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2 days ago

Museum and trail update.The Museum is open! The treehouse and side gardens were undamaged and are lovely spots for a picnic. The Museum is open Wednesdays through Sundays 10-4 (normal hours).There was considerable damage leading to Bob’s Bridge, making it unsafe to cross at this time. Unfortunately, that means the trails across the stream and Gale’s Retreat are not reachable for now. The stream crossings along the Discovery Trail were also damaged and that trail is now closed too.The Spear Trail has some erosion but will probably be ok when things start to dry up. The Story trail and the trail around the pond are in good condition.The good news is the work we did (well actually @johnscottexcavating and @timberandstonevermont did all the work) after the flash flood in 2013 held up perfectly.Other good news: there are lots of butterflies and other pollinator at the flowers, and the Yellow-bellied Sapsuckers nesting just off the parking lot recently fledged! 📷 yellow-bellied Sapsucker by Mark Paul#HurricaneBeryl #floodinginvt2024 #resilientlandscapes #BobsBridge #VermontMuseum #HuntingtonVT #VTHuts ... See MoreSee Less

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Birds of Vermont Museum is at Birds of Vermont Museum.

4 days ago

The museum is closed today, July 11, 2024, due to damaged and closed roads in Huntington, Richmond, Hinesburg, and neighboring towns, and for the safety of visitors and our staff. . We will update you as soon as we know more. We recommend visiting www.NewEngland511.org for road closure information, as well as the Facebook group VT Roads. ... See MoreSee Less

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Birds of Vermont Museum

4 days ago

Due to road closures, the Birds of Vermont Museum will be closed today.Thanks to all the crews who are working to repair the roadways. We hope everyone is safe and dry.@followers ... See MoreSee Less

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1 week ago

****Due to Saturday morning’s rain, the Entomologists will be back on Sunday morning at 10:00!***Join the Vermont Entomological Society tomorrow (July 6 from 10-12) as they explore the Museum grounds looking for beetles, bees, butterflies, and other insects. This is an informal program as the group moves towards any bug they find!Pre-registration is appreciated!#VermontEntomologicalSociety #LetsLookForInsesects #ButterflyWalk #VermontInsect #vermontbutterflies #vermontmoths #SlowWalk #ProbablyWontGetYourSteps ... See MoreSee Less

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2 weeks ago

Today is World Firefly Day! Celebrate the existence of fireflies (lightning bugs) and discover some of things we can do to keep them around. Worldwide, there are over 2000 described species of these beetles in the family Lampyridae. Fireflies are able to produce light through bioluminescence. The light is used to communicate to both potential mates and to deter predators.According to iNaturalist, 13 species have been recorded In Vermont. Fireflies need clean water and air and a biodiverse environment in order to thrive. They are important part of our ecosystem.Protecting clean water and areas rich in biodiversity, especially by limiting pesticides and light pollution, helps maintain healthy populations of fireflies.Take a moment this evening to go outside and look for fireflies!Photo was taken by the late Gary Mawe (@gmmawe). Gary was a friend of the Museum who shared many pictures of fireflies and hummingbirds with us. We are grateful we can share some with you. His long exposure photos demonstrate how different species have different flashing patterns; these patterns often attract mates of the same species while allowing other species to seek their own.#WorldFireflyDay #firefly #Lampyridae #beetle #insect #camelshump ... See MoreSee Less

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