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.
Thank You To Our Merchant Donors
Thank You To Our Merchant Donors
Thank you to our Merchant Donors for supporting PHAS at our Annual Dinner.
Flowercup Wine • Riverview Restaurant
Featured Events
March Bird Walk at Shawangunk Grasslands
Join us for the chance to see some Short Eared Owls and some early spring arrivals.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Saturday, March 28th 3pm
Free Bird Walk at Stonykill Farms
with Arabella P.
Join young birder Arabella at the farm! With a variety of habitats to explore, we are bound to have an eventful morning.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Saturday, April 25th 7am
Free Bird Walk at Putnam Valley
Town Park
JoinPutnam Valley Commission for Conservation of the Environment and PHAS for a special Earth Week walk during the peak of Spring migration.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Sunday, April 26th 7am
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.
