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SUMMARY:Great Blue Heron (scaled) (August Woodcarving Seminar)
DESCRIPTION:From August 20 – 22\, the Birds of Vermont Museum is hosting the Green Mountain Woodcarvers’ annual three-day seminar. \nMatt Strong and Bob Lindemann will teach the course; Matt will cover the carving and Bob will assist with the texturing and painting. Due to the Heron’s small size\, the class is suitable for both novice and more experienced carvers.\nIf you are interested in taking the class\, visit http://greenmountainwoodcarvers.org/class/class.html and follow the instructions there for more details and to register. We are expecting the class to fill quickly! \n \n \nIf you are interested\, please let visit the GMWC website to sign up\, so Matt and Bob will know how many blanks to prepare and order supplies. \nTo become a member of the Green Mountain Wood Carvers\, visit http://greenmountainwoodcarvers.org/membershippage.html \nTo become a member of the Birds of Vermont Museum\, visit https://birdsofvermont.org/membership \nThis event is part of the Festival of Woodcarving.
URL:https://birdsofvermont.org/event/gbheron-august-woodcarving-seminar/
LOCATION:Birds of Vermont Museum
CATEGORIES:classes,woodcarving
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SUMMARY:Tree Identification for Birders and Friends
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever noticed a bird\, then wondered what kind of tree it was in\, or why it was there? Us too! Let’s take a walk and explore tree identification with Forester Kathleen Stutzman. \nOpen to folks with any and all levels of familiarity with trees and/or birds. \nKathleen adds\, “I think the walk will focus on identifying trees\, but I probably won’t be able to resist talking about shrubs and herbaceous plants that we also encounter and are common!” \nKathleen is a Forest Research Specialist at UVM studying sugarbush management in Vermont. She has an MS in Forestry\, and is\, of course\, also a birder. \nMax: 12 people\nSuggested donation $10 – $30 • Register by phone (802 434-2167) or use the button below: \nRegister \nPair of Rose-breasted Grosbeaks … in what kind of tree?
URL:https://birdsofvermont.org/event/tree-id-aug-2025/
LOCATION:Birds of Vermont Museum
CATEGORIES:birding,classes,walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250809T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250809T130000
DTSTAMP:20260617T173713
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SUMMARY:A Naturalist’s Guide to Drawing and Painting Birds (August)
DESCRIPTION:Explore the beauty of nature through art in this workshop at the Birds of Vermont Museum in Huntington\, VT. We will be tapping into the rich resource of Bob Spear’s dioramas and the museum’s natural history library to draw and paint birds in their natural habitats. Touching on bird anatomy and reflecting on habitats\, we will use watercolor and colored pencils for our artworks.  3–hour workshop (Includes all materials) \nInstructor: Chris Selin\, an instructor with the Davis Studio\, and one of the Museum’s exhibiting artists. \nRegister with the Davis Studio at https://davisstudiovt.com/product/a-naturalists-guide-to-drawing-and-painting-birds-summer-2025/ \nTime: 10 a.m.–1 p.m. \nLocation: Birds of Vermont Museum\, 900 Sherman Hollow Rd\, Huntington\, VT 05462 \nThe workshop will begin with observing and sketching skeletons\, feathers\, and colors from the collection. Then\, the Instructor will demonstrate techniques using watercolor\, watercolor pencils\, and regular colored pencils. Studio time will allow students to complete a realistic bird composition. \nDavis Studio will supply sketch and watercolor paper\, graphite pencils\, watercolor pencils\, watercolors\, palettes\, and brushes. Students will provide their own sketchbooks and any other art materials they wish to use. Optional/Recommended : phone with camera or camera and water bottle\, lunch\, and snacks. \nQuestions about this workshop or supplies? Please email Adult Program Director Kat Lawlis : klawlis@davisstudiovt.com \n     \n 
URL:https://birdsofvermont.org/event/a-naturalists-guide-to-drawing-and-painting-birds-august/
LOCATION:Birds of Vermont Museum
CATEGORIES:art,birding,classes,programs
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250708T130000
DTSTAMP:20260617T173713
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SUMMARY:A Naturalist’s Guide to Drawing and Painting Birds (July)
