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.
Featured Events
Bird Walk at
Stonecrop
Gardens
Join PHAS as we venture through
the beautiful grounds of Stonecrop Gardens in the heart of Spring migration.
SOLD OUT!
Saturday, May 2nd 7am
Free Bird Walk with
Hudson Highlands
Land Trust
Join HHLT and PHAS for this Monday morning Bird Walk at Lane Gate Preserve in Cold Spring, searching for migratory birds in their natural habitat.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Monday, May 11th 10am-12pm
FREE Bird Walk at
Cary Institute
with Arabella
Join PHAS and young birder and naturalist Arabella P. for a morning of exploration at the verdant Cary Institute Lowlands.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Saturday, May 16th 8:30am
Screech Owl: Rescue to Release
Video by Brian Iler
Conservation Corner
What Is The “Upland Alternative Trail” In Cold Spring?
By Pete Salmansohn
Check out our 2026 Newsletter to see what we’ve been up to and how you can get involved.
