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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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SUMMARY:Birds and Myth art show continues (October)
DESCRIPTION:Birds and Myth continues in October! Visit often\, as some works are for sale and may go to new homes during the season. \nBirds are some of our teachers\, not only through our senses and observations\, but also through our stories about them. These stories can be factual accounts\, broader myths\, or something in between. Legends\, beliefs\, representations\, truth\, insight\, guidance\, metaphors\, meanings\, and understandings all play a part. What birds play a part in your autumn mythologies? You might enjoy reading the call to artists also. \nThe show is open when the Museum is (Wednesday – Sundays\, May 1 – October 31) and is included with admission. Admission is free for members. \nExhibiting artists and writers:\nAlice C (Burlington )\nAlison Forrest (Huntington)\nAlyssa B (Colchester)\nAmanda Makepeace (Watkinsville\, GA)\nAnita Michele (Swanton)\nAnnette Goyne (Richford)\nAprille Soons Palmer (South Hero)\nCat McKeen (Essex Junction)\nChris Selin (South Burlington)\nDara Theodora (Fairfax)\nDeana Allgaier (Huntington)\nDeb Runge (Williston)\nDenise Letendre (Castleton)\nElisabeth Mazzilli (Moretown)\nElodie Parthenay (Longueuil\, QC)\nGreg Didyoung (Wilmington)\nHannah Mahar (Grand Isle)\nHeather Rusch Zelonis (Bristol)\nHenry S (Jericho)\nJamie Quint (Richmond)\nJennefer Jolls (Williamstown)\nJessica Wilson (Saint Albans)\nJo Marsan (Johnson)\nJoAnne Wazny (Enosburg Falls)\nJudy Crocker (Burlington )\nJulia S C (South Hero)\nJulie Dunigan (South Hero)\nKarla Van Vliet (Bristol)\nKatrina Meyers (Colchester)\nKay Johnson (Hinesburg)\nKristen Donegan (Essex)\nKristin Dexter (Essex Junction)\nLily Hinrichsen (Bristol)\nLisa Acerbo (Trumbull\, CT)\nMarcia Vogler (Charlotte)\nMiriam Adams (Hinesburg)\nNancy Leeman (Huntington)\nNancy Stone (Williston)\nNicole Gadouas (Swanton)\nOlin P (Middlebury)\nPatrick McAllister (Burlington )\nPedro Salas (Starksboro )\nPeter Aldrich (Essex Junction)\nRichard Crocker (Burlington )\nSandra Morris (East Middlebury)\nSandra VanVooren (East Hartford\, CT)\nSarah Rosedahl (North Hero)\nSteven Farrar (Richmond)\nTheo Chang Andreu (South Burlington)\nTodd Kiel (Bolton)\nTonya Whitney (Williston)\nTricia Knoll (Williston)\nViviane P (Richmond)\nWilliam Chaiken\n 
URL:https://birdsofvermont.org/event/birds-and-myth-art-show-continues-october/
LOCATION:Birds of Vermont Museum
CATEGORIES:art
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T140000
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED : Meander for Mushrooms
DESCRIPTION:We’re sorry but we have had to cancel this event. We hope to offer it again sometime! \nIt’s widely known that some fungi are decomposers\, but did you know that they can also eat plastic\, clean up oil spills\, hunt for prey\, and enable trees to talk to each other? \nJoin mycology educator\, macro photographer\, and author Meg Madden on a mushroom curiosity walk to learn more about the lives of these fascinating organisms. On this walk we will explore the woods and talk about the mushrooms we find along the way including what they are and how to identify them. \nFrom building soil to connecting trees\, we will go over the essential roles that fungi play within their natural communities. From environmental remediation to mycelium-based green building materials\, we’ll also learn about some of the unique ways fungi can help us navigate our way in a more planet-friendly manner. \nMeg will also discuss the importance of community science\, how you can contribute to Vermont’s growing database of fungi species on iNaturalist\, and share tips and tricks for taking scientific grade mushroom photos. \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. \nSigned copies of Meg’s new book\, This Is A Book For People Who Love Mushrooms is available for purchase in the Musuem’s Gift Shop. \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-mushrooms-sept2025/
LOCATION:Birds of Vermont Museum
CATEGORIES:citizen science,classes,programs,walk
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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 in advance with the button below\nRegister\nor call 802 434-2167. \nOutdoors \nWe go out the last Saturday of every month. Walks start at 7:30 am April – August; 8am in September – March \nPhoto: Sparrow spp. © 2019 E. Talmage and used by permission.
