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What is the Family Forest Carbon Program?

Developed by the American Forest Foundation and The Nature Conservancy the Family Forest Carbon Program enables family forest owners in Vermont and the Northeast to access climate finance from carbon markets with the goal of increasing the adoption of climate smart forestry practices to grow more resilient forests, conserve biodiversity, add value to timber stands, and mitigate climate impacts.

This program provides landowners who are interested in managing their forests -- when carbon is one of their top values -- technical assistance and annual payments if they commit to either delaying harvest, or doing climate-smart forest harvests, for 20 years.

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How can responsible forest management help create vibrant habitat for Vermont’s birds? Join Ethan Tapper, the Chittenden County Forester, and Audubon Vermont for a FREE, public walk of a forest management project at the Westford Town Lands. We’ll walk an area of the WTL which is currently being managed and talk about forests, forest management, birds, and forest ecology.

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Find out who's sticking around for winter and see how they're getting along. This is a special week-day-morning bird monitoring with the Green Mountain Audubon Center Director, Kim Guertin.

Following our regular monitor route, we will search for birds in various habitats at the Audubon Center.  This is a great opportunity to build your experience using binoculars and listening to bird song. We will identify the birds we see or hear, and record counts of their population numbers. Binoculars and bird guides are available to borrow. Beginners are welcome!

The long-term data we gather contributes to the eBird database, which is available to a global community of educators, land managers, ornithologists, conservation biologists, and the public. Explore bird sightings from Audubon Vermont's Green Mountain Audubon Center. 

We typically finish our monitoring route by about 10 am, but you can leave earlier if necessary.

Photo: Common Redpoll. Credit: Arni Stinnissen/Audubon Photography Awards

Do you like to bird? Are you bird-curious? Do you love bird song? Wonderful! 

This group celebrates coming together and a love of birds. We intend to create and hold an inclusive space for cis & trans women and femme non-binary community members.  Whether you're a first time or an experienced birder, our purpose is to create a safe place to come together and share in our mutual love for nature and birds. This is an LGBTQIA++ affirming group.  

We will gather at Audubon Vermont's Education Barn.  This event is co-hosted with the Pride Center of Vermont!

There will be binoculars and bird guides to borrow and we will send and email about the conditions before hand. Please plan to dress appropriately for the weather, Layers are helpful! 

Photo: Red-breasted-Nuthatch byJohn-Melucci

Huntington, Vermont

Enjoy the beauty of the changing fall foliage while helping out Audubon with a Community Science project.  

Following our regular monitor route, we will search for birds in various habitats at the Audubon Center.  This is a great opportunity to build your experience using binoculars and listening to bird song. We will identify the birds we see or hear, and record counts of their population numbers. Beginners are welcome!

The long-term data we gather contributes to the eBird database, which is available to a global community of educators, land managers, ornithologists, conservation biologists, and the public. Explore bird sightings from Audubon Vermont's Green Mountain Audubon Center: click here.

We typically finish our monitoring route by about 9:30 am, but you can leave earlier if necessary.

Photo: Ruffed Grouse. Photo credit: Dawn LaPointe/Audubon Photography Awards

Facilitated by certified Nature & Forest Therapy Guide Duncan Murdoch

Huntington, Vermont

Come experience nature in new and deeply familiar ways with the practice of forest bathing.  A different act than other nature connection experiences such as hiking, birding, or tree identifying, in forest bathing you are invited to slow down with intentionality and mindfulness to engage your traditional five senses and beyond. Give your body and mind a chance to rest and restore while taking in the subtleties and wonder of nature.

We will walk through the incredibly dynamic, diverse and loved land of the Green Mountain Audubon Center, being sure to visit the hemlock swamp, beaver pond, and babbling brook. The walk will be less than a mile and will conclude with a tea ceremony.

What is forest bathing?

Forest Bathing is a research-based practice for supporting healing and wellness through immersion in forests and other natural environments. The decades old practice originated in Japan and is known as shinrin-yoku, which literally translates to “taking in the forest" or “forest bathing”. Studies have demonstrated a wide array of health benefits, especially in the cardiovascular and immune systems, and for stabilizing and improving mood and cognition. Your Nature & Forest Therapy Guide builds on those benefits and looks beyond to what happens when people remember that we are a part of nature and are intrinsically connected to all other beings in fundamental ways.

