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SUMMARY:Huntington Library's Story time...at the Museum!
DESCRIPTION:The Birds of Vermont Museum welcomes the Huntington Librarian and her Storytime friends. \nThe Huntington library offers a story hour and play group every Friday from 10–11 a.m. They’re shaking it up and making it a field trip to the Museum! \nA librarian will share a story and provide an activity. This weekly gathering is an easy way to meet others in the community with similar-aged children. Story time typically begins around 10:45. \nAnd this week\, they’re at the Birds of Vermont Museum! \nFind out more! https://huntingtonlibraryvt.org/
URL:https://birdsofvermont.org/event/huntington-librarys-story-time-at-the-museum-2/
LOCATION:Birds of Vermont Museum
CATEGORIES:kids,programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T103000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T160621Z
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SUMMARY:Birds: An Exploration Through Art
DESCRIPTION:Birds are modern day dinosaurs! \nLearn techniques for observing\, describing\, identifying\, and sketching birds. Then\, we will finish up our program with a discussion of the evolution of birds (from dinosaurs!) and make our own birds out of air dry clay. \nIt will be an activity and learning-packed morning – hope you can join us! \nKindergarten – 5th grade \nOffered through the Carpenter-Carse Library . Registration required. Visit or call the library to register.  https://www.carpentercarse.org/all-programs/from-dinosaurs-to-birds-an-exploration-through-art-with-the-birds-of-vermont-museum. \nThis is a drop-off program\, and caregivers are invited to stay at the library.
URL:https://birdsofvermont.org/event/birds-exploration-carpenter-carse/
LOCATION:Carpenter-Carse Library\, 69 Ballards Corner Rd.\, Hinesburg\, Vermont\, 05461
CATEGORIES:art,classes,kids,programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T100000
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CREATED:20260514T181347Z
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SUMMARY:Butterfly and Bug Walk
DESCRIPTION:Beetles! Butterflies! And so much more! Join Vermont Entomological Society naturalists and entomologists for an exploratory stroll on the Birds of Vermont Museum grounds. \nBring magnifying glasses\, and an insect net if you have one. Binoculars can be helpful. Do bring your water bottle and dress for outdoors. Pack a lunch if you would like to picnic after the walk. \nFree\, suggested donation : $5-$10 \nRegister (optional) by calling the museum at 802 434-2167.\nMax: 20 people\nOutdoors \nIf it is raining on the day of the walk\, please call the Museum (802 434-2167) to see if we have rescheduled; rain date is Sunday\, July 12). \nTerrific for anyone interested in Vermont’s six-legged creatures. \nCheck out the Vermont Entomological Society site https://www.vermontinsects.org/ — gorgeous photos and information about the Society.
URL:https://birdsofvermont.org/event/butterfly-bug-walk-2026/
LOCATION:Birds of Vermont Museum
CATEGORIES:community science,kids,programs,walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T153000
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SUMMARY:Bluebird Needle Felting Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate spring and returning migrants with a warm bird! (Or do we mean “birb”?) \nSkilled felter Grace Safford will lead us in making a Eastern Bluebird from wool. Materials provided. \nRegister at https://sevendaystickets.com/organizations/birds-of-vermont-museum or call 802 434-2167 or use this Registration button below: \nMake a Bluebirb! \nFee:  $30 ($25 for members) • Includes museum admission and your bluebird. \nMax: 14 participants\nAges: 10 and up (needles are sharp!) \nDiscover more about Eastern Bluebirds! https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Eastern_Bluebird/ \nPhoto courtesy of Grace Safford and used with permission.
URL:https://birdsofvermont.org/event/bluebird-needle-felting/
LOCATION:Birds of Vermont Museum
CATEGORIES:art,classes,kids,programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T150000
DTSTAMP:20260303T210431Z
CREATED:20260303T203532Z
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SUMMARY:Explore Spring!