URL:https://birdsofvermont.org/event/sept-bird-monitoring-2025/
LOCATION:Birds of Vermont Museum
CATEGORIES:birding,citizen science,programs,walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T100000
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SUMMARY:September Forest Sit
DESCRIPTION:Together\, let’s rest\, restore our spirits\, watch birds or butterflies\, do a little nature journaling\, or whatever is comfortable and quiet for each. Many of us need a bit of respite\, solace\, or recuperation. \nMeet 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. Each month we’ll visit a different nearby location on the Museum’s property. Locations may change. \nPlease bring any of these you wish: water\, tick repellent\, journaling materials\, binoculars\, camp stool\, pillow\, sitting mat. Hats recommended. \nMax: 8 people • Outdoors\nFree\, suggested donation: $10 \nPlease register by calling the museum at 802 434-2167\nor use the button below: \nSit Together\n \nThe Museum’s pond—very full in this photo—reflecting a blue summer sky with trees in full summer foliage in the background. Photo by E. Talmage and used with permission.\nTrail descriptions at: https://birdsofvermont.org/visit/trails-and-trees/
URL:https://birdsofvermont.org/event/forest-sit-september/
LOCATION:Birds of Vermont Museum
CATEGORIES:programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T130000
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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:20250901T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250930T160000
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SUMMARY:Birds and Myth art show continues (September)
DESCRIPTION:Birds and Myth continues in September! Visit often\, as some works are for sale and may go to new homes during the season. \nBirds are some of our teachers\, not only through our senses and observations\, but also through our stories about them. These stories can be factual accounts\, broader myths\, or something in between. Legends\, beliefs\, representations\, truth\, insight\, guidance\, metaphors\, meanings\, and understandings all play a part. \nThe Birds of Vermont Museum’s 2025 art show is centered on the ideas of birds\, myth\, meanings\, metaphors\, and guides. We called for art that brings birds and their meanings to retell an old story\, weaves several together\, represents beliefs\, and/or creates a myth for the future. \nThe show is open when the Museum is (Wednesday – Sundays\, May 1 – October 31) and is included with admission. Admission is free for members. \nExhibiting artists and writers:\nAlice C (Burlington )\nAlison Forrest (Huntington)\nAlyssa B (Colchester)\nAmanda Makepeace (Watkinsville\, GA)\nAnita Michele (Swanton)\nAnnette Goyne (Richford)\nAprille Soons Palmer (South Hero)\nCat McKeen (Essex Junction)\nChris Selin (South Burlington)\nDara Theodora (Fairfax)\nDeana Allgaier (Huntington)\nDeb Runge (Williston)\nDenise Letendre (Castleton)\nElisabeth Mazzilli (Moretown)\nElodie Parthenay (Longueuil\, QC)\nGreg Didyoung (Wilmington)\nHannah Mahar (Grand Isle)\nHeather Rusch Zelonis (Bristol)\nHenry S (Jericho)\nJamie Quint (Richmond)\nJennefer Jolls (Williamstown)\nJessica Wilson (Saint Albans)\nJo Marsan (Johnson)\nJoAnne Wazny (Enosburg Falls)\nJudy Crocker (Burlington )\nJulia S C (South Hero)\nJulie Dunigan (South Hero)\nKarla Van Vliet (Bristol)\nKatrina Meyers (Colchester)\nKay Johnson (Hinesburg)\nKristen Donegan (Essex)\nKristin Dexter (Essex Junction)\nLily Hinrichsen (Bristol)\nLisa Acerbo (Trumbull\, CT)\nMarcia Vogler (Charlotte)\nMiriam Adams (Hinesburg)\nNancy Leeman (Huntington)\nNancy Stone (Williston)\nNicole Gadouas (Swanton)\nOlin P (Middlebury)\nPatrick McAllister (Burlington )\nPedro Salas (Starksboro )\nPeter Aldrich (Essex Junction)\nRichard Crocker (Burlington )\nSandra Morris (East Middlebury)\nSandra VanVooren (East Hartford\, CT)\nSarah Rosedahl (North Hero)\nSteven Farrar (Richmond)\nTheo Chang Andreu (South Burlington)\nTodd Kiel (Bolton)\nTonya Whitney (Williston)\nTricia Knoll (Williston)\nViviane P (Richmond)\nWilliam Chaiken\n 
URL:https://birdsofvermont.org/event/birds-and-myth-art-show-continues-sept/
LOCATION:Birds of Vermont Museum
CATEGORIES:art
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250830T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250830T090000
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SUMMARY:August 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 by calling 802 434-2167 or using the button below:\nRegister \nOutdoors \nWe go out the last Saturday of every month. Walks start at 7:30 am April – August; 8am in September – March \nPhoto: Photo of Yellow Warbler ©copyright Bob Johnson and used by permission.
