Birds of Vermont Museum

Not an early riser? You’re not alone. Some birds also prefer to sing, call, or display in late afternoon and early evening. Enjoy a sunset stroll around the Museum’s forests and clearings and “meet” some of them. Although 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.

The Birds of Vermont Museum welcomes the Huntington Librarian and her Storytime friends. The 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! A 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. And this week, they’re at the

Carve and paint an American Woodcock with Dave Tuttle during this one-day carving class. Wood blank and paint provided. All levels welcome. Great for adults and teens. Younger kids need parental permission. Great skill-building for Scouts and 4-H. Bring tools, gloves, and lun

How do artists perceive birds, waters, and the ways we interact? As you view the exhibit, consider recent history and the ways we tell it; the much-longer history of humans on the landscape in the Green Mountains and Champlain Valley; and the much, much, much longer stories of how birds have evolved with, use, and been influenced by water and waterways. The show is open when the Museum is (Wednesday – Sundays, May 1 – October 31) and is included wi

From August 12-14, the Birds of Vermont Museum is hosting the Green Mountain Woodcarvers’ annual three-day seminar. This class kicks off the 4-day Festival of Woodcarving, which culminates with an Outdoor Woodcarving Exhibit on Saturday August 15th (also at the Museum). Bob Lindemann will be teaching this year’s GMWC/BoVM 3-day Carving seminar, an 80%-scale Belted Kingfisher. The class will include roughing out the head and body, adding the details, and will include setting

Celebrate woodcarving! At 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 avail

Are you captivated by the forms and movements of birds? Tap into your creative side as you explore the world of flight and color. Join artist Chris Selin as we explore the world of birds at the Birds of Vermont Museum in Huntington, Vermont. You will study the museum’s skeleton and feather collections, Bob Spear’s dioramas, and also follow the movements of birds as you visit bird feeders. This workshop will touch briefly on anatomy be

Not an early riser? You’re not alone. Some birds also prefer to sing, call, or display in late afternoon and early evening. Enjoy a sunset stroll around the Museum’s forests and clearings and “meet” some of them. Although 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.

All birders — current, experienced, newbie and would-be — welcome! Join 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. Please bring your own binoculars and dress for the weather. We recommend bringing tick repellent and a water bottle. Free, suggested donation $10 – $15 Max : 12 people <