Facilitated by certified Nature & Forest Therapy Guide Duncan Murdoch.
Learn more: https://natureconnectionguide.com/

Participants must register in advance: click here

Photo: Northern Hawk Owl. Credit: Jaime Lyons / Audubon Photography Awards

Fairfax, Vermont

Take a bird-friendly walk through the woods! Join us at Summit Maple Farm with Nick Sibley of Vermont Organic Farmers and Vermont Audubon’s Senior Conservation Biologist and Forester, Steve Hagenbuch, to learn about Vermont’s “sweetest” bird habitats and ecology of the sugarbush. Summit Maple Farm is both certified organic and part of the Bird-Friendly Project. Learn what it means to produce organic maple syrup and have a taste with the Willey family! This workshop is for everyone: birders, anyone with a woodlot, maple producers, and those just generally up for a nice, educational forest walk. This event is part of the month-long Maple 100.

Photo: Blue sap tubing runs through a healthy maple sugarbush in summertime. Credit: Steve Hagenbuch/Audubon Vermont

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Do you like to bird? Are you bird-curious? Do you love bird song? Wonderful!

Duxbury, Vermont

This group celebrates coming together and a love of birds. We intend to create and hold an inclusive space for cis & trans women and femme non-binary community members.  Whether you're a first time or an experienced birder, our purpose is to create a safe place to come together and share in our mutual love for nature and birds. This is an LGBTQIA++ affirming group.  

We will gather at the Pratt Refuge in Duxbury VT, 2139 Ward Hill Rd, Duxbury. 

This event is co-hosted by Audubon Vermont, the Pride Center of Vermont, Glow VT, Women Owning Woodlands Vermont, and Vermont Land Trust!

There will be binoculars and bird guides to borrow and we will send and email about the conditions before hand. Please plan to dress appropriately for the weather. Layers are helpful! 

Tickets and Cost: There is limited parking: only 10 cars are able to be parked at this location, so we are asking for you to please carpool! There are only 10 tickets available due to limited parking. If you have a car load of 4 people and all 4 are able to pay, please add an additional contribution to make the total ticket $40. We are asking those who are able to please purchase a "Full Cost Car Load" ticket ($10 per person). Please consider choosing the "No Cost Ticket" if you are a member of the BIPOC community, a young person in school, unemployed or underemployed, an AmeriCorps Member, or purchasing a ticket feels like a burden on your resources. 

If you are able to give more, please consider an additional donation of an amount that feels generous. This helps cover the costs of those who are not able to pay, so all in our community have the opportunity to participate. This also supports Audubon Vermont and the work we do to protect birds and the places they need now and in the future! 
 
All ages welcome! Youth under 18 years should be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Please wear weather-appropriate clothing and bring snacks and plenty of water! Service dogs welcome, but please leave your pets at home - they scare away the birds. 

Why is Audubon hosting this program just for women, agender/multi-gender/non-binary and women-aligned people? Audubon Vermont is committed to providing opportunities for access to the outdoors for all in a safe and inclusive environment. We know that when we create intentional opportunities for specific groups to participate in outdoor activities, they show up. This means that we can support our entire community of conservationists and outdoor recreation enthusiasts and help more people find their place in the great outdoors. To preserve the birds, wildlife, and habitats they need to survive, we need all hands-on deck. 

Photo: American Redstart, Tom Warren

Huntington, Vermont

Migration is upon us! Now is the time to figure out those confusing fall warblers and witness the magnificent river of raptors.

Following our regular monitor route, we will search for birds in various habitats at the Audubon Center.  This is a great opportunity to build your experience using binoculars and listening to bird song. We will identify the birds we see or hear, and record counts of their population numbers. Beginners are welcome!

The long-term data we gather contributes to the eBird database, which is available to a global community of educators, land managers, ornithologists, conservation biologists, and the public. Explore bird sightings from Audubon Vermont's Green Mountain Audubon Center: click here.

We typically finish our monitoring route by about 9:00 am, but you can leave earlier if necessary.

Photo: Snow Geese. Credit: Nancy Cunningham Washington/Great Backyard Bird Count

Hosted by Red Wagon Plants

Thursday, August 18, 2022
5:00pm - 6:30pm
Hinesburg, Vermont

Late summer is an excellent time to create habitat for the birds and the bees in your garden. Join us for a late-season gardening workshop and birding outing at Red Wagon Plants with Gwendolyn Causer from the Audubon Vermont.

This is also a birding event! We will use both sight and sound to witness our avian neighbors around the nursery, observing their behavior as they prepare for their migration journey or the changing seasons of Vermont. Register Now.

PhotoAn American Goldfinch rests on a purple coneflower blossom. Photo: Will Stuart.