DESCRIPTION:Explore the beauty of nature through art in this workshop at the Birds of Vermont Museum in Huntington\, VT. We will be tapping into the rich resource of Bob Spear’s dioramas and the museum’s natural history library to draw and paint birds in their natural habitats. Touching on bird anatomy and reflecting on habitats\, we will use watercolor and colored pencils for our artworks.  3–hour workshop (Includes all materials) \nInstructor: Chris Selin\, an instructor with the Davis Studio\, and one of the Museum’s exhibiting artists. \nTwo options:\nTuesday\, July 8\, 2025 : Register for July 8\nor Saturday\, August 9\, 2025: Register for August 9 \nTime: 10 a.m.–1 p.m. \nLocation: Birds of Vermont Museum\, 900 Sherman Hollow Rd\, Huntington\, VT 05462 \nThe workshop will begin with observing and sketching skeletons\, feathers\, and colors from the collection. Then\, the Instructor will demonstrate techniques using watercolor\, watercolor pencils\, and regular colored pencils. Studio time will allow students to complete a realistic bird composition. \nDavis Studio will supply sketch and watercolor paper\, graphite pencils\, watercolor pencils\, watercolors\, palettes\, and brushes. Students will provide their own sketchbooks and any other art materials they wish to use. Optional/Recommended : phone with camera or camera and water bottle\, lunch\, and snacks. \nQuestions about this workshop or supplies? Please email Adult Program Director Kat Lawlis : klawlis@davisstudiovt.com \n     \n 
URL:https://birdsofvermont.org/event/naturalist-drawing-and-painting-1/
LOCATION:Birds of Vermont Museum
CATEGORIES:art,birding,classes,programs
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T153000
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SUMMARY:Bear Cub Carving Class with Bob Lindemann
DESCRIPTION:Bob Lindemann is offering a one-day class at the museum\, carving a bear cub peeking over a stump. 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.) \nMust register and pay in advance: $35 for Museum and GMWC members • $45 for everyone else. Museum and GMWC members may receive their member discount as a refund at the door or use the code sent to their email. You can become (or renew) a member at registration to receive the discount also! \nClass size limited to 10. (Minimum 5 students needed to hold a session.) If class fills\, we will have a waiting list. If we get 5 or more people are on a waitlist\, we try to arrange additional sessions. \nRegister at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bear-cub-carving-with-bob-lindemann-registration-1362299918729 or use the button below.\nBuy Tickets on Eventbrite\nRegister\n\n \nContact us if you would like to hear of additional upcoming classes. Give us a call at 802 434-2167 if you have any questions.
URL:https://birdsofvermont.org/event/bear-cub-carving-bob-lindemann/
LOCATION:Birds of Vermont Museum
CATEGORIES:classes,woodcarving
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241102T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241102T153000
DTSTAMP:20260617T173713
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241013T230710Z
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SUMMARY:Walking Stick Carving with Bob Lindemann
DESCRIPTION:Create  a Eagle-head walking stick with Bob Lindemann. \nSpend your morning learning to carve a small Bellamy Eagle head with Bob. \nAfter lunch\, Bob will hand out a Striped Maple “Moose Maple” stick for each participant.  You will carve down the top of the stick\, and use what you learned in the morning to carve the eagle onto the top of the stick. You can then carve other things on the stick. \n \nYour walking stick will be “green/wet wood” (just cut) so it’s a bit easier to carve. It will need to dry at home over the winter. These can be painted in the spring (after fully drying) at home\, or add a name on it\, etc. \nOpen to all but a bit of experience helps\, especially when your get to the stick which is more difficult than the practice piece. It is best if you already have a knife and glove; please call the Museum if you do not. \nClass is $45 (there is a $10 discount for members) \nRegister at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/walking-stick-carving-with-bob-lindemann-registration-1044026971777 or use the button below. If the class fills\, please join the waitlist.Register via Eventbrite \nRegister\n\nMax 8 attendees as there are 4 tables\, and when we carve a 4′ stick we like to avoid poking each other…
URL:https://birdsofvermont.org/event/walking-stick-carving-2024/
LOCATION:Birds of Vermont Museum
CATEGORIES:classes,woodcarving
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241027T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241027T120000
DTSTAMP:20260617T173713
CREATED:20240905T161820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240924T172255Z
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SUMMARY:Tree Identification for Birders and Friends
