The Putney Mountain Association believes there is a vital link between human beings and the natural environment. Its primary objective is to strengthen that link by preserving undeveloped land on Windmill Ridge in southeastern Vermont for the benefit and enjoyment of present and future generations.
To achieve this purpose, the Association:
1. Cooperates with other organizations in the creation of a multi-acre conservation project, the Windmill Ridge Nature Reserve and Trail.
2. Manages its portion of the Reserve to preserve its beauty, to assure responsible human access, and to conserve wildlife habitat.
3. Maintains its section of a ridge line hiking trail running the length of the Reserve, together with access facilities and side trails.
4. Develops programs for the community that promote the understanding and appreciation of the history, geology and ecology of southeastern Vermont uplands.
Morris Men on May Day, 2004
Upcoming Events 2012
Birdwalk with Bob Engel
May 19, 2012, 8:00 A.M.
(rain date: May 20)
Meet at the Putney Mountain trailhead. Bring binoculars and bug dope.
Bob Engel taught biology at Marlboro College for many years and has an extraordinary knowlege of birds. Join us for this fun and educational walk.Ed Dodd Trail – Nameless Knob
June 16, 2012, 9:30 A.M.
(Rain date: June 23)
Meet by the soccer field at Putney Central School to carpool.
Explore the quiet trails off of Holden Road/ Windmill Hill Road that lead to the 5 Corners. We’ll turn north onto the ridge line trail and walk to Nameless Knob, with views of Monadnock and Mt. Sunapee. Roughly 3 miles roundtrip with a good amount of uphill walking and some rocky areas. Wear sturdy shoes, and bring water, a snack or lunch and bug stuff.Holland Hill/Parkman Wood Road
July 21, 2012, 10:00 A.M.
(Call 802-490-0882 if weather is questionable. Rain date: July 22)
Meet at the end of Parkman Wood Road. From junction of Holland Hill and Putney Mountain roads, drive 1.9 miles to Parkman Wood Rd.
Turn right and drive .7 miles to end of road.Come and explore a lesser used section of PMA land. We’ll start at the end of Parkman Wood Road and visit a nearby beaver pond. Then we will loop around on existing town and snowmobile trails to PMA’s Dine Trail, ending on Holland Hill Road. A 5 minute shuttle back to our cars will be provided.
The walk is 3.25 miles and fairly level, with some ups and downs. Bring water and a snack, as well as bug dope.Mushroom Hunting with Trudy Crites
August 25, 2012, 10:00 A.M.
(Rain date: August 26, 2:00 P.M.)
Meet at Indian Point Park, Route 142 (road to Vernon), 3.7 miles from the Brattleboro Museum. The park is on the left, with plenty of parking available.Although a departure from our usual walks as it’s not on PMA land, Trudy knows this to be a prime location for mushrooms. Trudy is a veteran mushroom hunter. She led an informative walk for us a few years ago. We’re pleased to have her again this year.
PMA Day at the Vermont Welcome Center, I-91, Vernon
May 31, 2012, 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M
Call Jacquie at 802-387-5387 if you can donate finger food or time to help. This is a great opportunity to raise funds and provide information about PMA!2nd Annual PMA Hike-a-thon
date TBA soon (Fall 2012)
Last year’s hike-a-thon was SO much fun and such a successful fundraiser that we’ve decided to make it an annual event!