Putnam Highlands Audubon Society Mission
As a chapter of the National Audubon Society, our mission is to preserve and maintain the local lands and waters that have been entrusted to our stewardship, and to inform and educate the public on issues involving birds, wildlife, and the environment.
We frequently host bird walks, educational programs, field trips, and guest lectures. Additionally, we maintain two bird sanctuaries: the deRham Watergrass Sanctuary in Philipstown, Putnam County and the Fran Reese Sanctuary in New Hamburg, Dutchess County. Learn more about our work.
Join Us for Our Annual Spring Dinner
Upcoming Events
February Bird Walk at Shawangunk Grasslands
Join us for our annual February trip to the famous Shawangunk Grasslands to look for raptors such as northern harriers and rough-legged hawks as well as the highly sought after short-eared owls.
February 22nd • 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
March Bird Walk at Croton Point Park
What is now becoming an almost annual March trip,We are heading back to Croton Point Park in search of early spring migrants! The trip has held plenty of fun birds over the past few years.
March 15th • 7:00 AM – 9:30 AM
Rattlesnakes & Reptiles at Desmond-Fish
Library
Join us for a presentation on the wildlife diversity and rare reptile species of our region, led by Lisa Masi, Wildlife Biologist for the NY State Department of Environmental Conservation Bureau
March 2nd • 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
ANNUAL DINNER TICKETS ON SALE
ANNUAL DINNER TICKETS ON SALE
Don’t miss the Putnam Highlands Audubon Society’s 2025 Annual Dinner on Saturday, March 22 at 5pm at the Taconic Outdoor Education Center. Limited availability!
“5 Questions” with PHAS President Sean Camillieri
Legislative Update
“U.S. House Passes Legislation Supporting Migratory Birds Across the Hemisphere” (April 9, 2024)
