July 2025 events – Birds of Vermont Museum

Well, we have a “happenin’ summer!”

Arts events are the big focus in July, with a concert, a workshop, and a reception. If you need something a bit more detailed, try the Butterfly and Big Walk. If you want quiet reflection, there’s another Forest Sit. Need to stomp some feet? Drop by the Blues for Breakfast concert at the Huntington Rec Field.

Scroll on down and find out more!

=== JULY EVENTS ===

BIRDS AND MYTH: 2025 COMMUNITY ART SHOW

Art by Jamie Quint. Watercolor /mixed media. A bald eagle (visible from shoulders up) looks at the viewer. A yellow circle frames its head; words beneath it say "Follow" "the guide" "Magnificent" "The Power" "Warrior". Shown with permission. — “Majestic” by Jamie Quint. Shown with permission.

continues through October

Birds are some of our teachers, not only through our senses and observations, but also through our stories about them. These stories can be factual accounts, broader myths, or something in between. Legends, beliefs, representations, truth, insight, guidance, metaphors, meanings, and understandings all play a part.

Included with admission
More details: https://birdsofvermont.org/event/opening-day-for-birds-and-myth-art-show/

CLOSED for JULY 4th

Bob Spear, Woodcarver, and his Bald Eagle carving: an elderly white mad with white hair and bear, wearing a red chamois shirt, faces the camera. His left arm rest on the back of a life-size bald eagle carved of wood. — Bob Spear, Woodcarver, and his Bald Eagle carving

The museum is closed on July 4th. we all hope you have a terrific day. May it be full of community and celebration, freedom and unity.

A NATURALIST’S GUIDE to DRAWING and PAINTING BIRDS

Tuesday, July 8 or Saturday, August 9 • 10:00 am—1:00 pm

Exhibiting artist Chris Selin leads a workshop on drawing and painting birds in natural habitats. In cooperation with the Davis Studio.

Details at https://birdsofvermont.org/event/naturalist-drawing-and-painting-1/ • Register online at davisstudiovt.com • $68

OVER THE “HUMP” CONCERT: BLUES FOR BREAKFAST

Wednesday, July 9 • 5:30 pm • Huntington Rec Field

Enjoy “grateful americana” music, local art, and delicious foods. Plenty of listening and picnic space!

Free to attend. Benefiting the Birds of Vermont Museum
Details at https://birdsofvermont.org/event/hump-blues-2025/

BUTTERFLY and BUG WALK

Young Entomologist on the VES Annual Butterfly Walk

Saturday, July 12 • 10:00 am

Explore the museum grounds with entomologists and make friends with butterflies and other insects.

Register by phone • max 20 • Free, suggested: $5-$10
Details at https://birdsofvermont.org/event/butterfly-bug-walk-2025/

FOREST SIT

Thursday, July 17 • 10:00 – 11:00am

Together let’s rest, restore spirit, watch birds or butterflies, journal, and experience the quiet.

Free, donations welcome
Register at https://birdsofvermont.org/event/forest-sit-july/

ARTIST RECEPTION for BIRDS and MYTH

"Galway Shawl, Cardinal" painting by Dara Theodora. Red cardinals encircle a woman in a blue hood. Her face is visible through clouds. Shown with the artist's permission. — “Galway Shawl, Cardinal” painting by Dara Theodora. Shown with permission.

Thursday, July 24 • 3:00 pm

You’re invited to a low-key, informal gathering. Meet artists, examine art, and consider myths.

Please register so we have enough refreshments • Included with admission
More info at https://birdsofvermont.org/event/reception-for-birds-myth/

JULY BIRD MONITORING WALK

Saturday, July 26 • 7:30am-9:00am

Birders—current, experienced, newbie and would-be—welcome! Join our monthly monitoring walk to record birds at the Museum’s trails, forest, and meadow. Learn something new, share what you know, or both!

Free, donations welcome
Register at https://birdsofvermont.org/event/july-bird-monitoring-2025/

Take a peek at our events page, https://birdsofvermont.org/special-upcoming/, to find any additions or updates