BTV Conservation NewsWinter/Spring 2022 / Issue No. 21Vermont Master Naturalists do squats to warm up on a chilly winter tree walk at Ethan Allen Homestead in February.Photo by Deena FrankelAs we begin to prepare for spring, we offer some reflective opportunities of the beautiful winter we have been experiencing. Winter in Burlington invites all of […]
Continue readingPlease join us at our upcoming online events! Sign up now to explore community-driven farming and unexpected places for old forests. We hope to see you there! Upcoming Events in February and March White River Land Collaborative: For the Community, By the CommunityFebruary 23, 7 – 8 PMOnlineJoin us to meet founding members of the White […]
Continue readingGreetings Everyone,I hope you are celebrating the depths of winter with your favorite cold weather activities! Although things may look a little different, Vermont State Parks are open for use year-round. While often referred to as the parks ‘off-season’, winter is a very busy time of year for State Parks. Many people enjoy walking, skiing, snowshoeing, […]
Continue readingWander in Winter at the Birds of Vermont MuseumLet’s go outside together! (And a few inside things too.) Drop-In Soap Carving (February 2) →Fledglings Explore Winter (February 9) →Ask-a-Naturalist: Owls (February 10) →Handwork and Happiness (February 13) →Full Moon Snowshoe Walk (February 15) →Great Backyard Bird Count (February 18 – 21) →February Bird Monitoring Walk (February 26) →“The Gift of Art” show (November 1 […]
Continue readingEnjoy our monthly newsletter providing updates on research, outreach and education from Lake Champlain Sea Grant. Lake Champlain Sea Grant Announces 2 National Fellowship OpportunitiesBy Lake Champlain Sea Grant StaffNovember 03, 2021The National Sea Grant Office and Lake Champlain Sea Grant announce two prestigious fellowship opportunities for early-career training and research experiences by current or […]
Continue readingHighlighting the latest findings in ecological research and monitoring from across Vermont Fall conjures up images of foliage, crisp mornings, and even the beginnings of snow. Along with these seasonal joys comes our fall newsletter! In this edition, we feature research concerning how environmental conditions impact invasive fish in Lake Champlain, the plight of immigrant […]
Continue readingSummervale 2021 Recap Video We had a blast at Summervale! Thank you for coming down and supporting our mission to strengthen community food systems. We couldn’t have done it without our amazing sponsors, community partners, vendors, artists, and YOU! Happenings BATS IN VERMONTThursday, October 285:00 PM – 6:30 PMIntervale CenterBat week is Oct 24-31. What kinds […]
Continue readingAmphibian road kill New research from Maine shows a sharp decrease in amphibian deaths due to decreased traffic last spring. Fewer cars meant fewer frogs, salamanders and other wildlife killed by vehicles. The coordinator of Vermont’s Reptile and Amphibian Atlas observed a similar decline in the state. In May 2020 there were 40% fewer vehicles on Vermont’s roads on some key […]
Continue readingTake to the Trails at the Birds of Vermont Museum Come running, go walking, take a friend birding! There’s even some space in our next carving workshop. Sign up soon!Race Around Birds (October 23-November 6) →Solstice Tomten Carving Class (October 30) →October Bird Monitoring Walk (October 30) →“The Gift of Art” show (November 1 – April 30) →November Bird […]
Continue readingBTV Conservation NewsFall 2021 / Issue No. 20 Champlain Elementary School teachers and students along with Burlington Wildways, BPRW and Grow Wild volunteers plant trees in a wildlife corridor with special guest Doug Tallamy, author of Nature’s Best Hope, who is holding the red handled shovel. The fall in Burlington invites all of us to be […]
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