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SUMMARY:September Bird Monitoring Walk
DESCRIPTION:All birders — current\, experienced\, newbie and would-be — welcome!\nJoin our monthly monitoring walk to record birds at the Museum’s trails\, forest\, and meadow. Learn something new\, share what you know\, or both! Most fun for adults\, older children. \nPlease bring your own binoculars and dress for the weather. We recommend bringing tick repellent and a water bottle. \nFree\, suggested donation $10 – $15\nMax: 12 people \nRegister  here or call 802 434-2167.\nRegister \nOutdoors \nPhoto: Sparrow spp. © 2019 E. Talmage and used by permission.
URL:https://birdsofvermont.org/event/sept-2026-bird-monitoring-walk/
LOCATION:Birds of Vermont Museum
CATEGORIES:birding,community science,programs,walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261001T100000
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SUMMARY:Wings • Waters • Ways : 2026 art show final month (October)
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe show is open when the Museum is (Wednesday – Sundays\, May 1 – October 31) and is included with admission. Admission is free for members. \nShow closes October 31. \nExhibiting artists and writers:\nA. Gary Reid (South Burlington\, VT)\nAlison Forrest (Huntington\, VT)\nAnnette Goyne (Richford\, VT)\nAprille Soons Palmer (South Hero\, VT)\nCaelyn White (Essex Junction\, VT)\nCallie Hastings (Greensboro Bend\, VT)\nCarolyn Crowley (Bristol\, VT)\nCat McKeen (Essex Junction\, VT)\nChris Selin (South Burlington\, VT)\nClaire Payne (Swanton\, VT)\nDavid Pearson (Hinesburg\, VT)\nDeana Allgaier (Huntington\, VT)\nDenise Letendre (Castleton\, VT)\nDonald Perdue (New Haven\, VT)\nGail Curtin (Waitsfield\, VT)\nGrace Juneau (Middlesex\, VT)\nGrace Safford (Montpelier\, VT)\nGregory Didyoung (Wilmington\, VT)\nGretchen Alexander (Jericho\, VT)\nJake Levin (Saint-Lambert\, Québec)\nJean Cannon (Burlington\, VT)\nJo Marsan (Johnson\, VT)\nJoAnne Wazny (Enosburg Falls\, VT)\nJudy Brook (South Burlington\, VT)\nJudy Crocker (Burlington\, VT)\nJulian C (Vermont)\nKacey Guiterrez (Hinesburg\, VT)\nKarla Van Vliet (Bristol\, VT)\nKatrina Meyers (Colchester\, VT)\nKoré-Saoirse G (Vermont)\nKristen Donegan (Essex\, VT)\nLinda and Kerry Hurd (Milford\, NH)\nLizzy Sheldon (Windsor\, VT)\nLori Hinrichsen (East Montpelier\, VT)\nMarcia Vogler (Charlotte\, VT)\nMiriam Adams (Hinesburg\, VT)\nNancy Anisfield (Hinesburg\, VT)\nNancy Stone (Williston\, VT)\nNavin B (Vermont)\nPedro Salas (Starksboro\, VT)\nPete Aldrich (Essex\, VT)\nRuby M (Vermont)\nSarah Ashe (Middlebury\, VT)\nSarah Rosedahl (North Hero\, VT)\nSharon Glezen (Shelburne\, VT)\nSharon Lykins (White River Junction\, VT)\nSteven Farrar (Richmond\, Vt)\nTheo Chang Andreu (South Burlington\, VT)\nTina Valentinetti (Moretown\, VT)\nTodd Cummings (Huntington\, VT)\nTricia Knoll (Williston VT)\n 
URL:https://birdsofvermont.org/event/wings-waters-ways-2026-art-show-october/
LOCATION:Birds of Vermont Museum
CATEGORIES:art
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T160000
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SUMMARY:Dead Creek Wildlife Day 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Vermont Fish and Wildlife’s annual Dead Creek Wildlife Day — for all lovers of the outdoors. From walks and talks to bird banding and more: bring friends and family to Dead Creek Wildlife Day. \nThere are plenty of activities for everyone: try bird watching\, bird banding or bird carving (in soap). Learn about history\, turtles\, dogs\, and bats… There are different special activities each year! \nVisit our “booth” all day — share your woodcarving\, birding\, or conservation stories\, find a small gift\, and admire people’s soap carvings. \nOr learn about the Wildlife Management Area Visitor Center: https://vtfishandwildlife.com/watch-wildlife/dead-creek-visitor-center \nVolunteers welcome (at Dead Creek and at the Museum) — makes the day easier AND more fun. Give us a call to be part of it! (802) 434-2167
URL:https://birdsofvermont.org/event/dead-creek-wildlife-day-2026/
LOCATION:Dead Creek Wildlife Management Area\, Route 17W\, Addison\, VT\, United States
