February can be a mellow short month, sometimes! We are counting birds, working on grants, making wee owls, and generally getting behind the scenes tasks done. We are open by appointment mostly, but just drop in on Valentines Day (no appointment needed). We have volunteer opportunities too!
=== FEBRUARY EVENTS ===
A GIFT OF ART : an almost accidental art show
through April • by appointment and during special events
This often-changing “accidental” exhibit displays varied 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 March may be quite different from what we place in November, so consider a repeat visit!
More details: https://birdsofvermont.org/event/gift-of-art-show-2025-2026/
WINTER BIRDING IN VERMONT
Thursday, February 5 @ 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm • Shelburne, VT
Join Museum Director Erin Talmage to learn about Winter Birding in Vermont. We will explore permanent residents, birds that migrate to and through, and irrupters! You’ll learn how to be involved in conservation just by watching birds — and more.
OLLI (the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute) is sponsoring this seminar. Visit their website for to register: https://learn.uvm.edu/osher-lifelong-learning/olli-on-campus-courses/
MUSEUM OPEN FOR GREAT BACKYARD BIRD COUNT
Saturday, February 14 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Visit us to see what birds we’re counting for the Great Backyard Bird Count!
- Learn to ID birds — what do we look or listen for?
- Go birding with a friend — twice the fun!
- Find out more about and record observations for this great community science project.
We’re open from 10-4 on Saturday for the GBBC. No appointment necessary.
Members admission: Free!
BARN OWL NEEDLE FELTING WORKSHOP
Saturday, February 14 @ 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Complement the Great Backyard Bird Count with your own bird to bring home! Skilled felter Grace Safford will lead us in making a barn owl from wool. Materials provided.
Register at Barn Owl Needle Felting Workshop or call 802 434-2167.
Fee: $30 ($25 for members) • Includes admission and your owl.
Max: 14 participants
Ages: 10 and up (needles are sharp!)
Take a peek at our events page, https://birdsofvermont.org/special-upcoming/, to find any additions or updates