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
Fall Bird Seed Sale
Pickup!
Hubbard Lodge in Cold Spring
Saturday November 7th
9am-12pm
November 15th
Black Bears Talk
at Library
Join PHAS at the Desmond-Fish library for a FREE in-depth presentation about black bears! This conversation will be led by Wildlife Biologist Budd Veverka.
November 15th - 2pm
November 14th
Bird Walk at
Stony Kill Farm
Join members of PHAS as we search for migratory sparrows, late migrants, and other unique species in Wappingers. Farms are great places for migrant birds, so be prepared for some surprise sightings!
November 14th - 8am
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.