DESCRIPTION:Let’s get outdoors during school break! Will we find frogs\, frogs\, newly-returned birds? \nCan we find a fungus\, an animal\, a new spring plant? After a time outside\, we will look at some of our findings up close and look for birds at our feeders. A great way to celebrate Earth Day! \nPlease register in advance. Use the button below: \nLet’s Explore!\nOr call + 1 802 434-2167 \nAll ages welcome • Children should be accompanied by an adult.\nLimited to 10 guests \nSuggested: $10 \nOutdoors! Mud boots recommended; dress for the day’s weather. \n 
URL:https://birdsofvermont.org/event/explore-spring/
LOCATION:Birds of Vermont Museum
CATEGORIES:kids,programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T153000
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SUMMARY:Barn Owl Needle Felting Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Complement the Great Backyard Bird Count with your own bird to bring home! \nSkilled felter Grace Safford will lead us in making a barn owl from wool. Materials provided. \nRegister at https://sevendaystickets.com/organizations/birds-of-vermont-museum or call 802 434-2167 or use this Registration button below: \nSign Up \nFee:  $30 ($25 for members) • Includes admission and your owl. \nMax: 14 participants\nAges: 10 and up (needles are sharp!) \n \n \nPhoto courtesy of Grace Safford and used with permission.
URL:https://birdsofvermont.org/event/barn-owl-needle-felting-workshop/
LOCATION:Birds of Vermont Museum
CATEGORIES:art,classes,kids,programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T160000
DTSTAMP:20260113T194521Z
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SUMMARY:Museum Open for Great Backyard Bird Count
DESCRIPTION:Visit us February 14th\, 2026\,  to see what birds we’re counting for the Great Backyard Bird Count! \n\nLearn to ID birds — what do we look or listen for?\nGo birding with a friend — twice the fun!\nFind out more about and record observations for this great community science project.\n\nWe’re open from 10-4 on Saturday for the GBBC\nMembers admission: Free! \nAbout the GBBC:\nFriday – Monday\,  February 13-16\, 2026 • All Over the World \nFrom the Great Backyard Bird Count website: \nLaunched in 1998 by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and National Audubon Society\, the Great Backyard Bird Count was the first online citizen-science project to collect data on wild birds and to display results in near real-time. \nSince then\, more than 100\,000 people of all ages and walks of life have joined the four-day count each February to create an annual snapshot of the distribution and abundance of birds. \nFor more info visit Great Backyard Bird Count website
URL:https://birdsofvermont.org/event/museum-open-for-great-backyard-bird-count/
LOCATION:Birds of Vermont Museum
CATEGORIES:birding,community science,kids
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260213
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260217
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SUMMARY:The Great Backyard Bird Count
DESCRIPTION:Friday – Monday\, February 13-16\, 2026 • All Over the World \nWhether you are with a friend or on your own\, watching one bird or counting hundreds\, join a worldwide community-science and conservation project! All you have to do is observe for 15 minutes and submit your observation(s). Here are few details from https://www.birdcount.org/participate/ : \nStep 1 – Decide where you will watch birds. [Suggestion: at the Museum on Saturday!] \nStep 2 – Watch birds for 15 minutes or more\, at least once over the four days\, February 13-16\, 2026. \nStep 3 – Count all the birds you see or hear within your planned time/location and use the best tool for sharing your bird sightings: \n\nIf you are a beginning bird admirer and new to the count\, try using the Merlin Bird ID app.\nIf you have participated in the count before\, try the eBird Mobile app or enter your bird list on the eBird website (desktop/laptop).\nIf you are participating as a group\, see instructions for Group Counting.\n\nFor more info visit https://www.birdcount.org/
URL:https://birdsofvermont.org/event/great-backyard-bird-count-2026/
LOCATION:VT
CATEGORIES:birding,community science,kids
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T160000
DTSTAMP:20250914T174203Z
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SUMMARY:Dead Creek Wildlife Day 2025
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-2025/
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:20250906T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T140000
DTSTAMP:20250819T205620Z
CREATED:20250814T200244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T205620Z
UID:8032-1757163600-1757167200@birdsofvermont.org
SUMMARY:Mini Vulture Needle Felting Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Needle-felt a thumb-sized vulture in honor of International Vulture Appreciation Day. \nBeginners welcome; materials and instruction provided. We’ll also share why vultures are SO awesome! \nNatural and whimsical colors possible. A bowtie for your Vulture is entirely optional. \nSliding scale / choose what works: $25-$45 (includes admission\, your vulture\, and a felting needle to take home). \nRegister in advance • Register by calling 802 434-2167 or sign up here.\nRegister \nMax: 10 participants\nAges: 8 and up (needles are sharp!) \nQuestions? Call (802) 434-2167 or email museum@birdsofvermont.org \nPutting the feet on a vulture.\nA even littler vulture\nDo you think this mini-vulture needs a bow tie?\nAnd to show the process for needle felting these “mini” birds\, here are some pictures of the mini-owls we made last year\, from rough cylinder to a finished owl\, and then many more from the class!
