🌿 Explore Nature with Slate Valley Trails & Rutland County Audubon Society! 🌿
Join us for a series of slow-paced bird and wildflower hikes 🐦🌸 around the beautiful Poultney area — every Tuesday at 7:30 AM! Each outing is about 3 to 4 miles and lasts around 3 to 4 hours. All are welcome, whether you’re a seasoned birder or just getting started.
Don’t worry if you can’t identify many birds — our friendly group includes plenty of bird lovers who are happy to share their knowledge! Bring along water, a snack, insect repellent (if you use it), binoculars, a camera, and a field guide if you have one. 📸🦋
Need to head out early? No problem — there’s usually an option to shorten your hike.
👉 Questions?
Contact Joel Tilley:
📧 jptilley50@gmail.com (preferred)
📞 802-598-2583 (call evenings between 7–8 PM)
Bird & Wildflower Spring Schedule:
- Tuesday, April 29 – Fairgrounds West
📍 Meet at Fairgrounds Trail parking (131 Town Farm Rd, Poultney)
🥾 3 miles | Easy terrain - Tuesday, May 6 – Poultney River Loop
📍 Meet at D&H Trail crossing on Main Street, Poultney
🥾 3.3 miles | Easy terrain | ~3.5 hours - Tuesday, May 13 – Fairgrounds East
📍 Fairgrounds Trail parking area (131 Town Farm Rd, Poultney)
🥾 3 miles | Easy to Moderate terrain - Tuesday, May 20 – Endless Brook
📍 Meet at Endless Brook trailhead (off Endless Brook Rd, 0.9 mi from VT Rte 30)
🥾 3 miles | Easy to Moderate | 250 ft elevation gain - Tuesday, May 27 – Castleton University Trails
📍 Meet at D&H trail crossing on South St, Castleton
🥾 2.6 miles | Easy terrain
🚗 Visitor parking behind Stafford Academic Center (Stafford lot #39). View Map - Tuesday, June 3 – Delaney Woods
📍 Meet at parking area on Delaney Cross Road (off North St, Wells, across from Lakeside Park)
🥾 3.4 miles | Easy to Moderate terrain
