September: thinking about myths, conservation, collisions, making, happiness, decomposition, communication, and restoration. All that in one museum!
September 2025 events
Mini Vulture Needle Felting Workshop
Needle-felt a thumb-sized vulture in honor of International Vulture Appreciation Day.
Beginners welcome; materials and instruction provided. We’ll also share why vultures are SO awesome!
Natural and whimsical colors possible. A bowtie for your Vulture is entirely optional.
Sliding scale / choose what works: $25-$45 (includes admission, your vulture, and a felting needle to take home).
Register in advance • Register by calling 802 434-2167 or sign up here.
Max: 10 participants
Ages: 8 and up (needles are sharp!)
Questions? Call (802) 434-2167 or email museum@birdsofvermont.org
And 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!
Mini Owl Needle Felting Workshop
Needle-felt a thumb-sized owl. Natural and whimsical colors possible. Hats for the owls are optional!
Beginners welcome; materials and instruction provided.
Sliding scale/choose your fee: $25 – $45 (includes class, your owl, and a felting needle to take home).
Pre-registration required • Register for Mini Owls
Max: 10 participants
Ages: 8 and up (needles are sharp!)
Questions? Call (802) 434-2167 or email museum@birdsofvermont.org
“Birds of a Fiber”: Deadline this weekend
Do you create with fibers? Do you have a thing for birds, science, or conservation? We do too and we hope you’ve sent us something for our show!
This is just a last-call/reminder: Deadline is Sunday, March 1.
We are so looking forward to reviewing all the submissions in the next couple of weeks!
Submission details in our Call to Artists post: https://bovm.wordpress.com/2014/11/25/birds-of-a-fiber-call-to-artists-from-the-birds-of-vermont-museum/
Give a Hoot, Get a Hoot! Donate $10 and
Give a Hoot, Get a Hoot! Donate $10 and we can thank you with a handmade owl.
Come on into the Museum to pick your own and donate! Call us if you’re far away; we shipped some to Alaska (for the donation plus postage)! (802) 434-2167.