Mad About Birds Day
Saturday, May 31st, 2025 | Mad River Valley, VT
Join Friends of the Mad River for a day of activities celebrating the Mad River Valley’s birds and the landscapes they call home. With the support of our partners, Mad Birders and Audubon Vermont, we’re excited to offer a number of opportunities to choose from throughout the day, designed to include everyone in the fun.
Birding Walk with the Mad Birders
Saturday, May 31
8:00 - 10:00 am
Knoll Farm - 700 Bragg Hill Rd, Waitsfield, VT
8:00 - 10:00 am
Knoll Farm - 700 Bragg Hill Rd, Waitsfield, VT
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Come spend your morning with Friends of the Mad River and the Mad Birders as Nancy Turner (she/her) of the Mad Birders leads us in a birding walk. No experience birding required; please bring binoculars if you have them. We will search for a wide variety of species as we wander through the varied habitat and terrain of this beautiful property. All are welcome!
Carpooling is optional but strongly encouraged. Meet at Shaw’s Grocery Store in Waitsfield at 7:45 AM. This walk will traverse the farm’s fields with the possibility of tall or wet grasses; wear appropriate footwear and be prepared to slowly walk up the farm’s hillside, with its amazing views into the valley below. No registration is required for this event. |
River Exploration: From Bugs to Birds
Saturday, May 31
10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Lareau Park - 6051 VT Rt 100, Waitsfield, VT
10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Lareau Park - 6051 VT Rt 100, Waitsfield, VT
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Come down to the river for a morning of family friendly exploration activities with Audubon Vermont educators. We’ll explore the connection between birds and rivers, spending time learning about the habitat along rivers, the birds that live there, and the river creatures that they eat. We’ll have the chance to take a walk and look for birds, flip rocks in the stream in search of bugs, and take part in fun activities like a scavenger hunt and demonstrations of popular nature apps.
This event is free, meant for all ages and welcomes families with children! Come with a curious mind, waterproof boots if you would like to wade in the river and binoculars if you have them. |
Birds & Your Buffer Landowner Workshop
Saturday, May 31
2:00 - 4:30 pm
Moretown, VT
2:00 - 4:30 pm
Moretown, VT
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Riparian buffers and upland forests provide valuable habitat for a wide variety of birds as well as playing a crucial role in protecting water quality and river health. Restoration projects are a meaningful way that landowners can improve their riverside and forest habitat.
During this workshop, we will tour a private property that was planted with 1,200 trees last year as part of ongoing riparian restoration efforts. While we walk and talk, we will explore the connection between river dynamics, land management, bird habitat, and restoration work. We will hear expertise and insights from:
This event is perfect for landowners or land managers interested in learning more about caring for their land, especially in the context of bird habitat and river systems. |