STOWE AREA ASSOCIATION
51 Main St., Box 1320
Stowe, VT 05672
(802) 253-7321
www.gostowe.com

PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
Contact: Jo Sabel Courtney, (802) 253-7321 extension 219, josc@gostowe.com

WINGS OVER STOWE DURING JUNE VERMONT BIRDING MONTH
Birds on the Water, Birds of Prey, and of course Bird Watching!

Wings Over Stowe; The Official Celebration of Vermont Birding Month, launches summer in grand style this year as we celebrate Vermont’s rich birding heritage and the enormous diversity of its winged friends during the entire month of June. While casual bird watching is one of the fastest growing leisure activities and one of the most environmentally conscious segments of ecotourism today, Wings Over Stowe promises to enhance the growing appreciation of birding. According to the Audubon Society, Vermont hosts nearly 270 bird species, and the state’s forests are home to the highest concentration of bird species breeding in the continental United States.

With Stowe’s affordable lower-season lodging rates there are so many reasons for the birding aficionado to visit this vibrant resort town, and our central reservationists would be happy to assist in booking your accommodations and answering your questions.
Here are some highlights of the month-long event:
· Original bird illustrations by John James Audubon, legendary artist and naturalist, at the renowned Shelburne Museum
· Birds on the Water: Bird-viewing paddling trips by canoe or kayak
· Bird Watching in their natural habitat at Audubon Vermont
· Programs for preschoolers, kids and families
· Hosted nature walks with the Stowe Area Birders and North Branch Nature Center
· Birds of Vermont Tour, a multi-stop tour taking in the best of Vermont birds
· Spectacular Wooden Bird Carvings, created by renowned artists, displayed at the Birds of Vermont Museum
· Make Your Own Birdhouse with the Vermont WoodNet/Vermont Maplewood Gallery or learn to make a Bathouse!
· Birds in the Garden: Learn how your garden can attract birds. And gardeners won’t want to miss the 15th Annual Stowe Garden Festival, “Textures & Colors”, June 29-July 1.
June will also be packed with special offers from Stowe’s many unique shops; lots of demonstrations and hands-on educational programs; gardening tips and much more. Fees apply for some events.
For more information, please call 1-800-GO-STOWE or visit www.gostowe.com or www.stowe.travel

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Located at the foot of Mt Mansfield, Vermont’s highest peak, the quintessential village of Stowe, Vermont has been hosting travelers for over 200 years. A true four-season destination of international renown, Stowe offers endless opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors—from world-class skiing and snowboarding to an award-winning recreation path and a virtually endless trail system. Stowe offers over 70 unique and boutique shops, 40 restaurants, and almost 50 different lodging establishments ranging from full service resort spas to quaint bed and breakfasts. A real rarity in today’s world, virtually all of these businesses are locally owned.