Saturday, July 30, 2022
1 PM – 2:30 PM

Celebrate the 10 year anniversary of the conservation of Cady Hill Forest with Stowe Land Trust and Stowe Trails Partnership! Join us for a weekend of fun events celebrating the natural and recreational resources protected by this amazing project.

On Saturday, July 30th we'll host a guided walk through Cady Hill Forest with Audubon Vermont's Steve Hagenbuch, co-hosted with the Vermont Woodlands Association. We'll talk about what makes a healthy bird habitat, sustainable forestry practices, and how the two intersect with recreational use of our lands. 

We will meet at the Substation parking lot off of Cady Hill Road (google map link), departing at 1:00pm. Email Barry with any questions about the event.  

This event is free and open to the public, although advanced registration is required to attend. 

Location:Cady Hill Forest

Thursday, July 14, 2022
7:30am - 9:00am
Huntington, Vermont

Enjoy a cool morning of birding at Audubon. Catch a glimpse of the birds that nest in Vermont before they starting thinking about their fall migration journey.

This program is free and open to the public. No registration needed. Donations to support our education and conservation work are appreciated. vt.audubon.org/donate

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Photo: Moss. Photo: Gwendolyn Causer/Audubon Vermont

Facilitated by certified Nature & Forest Therapy Guide Duncan Murdoch

Saturday, June 18, 2022
9:30am - 12:00pm
Huntington, Vermont

Come experience nature in new and deeply familiar ways with the practice of forest bathing. A different act than other nature connection experiences such as hiking, birding, or tree identifying, in forest bathing you are invited to slow down with intentionality and mindfulness to engage your traditional five senses and beyond. Give your body and mind a chance to rest and restore while taking in the subtleties and wonder of nature.

We will walk through the incredibly dynamic, diverse and loved land of the Green Mountain Audubon Center, being sure to visit the hemlock swamp, beaver pond, and babbling brook. The walk will be less than a mile and will conclude with a tea ceremony. Join Us.

Photo: Audubon's beaver ponds. Credit: Jerry Davis

Hosted by Red Wagon Plants

Thursday, August 18, 2022
5:00pm - 6:30pm
Hinesburg, Vermont

Late summer is an excellent time to create habitat for the birds and the bees in your garden. Join us for a late-season gardening workshop and birding outing at Red Wagon Plants with Gwendolyn Causer from the Audubon Vermont.

This is also a birding event! We will use both sight and sound to witness our avian neighbors around the nursery, observing their behavior as they prepare for their migration journey or the changing seasons of Vermont. Register Now.

Photo: Eastern Kingbird. Photo: Gail Miller

Thursday, June 09, 2022
7:30am - 9:00am
Huntington, Vermont

Spring's birdsong chorus has quieted down a little by June, so this monitoring walk will focus on the field marks that are essential for distinguishing between different species. Wings bars, tail patterns, and eyes stripe and rings will all come into play.

This program is free and open to the public. No registration needed. Donations to support our education and conservation work are appreciated. vt.audubon.org/donate Join Us!

Photo: Blackburnian Warbler. Credit: Flickr/Creative Commons

Co-hosted by the Pride Center of Vermont.

Sunday, May 22, 2022
8:00am - 11:00am
Huntington, Vermont

Do you like to bird? Are you bird-curious? Do you love bird song? Wonderful!

This group celebrates coming together and a love of birds. We intend to create and hold an inclusive space for cis & trans women and femme non-binary community members. Whether you're a first time or an experienced birder, our purpose is to create a safe place to come together and share in our mutual love for nature and birds. This is an LGBTQIA++ affirming group. Learn more and register.

Photo: Black-throated Blue Warbler. Credit: Skyler Kardel/Audubon Photography Awards

Thursday, July 14, 2022
7:30am - 9:00am
Huntington, Vermont

Enjoy a cool morning of birding at Audubon. Catch a glimpse of the birds that nest in Vermont before they starting thinking about their fall migration journey.

This program is free and open to the public. No registration needed. Donations to support our education and conservation work are appreciated. vt.audubon.org/donate Learn More and Join Us.

Photo: Eastern King Bird. Credit: Gail Miller

Hosted by Red Wagon Plants

Thursday, August 18, 2022
5:00pm - 6:30pm
Hinesburg, Vermont

Late summer is an excellent time to create habitat for the birds and the bees in your garden. Join us for a late-season gardening workshop and birding outing at Red Wagon Plants with Gwendolyn Causer from the Audubon Vermont.

This is also a birding event! We will use both sight and sound to witness our avian neighbors around the nursery, observing their behavior as they prepare for their migration journey or the changing seasons of Vermont. Register Now.

