On beyond birds! Birds are not alone on the world, so take some time to explore other creatures of beauty, purpose, and oddity. Come to a butterfly (and other bugs) walk with the Vermont Entomological Society. Meet artists at the Power of Perspective reception. And of course, end the month with the bird monitoring walk.
The Museum is open Wednesday – Sunday, 10 am – 4 pm (but we are closed July 4th). The trails are open sunrise to sunset, every day. Libraries have passes, and admission is always free for members (https://birdsofvermont.org/membership/).
=== JULY EVENTS ===
“THE POWER OF PERSPECTIVE” ART SHOW
May – October • Wednesdays – Sundays, 10 am – 4 pm
The Museum’s 2024 community art exhibit is open! What is the Power of Perspective? Explore, examine, and delight in art that speaks to both humans’ and birds’ perspectives and experiences. How might a change in perspective alter people’s understanding of the lives and needs of the birds who share our world?
Included with museum admission, no registration necessary
ANNUAL BUTTERFLY AND BUG WALK
Saturday, July 6 • 10:00am – 12:00pm
Beetles! Butterflies! And so much more! Join Vermont Entomological Society naturalists and entomologists for an exploratory stroll on the Birds of Vermont Museum grounds.
Bring magnifying glasses and an insect net if you have one. Binoculars can be helpful. Do bring your water bottle and dress for outdoors. Pack a lunch and picnic after the walk.
Pre-registration is helpful but not required ( https://sevendaystickets.com/organizations/birds-of-vermont-museum )
Free! (Donations welcome)
RECEPTION FOR “THE POWER OF PERSPECTIVE” COMMUNITY ART SHOW
Thursday, July 18 • 3pm – 5pm
Visitors are invited to our low-key informal welcome reception for our 2024 show, The Power of Perspective. Meet artists, be inspired, ask questions, explore visual and written art at your own pace, and browse through the book of artists’ statements.
Read more about the show at https://birdsofvermont.org/art/art-exhibits/
Donations welcome
Registration is helpful (especially for refreshment planning): see https://sevendaystickets.com/organizations/birds-of-vermont-museum
JULY BIRD MONITORING WALK
Saturday, July 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.
Free, suggested donation $5 – $15 • Max: 12 people
Register for museum events at https://sevendaystickets.com/organizations/birds-of-vermont-museum
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In addition to events at the Museum, July is a great month for being outside. Go have a picnic (perhaps here at the Museum!) Special days in July include Independence Day, International Day of Cooperatives, Father Daughter Take A Walk Day, World Population Day, and World Listening Day. On the art side of life, July is World Watercolor Month. Take a moment this month to be right here, with all our connections to each other, and all the possibilities we share.
Find out more at our website, https://birdsofvermont.org/events/