URL:https://birdsofvermont.org/event/august-bird-monitoring-2025/
LOCATION:Birds of Vermont Museum
CATEGORIES:birding,citizen science,programs,walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250828T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250828T203000
DTSTAMP:20260509T135239
CREATED:20250624T160400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250731T185135Z
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SUMMARY:Another Sunset Bird/Nature Walk
DESCRIPTION:We are really enjoying this “sunset” series. Come along for another walk with us!  \nEnjoy a sunset stroll around the Museum’s forests and clearings and “meet” some of them. Erin Talmage and Ali Wagner will lead the walk. \nAlthough we may see and hear fewer species than we do at dawn\, a late day ramble gives us more time to appreciate each kind and to better learn their songs. In addition\, we may observe moths\, frogs\, other insects\, and maybe even a mammal or two. \nPlease call 802 434-2167 to reserve your spot\, or try the button below:\nRegister \nMax: 8\nSuggested donation: $5-$15\nMeet at the Museum entrance \nConditions: Trails can be muddy and uneven\, and there are some slopes. We usually walk then pause for observation. Some benches here and there provide additional rest points. \nTick protection is recommended. \nPhoto: Hermit Thrush by Mark Paul. Used here with permission.
URL:https://birdsofvermont.org/event/another-sunset-bird-nature-walk/
LOCATION:Birds of Vermont Museum
CATEGORIES:birding,walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T150000
DTSTAMP:20260509T135239
CREATED:20250601T201740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T175712Z
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SUMMARY:Green Mountain Woodcarvers 52nd Annual Show
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate woodcarving! \nAt the show\, discover some of the variety of styles and techniques possible: from caricature carving to wildfowl\, birds to Scandinavian flat plane carvings. Demonstrations are planned throughout the day of carving styles and methods. This is a good opportunity to learn how woodcarvers\, using simple hand tools\, transform a block of wood into a piece of art. Kids activities and crafts will be available too. \nThe Show also has space for vendors\, and other artisans working with wood products. Members exhibiting in GMWC annual show come from all over New England. Other woodcarving clubs are often represented! including the New England Woodcarvers and Maine Woodcarvers. \nPlease note: this event is outdoors\, weather permitting. Everyone is encouraged to attend. For additional information contact Bob Lindemann by phone at +1 802-229-2062 or by email at rlindemann@pshift.com \nSee also http://greenmountainwoodcarvers.org/show/show.html
URL:https://birdsofvermont.org/event/gmwc-52nd-show/
LOCATION:Birds of Vermont Museum
CATEGORIES:woodcarving
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250820
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250823
DTSTAMP:20260509T135239
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250817T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250817T163000
DTSTAMP:20260509T135239
CREATED:20250605T135957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250720T161456Z
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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:20250814T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T110000
DTSTAMP:20260509T135239
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SUMMARY:August Forest Sit
DESCRIPTION:Together\, let’s rest\, restore our spirits\, watch birds or butterflies\, do a little nature journaling\, or whatever is comfortable and quiet for each. Many of us need a bit or respite\, solace\, recuperation. \nMeet 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. Each month we’ll visit a different nearby location on the Museum’s property. Locations may change. \nAugust 14: sit in or along the Pond (about 0.2 mi from museum entrance\, light uphill then level; can be uneven) \nSeptember 18: sit in or near the Creek (specific location TBD) \nPlease bring any of these you wish: water\, tick repellent\, journaling materials\, binoculars\, camp stool\, pillow\, sitting mat. Hats recommended. \nMax: 8 people • Outdoors\nFree\, suggested donation: $10 \nPlease register by calling the museum at 802 434-2167 or use the button below: \nSit Together\nYou are welcome to sign up for  one\, several\, or all. \nThe Museum’s pond—very full in this photo—reflecting a blue summer sky with trees in full summer foliage in the background. Photo by E. Talmage and used with permission.\n  \nTrail descriptions at: https://birdsofvermont.org/visit/trails-and-trees/