URL:https://birdsofvermont.org/event/mini-vulture-needle-felting-workshop/
LOCATION:Birds of Vermont Museum
CATEGORIES:art,classes,kids,programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250806T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250806T234500
DTSTAMP:20250720T182459Z
CREATED:20250720T182459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250720T182459Z
UID:8196-1754474400-1754523900@birdsofvermont.org
SUMMARY:Huntington Library's Story time...at the Museum!
DESCRIPTION:The Birds of Vermont Museum welcomes the Huntington Librarian and her Storytime friends. \nThe Huntington library offers a story hour and play group every Friday from 10–11 a.m. They’re shaking it up and making it a field trip to the Museum…on a Wednesday! \nA librarian will share a story and provide an activity. This weekly gathering is an easy way to meet others in the community with similar-aged children. Story time typically begins around 10:45. \nAnd this week\, they’re at the Birds of Vermont Museum! \nFind out more! https://huntingtonlibraryvt.org/programs-for-children-and-babies/ \, https://huntingtonlibraryvt.org/2025/06/23/3634/
URL:https://birdsofvermont.org/event/huntington-librarys-story-time-at-the-museum/
LOCATION:Birds of Vermont Museum
CATEGORIES:kids
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ORGANIZER;CN="Birds of Vermont Museum":MAILTO:museum@birdsofvermont.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250803T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250803T120000
DTSTAMP:20250720T161350Z
CREATED:20250617T230024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250720T161350Z
UID:8138-1754217000-1754222400@birdsofvermont.org
SUMMARY:Bird-craft for Community & Conservation
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a hands-on workshop where people of all ages and skill levels “craft for a cause” by creating soft-sculpture replicas of real birds lost to collisions and learn practical ways we can help protect birds in the built environment. \nBird Collisions in the Anthropocene leads this event at the Birds of Vermont Museum. They are a community art and advocacy project raising awareness about bird building collisions—a leading cause of bird mortality in the United States. \nIncluded with museum admission (free for museum members!). \nRegister online\, or call us (802 434-2167)\, or just drop in!\nRegister\nOutdoors if weather permits\nAll ages & skill levels welcome! All materials provided! \nMore About the Workshop\nMake a small fabric bird based on a real migratory bird found in Vermont for Bird Collisions in the Anthropocene\, a community-sourced conservation art project. Learn about migratory birds in Vermont and the hazards of glass windows\, while we craft together. \nAt this bird-crafting workshop\, you will decorate a small\, pre-made fabric “bird body” with natural fabrics and small decorations like beads\, shells\, and buttons that you choose from our supplies. You’ll attach them using water-soluble tacky glue. The aim is to make your bird resemble a real bird species affected by building collisions. But\, no pressure! You don’t have to be an artist or a crafter to use your imagination to bring a bird to life. \nSPECIES WE’LL BE CRAFTING:\n\nCommon Yellowthroat\nMagnolia Warbler\nAmerican Redstart\nOvenbird\nCedar Waxwing\nBrown Creeper\nSwamp Sparrow\n\nOur “sculptures” will become part of a traveling art exhibit of 10\,000+ birds\, raising awareness about bird building collisions in the United States\, a leading cause of bird mortality. Every year\, nearly 2 billion birds die after colliding with glass in our country. Migratory birds are disproportionately affected by collisions. \nCome craft a bird\, bring a friend\, meet new friends\, and enjoy a wonderful morning of “crafting for a cause.”  \nSee one of the workshops in action! https://www.instagram.com/p/C9UyjXhRx0u/?hl=en
URL:https://birdsofvermont.org/event/bird-craft-conservation/
LOCATION:Birds of Vermont Museum
CATEGORIES:art,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:20250712T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250712T120000
DTSTAMP:20250617T203041Z
CREATED:20250521T192416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T203041Z
UID:7888-1752314400-1752321600@birdsofvermont.org
SUMMARY:Butterfly and Bug Walk
DESCRIPTION:Experience Vermont’s butterflies and other insects up close!  \nJoin Vermont Entomological Society naturalists and entomologists for an exploratory stroll on the Birds of Vermont Museum grounds. \nBring binoculars\, magnifying glasses\, and an insect net if you have one. Pack a lunch if you would like to picnic after the walk. Do bring your water bottle and dress for outdoors. \nFree\, suggested donation : $5-$10 \nRegister (optional) by calling the museum at 802 434-2167.\nMax: 20 people \nRegister \nIf it is raining on the day of the walk\, please call the Museum (802 434-2167) to see if we have rescheduled; rain date is Sunday\, July 7). \nTerrific for anyone interested in Vermont’s six-legged creatures. \nCheck out the Vermont Entomological Society site https://www.vermontinsects.org/ — gorgeous photos and information about the Society.
