vermontmuseumApr 12, 2023I know what a pussy willow is, but what is it?Counted among a "sign of spring" the pussy willow is an understated beauty. But what is it?
vermontmuseumFeb 7, 2023of wolvesLast month the Museum met for our first book club discussion with Rachel Carson’s landmark work “Silent Spring”. We had a great turnout...
vermontmuseumDec 2, 2022joys of trackingWinter provides us with many opportunities that the other three seasons cannot. Skiing or cuddling in front of the wood stove may come to...
Jenica McEvoyJul 10, 2021Bald Eagle Trivia ChallengeBald eagles are fascinating birds of prey, and here in Vermont we are lucky to have many nesting pairs. However, it hasn’t always been...
Melissa Morgan-OakesMay 16, 2021Why did the Salamander Cross the Road?Every year across the region thousands of our cold-blooded friends make their way from upland winter homes to the ponds where they were born
Melissa Morgan-OakesApr 19, 2021What to do with a Baby Bird?Warmer weather has arrived, and with it comes all the joys of spring. Animals are emerging from their winter naps, returning from their...
Melissa Morgan-OakesMar 14, 2021Step into the Past with the Chazy Fossil ReefDid you know that you can visit a fossil reef - in Vermont - with visible species representing hundreds of millions of years of evolution?
Christopher RussellMar 14, 2021Have you tried a sitspot?Having a sitspot, a place to sit and observe for a period each day, allows you to get to know your local ecosystem in a whole new way.
Melissa Morgan-OakesFeb 15, 2021The Eastern RatSnake: Vermont's Native SnakeWhat do ancient Egyptians, indigenous North Americans, and Christians around the world have in common? They all share stories and myths...