Activities and Programs
April to May 2008
Sharing Your Land With Wildlife: Tools and Concepts in Conservation Planning
APRIL 29
TUESDAY
7 PM
What do populations of bear, coyote,
fisher and other wildlife species need for survival? What's the
pattern of land use in Vermont and what land is usable for these
wildlife species? How can towns integrate the needs of these animals
into the town planning process? In an evening presentation with
Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department Conservation Biologist,
Jens Hilke, we'll address these and other questions. The
evening will begin with some basic concepts in conservation biology
such as keeping big blocks of habitat intact and connecting these
blocks. We'll look at development patterns and trends in the area
and look at maps to show what's already known about the area in
terms of natural features and development. Then we'll review some
tools to use in planning for conservation and in doing conservation
projects.
The following is some basic info about the Community Wildlife
Program
http://www.vtfishandwildlife.com/cwp_home.cfm
The program will be held at the VT State Office Building Agency of Natural Resources conference room (second floor), Mineral Street, downtown Springfield.
9th Annual Herrick's Cove Wildlife Festival
MAY 4
SUNDAY
Live hawks, owls, an eagle, nature
walks and programs, music, food fun will all be a part of the
9th annual
Herrick's Cove Wildlife Festival to be held May 4 from 10:00
to 4:00 (birdwalk at 7:30 am. The main attraction this year will
be a visit by "John James Audubon" and "Forever
Locked" a display of two moose with antlers locked. Coffee,
doughnuts and muffins will be for sale early with lunch available
from Delicious Delectables and the Chester Rotary.
For information contact Alma Beals (madalma13@yahoo.com) or Ellen Allman (Allman@sover.net).
Bird Songs with Bunni
7 MAY
Wednesday
6:30 PM
Do you know the Blue Jay "bell song"? Who says, "Teacher, Teacher, Teacher" or "Beer, Beer, Beer" or "Pure sweet Canada, Canada, Canada"? What bird is known as the "elevator bird" and which two birds sing "Fee bee"? Join Bunni Putnam at the Springfield Library and learn to identify those wonderful spring songs you are hearing. POC is Bunni Putnam: punams@vermontel.net
Cerulean Warbler Trip to Connecticut
MAY 9 to 10
Friday/Saturday
AMAS will lead an overnight trip
to Kent, CT, the best place in new England to find the threatened
Cerulean Warbler. A scouting trip last May turned up over 12 Ceruleans,
as well as many other warblers and great views of several thrushes.
POC is Hugh Putnam: putnams@vermontel.net
Bird Walk on Kennedy (Mill) Pond
7 JUN
Saturday
7 AM
Join us on a walk through a variety
of woodlands including young white pines, mixed hardwoods, and
tall red pines leading down to a silver maple flood plain. The
pond is located off VT 44 in Windsor. From US 5 turn onto VT
44, go past the pond and recreation area and turn east onto the
lane be-tween skateboard park and National Guard armory. Drive
to the back and park near the green and yellow sheds. POC is Bunni
Putnam: putnams@vermontel.net
AMAS ANNUAL MEETING & PICNIC
29 JUN
Sunday
The AMAS Annual Meeting will be held at the home of Dave and Terry Coleman, 630 Skitchewaug Trail, Springfield, VT (Watch for balloons). There will be a bird walk, a tour of the Coleman's solar house, and a potluck supper, followed by the annual meeting. Attendees should bring a potluck dish and a folding chair. Elections will be held for officers for the upcoming year following the meal. This is a great way to meet the folks who make AMAS happen and to have your ideas heard on how to make us a better Chapter. It is also a great way to get involved with your Chapter. This has been another very successful year, so let's celebrate! Come join the fun - we hope to see you there! The POC is Bunni Putnam: putnams@vermontel.net .