CATEGORIES:kids,programs,volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261011T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261011T180000
DTSTAMP:20260623T171042Z
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SUMMARY:the Big Sit! 2026
DESCRIPTION:The most relaxed birding around. And around and around … \nHow many birds (and birdwatchers) can we identify from a 17-foot diameter circle between sunrise and sunset? Can we beat last year’s record? We’ve seen birds big and small\, in night and day: from Kinglets to Great Blue Herons\, Barred Owls to Turkey Vultures. \nThis is a great long-running community science project. Pledges and donations welcome:\n \nWe are observing from Dawn to Dusk. The Museum is open from 10am – 4pm. \nCall or email to ask about joining the observation team. \nFor much more info\, see https://www.thebigsit.org/ . \nCheck out the reports from previous years: 2015\, 2016\, 2017\, 2018\, 2019\, 2020\, 2021 (overall)\, 2021 (ours)\, 2022 (overall)\, 2022 (ours)\, 2023 (overall)\, 2023 (ours)\, 2024 (overall)
URL:https://birdsofvermont.org/event/the-big-sit-2026/
LOCATION:Birds of Vermont Museum
CATEGORIES:birding,community science,programs
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SUMMARY:Sea Turtle One-day Carving Class
DESCRIPTION:Carve and paint a Sea Turtle with Dave Tuttle during this one-day carving class. Wood blank and paint provided. \nAll levels welcome. Great for adults and teens. Younger kids need parental permission. Great skill-building for Scouts and 4-H. \nBring tools\, gloves\, and lunch. (Contact us if you will need tools or gloves.) \nRegistration opens soon. Members of the museum and GMWC will have early-bird access to registration. \nClass size limited to 10. (Minimum 5 students needed to hold a session.) \nIf class fills\, we will have a waiting list. \nContact us if you would like to hear of additional upcoming classes.
URL:https://birdsofvermont.org/event/sea-turtle-one-day-carving-class/
LOCATION:Birds of Vermont Museum
CATEGORIES:classes,woodcarving
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T200000
DTSTAMP:20260908T185406Z
CREATED:20260623T173533Z
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SUMMARY:Art Night Benefit
DESCRIPTION:Join us for fantastic evening fundraiser with art and community. Support the Birding without Barriers project! All proceeds support the new bridge and the reopening of 60 acres and trails. \nSee art from internationally known creators and emerging local artists. Talk with friends\, new and old\, about what moves you\, sparks passion\, brings joy. \nEveryone goes home with an art piece! Will yours be a sculpture\, wall art\, fiber work\, a limited edition print\, or a one-of-kind original? \n$100 per ticket • A ticket provides admission for up to 2 people and one art raffle entry. (You can even buy more than 1 ticket\, if you want more raffle entries.) \nPurchase tickets by calling the museum at 802 434-2167. (Other ticketing options coming soon!) \nLight refreshments will be served.
URL:https://birdsofvermont.org/event/art-night/
LOCATION:Community Church of Huntington Annex\, 4910 Main Rd\, Huntington\, Vermont\, 05462
CATEGORIES:art,fundraising
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261031T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261031T090000
DTSTAMP:20260110T212003Z
CREATED:20260710T201833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260110T212003Z
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SUMMARY:October Bird Monitoring Walk
DESCRIPTION:All birders — current\, experienced\, newbie and would-be — welcome!\nJoin our monthly monitoring walk to record birds at the Museum’s trails\, forest\, and meadow. Learn something new\, share what you know\, or both! Most fun for adults\, older children. \nPlease bring your own binoculars and dress for the weather. We recommend bringing tick repellent and a water bottle. \nFree\, suggested donation $10 – $15\nMax: 12 people \nRegister at https://sevendaystickets.com/organizations/birds-of-vermont-museumor call 802 434-2167. \nOutdoors \nPhoto of White-breasted Nuthatch © Zac Cota-Weaver and used by permission.
