Explore mixed art, follow the progression of early spring wildflowers, try a sketching program, let a kid be Eggstatic, or enjoy a bird monitoring walk. We’re selecting art for “the Power of Perspective” in April and it will be open next month!
The Museum is open by appointment November through April. The trails are open sunrise to sunset, every day. Libraries have passes, and admission is always free for members (https://birdsofvermont.org/membership/).
=== APRIL EVENTS ===
“The GIFT of ART” show
at most through April 21, 2024
This exhibit shares works from previous shows, selections from our gift shop, and elements of our long-term collections. See how art weaves together myriad media, styles, and visions. What’s present in April may be quite different from what we had in November, so consider a repeat visit!
Note: this show is comes down as we hang the next show.
Details at https://birdsofvermont.org/event/gift-of-art-april-2024/
VERMONT ENTOMOLOGICAL SOCIETY ANNUAL MEETING
Saturday, April 6 • 11:00 am
Members of the Vermont Entomological Society are invited to the Birds of Vermont Museum for the annual meeting.
For more info, visit https://www.vermontinsects.org/
SPRING WILDFLOWER PROGRESSION I
Sunday, April 21 • 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Explore our trails in search of spring wildflowers and ephemerals. Learn about the season challenges and changes influencing these briefly-blooming beauties with Museum volunteer Mary Ann Schlegel. (This is the first of 2! Other walks happen in May.)
Register at https://birdsofvermont.org/event/spring-wildflower-walk1/
EGGSTATIC! (FOR KIDS!)
Wednesday, April 24 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Why do birds lay eggs? How do bird eggs compare and contrast with eggs of other animals? Birds, amphibians, reptiles, insects, and fish all produce eggs!
Explore different conditions and challenges eggs must overcome. Discover adaptations that promote egg survival. They are amazing structures with multiple functions! Why do they look and work as they do?
Ages 6-10 • Open for 8 participants
$15–$35
Register at https://birdsofvermont.org/event/eggstatic-april/
SEE IT, SKETCH IT, BIRD IT!
Wednesday, April 24 • 1:00 pm
Get ready for Spring Birding with this interactive program. Learn techniques for observing, describing, sketching, and identifying birds — tools that will immediately help you become a better birder!
Register at https://birdsofvermont.org/event/see-it-sketch-it-bird-it-april2024/
APRIL BIRD MONITORING WALK
Saturday, April 27 • 7:30 am
Join our monthly monitoring walk to record birds on the Museum’s property. Please bring your own binoculars and dress for the weather.
Max: 12 people
Free, suggested donation $5 – $15
Register at https://birdsofvermont.org/event/april-bird-monitoring-walk-2024/
SPRING VOLUNTEER WORK DAY
Saturday, April 27 • 9:00 am
Please help us prepare the Museum for our spring opening, and we’ll feed you! From trail maintenance to hanging art, we have opportunities for all. Come for an hour or all day, bring yourself, a friend, a family.
Register (so we know how many sandwiches to make) at https://birdsofvermont.org/event/volunteer-work-day-april-2024/
In addition to events at the Museum, April is Citizen/Community Science Month, and has special events like Eclipse Day, Draw A Bird Day, Earth Day, and National Go Birding Day!
Find out more at our website, https://birdsofvermont.org/events/