Photo: Eastern Kingbird. Photo: Gail Miller

Location Details

Audubon Vermont

255 Sherman Hollow Road, Huntington, 05462

We will meet at the Sugarhouse Parking lot to start the program, but we will be picked up at the Audubon office: 255 Sherman Hollow Road, Huntington VT.

Following the MMUUSD calendar, one Wednesday each month will provide an opportunity for students to get outside at Audubon, to explore and ramble with nature as our guide. Brewster Pierce Memorial School students can ride the bus to Audubon (arrives approx at 1:20 pm), or parents can arrange transportation of their own from this or another school. Program runs from 1-5pm! Come to one or all. Follow the links below to register, more dates will be added to our event page as the season progresses. Note: this is a drop-off program for students to be left in Audubon's care.

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As the temperature drops and the snow begins to fall, now is the time to crack open a good book about the natural world. Join Land Ethic Vermont for a discussion of some of our favorite books on nature, science, conservation, and the great outdoors. Partners from the Vermont Land Trust, Audubon Vermont, Vermont Woodlands Association, Vermont Coverts, the Vermont Department of Fish and Wildlife, and the Vermont Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation will share their top picks just in time for the winter solstice and long, dark nights perfect for reading.

Land Ethic Vermont is a collaborative movement to develop, maintain, inspire, and promote a land ethic amongst the people of Vermont with the goal of maintaining the health of the Vermont landscape for people, wildlife and other species. Click here to learn more about Land Ethic Vermont.

Facilitated by certified Nature & Forest Therapy Guide Duncan Murdoch

Location Details

Audubon Vermont's Green Mountain Audubon Center: Sugarhouse

Huntington, Vermont

Just beyond 214 Main Road, Huntington, 05462

Click here for more details, to register, and for directions…

Facilitated by certified Nature & Forest Therapy Guide Duncan Murdoch

Location Details

Audubon Vermont's Green Mountain Audubon Center: Sugarhouse

Just beyond 214 Main Road, Huntington, 05462Huntington, Vermont

Click here for more information, to register, and for directions…

Location Details:
Audubon Vermont, Sugarhouse Field
214 Main Road
Huntington, 05462

Please park in the Sugarhouse Parking Lot near the address on the map. If you follow your GPS to Audubon Vermont you will go too far and be unable to find us. 

Audubon Vermont is teaming up with The Vermont Fish & Wildlife's Let's Go Fishing Program for a FREE, hands-on course specifically for women. This hands-on course will cover the basics of fly fishing, including topics such as regulations, knot tying, freshwater macroinvertebrates, casting, terminology, and more! There will be time at the end of the course for participants to fish and try out their new skills.

All equipment will be provided.

While this program is free to attend, we encourage you to support the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department by purchasing a Vermont Habitat Stamp: https://vtfishandwildlife.com/vthabitatstamp.

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Sponsored by the Vermont Alliance for Half-Earth and the Vermont Natural Resources Council and hosted by Lareau Farm and American Flatbread

Location Details:
Lareau Farm/American Flatbread
46 Lareau Road
Waitsfield, 05673

Doug Tallamy, one of the country’s most renowned conservation scientists and educators will be the featured speaker at a free community workshop and dinner. In his captivating speaking style, illuminated with beautiful photos, you’ll learn why biodiversity is so vital to functioning ecosystems and what you can do to provide space and healthy habitats Vermont species need to thrive.

This FREE COMMUNITY WORKSHOP AND DINNER, sponsored by the Vermont Alliance for Half-Earth and the Vermont Natural Resources Council, is being hosted by Lareau Farm and American Flatbread. To help cover costs, donations are suggested and welcomed. 

TO ATTEND, YOU MUST REGISTER ONLINE BY AUGUST 20TH.

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A monitoring and meet-up event
Location Details:
Switchback Brewing Company
160 Flynn Avenue
Burlington, 05401

Meet up with Audubon Vermont at Switchback Brewery to help us figure out what's up with our Chimney Swifts. This is the third year of our Chimney Swift Recovery Project and we need your help to locate their nesting locations, their late-summer roosts, and determine the timing of their migration.

Meet us at Switchback Brewery at 6:30 pm to learn about Chimney Swifts and the recovery project. Chimney Swift populations are steeply declining, with a 53% percent drop between 1966 and 2007 in the United States and a 26% decline in Vermont over 25 years. To better understand what Vermont habitats are important to Chimney Swifts, we are working with Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department to monitor Vermont's population.

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