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever noticed a bird\, then wondered what kind of tree it was in\, or why it was there? Us too! Let’s take a walk and explore tree identification with Forester Kathleen Stutzman. \nOpen to folks with any and all levels of familiarity with trees and/or birds. \nKathleen adds\, “I think the walk will focus on identifying trees\, but I probably won’t be able to resist talking about shrubs and herbaceous plants that we also encounter and are common!” \nKathleen is a research assistant at UVM studying sugarbush management in Vermont\, has a BS in Forestry\, and is\, of course\, also a birder. \nMax: 12 people\nSuggested donation $10 – $30 • Register at https://sevendaystickets.com/events/tree-identification-for-birders-and-friends-10-27-2024 \nPair of Rose-breasted Grosbeaks … in what kind of tree?
URL:https://birdsofvermont.org/event/tree-id-birders-friends-2024/
LOCATION:Birds of Vermont Museum
CATEGORIES:birding,classes,walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T110000
DTSTAMP:20260617T173713
CREATED:20240811T170809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240811T190634Z
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SUMMARY:Meander for Mushrooms
DESCRIPTION:…with Meg Madden\, Myco-influencer \nEver wondered about the mysterious mushrooms that share the forest with us? Are you fungi-curious? Do you see interesting mushrooms in your travels and wish you knew more about these fascinating organisms? \nOn this walk we will explore the woods and learn about the mushrooms we find along the way including what they are\, how to identify them\, and the essential roles that these fungi play in forest ecology. We will also discuss the importance of community science and learn tips and tricks for taking mushroom photos. \nLimit: 15 • please register in advance\nRegister at https://sevendaystickets.com/organizations/birds-of-vermont-museum\nCost: $20 – $40 (Discount for Museum members) \nWear comfortable walking shoes\, weather-appropriate clothing\, and bring your questions and curiosity! A smartphone equipped with the iNaturalist app is a plus\, but not required. \nMeg Madden leads an exploration on the Museum’s trails: to seek\, to find\, and to understand the fungi that live in and on our corner of the wood-wide web. \nNote: this is NOT a foraging program.\n \nAbout Meg Madden\nFungi educator\, author\, and professional photographer\, Meg Madden can often be found in the forests of her childhood practicing what she calls “mushroom yoga” — laying on the ground\, standing on her head\, or balancing precariously on a log — to capture the perfect snail’s-eye view of her favorite photo subject: Fungi! Her colorful\, highly detailed mushroom portraits offer an intimate look into the often-overlooked world of these extraordinary organisms. \nInspired by the belief that people are more likely to take care of something they love\, she finds great joy in facilitating fun and meaningful connections between humans and nature. Meg shares her knowledge and contagious passion for the fantastic world of fungi through visually engaging presentations\, mushroom walks\, and via her Instagram gallery @megmaddendesign. An advocate for fungal diversity and community science\, Meg teaches iNaturalist classes\, organizes educational workshops and Bioblitzes\, and is compiling an Atlas Of Fungi for the state of Vermont. \nwww.instagram.com/megmaddendesign/\nlinktr.ee/MegMadden
URL:https://birdsofvermont.org/event/meander-for-mushrooms-2024/
LOCATION:Birds of Vermont Museum
CATEGORIES:classes,community science,programs,walk
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240814
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240817
DTSTAMP:20260617T173713
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SUMMARY:¾ Mallard Drake (August Woodcarving Seminar)
DESCRIPTION:From August 14 – 16\, the Birds of Vermont Museum is hosting the Green Mountain Woodcarvers’ annual three-day seminar. This year\, carvers will carve a ¾-scale Mallard drake. \nMatt Strong and Bob Lindemann will teach the course; Matt will cover the carving and Bob will assist with the painting. Each carver will have the option of creating the pieces from a simple working decoy\, an antique piece\, a smoothie\, or a more detailed wildfowl carving. \nIf you are interested in taking the class\, visit http://greenmountainwoodcarvers.org/class/class.html and follow the instructions there for more details and to register. The three-day course fee is $120 plus materials. Contact them soon as they need time to prepare blanks. \nTo become a member of the Green Mountain Wood Carvers\, visit http://greenmountainwoodcarvers.org/membershippage.html \nTo become a member of the Birds of Vermont Museum\, visit https://birdsofvermont.org/membership \nAnd more about Mallards: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Mallard/ \nThis event is part of the Festival of Woodcarving.