URL:https://birdsofvermont.org/event/butterfly-bug-walk-2025/
LOCATION:Birds of Vermont Museum
CATEGORIES:community science,kids,programs,walk
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ORGANIZER;CN="Birds of Vermont Museum":MAILTO:museum@birdsofvermont.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250215T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250215T160000
DTSTAMP:20250111T195839Z
CREATED:20250111T195839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250111T195839Z
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SUMMARY:Museum Open for Great Backyard Bird Count
DESCRIPTION:Visit us February 15th\, 2025\,  to see what birds we’re counting for the Great Backyard Bird Count! \n\nLearn to ID birds — what do we look or listen for?\nGo birding with a friend — twice the fun!\nFind out more about and record observations for this great community science project.\n\nWe’re open from 10-4 on Saturday for the GBBC\nMembers admission: Free! \nAbout the GBBC:\nFriday – Monday\,  February 14-17\, 2025 • All Over the World \nFrom the Great Backyard Bird Count website: \nLaunched in 1998 by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and National Audubon Society\, the Great Backyard Bird Count was the first online citizen-science project to collect data on wild birds and to display results in near real-time. \nSince then\, more than 100\,000 people of all ages and walks of life have joined the four-day count each February to create an annual snapshot of the distribution and abundance of birds. \nFor more info visit Great Backyard Bird Count website
URL:https://birdsofvermont.org/event/museum-open-gbbc-2025/
LOCATION:Birds of Vermont Museum
CATEGORIES:birding,community science,kids
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250214
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250218
DTSTAMP:20250111T201744Z
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SUMMARY:The Great Backyard Bird Count
DESCRIPTION:Friday – Monday\, February 14-17\, 2025 • All Over the World \nWhether you are with a friend or on your own\, watching one bird or counting hundreds\, join a worldwide community-science and conservation project! All you have to do is observe for 15 minutes and submit your observation(s). Here are few details from https://www.birdcount.org/participate/ : \nStep 1 – Decide where you will watch birds. [Suggestion: at the Museum on Saturday!] \nStep 2 – Watch birds for 15 minutes or more\, at least once over the four days\, February 14-17\, 2025. \nStep 3 – Count all the birds you see or hear within your planned time/location and use the best tool for sharing your bird sightings: \n\nIf you are a beginning bird admirer and new to the count\, try using the Merlin Bird ID app.\nIf you have participated in the count before\, try the eBird Mobile app or enter your bird list on the eBird website (desktop/laptop).\nIf you are participating as a group\, see instructions for Group Counting.\n\nFor more info visit https://www.birdcount.org/
URL:https://birdsofvermont.org/event/gbbc-2025/
LOCATION:VT
CATEGORIES:birding,community science,kids
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241005T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241005T160000
DTSTAMP:20240905T154723Z
CREATED:20240811T185538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240905T154723Z
UID:7400-1728120600-1728144000@birdsofvermont.org
SUMMARY:Dead Creek Wildlife Day 2024
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-2024/
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:20240712T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240712T103000
DTSTAMP:20240618T174509Z
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UID:7258-1720776600-1720780200@birdsofvermont.org
SUMMARY:Summer Reading Friday Field Trip with the Huntington Public Library
DESCRIPTION:Huntington Library will host a Story time…here at the Museum! This is part of their Summer Reading Friday Field Trips. Find out more at https://huntingtonlibraryvt.org/
URL:https://birdsofvermont.org/event/summer-reading-friday-field-trip-with-the-huntington-public-library/
LOCATION:Birds of Vermont Museum
CATEGORIES:kids,programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240706T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240706T120000
DTSTAMP:20240618T162026Z
CREATED:20240618T162026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240618T162026Z
UID:7237-1720260000-1720267200@birdsofvermont.org
SUMMARY:Annual Butterfly and Bug Walk
DESCRIPTION:Experience Vermont’s butterflies and other insects up close!  \nJoin Vermont Entomological Society naturalists and entomologists for an exploratory stroll on the Birds of Vermont Museum grounds. \nBring binoculars\, magnifying glasses\, and an insect net if you have one. Pack a lunch if you would like to picnic after the walk. Do bring your water bottle and dress for outdoors. \nFree\, suggested donation : $5-$10\nPre-registration is helpful but not required. Call the museum at 802-434-2167 or sign up online at https://sevendaystickets.com/events/annual-butterfly-and-bug-walk-7-6-2024. \nMax: 20 people \nIf it is raining on the day of the walk\, please call the Museum (802 434-2167) to see if we have rescheduled; rain date is Sunday\, July 7). \nTerrific for anyone interested in Vermont’s six-legged creatures. \nCheck out the Vermont Entomological Society site https://www.vermontinsects.org/ — gorgeous photos and information about the Society.
