Roses are red,
Violets are blue,
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Through the Window: February 2026
March 2026 events
Sugaring season is upon us, and it’s time to look for some early returning migrants. We’re still watching birds, making art, and exploring winter as often as we can.
We are open by appointment through the rest of the winter, as well as during the special events we have this month.
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Through the Window: January 2026
We had a relatively cold stretch of weather this January, which can lead to extra activity at the feeders. Perhaps that explains the one unusual sighting?
January Bird List
February 2026 events
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!
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Call to Artists: Wings • Waters • Ways
Explore the interwoven history of humans, birds, and waterways with your art. Consider upcoming “250th” celebrations in the US, 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. Ponder habitats, adaptations, and interactions.
The Birds of Vermont Museum invites art submissions that dive and soar with the ways of wings and waters for our 2026 community art show.
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Through the Window: December 2025
December had moments of excitement with two unusual birds (unusual in that we rarely see them from the viewing window). This image is a hint… Read on!
December Bird List
January 2026 events
January is a great month for planning; applying for grants; thanking donors and volunteers; thinking about the year that was and the year to come. We are open by appointment while we do all of that.
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Kindness and the future: 2025 annual appeal
Thirty years ago, Gale Lawrence purchased land across Sherman Hollow Road from her home. She donated it to the Museum as a place for people to visit, as well as for birds, mammals, insects, plants, fungi, and other wildlife to live. At the same time, Bob planted four American Chestnut trees along the edge of the meadow on this parcel. Since then, countless people have stood under those trees to take photos, paint, listen to birds, admire the changing seasons, and enjoy the steady hum of life around them.
These acts of kindness taken by Bob and Gale were done not to benefit themselves, but for the animals, plants, and people that would come after them. Acts like this make a difference, and we strive to continue making similar choices every day. We believe in the importance of stewarding places to connect and create, providing places to bird and experience nature. These places benefit all of us. Choices we all make, and support of places like the Museum are not just for our individual benefit. We give also to those who will come after us. Continue reading “Kindness and the future: 2025 annual appeal”
Through the Window: November 2025
The late fall November routine is all about ending the “summer” open season and preparing for the winter “behind the scenes” season. We often try to take lunch at the viewing window or share a moment with visitors there.
November Birds
Through the Window: October 2025
October is always surprising, what with migration trailing off, interesting swings in weather, and the Big Sit.