URL:https://birdsofvermont.org/event/mallard-woodcarving-seminar/
LOCATION:Birds of Vermont Museum
CATEGORIES:classes,woodcarving
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240424T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240424T150000
DTSTAMP:20260617T173713
CREATED:20240307T203208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240310T181833Z
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SUMMARY:See it. Sketch it. Bird It.
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for spring birding with this interactive program. Learn ways of observing\, describing\, sketching\, and identifying birds that will immediately help you become a better birder. \nAll you need is a willingness to make marks—we supply pencils\, paper\, models\, and identification guidance. (You are welcome to bring your own sketchbook if you prefer\, of course!) \nRegister at https://sevendaystickets.com/events/see-it-sketch-it-bird-it-4-24-2024 \nSuggested: $15- $35 (pay what you can; includes museum admission) \nAges 10 and up\nMinimum: 8 people\, so sign up with a friend! \nCarving shown is a Red-breasted Nuthatch\, carved by Bob Spear.\nBooks pictured include Sibley’s Field Guide to Birds\, Law’s Guide to Drawing Birds\, and Johnson’s First Steps: Sketching and Drawing. \n 
URL:https://birdsofvermont.org/event/see-it-sketch-it-bird-it-april2024/
LOCATION:Birds of Vermont Museum
CATEGORIES:art,birding,classes,kids,programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240217T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240217T150000
DTSTAMP:20260617T173713
CREATED:20240201T050109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240204T212231Z
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SUMMARY:Mini Owl Needle Felting Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Needle-felt a thumb-sized owl. Natural and whimsical colors possible. Hats for the owls are optional! \nBeginners welcome; materials and instruction provided. \nSliding scale/choose your fee: $25 – $45 (includes class\, your owl\, and a felting needle to take home). \nPre-registration required • Register for Mini Owls\nMax: 10 participants\nAges: 8 and up (needles are sharp!) \nQuestions? Call (802) 434-2167 or email museum@birdsofvermont.org
URL:https://birdsofvermont.org/event/mini-owl-needle-felting-workshop/
LOCATION:Birds of Vermont Museum
CATEGORIES:art,classes,kids,programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231015T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231015T153000
DTSTAMP:20260617T173713
CREATED:20230926T181028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230926T181558Z
UID:6769-1697362200-1697383800@birdsofvermont.org
SUMMARY:Feather Carving & Painting with Bob Lindemann
DESCRIPTION:Thanks to the demand for the September class\, we are able to offer one in October\, also! \nCreate  a wooden Blue Jay feather with Bob Lindemann. Not just woodcarving and painting; we will use a woodburner (pyrography) to create fine details. Open to all: beginning and experienced carvers both welcome! \nClass is $45 (there’s a $10 discount for members – call to get your discount code or look in email). \nRegister through EventbriteRegister\n\nMax 8 attendees \nTool and samples of wooden feathers at various stages.