URL:https://birdsofvermont.org/event/forest-sit-august/
LOCATION:Birds of Vermont Museum
CATEGORIES:programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250809T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250809T130000
DTSTAMP:20260509T135239
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250807T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250807T203000
DTSTAMP:20260509T135239
CREATED:20250624T160126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250720T161707Z
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SUMMARY:Sunset Bird/Nature Walk
DESCRIPTION:Not an early riser? You’re not alone. Some birds also prefer to sing\, call\, or display in late afternoon and early evening. \nEnjoy a another sunset stroll around the Museum’s forests and clearings and “meet” some of them. Erin Talmage and Ali Wagner will lead the walk. \nAlthough we may see and hear fewer species than we do at dawn\, a late day ramble gives us more time to appreciate each kind and to better learn their songs. In addition\, we may observe moths\, frogs\, other insects\, and maybe even a mammal or two. \nPlease call 802 434-2167 to reserve your spot\, or try the button below:\n \nRegister \nMax: 8\nSuggested donation: $5-$15\nMeet at the Museum entrance \nConditions: Trails can be muddy and uneven\, and there are some slopes. We usually walk then pause for observation. Some benches here and there provide additional rest points. \nTick protection is recommended. \nPhoto: Hermit Thrush by Mark Paul. Used here with permission.
URL:https://birdsofvermont.org/event/sunset-bird-walk-20250807/
LOCATION:Birds of Vermont Museum
CATEGORIES:birding,walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250806T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250806T234500
DTSTAMP:20260509T135239
CREATED:20250720T182459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250720T182459Z
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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…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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250803T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250803T120000
DTSTAMP:20260509T135239
CREATED:20250617T230024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250720T161350Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250801T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250831T160000
DTSTAMP:20260509T135239
CREATED:20250528T194856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250720T162528Z
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SUMMARY:Birds and Myth art show continues (August)
DESCRIPTION:Birds and Myth continues in August! Visit often\, as some works are for sale and may go to new homes during the season. \nBirds are some of our teachers\, not only through our senses and observations\, but also through our stories about them. These stories can be factual accounts\, broader myths\, or something in between. Legends\, beliefs\, representations\, truth\, insight\, guidance\, metaphors\, meanings\, and understandings all play a part. \nThe Birds of Vermont Museum’s 2025 art show is centered on the ideas of birds\, myth\, meanings\, metaphors\, and guides. We called for art that brings birds and their meanings to retell an old story\, weaves several together\, represents beliefs\, and/or creates a myth for the future. \nThe show is open when the Museum is (Wednesday – Sundays\, May 1 – October 31) and is included with admission. Admission is free for members. \nExhibiting artists and writers:\nAlice C (Burlington )\nAlison Forrest (Huntington)\nAlyssa B (Colchester)\nAmanda Makepeace (Watkinsville\, GA)\nAnita Michele (Swanton)\nAnnette Goyne (Richford)\nAprille Soons Palmer (South Hero)\nCat McKeen (Essex Junction)\nChris Selin (South Burlington)\nDara Theodora (Fairfax)\nDeana Allgaier (Huntington)\nDeb Runge (Williston)\nDenise Letendre (Castleton)\nElisabeth Mazzilli (Moretown)\nElodie Parthenay (Longueuil\, QC)\nGreg Didyoung (Wilmington)\nHannah Mahar (Grand