URL:https://birdsofvermont.org/event/butterfly-and-bug-walk-2024/
LOCATION:Birds of Vermont Museum
CATEGORIES:community science,kids,programs,walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240424T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240424T150000
DTSTAMP:20240310T181833Z
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UID:7060-1713963600-1713970800@birdsofvermont.org
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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ORGANIZER;CN="Birds of Vermont Museum":MAILTO:museum@birdsofvermont.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240424T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240424T113000
DTSTAMP:20240310T163408Z
CREATED:20240307T191910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240310T163408Z
UID:7059-1713952800-1713958200@birdsofvermont.org
SUMMARY:Eggstatic (for kids!)
DESCRIPTION:Our popular Eggstatic! program is being offered again\, this time over spring vacation! \nWhy do birds lay eggs? How do bird eggs compare and contrast with eggs of other animals? Birds\, amphibians\, reptiles\, insects\, and fish all produce eggs!  \nExplore different conditions and challenges eggs must overcome. Discover adaptations that promote egg survival. They are amazing structures with multiple functions! Why do they look and work as they do?  \nAges 6-10 • 8 participants\nFee: $15–$35 (choose what is best for you) \nRegister at https://sevendaystickets.com/events/eggstatic-for-kids-4-24-2024
URL:https://birdsofvermont.org/event/eggstatic-april/
LOCATION:Birds of Vermont Museum
CATEGORIES: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:20240313T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240313T113000
DTSTAMP:20240310T170401Z
CREATED:20240204T220807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240310T170401Z
UID:7032-1710324000-1710329400@birdsofvermont.org
SUMMARY:Eggstatic (for kids!)
DESCRIPTION:Why do birds lay eggs? How do bird eggs compare and contrast with eggs of other animals? Birds\, amphibians\, reptiles\, insects\, and fish all produce eggs!  \nExplore different conditions and challenges eggs must overcome. Discover adaptations that promote egg survival. They are amazing structures with multiple functions! Why do they look and work as they do?  \nCreate your own egg to take home.\nAges 6-10 • 8 participants\nFee: $15–$35 (choose what is best for you) \nRegister at https://sevendaystickets.com/events/eggstatic-for-kids-3-13-2024
URL:https://birdsofvermont.org/event/eggstatic-for-kids/
LOCATION:Birds of Vermont Museum
CATEGORIES:kids,programs
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ORGANIZER;CN="Birds of Vermont Museum":MAILTO:museum@birdsofvermont.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240221T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240221T113000
DTSTAMP:20240204T212243Z
CREATED:20240201T051114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240204T212243Z
UID:6860-1708509600-1708515000@birdsofvermont.org
SUMMARY:Cache It If You Can (for kids!)
