Powdermill Nature Reserve – Hike & Program. 

Date: Saturday, September 20, 8:30am

Leader: Alex Busato, busatoalex67@comcast.net, 724-963-6612

Directions: Address is 1795 Route 381, Rector, PA 15677.  From Ligonier, PA take Rte. 711 south 3.3 miles to the Rector/Darlington intersection.  Turn left toward Rector and go 1 mile.  At the bottom of the hill, before going over the bridge, turn right on to Rte. 381 South.  Follow Rte. 381 south for 3.5 miles to the PARC Building on your right near the juncture with Weaver Mill Rd. . 

Description: The Powdermill site is known for its incredible diversity of birds that stop over during spring and fall migrations, having been designated as Important Bird Area #24. Should there be an Open House scheduled at the neighboring Powdermill Avian Research Center (PARC), we can tour it with the general public and participate in their intriguing Bird Banding Demo. Following the banding demo, we will caravan to the Blair Brother’s Railroad Trail only a few minutes’ drive to the south for a walk to search for fall migrants. Members will be notified via email if and when the Powdermill open house schedule is confirmed.