Join Slate Valley Trails and the Rutland County Audubon Society for weekly slow-paced (3 to 4 miles, 3 to 4 hour) bird & wildflower walks in the Poultney area, on the trails of the SVT system, Tuesdays at 7:30 AM. All levels of birding experience are welcome. Bring water and a snack (and insect repellent if you use it), binoculars, cameras, or field guides, if you have them. The walks are at a slow pace with lots of opportunities for observing & photographing.

Contact Joel Tilley for more information: jptilley50@gmail.com (preferred method), or 802-598-2583, evenings 7 to 8pm. There is no need to register or reserve a spot.

Tuesday, May 5 – CCC Loop. The trailhead is on Rte 30 about 0.3 miles south of Furnace St, on the left, just past the big Suburban Propane tank and before New England Slate. The trail is about 1.5 miles, on Easy terrain. Expect to be out for about 2 hours.