DESCRIPTION:Which birds and mammals store food for the winter? What do they eat? Where do they hide it? \nWe’ll all try a little caching ourselves! \nAges 6-10 • Outdoors\nFee: $15–$35 (choose what is best for you; includes museum admission) \nRegister for Cache It
URL:https://birdsofvermont.org/event/cache-it/
LOCATION:Birds of Vermont Museum
CATEGORIES: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:20240217T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240217T150000
DTSTAMP:20240204T212231Z
CREATED:20240201T050109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240204T212231Z
UID:6856-1708174800-1708182000@birdsofvermont.org
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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ORGANIZER;CN="Birds of Vermont Museum":MAILTO:museum@birdsofvermont.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240217T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240217T160000
DTSTAMP:20240204T212712Z
CREATED:20240201T050616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240204T212712Z
UID:6795-1708164000-1708185600@birdsofvermont.org
SUMMARY:Museum Open for Great Backyard Bird Count
DESCRIPTION:Visit us February 17th\, 2024\,  to see what birds we’re counting for the Great Backyard Bird Count! \n\nLearn to ID birds — what do we look / listen for?\nGo birding with a friend — twice the fun\nFind out more about –and record observations for–this great citizen science project!\n\nWe’re open from 10-4 on Saturday for the GBBC\nMembers admission: Free! \nAbout the GBBC:\nFriday – Monday\,  February 16-19\, 2024 • All Over the World \nFrom the Great Backyard Bird Count website: \nLaunched in 1998 by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and National Audubon Society\, the Great Backyard Bird Count was the first online citizen-science project to collect data on wild birds and to display results in near real-time. \nSince then\, more than 100\,000 people of all ages and walks of life have joined the four-day count each February to create an annual snapshot of the distribution and abundance of birds. \nFor more info visit Great Backyard Bird Count website \n[slideshow_deploy id=’6266′]
URL:https://birdsofvermont.org/event/museum-open-gbbc-2024/
LOCATION:Birds of Vermont Museum
CATEGORIES:birding,community science,kids
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ORGANIZER;CN="Birds of Vermont Museum":MAILTO:museum@birdsofvermont.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240216
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240220
DTSTAMP:20240204T212211Z
CREATED:20240201T050446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240204T212211Z
UID:6796-1708041600-1708387199@birdsofvermont.org
SUMMARY:The Great Backyard Bird Count
DESCRIPTION:Friday – Monday\, February 16-19\, 2024 • All Over the World \nWith a friend or one your own\, watching one bird or counting hundreds\, join a worldwide community-science and conservation project! All you have to do is observe for 15 minutes and submit your observation(s). Here are few details from https://www.birdcount.org/participate/ : \nStep 1 – Decide where you will watch birds. [Suggestion: at the Museum on Saturday!] \nStep 2 – Watch birds for 15 minutes or more\, at least once over the four days\, February 16-19\, 2024. \nStep 3 – Count all the birds you see or hear within your planned time/location and use the best tool for sharing your bird sightings: \n\nIf you are a beginning bird admirer and new to the count\, try using the Merlin Bird ID app.\nIf you have participated in the count before\, try eBird Mobile app or enter your bird list on the eBird website (desktop/laptop).\nIf you are participating as a group\, see instructions for Group Counting.\n\nFor more info: https://www.birdcount.org/\n[slideshow_deploy id=’6266′]
URL:https://birdsofvermont.org/event/great-backyard-bird-count-2024/
LOCATION:VT
CATEGORIES:birding,community science,kids
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231015T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231015T153000
DTSTAMP:20230926T181558Z
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://birdsofvermont.org/wpsite2017/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/IMG_6785-Medium.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Birds of Vermont Museum":MAILTO:museum@birdsofvermont.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231007T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231007T160000
DTSTAMP:20230926T181911Z
CREATED:20230926T181911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230926T181911Z
UID:6646-1696671000-1696694400@birdsofvermont.org
SUMMARY:Dead Creek Wildlife Day 2023
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Vermont Fish and Wildlife’s annual Dead Creek Wildlife Day — for all lovers of the outdoors. From soap carving to fishing 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! \nTry soap carving at 11 or 2 (print their schedule: https://vtfishandwildlife.com/sites/fishandwildlife/files/documents/Events/2023-DCWD-schedule-web.pdf ). \nVisit our “booth” all day — share your woodcarving\, birding\, or conservation stories\, find a small gift\, and admire people’s soap carvings. \nFind out more at https://vtfishandwildlife.com/watch-wildlife/dead-creek-wildlife-day \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-2023/
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:20230916T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230916T153000
DTSTAMP:20230824T165545Z
CREATED:20230820T160831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230824T165545Z
UID:6622-1694856600-1694878200@birdsofvermont.org
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://birdsofvermont.org/wpsite2017/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/IMG_6785-Medium.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Birds of Vermont Museum":MAILTO:museum@birdsofvermont.org
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