Isle)\nHeather Rusch Zelonis (Bristol)\nHenry S (Jericho)\nJamie Quint (Richmond)\nJennefer Jolls (Williamstown)\nJessica Wilson (Saint Albans)\nJo Marsan (Johnson)\nJoAnne Wazny (Enosburg Falls)\nJudy Crocker (Burlington )\nJulia S C (South Hero)\nJulie Dunigan (South Hero)\nKarla Van Vliet (Bristol)\nKatrina Meyers (Colchester)\nKay Johnson (Hinesburg)\nKristen Donegan (Essex)\nKristin Dexter (Essex Junction)\nLily Hinrichsen (Bristol)\nLisa Acerbo (Trumbull\, CT)\nMarcia Vogler (Charlotte)\nMiriam Adams (Hinesburg)\nNancy Leeman (Huntington)\nNancy Stone (Williston)\nNicole Gadouas (Swanton)\nOlin P (Middlebury)\nPatrick McAllister (Burlington )\nPedro Salas (Starksboro )\nPeter Aldrich (Essex Junction)\nRichard Crocker (Burlington )\nSandra Morris (East Middlebury)\nSandra VanVooren (East Hartford\, CT)\nSarah Rosedahl (North Hero)\nSteven Farrar (Richmond)\nTheo Chang Andreu (South Burlington)\nTodd Kiel (Bolton)\nTonya Whitney (Williston)\nTricia Knoll (Williston)\nViviane P (Richmond)\nWilliam Chaiken\n 
URL:https://birdsofvermont.org/event/birds-myth-continues-august/
LOCATION:Birds of Vermont Museum
CATEGORIES:art
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250726T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250726T090000
DTSTAMP:20260509T135239
CREATED:20250527T180949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250629T194342Z
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SUMMARY:July 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 by calling 802 434-2167 or use this button: \nRegister \nOutdoors \nWe go out the last Saturday of every month. Walks start at 7:30 am April – August; 8am in September – March \nPhoto: Unidentified hawk overhead against a brilliantly blue sky. Photo copyright Erin Talmage and used by permission.
URL:https://birdsofvermont.org/event/july-bird-monitoring-2025/
LOCATION:Birds of Vermont Museum
CATEGORIES:birding,citizen science,programs,walk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250724T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250724T173000
DTSTAMP:20260509T135239
CREATED:20250523T200933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250720T162513Z
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SUMMARY:Artist Reception for “Birds and Myth: meanings\, metaphors\, and guides”
DESCRIPTION:Visitors are invited to our low-key informal welcome reception for our 2025 show\, Birds and Myth: meanings\, metaphors and guides\, on the afternoon of July 24. \nExplore visual and written art at your own pace\, meet creators\, be inspired\, ask questions\, and browse through the book of artists’ statements.  Examine art\, thoughts\, or discuss meanings with other visitors and artists. What myths with and about birds inform you\, challenge you\, guide you? \nYou are welcome to come early to the Museum and stay for the reception; come at the time of the reception; or just drop in part way through. \nIncluded with Museum admission\, but donations welcome. Please register! If we know how many people are coming \, we will have enough refreshments\, chairs\, and so on. Call the museum at 802 434-2167.\nRegister \nArtists\, Photographers and Poets :\nAlice C (Burlington)\nAlison Forrest (Huntington)\nAlyssa B (Colchester)\nAmanda Makepeace (Watkinsville\, GA)\nAnita Michele (Swanton)\nAnnette Goyne (Richford)\nAprille Soons Palmer (South Hero)\nCat McKeen (Essex Junction)\nChris Selin (South Burlington)\nDara Theodora (Fairfax)\nDeana Allgaier (Huntington)\nDeb Runge (Williston)\nDenise Letendre (Castleton)\nElisabeth Mazzilli (Moretown)\nElodie Parthenay (Longueuil\, QC)\nGreg Didyoung (Wilmington)\nHannah Mahar (Grand Isle)\nHeather Rusch Zelonis (Bristol)\nHenry S (Jericho)\nJamie Quint (Richmond)\nJennefer Jolls (Williamstown)\nJessica Wilson (Saint Albans)\nJo Marsan (Johnson)\nJoAnne Wazny (Enosburg Falls)\nJudy Crocker (Burlington)\nJulia S C (South Hero)\nJulie Dunigan (South Hero)\nKarla Van Vliet (Bristol)\nKatrina Meyers (Colchester)\nKay Johnson (Hinesburg)\nKristen Donegan (Essex)\nKristin Dexter (Essex Junction)\nLily Hinrichsen (Bristol)\nLisa Acerbo (Trumbull\, CT)\nMarcia Vogler (Charlotte)\nMiriam Adams (Hinesburg)\nNancy Leeman (Huntington)\nNancy Stone (Williston)\nNicole Gadouas (Swanton)\nOlin P (Middlebury)\nPatrick McAllister (Burlington)\nPedro Salas (Starksboro )\nPeter Aldrich (Essex Junction)\nRichard Crocker (Burlington)\nSandra Morris (East Middlebury)\nSandra VanVooren (East Hartford\, CT)\nSarah Rosedahl (North Hero)\nSteven Farrar (Richmond)\nTheo Chang Andreu (South Burlington)\nTodd Kiel (Bolton)\nTonya Whitney (Williston)\nTricia Knoll (Williston)\nViviane P (Richmond)\nWilliam Chaiken (posthumous)\nAlthough the art is indoors\, the reception will be generally outdoors\, weather permitting. \nRead more about the show elsewhere on our website. \nImage is “Galway Shawl\, Cardinal” painting by Dara Theodora. Shown with the artist’s permission.
