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May 17th Bird Walk

Posted on May 13, 2025May 13, 2025 By Hardwick Trails
Birding, Events

Come to this Saturday’s (May 17) Hardwick Trails Bird Walk at 7:00AM
for something special!!
The leaders of this walk, Eleanor Hammond and Scarlett Podolin, are the
new generation of birders. And these two know their stuff. It’s impossible
not to be infected by their enthusiasm and their joy in the feathered world.
Each of them has written a note below about their backgrounds.
My name is Eleanor. I am a homeschooled 7th grader. I love birds,
watching and learning about them. Watching birds is a life long learning
experience and a great way to spend time in the natural world. It is also an
opportunity to connect with other community members, to learn from each
other, and practice being present in the current moment.
My name is Scarlett. I love nature in all ways, from a little tadpole to a
golden eagle. I am a 5th grade homeschooler and I am outside observing
and learning about nature a lot. I love birds more than anything. I think
learning about birds is a great way to start spending more time outside and
grow awareness about our natural world.  We are excited to go for a walk in
the woods with you to see what we can find and to share the magic of
seeing and hearing birds with the community. 


photo courtesy Mirza Sharz, CC BY 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

May 10 Birdwalk

Posted on May 7, 2025May 7, 2025 By Hardwick Trails
Birding, Events
Cape_may_warbler_patterson_park_5.13.21_DSC_9215 photo by lwolfartist, CC BY 2.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0>, via Wikimedia Commons

They’re here! Birds, birds, birds! Come with Lucian Avery on Saturday, May 10 at 7:00am to the
Hardwick Trails kiosk behind the Hazen Union parking lot to see and hear them.
With migration in full swing and the leaves still tiny on the trees, it’s the perfect moment to go
birding. Lucian brings his well-known expertise about–and clear delight in–the natural world to
help! Last Saturday, at the first May Bird Walk, we found 21 species. Maybe even more winged
ones will be in the woodlands now.
All ages and skill levels are welcome. The Hardwick Trails Committee happily sponsors this free
event. Questions? Call Norma Wiesen – 802-472-6517.

Cape_may_warbler_patterson_park_5.13.21_DSC_9215 photo by lwolfartist, CC BY 2.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0>, via Wikimedia Commons

May Bird Walks

Posted on April 29, 2025April 29, 2025 By Hardwick Trails
Birding, Events

Is that a Wood Thrush? Or a Yellow Warbler? Or a Veery? Come and see.
The Every-Saturday-in-May Bird Walks on the Hardwick Trails begin May 3. This tradition of
enjoying the spring bird migration in our local woodlands is for seasoned birders and birder
wannabes of all ages. This year, leaders include Dave Brown, Eleanor Hammond, Scarlett
Podolin, Lucian Avery and Marie LaPre Grabon. Their enthusiasm is catching; the bird song,
heavenly; the birds, every color. Maybe we’ll find a new bird to add to our list of 88 species!
Come join a walk each Saturday at 7:00 AM at the Hardwick Trails kiosk, located behind Hazen
Union parking lot. These free events are sponsored by the Hardwick Trails Committee. Please
call Norma Wiesen if you have questions: 802-472-6517.

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