.
Community Organizations
“LIVING WITH BEARS” Talk – January 21st, 4:00 p.m.

Hold the date for this talk by Jaclyn Comeau, Vermont Fish and Wildlife Biologist at Putney Mountain Association’s Annual Meeting. Everyone is welcome and light refreshments will be served. The […]
Community Organizations
Wet Sneakers and Muddy Clothes – Thursday, September 14, 7:00 p.m.

Come one and all to this free presentation on the Importance of Nature – Based Play and Education by David Sobel, author, teacher, and nature-activist. This presentation is especially for […]
Community Organizations, Nature & Environment
Invasive Plant Walk with PMA’s Andrew Morrison – August 26, 10:00 a.m.

Andrew is an invasive plant specialist and will do a guided walk of Putney Mountain trails to familiarize participants with some of our most common invasive plant species. The walk […]
Community Organizations
Free Fun Orienteering Program – Sunday, July 30th, 12:00 pm

Andrew Morrison, a Putney Mountain Association board member, will share an afternoon of orienteering fun for adults and children (preferably in at least 3rd grade). Activities will build an understanding […]
Community Organizations
PMA Tree Walk with Rich Grumbine Saturday, July 1, 10:00–12:00 PM

Rich is Professor of Biology at Landmark College. Using the dichotomous key he has developed, he will guide us in identifying trees in the growing season by observing their leaf […]
Nature & Environment
Support formation of Local NAACP Chapter

“If you care about fighting the racial disparities that are still too prevalent in America, the NAACP is the place where you can make a difference.” (NAACP website). Two SIT […]
Regional News
Reschedule of Age of Trump Lecture

On February 20 from 10:00 A.M. to noon, Michael Krasner will present a lecture and discussion on the new administration, to be titled “America in the Age of Trump: How […]
The Arts & Entertainment
An Athlete’s Path to Self-Discovery on Putney Mountain, Sunday Jan. 22nd

Come attend Putney Mountain Association’s Annual Meeting this Sunday and hear Zach Caldwell, a lifelong Putney resident, speak on what his athletic experiences on Putney Mountain have meant to him […]
Community Organizations
Putney Mountain Association Annual Meeting and Speaker

You are invited to the PUTNEY MOUNTAIN ASSOCIATION Annual Meeting and Speaker on SUNDAY, JANUARY 22, 2017, 4:00 to 6:00 P.M. at the Putney Community Center, 10 Christian Square, Putney. […]
Community Organizations
Meet a Fern -Saturday, July 30th at 10:00 a.m.

If you’ve ever wondered about the ferns you see in the woods, come walk Putney Mountain Association’s new Hannum land on Saturday, July 30th at 10:00 a.m. After a short […]
Community Organizations
July 23rd Geology Walk on Putney Mountain

The third part of Putney Mountain Association’s Geology Trio is this coming Saturday, July 23th at 9:00 a.m.. Roger Haydock will lead a field walk to explore the geology of […]
Community Organizations
Eva’s Birthday Party

To All who are wondering – Eva will be home in time for her birthday party.
Regional News
Spring Geology Walk on Black Mountain – Monday, June 20th, 6:00 p.m.

Come join Roger Haydock for a field walk on Black Mountain to explore signs of Glacial Lake Hitchcock. Meet at the Dummerston Covered Bridge to carpool to site. This is […]
Community Organizations, Nature & Environment
Tree Walk on Putney Mountain – Saturday, June 18th, 10:00 a.m.

Come join Rich Grumbine for another tree adventure on Putney Mountain. This time he will use a summer dichotomous key to guide us in identifying trees in the growing season […]
Community Organizations, Nature & Environment