Forest Sit

Join museum staff on Thursday at 10 am for a quiet time outdoors in the forest.

Meet outside the museum by the entrance benches. We will welcome each other, walk out to the month’s sit spot, and sit quietly for 30-45 minutes. Together, let’s rest, restore our spirits, watch birds or butterflies, do a little nature journaling, or whatever is comfortable and quiet for each. Each month we’ll visit a different nearby location on the Museum’s property.

May 15: sit in and around the Retreat’s mini meadow (0.2 mi walk; trail generally level after going down and up from creek, has roots).

June 19: sit in or near the Stone Wall above the pond and upper meadow clearing (0.3 mil mostly uphill but not too steep, can be damp and a bit uneven).

July 17: sit in or near the walk-in Treehouse (great for those of us with limited mobility, under 200 feet from parking lot to Treehouse along the dirt road and gravel path; generally level)

August 14: sit in or along the Pond (about 0.2 mi from museum entrance, light uphill then level; can be uneven)

September 18: sit in or near the Creek (specific location TBD)

Locations may change if it is raining.

Please bring any of these you wish: water, tick repellent, journaling materials, binoculars, camp stool, pillow, sitting mat. Hats recommended.

Max: 8 people • Outdoors

Please register for a sit at https://sevendaystickets.com/organizations/birds-of-vermont-museum. You are welcome to sign up for  one, several, or all.

Trail descriptions at: https://birdsofvermont.org/visit/trails-and-trees/

For your convenience, quick links for upcoming events that do require registration: