Green Mountain Audubon Society’s incoming president, Pat Phillips, is a lifelong naturalist and no stranger to anyone who has gone on one of its popular outings. In rain, sunshine, and even in the snow, for the past several years it’s been Pat who has greeted participants with a warm smile, extra sets of binoculars, and a brief introduction that stresses that birders of all levels are welcome. “I love the interaction with both expert and novice birders on the outings, sharing the beauty of birds,” he says enthusiastically.

Every year, Green Mountain Audubon awards the Haidee Antram Scholarship Award to a deserving young person who has worked at Audubon Vermont and displays a strong interest in birds and conservation. This year, GMAS awarded $2500 to Killian Sweeney, a senior at Mount Mansfield Union High School.