In October, we head out to Dead Creek, keep showing art, check out trees, hang out with carvers, and sit with birders. Join us!
=== OCTOBER EVENTS ===
BIRDS AND MYTH: 2025 COMMUNITY ART SHOW
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.
The show is open when the Museum is (Wednesday – Sundays, May 1 – October 31) and is included with admission. Admission is free for members.
More details: https://birdsofvermont.org/birds-and-myth-2025-art-show/
DEAD CREEK WILDLIFE DAY
Saturday, October 4 • 9:30 am – 4:00 pm
The day is filled with wildlife demonstrations and guided nature walks. Come for an hour or stay for the day! We’ll have soap carving and books and talk about birds as much as you want!
at the Dead Creek Wildlife Management Area, in Addison, Vermont
THE BIG SIT!
Sunday, October 12 • dawn – dusk
Join us Sunday to watch for birds in a relaxed way. Yes, you can just sit!
Find out more at https://birdsofvermont.org/event/big-sit-2025/ or the official site (it’s global now!) at https://www.thebigsit.org/
GREEN MOUNTAIN WOODCARVERS CARVE-IN
& ANNUAL MEETING
Saturday, October 18 • 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
At the Carve-In, members will be working on a variety of carving projects. Carvers are always happy to explain how they carve and to share their expertise with others. Ask questions and become a GMWC member!
More info at the Green Mountain Wood carvers website: http://greenmountainwoodcarvers.org/carvein.html
TREE IDENTIFICATION for BIRDERS and FRIENDS
Sunday, October 19 • 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Have you ever noticed a bird, then wondered what kind of tree it was in, or why it was there? Us too! Let’s take a walk and explore tree identification with Forester Kathleen Stutzman.
Open to folks with any and all levels of familiarity with trees and/or birds.
Max: 12 people
Suggested donation $10 – $30 • Register by phone (802 434-2167) or visit https://birdsofvermont.org/event/tree-identification-for-birders-and-friends/
OCTOBER BIRD MONITORING WALK
Saturday, October 25 • 8:00 am – 9:00 am
Birders—current, experienced, newbie and would-be—welcome! Join our monthly monitoring walk to record birds at the Museum’s trails, forest, and meadow. Please bring your own binoculars, dress for weather. We recommend bringing tick repellent and a water bottle.
Max: 12 people
Free, suggested $10
Register at https://birdsofvermont.org/event/oct-bird-monitoring-2025/
DALA HORSE CARVING CLASS
Saturday, October 25 • 9:30 am – 3:30 pm
Bob Lindemann is offering a one-day class at the museum, carving a traditionally styled Swedish Horse. Wood blank and paint provided.
Max: 10 people
$45 ($35 for museum and GMWC members)
Register at https://birdsofvermont.org/event/dala-horse-carving-class/
Take a peek at our events page, https://birdsofvermont.org/special-upcoming/, to find any additions or updates