So what’s coming up in the last month of our “open” season? Exercise your sense of art, your legs, your mind with our Spark! show. birds identification opportunities, and our annual race!
We’re open Wednesday – Sunday, 10-4, until Halloween. We’re open by appointment other days and after. The trails are open sunrise to sunset, every day. Libraries have passes, and admission is always free for members (https://birdsofvermont.org/membership/).
=== OCTOBER EVENTS ===
SPARK! fueling a love of birds
Daily, community art exhibit continues through October
Many artists, photographers, writers and others have a “spark” moment that fueled a lifelong love of birds and birding. See them, read them, get inspired yourself.
* Included with admission
https://birdsofvermont.org/2023/07/08/spark-love-birds/
THE BIG SIT!
Sunday, October 8 @ 6:00 am – 6:00 pm
The most relaxed birding around. And around and around … How many birds can we identify from our 17-foot diameter circle?
* Donations and pledges welcome (Drop-in to check on the count, or call if you are interested in joining the circle for some or all the time)
* Outdoors
https://birdsofvermont.org/event/big-sit-2023/
TREE IDENTIFICATION for BIRDERS and FRIENDS
Sunday, October 8 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Have you ever noticed a bird, then wondered what kind of tree it was in, or why it was there? Us too! Let’s take a walk and explore tree identification with Forester Kathleen Stutzman.
* Suggested donation $15 (sliding scale, please pre-register)
https://birdsofvermont.org/event/tree-id-birders-friends-2023/
GREEN MOUNTAIN WOODCARVERS OCTOBER 2023 CARVE-IN
Saturday, October 14 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
The Museum is delighted to host the Green Mountain Wood Carvers (GMWC) October Carve-In! Visit, ask all your questions about woodcarving, or become a member.
* Say hi to the carvers during your museum visit
https://birdsofvermont.org/event/gmwc-oct-2023-carve-in/
RACE AROUND BIRDS 2023
Self-timed virtual: October 21 – November 3
Race Day: November 4
The Birds of Vermont Museum is again hosting a Race Around Birds! You can run (or walk) on Race Day (November 4) or run on your own schedule October 21 – November 3. Take a lap in the fall forest.
* by donation
* Outdoors
https://birdsofvermont.org/event/race-around-birds-2023/
p.s. we invite all MS/HS cross-country runners to extend their season just a bit and join this trail race!
OCTOBER BIRD MONITORING WALK
October 28 @ 8:00 am – 9:00 am
Join our monthly monitoring walk to record birds on the Museum property. Learn something new, share what you know, or both!
* Donations welcome
https://birdsofvermont.org/event/october-bird-monitoring-2023/
We hope to see you soon!
Birds of Vermont Museum
Birds of Vermont Museum
900 Sherman Hollow Road • Huntington, Vermont 05462
(802) 434-2167 • museum@birdsofvermont.org • https://www.birdsofvermont.org • https://linktr.ee/birdsofvtmuseum