Friends of Missisquoi Calendar

Oct
17
Fri
Stargazing on the Refuge @ Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center
Oct 17 @ 6:30 PM
Join us for stargazing on Friday, October 17. We are scheduling a rain/cloud date for Saturday, October 18th, just in case. This stargazing event will be brought to you by Friends member Brian Johnson. He will be setting up his telescope in the grassy area just south of the Refuge Visitor Center. Brian will offer views of the Fall constellations, Saturn, Neptune, and possibly Comet C2025 A6 (Lemmon).
Start time is at 6:30 pm. End time is up to you – Brian will stay as long as anyone is willing to stay!
Dress warmly and bring extra layers. It can get pretty cold, standing in an open field at night. Dim red flashlights are preferred over white. If you’re bringing your own binoculars, know that tripods and chairs will make for more comfortable viewing.
Please REGISTER HERE so we can keep you updated on our stargazing event. After reviewing the forecast, Brian will choose the best night for viewing by the evening of the Friday before, so keep an eye on your email so you know which night to show up for this fun event.
Oct
18
Sat
Monthly Bird Walk @ Discovery Trail
Oct 18 @ 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Please join us for our monthly bird monitoring walks on the refuge.  Ken Copenhaver and Julie Filiberti lead the walks on various refuge trails on the third Saturday of each month (except December, when it will be on the second Saturday). The purpose of the walks is to gather long-term data on the presence of birds, their abundance, and changes in populations. Observations are entered into the Vermont eBird database where data is stored by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and the National Audubon Society. These walks are appropriate for birders of all skill levels and provide a wonderful opportunity to learn about birds throughout the seasons.

Our walk this month will be on Saturday, October 18 from 8:00 to 10:00 AM at the Discovery Trail.  Meet at the refuge Visitor Center parking lot on Tabor Rd.

If you have any questions, contact Ken Copenhaver at copenhvr@gmail.com

Nov
12
Wed
Friends Board meeting @ Zoom or Refuge HQ when available
Nov 12 @ 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Nov
15
Sat
Monthly Bird Walk @ Black/Maquam Creek Trail
Nov 15 @ 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Please join us for our monthly bird monitoring walks on the refuge.  Ken Copenhaver and Julie Filiberti lead the walks on various refuge trails on the third Saturday of each month (except December, when it will be on the second Saturday). The purpose of the walks is to gather long-term data on the presence of birds, their abundance, and changes in populations. Observations are entered into the Vermont eBird database where data is stored by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and the National Audubon Society. These walks are appropriate for birders of all skill levels and provide a wonderful opportunity to learn about birds throughout the seasons.

Our walk this month will be on Saturday, November 15 from 8:00 to 10:00 AM at the Black/Maquam Creek Trail.  Meet at the parking lot on Rte 78, about 2 miles west of Swanton village.

If you have any questions, contact Ken Copenhaver at copenhvr@gmail.com

Dec
13
Sat
Monthly Bird Walk @ Black/Maquam Creek Trail
Dec 13 @ 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Please join us for our monthly bird monitoring walks on the refuge.  Ken Copenhaver and Julie Filiberti lead the walks on various refuge trails on the third Saturday of each month (except December, when it will be on the second Saturday). The purpose of the walks is to gather long-term data on the presence of birds, their abundance, and changes in populations. Observations are entered into the Vermont eBird database where data is stored by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and the National Audubon Society. These walks are appropriate for birders of all skill levels and provide a wonderful opportunity to learn about birds throughout the seasons.

Our walk this month will be on Saturday, December 13 from 8:00 to 10:00 AM at the Black/Maquam Creek Trail.  Meet at the parking lot on Rte 78, about 2 miles west of Swanton village.

If you have any questions, contact Ken Copenhaver at copenhvr@gmail.com

Jan
14
Wed
Friends Board meeting @ Zoom or Refuge HQ when available
Jan 14 @ 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Mar
11
Wed
Friends Board meeting @ Zoom or Refuge HQ when available
Mar 11 @ 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
May
13
Wed
Friends Board meeting @ Zoom or Refuge HQ when available
May 13 @ 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Jul
8
Wed
Friends Board meeting @ Zoom or Refuge HQ when available
Jul 8 @ 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Sep
9
Wed
Friends Board meeting @ Zoom or Refuge HQ when available
Sep 9 @ 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM

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