URL:https://birdsofvermont.org/event/reception-for-birds-myth/
LOCATION:Birds of Vermont Museum
CATEGORIES:art
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250717T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250717T110000
DTSTAMP:20260509T135239
CREATED:20250526T195154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250622T202009Z
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SUMMARY:Forest Sit (July)
DESCRIPTION:Join museum staff on Thursday\, July 17\,  at 10 am for a quiet time outdoors in the forest. \nMeet 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. \nEach month we’ll visit a different nearby location on the Museum’s property. Locations may change. \nPlease register by calling the museum at 802 434-2167. \nJuly 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) \nAugust 14: sit in or along the Pond (about 0.2 mi from museum entrance\, light uphill then level; can be uneven) \nSeptember 18: sit in or near the Creek (specific location TBD) \nPlease bring any of these you wish: water\, tick repellent\, journaling materials\, binoculars\, camp stool\, pillow\, sitting mat. Hats recommended. \nMax: 8 people • Outdoors \nFree\, suggested donation: $10 \nPlease register by calling the museum at 802 434-2167 or use the button below. You are welcome to sign up for  one\, several\, or all. \nRegister \n \nTrail descriptions at: https://birdsofvermont.org/visit/trails-and-trees/
URL:https://birdsofvermont.org/event/forest-sit-july/
LOCATION:Birds of Vermont Museum
CATEGORIES: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:20250712T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250712T120000
DTSTAMP:20260509T135239
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:citizen science,kids,programs,walk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250709T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250709T200000
DTSTAMP:20260509T135239
CREATED:20250617T224511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T224511Z
UID:8133-1752082200-1752091200@birdsofvermont.org
SUMMARY:Over the Hump: Blues for Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Join us at this year’s Over the “Hump” Summer Music Series. \nBlues for Breakfast plays “Grateful Americana for the head hands and feet”. \nProceeds and donations will benefit the Birds of Vermont Museum. Local art vendors and food trucks too! \nThanks to Mr Charlie Frazier and the Huntington Recreation Committee for organizing this community-and-beyond festival series! \nOther dates for music and community: \nJuly 16: The Dogcatchers\nJuly 23: Red Hot Juba\nJuly 30: Mama Tried \n 
URL:https://birdsofvermont.org/event/hump-blues-2025/
LOCATION:Huntington Recreation Field\, Main Road\, Huntington\, Vermont\, 05462
CATEGORIES:programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250708T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250708T130000
DTSTAMP:20260509T135239
CREATED:20250520T191026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T164350Z
UID:7990-1751968800-1751979600@birdsofvermont.org
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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ORGANIZER;CN="Birds of Vermont Museum":MAILTO:museum@birdsofvermont.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250704
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250705
DTSTAMP:20260509T135240
CREATED:20250622T193537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250622T194625Z
UID:8146-1751587200-1751673599@birdsofvermont.org
SUMMARY:Closed for July 4th
DESCRIPTION:The museum is closed on July 4th. we all hope you have a terrific day. May it be full of community and celebration\, freedom and unity.\n\nImage: Bob Spear and the Bald Eagle he carved and painted. (Fun fact: that brown isn’t paint: it’s that color thanks to Bob’s skill with woodburning tools!). Photo from 2005.
URL:https://birdsofvermont.org/event/closed-july-4-2025/
LOCATION:Birds of Vermont Museum
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ORGANIZER;CN="Birds of Vermont Museum":MAILTO:museum@birdsofvermont.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250701T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250731T160000
DTSTAMP:20260509T135240
CREATED:20250519T192836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250720T162648Z
UID:8015-1751364000-1753977600@birdsofvermont.org
SUMMARY:Birds and Myth art show continues (July)
DESCRIPTION:Birds and Myth continues in July! Visit often\, as some works are for sale and may go to new homes during the season. \nBirds are some of our teachers\, not only through our senses and observations\, but also through our stories about them. These stories can be factual accounts\, broader myths\, or something in between. Legends\, beliefs\, representations\, truth\, insight\, guidance\, metaphors\, meanings\, and understandings all play a part. \nThe Birds of Vermont Museum’s 2025 art show is centered on the ideas of birds\, myth\, meanings\, metaphors\, and guides. We called for art that brings birds and their meanings to retell an old story\, weaves several together\, represents beliefs\, and/or creates a myth for the future. \nThe show is open when the Museum is (Wednesday – Sundays\, May 1 – October 31) and is included with admission. Admission is free for members. \nExhibiting artists and writers:\nAlice C (Burlington )\nAlison Forrest (Huntington)\nAlyssa B (Colchester)\nAmanda Makepeace (Watkinsville\, GA)\nAnita Michele (Swanton)\nAnnette Goyne (Richford)\nAprille Soons Palmer (South Hero)\nCat McKeen (Essex Junction)\nChris Selin (South Burlington)\nDara Theodora (Fairfax)\nDeana Allgaier (Huntington)\nDeb Runge (Williston)\nDenise Letendre (Castleton)\nElisabeth Mazzilli (Moretown)\nElodie Parthenay (Longueuil\, QC)\nGreg Didyoung (Wilmington)\nHannah Mahar (Grand Isle)\nHeather Rusch Zelonis (Bristol)\nHenry S (Jericho)\nJamie Quint (Richmond)\nJennefer Jolls (Williamstown)\nJessica Wilson (Saint Albans)\nJo Marsan (Johnson)\nJoAnne Wazny (Enosburg Falls)\nJudy Crocker (Burlington )\nJulia S C (South Hero)\nJulie Dunigan (South Hero)\nKarla Van Vliet (Bristol)\nKatrina Meyers (Colchester)\nKay Johnson (Hinesburg)\nKristen Donegan (Essex)\nKristin Dexter (Essex Junction)\nLily Hinrichsen (Bristol)\nLisa Acerbo (Trumbull\, CT)\nMarcia Vogler (Charlotte)\nMiriam Adams (Hinesburg)\nNancy Leeman (Huntington)\nNancy Stone (Williston)\nNicole Gadouas (Swanton)\nOlin P (Middlebury)\nPatrick McAllister (Burlington )\nPedro Salas (Starksboro )\nPeter Aldrich (Essex Junction)\nRichard Crocker (Burlington )\nSandra Morris (East Middlebury)\nSandra VanVooren (East Hartford\, CT)\nSarah Rosedahl (North Hero)\nSteven Farrar (Richmond)\nTheo Chang Andreu (South Burlington)\nTodd Kiel (Bolton)\nTonya Whitney (Williston)\nTricia Knoll (Williston)\nViviane P (Richmond)\nWilliam Chaiken\n 
URL:https://birdsofvermont.org/event/birds-myth-art-july/
LOCATION:Birds of Vermont Museum
CATEGORIES:art
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ORGANIZER;CN="Birds of Vermont Museum":MAILTO:museum@birdsofvermont.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250629T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250629T083000
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SUMMARY:Early Birders Morning Walk (June 29)
DESCRIPTION:Early summer mornings are terrific for birding. Join us for a walk led by experienced birders. \nWho’s singing\, calling\, nesting\, or flying around the Birds of Vermont Museum? \nBring binoculars and good walking shoes. Early mornings are often damp with dew and boots are definitely in order. Don’t forget bug spray/tick repellent! \nPark at 900 Sherman Hollow Road\, in the Museum parking lot. \nFree\, suggested donation: $10 \nPlease register by calling the museum at 802 434-2167 or use the button below:\nRegister \nMax: 12 people • waitlist available if walk fills \n  \n 
