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Bald Eagle Trivia Challenge

Bald eagles are fascinating birds of prey, and here in Vermont we are lucky to have many nesting pairs. However, it hasn’t always been...

Why 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

What 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...

Step into the Past with the Chazy Fossil Reef

Did you know that you can visit a fossil reef - in Vermont - with visible species representing hundreds of millions of years of evolution?

Have 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.

The Eastern RatSnake: Vermont's Native Snake

What do ancient Egyptians, indigenous North Americans, and Christians around the world have in common? They all share stories and myths...

Eastern Screech Owl: Master of Disguise

The sun has just said a final goodbye with a promise to return in the morning. As you make your way along the peaceful forest periphery,...

Welcome, Opossums!

The Southern Vermont Natural History Museum is thrilled to introduce our supporters to what may become our newest education ambassadors....

Remi the Raven: An Enrichment Success Story

Our fascination with ravens extends deep into history and continues into the present day. Whether depicted as wise or a trickster, an...

Vermont Wildlife Festival