URL:https://birdsofvermont.org/event/oct-2026-bird-monitoring-walk/
LOCATION:Birds of Vermont Museum
CATEGORIES:birding,community science,programs,walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261031T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261031T140000
DTSTAMP:20260825T183757Z
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SUMMARY:Green Mountain Woodcarvers October 2026 Carve-In & Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Stop in to watch a wood carver at work\, ask a question\, or learn about this carving club. \nThe Green Mountain Woodcarvers will be carving in the workshop. The GMWC is a group of carvers from Vermont with members from around New England. They meet monthly for “Carve-Ins” around the State and host an annual Show and Class (in August). We’re delighted to have them at the Museum for one of their monthly meetings! \nAt the Carve-In\, carvers talk and work on a variety of woodcarving projects. Carvers are always happy to explain how they carve and to share their expertise with others. Ask questions and become a GMWC member! \nMore info at the Green Mountain Wood carvers website: http://greenmountainwoodcarvers.org/carvein.html \nThey are on Facebook too\, at https://www.facebook.com/groups/486055891784569/
URL:https://birdsofvermont.org/event/gmwc-october-2026-carve-in-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:Birds of Vermont Museum
CATEGORIES:woodcarving
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261128T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261128T090000
DTSTAMP:20260110T212011Z
CREATED:20260720T201836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260110T212011Z
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SUMMARY:November Bird Monitoring Walk
DESCRIPTION:All birders — current\, experienced\, newbie\, and would-be — welcome!\nJoin our monthly monitoring walk to record birds at the Museum’s trails\, forest\, and meadow. Learn something new\, share what you know\, or both! Most fun for adults\, older children. \nPlease bring your own binoculars and dress for the weather. We recommend bringing tick repellent and a water bottle. \nFree\, suggested donation $10 – $15\nMax: 12 people \nRegister at https://sevendaystickets.com/organizations/birds-of-vermont-museumor call 802 434-2167. \nOutdoors \nPhoto of Ruffed Grouse in Crabapple. Photographed at the Museum by Museum staff.
URL:https://birdsofvermont.org/event/nov-2026-bird-monitoring-walk/
LOCATION:Birds of Vermont Museum
CATEGORIES:birding,community science,programs,walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261226T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261226T090000
DTSTAMP:20260110T212022Z
CREATED:20260730T201624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260110T212022Z
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SUMMARY:December Bird Monitoring Walk
DESCRIPTION:All birders — current\, experienced\, newbie and would-be — welcome!\nJoin our monthly monitoring walk to record birds at the Museum’s trails\, forest\, and meadow. Learn something new\, share what you know\, or both! Most fun for adults\, older children. \nPlease bring your own binoculars and dress for the weather. We recommend bringing tick repellent and a water bottle. \nFree\, suggested donation $10 – $15\nMax: 12 people \nRegister at https://sevendaystickets.com/organizations/birds-of-vermont-museumor call 802 434-2167. \nOutdoors \nPhoto of Northern Cardinal.
URL:https://birdsofvermont.org/event/dec-2026-bird-monitoring-walk/
LOCATION:Birds of Vermont Museum
CATEGORIES:birding,community science,programs,walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270731T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270731T160000
DTSTAMP:20260906T153250Z
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SUMMARY:Counting Butterflies for Conservation: The Second Vermont Butterfly Atlas
DESCRIPTION:Butterflies are in your garden\, along your hiking trails\, and even along the side of the road. Vermont has over a hundred butterfly species but many are declining due to growing environmental threats like pesticides. \nJoin Dana Williams from the Vermont Center for Ecostudies to explore how butterfly volunteers help us understand the role butterflies play in our ecosystems\, how to identify your neighborhood species\, how we can protect butterflies with just a smartphone and a pair of binoculars\, and learn about the Butterfly Atlas. \nThis workshop will be followed by an optional field visit to an atlas block in Jonesville. \nMax: 15 participants (minimum: 5 registrants by July 24) \n\nFree • suggested donation $10 \nRegistration will open next summer.
URL:https://birdsofvermont.org/event/counting-butterflies-for-conservation2/
LOCATION:Birds of Vermont Museum
CATEGORIES:community science,programs
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