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email: gmas at greenmountainaudubon.org
Baltimore Oriole
GMAS is grateful to Vermont photographer and former GMAS Board member Irv Goldman for his contribution of bird photographs to our website.
Red-winged Blackbird, (female) Photos by Irv Goldman
Welcome The Green Mountain Audubon Society brings together residents of Chittenden, Franklin, and Grand Isle counties to learn about, enjoy, and support birds, wildlife, and their habitats. If you would like to join the GMAS or register for one of our events, please click the "Contact Us" link.
Calendar of Events
October 11, 2008
DEAD CREEK REDUCKS
Date:Saturday, October 11, 2008, at 8:30 A.M. Locations:Dead Creek WMA, Addison. Organizer: Chip Wright. Note: Waterfowl watching at Dead Creek. Meet at the viewing area on Route 17.
October 18, 2008
MOUNT PHILO GEOLOGY
Date:Saturday, October 18, 9:00 A.M. Location: Mount Philo State Park, Charlotte Organizer:Shirley Johnson
Note: Marjorie Hollis Gale will lead this walk to the top of Mount Philo, pointing out the geological features of the landscape along the way. Ms. Gale is one of the editors of the state bedrock map and has 13 years of experience working for the Vermont Geological Survey. This field trip is limited to 25 participants. Please register in advance by calling 878-4132.
October 25, 2008
TURTLE BEACH CLEAN UP and BEACH PARTY
Date:Saturday, October 25, 2008 at 10:00 A.M. (Rain Date: November 1) Location:North Hero State Park Organizer:Steve Parren, Vermont Fish and Wildlife Dept.
Note: Join Steve and the GMAS crew for a workday, preparing two stretches of beach for the turtle egg-laying season next June. The threatened Spiny Softshell Turtle is Steve's particular concern, but nests of Map, Snapping, and Painted Turtles may be uncovered, too.
To get to NHSP take route 2 north past Carry Bay in North Hero. Turn right on Lakeview Drive just before route 2 turns toward Alburg. Look for the NHSP entrance on the left almost at the end of Lakeview Drive.
