February 2019
Winter Birding in the Champlain Valley
Join expert birder and Americorps Member Teacher-Naturalist Zac Cota on a trip to one of New England’s premier winter birding destinations. Eagles, waterfowl, raptors, owls, snow buntings, winter finches, and more.
Find out more »Full Moon Snowshoe Hikes (for families)
Under a full moon and surrounded by sparkling snow, let’s snowshoe by lunar light! These family-friendly programs will involve many fun nighttime activities for kids and parents alike. Programs led by NBNC's teacher/naturalist staff. Snowshoes and hot chocolate provided.
Find out more »Naturalist Journeys Lecture Series – “The Secret Lives of Vermont’s Reptiles and Amphibians”
Join us for NBNC’s annual winter event series featuring expert naturalists and teachers sharing their studies from the wildest corners of the world. Friday evenings. at NBNC.
Find out more »March 2019
Seabirding and Pelagic Boat Trip in Cape Ann, Mass.
A weekend of unforgettable coastal birdwatching at a national destination for winter birds and birders. By sea and by land, we’ll explore Cape Ann for amazing seabirds and winter waterfowl.
Find out more »Vernal Pool Monitoring Project: a training by the Vermont Center for Ecostudies
Join the Vermont Center for Ecostudies for a training to get involved with the Vernal Pool Monitoring Project. A chance to learn about vernal pools and amphibian ecology while contributing to a statewide citizen science program.
Find out more »Naturalist Journeys Lecture Series – “Uapishka Botany”
Join us for NBNC’s annual winter event series featuring expert naturalists and teachers sharing their studies from the wildest corners of the world. Friday evenings. at NBNC.
Find out more »Intermediate Wildlife Tracking
Join field naturalist and certified wildlife tracker Sophie Mazowita for a full day of tracking and trailing wildlife. For participants already holding some basic knowledge of track and sign identification.
Find out more »Wild Winter Retreat in the Northeast Kingdom (For Youth and Teens)
Track coyote and bobcat, snowshoe through the forest by moonlight, build snow shelters, search for rare boreal birds, and practice primitive fire building in this weekend winter adventure based out of a cozy cabin in the Notheast Kingdom.
Find out more »Full Moon Snowshoe Hikes (for families)
Under a full moon and surrounded by sparkling snow, let’s snowshoe by lunar light! These family-friendly programs will involve many fun nighttime activities for kids and parents alike. Programs led by NBNC's teacher/naturalist staff. Snowshoes and hot chocolate provided.
Find out more »Naturalist Journeys Lecture Series – “The Flipside of Falconry”
Join us for NBNC’s annual winter event series featuring expert naturalists and teachers sharing their studies from the wildest corners of the world. Friday evenings. at NBNC.
Find out more »April 2019
From Blue Bin to Beyond: Recycling Like a Pro
Are you ready to improve your recycling game? You’ll have all your recycling questions answered in this in-depth workshop. Come learn the overview of Vermont’s recycling laws, what goes in/what stays OUT of your recycling bin, and what “additional” recycling is and how to do it right and how to avoid “wish cycling.” Join Jan Lloyd, Zero Waste Outreach Coordinator at the Central Vermont Solid Waste Management District to start recycling like a pro immediately! No registration required. See you…
Find out more »Compost Basics
Love Food, Hate Waste? This workshop will show you some easy ways to get started composting and do it successfully, and we’ll review other ways to keep your food scraps out of the trash. You’ll learn strategies for jump-starting an old pile, and how to keep smells down, and animals out. Join Cassandra Hemenway, Outreach Manager at the Central Vermont Solid Waste Management District, graduate of the UVM Master Composter program, and certified compost facility operator. She’ll talk to you about managing…
Find out more »September 2019
Composting: the next level
Already composting but want to take it up a notch? This workshop will explore how to hot-compost, vermicomposting, bokashi composting, and strategies for composting throughout the winter. Led by Central Vermont Solid Waste Management District’s Cassandra Hemenway, a Vermont Master Composter graduate, and long-time composting educator. No registration required. See you there!
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