URL:https://birdsofvermont.org/event/early-birders-20250629/
LOCATION:Birds of Vermont Museum
CATEGORIES:birding,citizen science,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:20250628T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250628T090000
DTSTAMP:20260509T135240
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SUMMARY:June 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 \nPlease register by calling the museum at 802 434-2167 or use the button below:\nRegister \nOutdoors \nWe go out the last Saturday of every month. Walks start at 7:30 am April – August; 8am in September – March \nPhoto: Single Red-winged Blackbird egg. Photo © copyright E. Talmage and used by permission.
URL:https://birdsofvermont.org/event/june-bird-monitoring-2025/
LOCATION:Birds of Vermont Museum
CATEGORIES:birding,citizen science,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:20250622T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250622T083000
DTSTAMP:20260509T135240
CREATED:20250510T185524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T192219Z
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SUMMARY:Early Birders Morning Walk (June 22)
DESCRIPTION:Early summer mornings are terrific for birding. Join us for a walk led by experienced birders. \nWho’s singing\, calling\, nesting\, or flying around the Birds of Vermont Museum?  \nBring binoculars and good walking shoes. Early mornings are often damp with dew and boots are definitely in order. Don’t forget bug spray/tick repellent! \nPark at 900 Sherman Hollow Road\, in the Museum parking lot. \nFree\, suggested donation: $10 \nPlease register by calling the museum at 802 434-2167 or use the button below:\nRegister \nMax: 12 people • waitlist available if walk fills \n  \nThis typical view of a warbler is copyright © E. Talmage and used with permission.
URL:https://birdsofvermont.org/event/early-birders-20250622/
LOCATION:Birds of Vermont Museum
CATEGORIES:birding,citizen science,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:20250619T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250619T110000
DTSTAMP:20260509T135240
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SUMMARY:Forest Sit (June)
DESCRIPTION:Join museum staff on Thursday\, June 19\,  at 10 am for a quiet time outdoors in the forest. \nMeet 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. \nEach month we’ll visit a different nearby location on the Museum’s property. Locations may change. \nPlease register by calling the museum at 802 434-2167 or online with the button below:Register \nJune 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). \nJuly 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) \nAugust 14: sit in or along the Pond (about 0.2 mi from museum entrance\, light uphill then level; can be uneven) \nSeptember 18: sit in or near the Creek (specific location TBD) \nPlease bring any of these you wish: water\, tick repellent\, journaling materials\, binoculars\, camp stool\, pillow\, sitting mat. Hats recommended. \nMax: 8 people • Outdoors \nFree\, suggested donation: $10 \nPlease register by calling the museum at 802 434-2167. You are welcome to sign up for  one\, several\, or all. \nTrail descriptions at: https://birdsofvermont.org/visit/trails-and-trees/ \nView from above a Museum meadow in June. Photo by Erin Talmage for the Birds of Vermont Museum\, and used with permission.
URL:https://birdsofvermont.org/event/forest-sit-202506/
LOCATION:Birds of Vermont Museum
CATEGORIES:programs
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