WELCOME! Beginning May 1, the museum is now open from 10am – 4 pm Wednesdays – Sundays.
Drop in! Admission is free for members. Visit https://birdsofvermont.org/visit/ for more information.
=== MAY 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 https://birdsofvermont.org/art/art-exhibits/
SPRING VOLUNTEER WORK DAY
Saturday, May 2 @ 9:30 am – 2:00 pm
Oh projects! Come prepare the museum and grounds for programs, birders, visitors, and more. We provide lunch to all who register in advance.
Sign up at https://birdsofvermont.org/spring-volunteer-work-day-2026/ or by phone.
EARLY BIRDERS MORNING WALKS
Sundays, May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 @ 7:00 – 9:00 am
Spring mornings are terrific for birding. Join us for a walk led by experienced birders. Bring binoculars and good walking shoes. Remember bug spray/tick repellent!
Park at 900 Sherman Hollow Road, in the Museum parking lot.
Free (suggested donation: $10) • Register for the walk(s) of your choice:
Early Birders Morning Walk (May 3)
Early Birders Morning Walk (May 10)
Early Birders Morning Walk (May 17)
Early Birders Morning Walk (May 24)
Early Birders Morning Walk (May 31)
Max: 12 people each Sunday • waitlist available if walk fills
GREEN MOUNTAIN WOODCARVERS CARVE-IN
Saturday, May 9 @ 10:00am – 2:00pm
The Museum is delighted to host the Green Mountain Wood Carvers (GMWC) May Carve-In! GMWC members will be working on a variety of carving projects and discussing their plans for the August Class and Show. Ask questions and become a GMWC member.
EVENING BIRD WALKS
Thursdays, May 14 and 28 @7:30 pm
Not an early riser? You’re not alone. Some birds also prefer to sing, call, or display in late afternoon and early evening. Enjoy a sunset stroll around the Museum’s forests and clearings and “meet” some of them. Erin Talmage and Ali Wagner will lead the walk.
Max: 8 people each walk. Register for May 14 and/or May 28.
FROM CRAWDADS TO CROWS: critters that should and critters that shouldn’t
Saturday, May 16 10:00am – 12:00pm
Scientist Melanie Giangreco and museum staff will share how invasive aquatic invertebrates can impact Vermont waterways and ultimately birds.
This workshop is ideal for the curious, adventurous, and those willing to get a bit muddy. Best for ages 10 and up; children must have an adult with them.
Suggested donation: $10 per person (includes museum admission after the program)
Register at https://birdsofvermont.org/event/crawdad-snail-invasives/
BLUEBIRD NEEDLE FELTING WORKSHOP
![Round cozy needle-felted male Eastern Bluebird. He sits on a faded wooden rail, with blurred farm buildings behind him. He appears to be looking up and to the right, in 3/4 view. [Made by Grace Safford; photo used with permission.]](https://birdsofvermont.org/wpsite2017/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/bluebird-gs-1000017859-web.jpg)
Saturday, May 23 @ 1:00 – 3:30pm
Celebrate spring and returning migrants with a warm bird! Skilled felter Grace Safford will guide us in making am Eastern Bluebird from wool. Materials provided.
Register at https://birdsofvermont.org/bluebird-needle-felting/ ($30, discount for museum members)
MAY BIRD MONITORING WALK
Saturday, May 30 • 7:30am
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 by phone or at https://birdsofvermont.org/event/may-2026-bird-monitoring-walk/
Drop by our events listing pages, https://birdsofvermont.org/special-upcoming/, to find any additions or updates!