Friends of Missisquoi Calendar
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, January 18 from 8:00 to 10:00 AM at the Old Railroad Passage Trail. Meet at the parking lot on Tabor Rd, about 1 mile past the refuge Visitor Center.
If you have any questions, contact Ken Copenhaver at copenhvr@gmail.com
Birds have the capability to move people – move them physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Join us February 6th for An Evening of Bird Tales, an entertaining night of avian storytelling and listen as our presenters give us a window into where birds have taken them. Amazingly, 2025 will mark the 9th year of this popular event!
Please REGISTER for this online event. We hope you join in on the fun!
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, February 15 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
Join Friends Board members Ken Copenhaver and Tom Hargy for an evening walk to watch and listen for some of our resident birds who operate during the night shift.
The MNWR owl prowl is on Friday evening, March 14, 2025 (featuring a full moon!), from 6:30 PM until about 9 PM. We will meet at the Refuge Visitor Center on Tabor Rd. Dress appropriately and bring a low-intensity flashlight with you.
As a bonus, since March 14 is known by some as “Pi Day,” we will first meet inside the Visitor Center to hear an introduction to owls and to eat pies provided by the Friends of Missisquoi! When it gets dark, we will head out onto the trail to look and listen for owls.
Please register for this free event. Registration will be open on February 15.
REGISTER HERE
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, March 15 from 8:00 to 10:00 AM at the Jeep Trail. Meet at the Louie’s Landing fishing access on Rte 78, about 3.5 miles past Swanton village. We will meet at the gate and drive in to the trailhead at Mac’s Bend.
If you have any questions, contact Ken Copenhaver at copenhvr@gmail.com
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, April 19 from 8:00 to 10:00 AM at the Old Railroad Passage Trail. Meet at the parking lot on Tabor Rd, about 1 mile past the refuge Visitor Center.
If you have any questions, contact Ken Copenhaver at copenhvr@gmail.com
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. 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 May walk each year is part of our World Migratory Bird Day weekend! This will be one of several walks held over the weekend. Join us on Saturday, May 17th from 8:00 to 10:00 AM at the Stephen Young Marsh Trail. Meet at the parking lot on Tabor Rd, about 1 mile south of the refuge Visitor Center.
–>Be sure to check the calendar for other World Migratory Bird Day events at the refuge!
The theme of this year’s World Migratory Bird Day is
