Back to school, back to migrating… Drop by the museum in your peregrinations.
In addition to our art show and Birding Without Barriers, we also have many programs. At this time of year the museum is open from 10am – 4 pm Wednesdays – Sundays. Admission is free for members. Visit birdsofvermont.org/visit/ for more information.
=== SEPTEMBER EVENTS ===
WINGS • WATERS • WAYS
Daily, May – October
How do artists perceive birds, waters, and the ways we interact? As you view the exhibit, consider recent history and the ways we tell it; the much-longer history of humans on the landscape in the Green Mountains and Champlain Valley; and the much, much, much longer stories of how birds have evolved with, use, and been influenced by water and waterways.
Included with Museum Admission • more at birdsofvermont.org/art/art-exhibits/
INTERNATIONAL VULTURE AWARENESS DAY
Saturday, September 5
Vultures are an ecologically vital group of birds that face a range of threats in many areas that they occur. Populations of many species are under pressure and some species are facing extinction. Learn what you can do to protect vultures…and why that’s a really good idea!
Stop by the Museum (we’re open 10am – 4pm) to discover how many vulture species live in Vermont (and where). Can you find all of our vulture carvings? Are we missing any?
More at https://birdsofvermont.org/event/ivad-2026/
COUNTING BUTTERFLIES FOR CONSERVATION: THE SECOND VERMONT BUTTERFLY ATLAS
Sunday, September 6 • 2:00 pm
Butterflies are in your garden, along your hiking trails, and even along the side of the road. Vermont has over a hundred butterfly species but many are declining due to growing environmental threats like pesticides.
Dana Williams from the Vermont Center for Ecostudies offers a talk and a field excursion. Find out more Vermont’s butterflies and learn about the Butterfly Atlas.
Visit https://birdsofvermont.org/event/butterfly-atlas-talk/ to register or call 802 434-2167.
SEPTEMBER BIRD MONITORING WALK
Saturday, September 26 • 8:00 – 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! Please bring your own binoculars, dress for weather. We recommend bringing tick repellent and a water bottle.
Max: 10 people
Suggested donation $10-$15
Register at https://birdsofvermont.org/event/sept-2026-bird-monitoring-walk/ or call 802 434-2167.
Drop by our events listing pages, https://birdsofvermont.org/special-upcoming/, to find any additions or updates!