Monadnock Bird and Nature Club

09/13/2026

Come birding with us and explore the grounds of the beautiful Putney School for September's Birding on the Farm!

Join us for an exciting opportunity to bird on farms throughout our region! Learn new skills and about wildlife conservation on the farm!

Register here, www.cheshireconservation.org/event-details/birding-on-the-farm-the-putney-school

Participants will learn about farm habitat dynamics for birds, habitat management, wildlife conservation on the farm, farm conservation easements and their importance in supporting local agriculture and wildlife, as well as species identification from experienced bird guides.
- This workshop series is open to birders and enthusiasts of all skill levels!
- Participants should bring binoculars with them (extras may be available), and weather appropriate dress and boots.
- Walking: Please note that we will take stops for discussion and observation.
- Signs will direct to parking areas.

Presented by Cheshire County Conservation District (CCCD), USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), Windham County Natural Resources Conservation District (Windham NRCD), Southeastern Vermont Audubon, Monadnock Outdoors, and the Monadnock Bird and Nature Club!

Cost: Free, Registration Required

Please Note: Pets and service animals are not allowed at Birding on the Farm workshops due food safety regulations on working farms.

For questions or assistance in registration contact:
Email [email protected] or call (603) 904-3011
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Image Description: Right half photo of Birding on the Farm participants using binoculars, and left half white background. Image reads "Birding on the Farm Workshop Series. Join us for an exciting opportunity to bird on farms throughout our region! Learn new skills and learn about wildlife conservation on the farm! September 22nd @ 7AM-9AM: 6 Putney School Rd, Putney, VT. This event was partially funded through a grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation's Long Island Sound Futures Fund. Registration Required: cheshireconservation.org/events."

08/05/2026

08/03/2026

Happy Monday from Stoddard where on August 30th from 10am to noon the Conservancy, along with our friends at the Monadnock Bird and Nature Club, invite you to paddle Island Pond with community engagement manager Kate Witte and expert paddler Nate Marchessault.

Space is limited, click below to register!
https://www.monadnockconservancy.org/news/event/island-pond-paddle-with-monadnock-bird-nature-club

05/14/2026

2026 City Nature Challenge summary and upcoming events - https://mailchi.mp/a5769e3f8da1/welcome-to-monadnock-nature-club-and-upcoming-events-1101 Photos (from left to right): Ampedus oblessus observed by Steven Lamonde, Marmara salictella observed by Lucy McKay, and Podisus serieventris observed by Jack Forrester.

04/25/2026

Day 1 of the City Nature Challenge is complete, and we've already documented over 400 species in the Monadnock Region! The City Nature Challenge continues through Monday, and any iNaturalist observations made in the Monadnock Region during this time are automatically added to the project.

Today, mini-bioblitzes will be happening at 11AM The Caterpillar Lab's new headquarters (13 Main St., Dublin) and 3PM at the Harris Center.

Join the iNaturalist project and track our progress here:

Join us for the Monadnock Region’s first year participating in the City Nature Challenge! Make observations of wild plants, animals, and fungi from April 24–27 and take part in the world’s largest community science biodiversity census. By documenting what lives here, we help better understand ...

04/19/2026

🌱 The City Nature Challenge is the world's largest BioBlitz, and it's coming to the Monadnock Region for the very first time this spring! Any observations of wild plants, animals, or fungi made via iNaturalist in the Monadnock Region from April 24 to 27 will automatically be included, and there are tons of fun opportunities to explore the incredible biodiversity of our region alongside other nature lovers, including a walk at the Harris Center on April 25. The hope is that, by documenting what lives here, we can better understand — and care for — the nature that surrounds us.

👉 LEARN MORE — and see a full list of City Nature Challenge events happening throughout the Monadnock Region — at https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/city-nature-challenge-2026-monadnock-region?tab=about

Monadnock Bird and Nature Club Cheshire County Conservation District

03/29/2026

Upcoming events: The Monadnock Region's first time participating in the City Nature Challenge; bioblitzes, moth lighting, wildflower walks, and more! -

Exciting news! This year, the Monadnock Region joins hundreds of other regions around the globe for the City Nature Challenge, a four-day biodiversity celebration and bioblitz from April 24-27. Any iNaturalist observations made in the region will automatically contribute to the CNC. You can join our...