URL:https://birdsofvermont.org/event/feather-carving-painting-2/
LOCATION:Birds of Vermont Museum
CATEGORIES:art,classes,kids,programs
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ORGANIZER;CN="Birds of Vermont Museum":MAILTO:museum@birdsofvermont.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231008T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231008T120000
DTSTAMP:20260617T173713
CREATED:20230820T180823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230831T150841Z
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SUMMARY:Tree Identification for Birders and Friends
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever noticed a bird\, then wondered what kind of tree it was in\, or why it was there? Us too! Let’s take a walk and explore tree identification with Forester Kathleen Stutzman. \nOpen to folks with any and all levels of familiarity with trees and/or birds.\n\nRegister through Eventbrite\nRegister for Trees\n\n\nKathleen adds\, “I think the walk will focus on identifying trees\, but I probably won’t be able to resist talking about shrubs and herbaceous plants that we also encounter and are common!” \nKathleen is a conservation forester for Vermont Family Forests and has a BS in Forestry\, as well as being a birder. \nMax: 12 people \nSuggested donation $10 – $15 • Registration required. \nPair of Rose-breasted Grosbeaks … in what kind of tree?
URL:https://birdsofvermont.org/event/tree-id-birders-friends-2023/
LOCATION:Birds of Vermont Museum
CATEGORIES:birding,classes,walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230917T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230917T130000
DTSTAMP:20260617T173713
CREATED:20230820T171036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230903T185716Z
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SUMMARY:Vermont Beetles
DESCRIPTION:Beetles (Order: Coleoptera) are a fascinating yet vastly understudied taxonomic group. In Vermont alone\, there are over 1\,000 different species! Some groups provide important roles as pollinators\, biological controls\, decomposers\, and more. Other beetles\, such as the invasive Emerald Ash Borer (Agrilus planipennis) threaten the health of our ecosystems. \nJoin us to learn about the ecology and identification of different groups of beetles found in Vermont.\nRegister through Eventbrite\nRegister for Beetles\n\n\nIn this two hour workshop\, we will spend about 45 minutes focusing on a few families\, genera\, and species of note. For the remaining hour and 15 minutes\, we will go outside and search for beetles around the Birds of Vermont museum\, identifying as we go. \nAbout Julia Pupko (they/them):\nJulia is the former coordinator of the Vermont Lady Beetle Atlas through the Vermont Atlas of Life at the Vermont Center for Ecostudies. Currently\, Julia works for Vermont Forests\, Parks and Recreation at the Forest Biology Lab\, with a special interest on the intersection between forest health and entomology. \nAdditionally\, Julia volunteers in a number of roles for Sosyete pou Rebwaze Duchity Haiti (SRDH) – a community-based reforestation and agroforestry organization operating in Duchity\, Haiti. In their spare time\, Julia enjoys painting\, spending time with their birds\, hiking\, and (of course) searching for insects. \nImages provided by Julie Pupko of Vermont Center for Ecostudies.
URL:https://birdsofvermont.org/event/vermont-beetles/
LOCATION:Birds of Vermont Museum
CATEGORIES:classes,community science,programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230916T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230916T153000
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SUMMARY:Feather Carving & Painting with Bob Lindemann
DESCRIPTION:Create  a wooden Blue Jay feather with Bob Lindemann. Not just woodcarving and painting; we will use a woodburner (pyrography) to create fine details. Open to all: beginning and experienced carvers both welcome! \nClass is $45 (there’s a $10 discount for members – call to get your discount code or look in email).\nRegister through Eventbrite\nRegister for Feather Class\n\n\nMax 8 attendees \nTool and samples of wooden feathers at various stages.
