Owl Festival
APRIL 25 – Join us for a day of all things owl! Meet live owls that range from Vermont’s forests to habitats all over the world and discover their life stories. Join in a craft inspired by owls, and play games to test your own owl skills. Learn all about the amazing world of owls and how you can help the ones in your backyard.
Virtual Talk: Respectful Owl Observation
APRIL 29 – Everyone wants to see an owl in the wild, but owls are really good at not being seen. This presentation with the International Owl Center illustrates the behaviors of relaxed owls and stressed owls as well as laying out a list of things to do and not to do when observing or photographing owls.
Virtual Talk: Burrowing Owls
APRIL 30 – Wild At Heart educators have been rehabilitating and assisting with Burrowing Owl conservation in the western U.S. for decades, and will be chatting with us about their work and the amazing lives of this unique owl species.
Virtual Talk: Snags and the Owls Who Rely on Them
APRIL 30 – Whether inside a small cavity in the trunk, nestled between two central branches, or in a hollowed out top, owls need nesting habitats in order to survive. Join researcher Denver Holt of the Owl Research Institute to learn how to protect their habitats.
Global Big Day Bird Count
MAY 9 – Join ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ on Global Big Day to count birds alongside participants around the world. We’ll begin at the ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Nature Center and travel to several nearby locations, exploring diverse habitats to maximize the number of species we encounter.
Spring Wild Greens and Mushrooms
MAY 24 – Are you intrigued by the wild world of mushroom and plant foraging? Join Ari Rockland-Miller of The Mushroom Forager on a guided tour of spring’s wild edibles as we search for tender new greens and early-season mushrooms. The workshop will feature a guided foray of the woods around the ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Nature Center with an eye towards the early culinary treasures of springtime.
Introduction to Birding: Beginner Bird Walk
MAY 28 & 30 – Join us for a birding adventure through the varied habitats at the ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Nature Center. During this workshop, ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ staff will open your eyes and ears to the avian life around you and help you build the skills to start birding wherever you go. This workshop is designed for the beginner to intermediate birder.
Intro to Nature Journaling
MAY 30 – Take a break from hectic and hustle and embrace nature through the practice of mindfulness. Nature Journaling is all about the process. Get started with prompts to spark your creativity, and meet one of our live ambassador birds to bring inspiration. This class will offer a mix of prompts and tips for writing about and drawing from nature and in the end each participant will take home a journal that is entirely unique!
Raptors in Focus: Photography Workshop
MAY 31 – Join local photojournalist Rob Strong for an exclusive photo shoot with our resident raptors that will leave you with stunning pictures and great memories. With a focus on capturing movement, our hawk and other raptor models will be flying for the camera, allowing you to get amazing action shots.
Yoga in the Canopy
June 7 & 14 – Welcome to a yoga class like you’ve never experienced before. Ascend into the treetops on the Forest Canopy Walk and immerse yourself in the beauty of the summer foliage. Expect a slow-flow class that will incorporate sun salutations, standing poses, balance poses, and brief meditation. All levels of experience are welcome.
Drawing from Nature: Songbirds
JUNE 27 – Join us in the Songbird Aviary for active gesture drawings of songbirds. Attempting quick and numerous sketches helps improve visual instincts, and will help participants create more realistic drawings in nature journals and sketchbooks. In the last hour of the workshop, you will begin a more finished work on a songbird from your study. Drawing, sketching, and watercolor experience are not necessary, all skill levels welcome.