URL:https://birdsofvermont.org/event/blue-jay-feather-class/
LOCATION:Birds of Vermont Museum
CATEGORIES:art,classes,kids,programs
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SUMMARY:Meander for Mushrooms
DESCRIPTION:…with Meg Madden\, Myco-influencer \nEver wondered about the mysterious mushrooms that share the forest with us? Are you fungi-curious? Do you see interesting mushrooms in your travels and wish you knew more about these fascinating organisms? \nOn this walk we will explore the woods and learn about the mushrooms we find along the way including what they are\, how to identify them\, and the essential roles that these fungi play in forest ecology. We will also discuss the importance of community science and learn tips and tricks for taking mushroom photos. \nLimit: 15 • please register in advance \nRegister through EventbriteRegister for Mushroom walk\n\nCost: $20 – $40 (Discount for Museum members) \nWear comfortable walking shoes\, weather-appropriate clothing\, and bring your questions and curiosity! A smartphone equipped with the iNaturalist app is a plus\, but not required. \nMeg Madden leads an exploration on the Museum’s trails: to seek\, to find\, and to understand the fungi that live in and on our corner of the wood-wide web. \nNote: this is NOT a foraging program.\n \nAbout Meg Madden\nFungi educator\, author\, and professional photographer\, Meg Madden can often be found in the forests of her childhood practicing what she calls “mushroom yoga” — laying on the ground\, standing on her head\, or balancing precariously on a log — to capture the perfect snail’s-eye view of her favorite photo subject: Fungi! Her colorful\, highly detailed mushroom portraits offer an intimate look into the often-overlooked world of these extraordinary organisms. \nInspired by the belief that people are more likely to take care of something they love\, she finds great joy in facilitating fun and meaningful connections between humans and nature. Meg shares her knowledge and contagious passion for the fantastic world of fungi through visually engaging presentations\, mushroom walks\, and via her Instagram gallery @megmaddendesign. An advocate for fungal diversity and community science\, Meg teaches iNaturalist classes\, organizes educational workshops and Bioblitzes\, and is compiling an Atlas Of Fungi for the state of Vermont. \nwww.instagram.com/megmaddendesign/\nlinktr.ee/MegMadden
URL:https://birdsofvermont.org/event/meander-for-mushrooms-sept-2023/
LOCATION:Birds of Vermont Museum
CATEGORIES:classes,programs,walk
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230718T120000
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SUMMARY:Paint-a-carving: class with woodcarver Larry Bertrand
DESCRIPTION:Ever wondered how some woodcarvings get their colors? Painting a carving is a skill practiced by amateur and professional woodcarvers to bring different dynamics and liveliness to many carvings. Join our class and try this for yourself. \nMaster woodcarver Larry Bertrand is providing a bird ornament for each participant to paint. He will guide attendees in techniques and tools used to color woodcarvings. \nDesigned for ages 8-118\, open to all\nMax: 10 people\nregister via Eventbrite\nRegister\n\n\nLarry Bertrand is an award-winning woodcarver who has contributed to the Birds of Vermont Museum’s exhibits and gift shop. \nSee Larry’s work at the Museum and on Instagram at @BuzzardsBayBirds
URL:https://birdsofvermont.org/event/arving-woodcarvingpaint-a-carving/
LOCATION:Birds of Vermont Museum
CATEGORIES:art,classes,kids,programs
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ORGANIZER;CN="Birds of Vermont Museum":MAILTO:museum@birdsofvermont.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230617T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230617T153000
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CREATED:20230514T144746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230615T235652Z
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED : Saw-whet Owl: One-Day Woodcarving Class
DESCRIPTION:We’re sorry\, but we have to cancel this class. Prepaid seats will be refunded. \n\nCarve and paint a Saw-whet Owl during this one-day carving class! Wood blank and paint provided. \nDavid Tuttle of the Green Mountain Woodcarvers leads the workshop. \nAll levels welcome. Great for adults and teens. Younger kids need parental permission. Great skill-building for Scouts and 4-H. \nBring mask\, tools\, gloves\, and lunch. (Contact us if you will need tools or gloves; Dave often brings some to sell.) \nRegister and pay in advance: $35 for Museum and GMWC members • $45 for everyone else. \nClass size limited to 10. (Minimum 6 students needed to hold a session.) If class fills\, please join the waitlist. If enough people are on the waitlist\, we try to arrange additional sessions. \nMasks recommended when indoors. \nContact us if you would like to hear of additional upcoming classes.
URL:https://birdsofvermont.org/event/saw-whet-woodcarving-class/
LOCATION:Birds of Vermont Museum
CATEGORIES:classes,kids,woodcarving
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