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SUMMARY:Spring Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION:Start your day with birdsong at BEEC! Join us for an early morning bird walk with Daniel Dubie as we explore BEEC’s 40 wild acres\, spanning a rich variety of habitats—from mature hardwood and mixed forests to open meadows and forest edges. With fresh morning light and active wildlife\, this is the perfect time to spot and listen for a diverse array of birds. Whether you’re a seasoned birder or just getting started\, this guided walk offers a peaceful\, immersive way to connect with nature and sharpen your observation skills. \n\nDaniel Dubie is a regional ecologist and naturalist with 30 years of experience studying birds and their habitats.
URL:https://beec.org/event/spring-bird-walk/
LOCATION:Bonnyvale Environmental Education Center\, 1221 Bonnyvale Road\, Brattleboro\, VT\, 05303\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T123000
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SUMMARY:Vernal Pool Explorers with UVM and 4-H
DESCRIPTION:This spring break\, become a vernal pool explorer and community scientist! \nBonnyvale is excited to collaborate with UVM Extension and 4-H to offer middle-school youth a chance to contribute to community science by mapping and spotting salamander and amphibian activity in vernal pools around BEEC’s property. \nExplore the magical world of vernal pools including: \n\nLearning how to identify salamanders\, frogs\, and other amphibians and understand their habitats\nMapping and recording wildlife activity for the Vermont Vernal Pool Atlas\nSeeking rare critters like the elusive fairy shrimp\n\nAfter a short training\, we will head outside to apply your new skills and collect vernal pool atlas data used by scientists across Vermont. Participants will earn an official Salamander Spotter certificate and community service credit!
URL:https://beec.org/event/vernal-pool-explorers-with-uvm-and-4-h/
LOCATION:Bonnyvale Environmental Education Center\, 1221 Bonnyvale Road\, Brattleboro\, VT\, 05303\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Programs,Salamander Crossing Brigade
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T170000
DTSTAMP:20260504T101049
CREATED:20260401T222459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T222522Z
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Spring Work Party
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, April 18 & Sunday\, April 19; drop in anytime between 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM \nShake off winter and help us get the trails and grounds ready for spring! Join us for a flexible\, feel-good weekend of outdoor work\, fresh air\, and community connection. \n🌱 Clear the WayTake a walk with purpose! Help clear winter storm debris and open up the trails for the season ahead. Let us know when you plan to arrive and we’ll point you in the right direction. \n🌿 Invasive Plant RemovalJoin a guided work session at 9:30 AM\, 12:30 PM\, or 3:00 PM—or stay for the whole day! We’ll be tackling invasives in the courtyard\, orchard\, and meadow edges. \nCome for an hour or stay all day—every bit helps. Bring your energy\, your friends\, and your love for the outdoors. We can’t wait to see you out there! 💚
URL:https://beec.org/event/volunteer-spring-work-party/
LOCATION:Bonnyvale Environmental Education Center\, 1221 Bonnyvale Road\, Brattleboro\, VT\, 05303\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Programs,Volunteering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T200000
DTSTAMP:20260504T101049
CREATED:20260114T224423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T005310Z
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SUMMARY:Mud Season Speaker Series - Vermont Reads Book Discussion: "The Light Pirate"
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Rachael Cohen\nIn partnership and taking place at the Brooks Memorial Library\nFree Event \nJoin us for a thoughtful\, guided conversation centered on The Light Pirate\, a novel that follows one girl’s life as climate change reshapes Florida’s coast—and the meaning of home\, resilience\, and community. This 90-minute facilitated discussion creates space to reflect together on the book’s themes\, characters\, and emotional impact\, while connecting the story to our own experiences and concerns about a changing world. \nParticipants will explore themes such as climate adaptation\, loss and belonging\, intergenerational wisdom\, and how people respond—individually and collectively—to environmental change. No prior discussion experience is needed; all readers are welcome\, whether the book moved you deeply or left you with lingering questions. Come prepared to listen\, reflect\, and engage in a meaningful exchange inspired by this powerful and timely novel. \nRachael Cohen has been a freelance editor specializing in environmental and regional studies\, a teacher of writing\, literature\, and natural history\, a caller of contra dances\, and a farm hand. She has a Bachelor of Arts in English from Cornell University and a Master of Science in Environmental Education from the Audubon Expedition Institute/Lesley University. When she’s not teaching for the University of Michigan’s New England Literature Program\, held each spring at a camp in New Hampshire\, she’s a caretaker in southern Vermont. \n 
URL:https://beec.org/event/mud-season-speaker-series-vermont-reads-book-discussion-the-light-pirate/
LOCATION:Brooks Memorial Library\, 224 Main St\, Brattleboro\, VT\, 05301
CATEGORIES:Community Programs,Mud Season Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260404T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260404T120000
DTSTAMP:20260504T101049
CREATED:20260114T225032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T214841Z
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SUMMARY:Salamander Tea Party
DESCRIPTION:In partnership and taking place at the Brooks Memorial Library\nFree Event\n \nEnjoy salamander story books read by our salamander mascot\, snack on salamander cookies\, and learn all about salamander season in Vermont! \nNaturalists will be on hand to answer questions about how and where you can take a peek at amphibian eggs or help out with amphibian conservation and community science projects including our Salamander Crossing Brigade. \nFree and open to all! \n 
URL:https://beec.org/event/salamander-tea-party/
LOCATION:Brooks Memorial Library\, 224 Main St\, Brattleboro\, VT\, 05301
CATEGORIES:Community Programs,Mud Season Speaker Series,Salamander Crossing Brigade,Youth & Family Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260330T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260330T200000
DTSTAMP:20260504T101049
CREATED:20260114T224147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T214240Z
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SUMMARY:Mud Season Speaker Series - Salamander Crossing Brigade and Training
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Patti Smith\nIn partnership and taking place at the Brooks Memorial Library\nFree Event\n \nBEEC and the Brooks Memorial Library invite you to a series of programs based on the Vermont Reads 2025-26 selection\, The Light Pirate. The themes of the book and our program series are climate resilience through community and the unstoppable power of the natural world. \nAs our planet heats up and nature is lost to development\, amphibians are among the most vulnerable lifeforms. A group of important amphibians in our region depends upon temporary ponds—vernal pools—for egg-laying. These waterbodies can dry up much too fast in drought years\, resulting in reproductive failure for these species. These salamanders and frogs are also vulnerable when they must cross roads to reach their breeding habitat. You can help! Join a Salamander Crossing Brigade. Getting adult amphibians safely across roads is a big way we can make their populations more resilient. \nThe Bonnyvale Environmental Education Center has been organizing crossing brigades at known crossing sites for decades. Come to the library to learn more about the amazing amphibians that head for vernal pools in the spring and what you can do to help them. \nBEEC naturalist Patti Smith has been helping frogs and salamanders get across roads for 25 years. She has also helped organize volunteers to document species for the Vermont Reptile and Amphibian Atlas Project. Her favorite amphibian is the gray treefrog.
URL:https://beec.org/event/mud-season-speaker-series-salamander-crossing-brigade-and-training/
LOCATION:Brooks Memorial Library\, 224 Main St\, Brattleboro\, VT\, 05301
CATEGORIES:Community Programs,Mud Season Speaker Series,Salamander Crossing Brigade
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T183000
DTSTAMP:20260504T101049
CREATED:20260225T213832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T191142Z
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SUMMARY:Salamander Crossing Brigade: Live Virtual Training
DESCRIPTION:Spotted salamanders\, with their surprising size and charm\, highlight the importance of vernal pools and wetland health. On rainy spring nights\, salamanders\, Jefferson salamanders\, and wood frogs migrate from forests to breeding pools\, offering a rare chance to see these remarkable creatures. \nFor many years\, we’ve organized brigades of volunteers who help amphibians reach their breeding habitat by giving them a lift across roads. Volunteers also collect & submit data on the amphibians – allowing us to assess the health of our wetland ecosystems. Crossing guards not only save individual amphibians\, they safeguard future populations of frogs and salamanders \nThis presentation begins with an introduction to the salamanders and frogs that you might encounter on migration nights\, and it will then walk you through the basics of helping on migration nights. \nLearn more about BEEC's Salamander Crossing Brigades
URL:https://beec.org/event/salamander-crossing-brigade-virtual-training/
LOCATION:VT
CATEGORIES:Community Programs,Mud Season Speaker Series,Salamander Crossing Brigade
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T170000
DTSTAMP:20260504T101049
CREATED:20260221T015334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T162818Z
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SUMMARY:Botany and the Body series: This Beautiful Skin That We Are In
DESCRIPTION:$55 members/$65 non-members \nIn the first session of the Botany and the Body series\, we’ll explore how plants and trees can help care for our largest sensory organ—our skin! \nParticipants will learn techniques to enhance circulation\, hydration\, and overall skin wellness\, including facial steams and washes\, healing baths\, foot soaks\, rosewaters\, hair and skin oils\, and skin brushing. \nFeatured plants may include witch hazel\, elderflower\, cedar\, rose\, horse chestnut\, calendula\, chamomile\, rose\, balsam fir\, marshmallow\, meadowsweet\, sunflower\, flax\, evening primrose\, nettles\, black willow\, hickory\, birch\, wintergreen\, and horsetail. Attendees will also create and take home their own healing cedar-rose bath soak sachets. \nEach participant receives a complimentary face serum or body scrub from Ursa Major. \nDr. Jessica Dolan is an environmental anthropologist and ethnobotanist\, who has worked with Indigenous communities and environmental caretakers in the Northeast\, as a researcher\, writer\, and on Indigenous history\, land stewardship\, food sovereignty\, and cultural regeneration projects\, for the last 20 years. She currently works at the National Park Service Northeast Region\, Native American Affairs\, and is writing an ethnobotany field guide. Her daily work involves writing\, creating interpretive resources\, and planning/teaching environmental stewardship education\, across the Northeast. She is a loving parent to a third generation Brattleboro kid.
URL:https://beec.org/event/botany-and-the-body-series-this-beautiful-skin-that-we-are-in/
LOCATION:Bonnyvale Environmental Education Center\, 1221 Bonnyvale Road\, Brattleboro\, VT\, 05303\, United States
CATEGORIES:Botany and the Body,Community Programs,Wellness Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260309T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260309T200000
DTSTAMP:20260504T101049
CREATED:20260114T223348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T005110Z
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SUMMARY:Mud Season Speaker Series - Thirty-Eight: The Hurricane That Transformed New England
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Stephen Long\nIn partnership and taking place at the Brooks Memorial Library\nFree Event\n \nBEEC and the Brooks Memorial Library invite you to a series of programs based on the Vermont Reads 2025-26 selection\, The Light Pirate. The themes of the book and our program series are climate resilience through community and the unstoppable power of the natural world. \nA hurricane will never surprise us again. But that’s what happened to the people of New England on September 21\, 1938. Without any warning\, the most destructive weather event ever to hit the Northeast pummeled the coast and blasted its way to Vermont and New Hampshire with torrential rain\, flooding\, and sustained winds over 100 miles per hour. \nStephen Long tells the story of New England’s Katrina\, focusing on the devastation to the region’s forests and the daunting challenge facing New Englanders still in the throes of the Great Depression. His presentation is richly illustrated with archival photos of storm damage and the unprecedented recovery operation\, making the storm and its aftermath come alive. A journalist and co-founder of Northern Woodlands magazine\, Stephen Long is the author of Thirty-Eight: The Hurricane that Transformed New England. \nFor more than 30 years\, Stephen Long has been exploring and writing about New England’s forests. Learning from experts in various forest-relatedBlack and white headshot of Stephen Long wearing a black sweater and white collared shirt. disciplines\, he jumped into forest stewardship with the zeal of the newly converted. Before long\, he was so taken with the world of forestry\, conservation\, and wildlife that he and a forester friend started a magazine called Northern Woodlands. Spending time with loggers\, birders\, other landowners\, foresters\, hunters\, and botanists\, he saw the common vision shared by all: this forest has tremendous value\, both economic and ecological\, and we should do everything we can to keep it intact. \nAfter 17 years at the helm of Northern Woodlands\, he was longing to bring his full attention back to his own writing. After leaving the magazine he founded\, Long was awarded a Bullard Fellowship at Harvard Forest in 2011. In his fellowship year\, he began research on the 1938 hurricane\, New England’s most devastating weather event. His own forest in Corinth had been blown down in 1938\, a fate shared by Harvard Forest and by 30\,000 families. His book\, Thirty-Eight\, tells the story of how the people and forests recovered from this cataclysmic event. As with all of his work\, Thirty-Eight attempts to shed further light on the age-old theme of man’s place in nature. \n 
URL:https://beec.org/event/thirty-eight-the-hurricane-that-transformed-new-england/
LOCATION:Brooks Memorial Library\, 224 Main St\, Brattleboro\, VT\, 05301
CATEGORIES:Community Programs,Mud Season Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260209T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260209T200000
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CREATED:20260114T223118Z
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SUMMARY:Mud Season Speaker Series - Pumpkin & Pye: How Beavers Keep us Cool
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Patti Smith\nIn partnership and taking place at the Brooks Memorial Library\nFree Event \nBEEC and the Brooks Memorial Library invite you to a series of programs based on the Vermont Reads 2025-26 selection\, The Light Pirate. The themes of the book and our program series are climate resilience through community and the unstoppable power of the natural world. \nPumpkin was born in a stone culvert under Upper Dummerston Road and orphaned when his mother was hit by a car. Pye was attacked and badly injured by a dog as a yearling. BEEC naturalist Patti Smith will tell how these young beavers came together and into her care. Photos and videos will illustrate the many adventures that ensued. Patti will discuss their crucial role in holding water on a warming planet and mitigating floods. Learn how communities are solving beaver conflicts in ways that allow beavers to keep us cool. \nPatti Smith has been studying a beaver colony since 2008 and has been rehabilitating injured and orphaned mammals almost as long. Her observations of wildlife inspire her columns in the Brattleboro Reformer and her book\, The Beavers of Popples Pond.
URL:https://beec.org/event/mud-season-speaker-series-pumpkin-pye-how-beavers-keep-us-cool/
LOCATION:Brooks Memorial Library\, 224 Main St\, Brattleboro\, VT\, 05301
CATEGORIES:Mud Season Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251128T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251128T150000
DTSTAMP:20260504T101049
CREATED:20251020T162638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T211320Z
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SUMMARY:Grateful Forest: A Gathering of Stillness and Renewal
DESCRIPTION:Suggested Contribution: $5–$45 (pay what you can)\n\n\n\nThe day after Thanksgiving\, step away from the busyness of the season and into the quiet abundance of the natural world. This mindful experience invites you to slow down\, awaken your senses\, and connect with nature in a meaningful and memorable way. \nRooted in shinrin-yoku—the Japanese practice of “forest bathing”—this gentle immersion includes guided invitations and a short meditation to help you engage with nature through all your senses\, including intuition and imagination. The experience includes periods of sitting\, exploration\, and slow walking over short distances on hilly terrain. \nGrateful Forest is offered in partnership with Amanda Kenyon\, Nature Therapy & Meditation Guide. Past participants have described Amanda’s immersions as “peaceful\, gentle\, and joyful\,” “magical and transformative\,” and “profoundly rejuvenating.” \nJoin us for a special opportunity to rest\, reflect\, and reconnect with gratitude for all that nature provides. \nSuggested Contribution: $5–$45 (pay what you can)\n  This program is offered in the spirit of accessibility and community care. Your contribution helps support future offerings and the stewardship of the land.
URL:https://beec.org/event/grateful-forest-a-gathering-of-stillness-and-renewal/
LOCATION:Bonnyvale Environmental Education Center\, 1221 Bonnyvale Road\, Brattleboro\, VT\, 05303\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T210000
DTSTAMP:20260504T101049
CREATED:20250930T202308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T211145Z
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SUMMARY:Autumn's Night Forest
DESCRIPTION:Free event\, donations appreciated\nOn this night after Halloween\, we invite you to see the other side of darkness as we tilt toward winter — the November night forest is very much alive and awake. Unless you are tiny and tasty\, it holds no monsters. It is inhabited by trundling porcupines\, gliding squirrels\, and daintily trotting foxes. Because we enter with senses tuned for daylight\, observing these creatures is a rare gift. Together\, we’ll do our best to share their experience and watch for signs of their presence. \nThe evening begins indoors with an introduction to safe\, comfortable night walking\, followed by a stroll through meadows and forest. We’ll close by gathering around a campfire with hot cider and stargazing. \nWhat To Bring: Please bring a flashlight or headlamp if you have one\, and extra layers for warmth!
URL:https://beec.org/event/autumn-night-forest/
LOCATION:VT
CATEGORIES:Community Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T153000
DTSTAMP:20260504T101049
CREATED:20250807T125818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250901T211430Z
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SUMMARY:Fungi Forays: Edible & Medicinal Mushrooms with Justin Garner
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, October 18: 1:00pm - 3:30pm at BEEC\n$20 per outing for BEEC members\, $25 for non-members \nJoin mushroom maestro Justin Garner as we explore the strange and wonderful diversity of mushrooms home to our region. During each outing\, we will spend time in the field looking for and collecting mushrooms. Then we’ll gather around to admire and learn about the harvest. If good edibles are available\, we will prepare some to sample! Justin has a long-standing interest in fungi\, and has studied botany and plant chemistry. He teaches about the nourishing\, medicinal\, and toxic properties of fungi. \nThis course includes: \n\nMushroom identification skills\nEthical and safe foraging practices\nKnowledge of key edible and medicinal species\nTime in the woods exploring and collecting\nPrep and sampling in the kitchen\n\nBring your curiosity\, your field notebook\, and your sense of wonder!
URL:https://beec.org/event/fungi-forays-edible-medicinal-mushrooms-with-justin-garner-2/
LOCATION:VT
CATEGORIES:Community Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T140000
DTSTAMP:20260504T101049
CREATED:20250826T174425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T192832Z
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SUMMARY:Woven by Nature: A Botanical Dye Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, October 5th from 11am – 2pm\n$35 per outing for public / $30 per outing for BEEC members \n\n\n\n\n\nIn this hands-on botanical dye workshop\, discover the art of transforming leaves\, roots\, and bugs into usable color. Through the alchemy of plants\, participants will learn to create an array of vibrant and earthy hues while bundle-dyeing their own bandana (provided). From gathering surrounding materials to exploring traditional techniques\, this course engages the beauty of slow\, intentional crafting. Whether you’re a seasoned maker or simply drawn to the magic of plant-based pigments\, this experience offers a meaningful connection to the landscape of art and nature. \nWoven by Nature is led by licensed acupuncturist Caylie See\, who is steeped in herbal traditions. Caylie brings her swathe of plant pharmacology studies\, wild foraging skills\, and training in natural dyeing techniques to provide a meaningful palette for preserving fleeting moments in lasting garments. \n\nMaterials provided. Please bring a lunch or snack if needed\, as this runs during lunch hours. 
URL:https://beec.org/event/woven-by-nature-a-botanical-dye-workshop/
LOCATION:VT
CATEGORIES:Community Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251002T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251002T190000
DTSTAMP:20260504T101049
CREATED:20250826T173957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T195806Z
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SUMMARY:Picnic\, Pies & Progress: Bonnyvale’s Annual Gathering!
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, October 2nd from 5pm – 7pm\nFREE event \nJoin us for a joyful afternoon in nature as we gather for Bonnyvale’s Annual Gathering—picnic style! This casual\, family-friendly event is a celebration of community\, reflection\, and connection to the land we all love. \nBring Your Own Picnic BYOP!\nSpread a blanket under the trees or gather around a picnic table and enjoy your favorite foods with fellow Bonnyvale supporters. We’ll provide lemonade\, iced tea\, and pies donated by The Vermont Country Deli. \nWhat to Expect:  \n\nHighlights from the past year\nA sneak peek at what’s ahead–we’ve got big plans!\nPresentation of the Stockwell Environmental Award\nBarred Owl Society Induction Ceremony\nLive music\nKid-friendly nature activities and trail time\nCommunity conversation and gratitude\n\nWhether you’ve been part of Bonnyvale for decades or are just getting to know us\, we hope you’ll come\, bring a picnic\, and enjoy a relaxed afternoon in good company. \nPlease RSVP by September 25th.
URL:https://beec.org/event/picnic-pies-progress-bonnyvales-annual-gathering/
LOCATION:VT
CATEGORIES:Community Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250930T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250930T193000
DTSTAMP:20260504T101049
CREATED:20250826T173603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T192226Z
UID:1410-1759253400-1759260600@beec.org
SUMMARY:Newcomers Mixer: Singing Insects Social
DESCRIPTION:In Collaboration with the BDCC’s Grow SoVermont\nTuesday\, September 30th from 5:30pm – 7:30pm at BEEC\nFree Event \n\n\n\n\nDo you want to learn more about the nature of southern Vermont? Meet new neighbors and friends and the choir that provides the ambient music of late summer— crickets and katydids. Come to the Bonnyvale Environmental Education Center in West Brattleboro for a social gathering and a chance to look and listen for some of the distinctive singers. We’ll tell the temperature from the rich chirps of a snowy tree cricket and admire the antennae of a sword-bearing conehead. Will we hear the “tricky Dick” bug? Learn to recognize the songs of some of the most recognizable species and learn about how and why they sing. \nThe view from the top of the Bonnyvale hill is well worth the short walk. We will end there to enjoy the chorus. \nRefreshments provided. Children are very welcome!
URL:https://beec.org/event/newcomers-mixer-singing-insects-social/
LOCATION:VT
CATEGORIES:Community Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250928T160000
DTSTAMP:20260504T101049
CREATED:20250824T202326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T214134Z
UID:1283-1758963600-1759075200@beec.org
SUMMARY:Beaver Camp
DESCRIPTION:Saturday and Sunday\, September 27th and 28th from 9am – 4pm\nFree Event\, Donations Appreciated \nThis free\, weekend immersion is for fans of wetlands who want to become advocates for beavers in their communities. Enjoy two full days of learning and exploring with experts: Skip Lisle of Beaver Deceivers International\, Dr. Denise Burchsted\, engineer and river scientist\, and Patti Smith\, BEEC naturalist and beaver enthusiast. This opportunity includes four classroom sessions\, learning to construct a “beaver deceiver” flow device\, and visits to active beaver sites and beautiful wetlands created by beavers. \nClassroom Sessions: \n\nBeavers and Healthy Streamscapes with Dr Denise Burchsted\nStreamtable Demonstration with Dr Denise Burchsted\nBeaver Biology 101 with Patti Smith\nBeaver/Human Conflicts and Solutions with Skip Lisle\n\nBeaver Deceiver Construction\, two tracks:\nDeceiver Curious: Those interested in understanding the basics\, but not planning to install flow devices will attend an intro lesson\, then visit beaver pond sites to learn more about beaver habitat. \nDeceiver Constructors: Want to try your hand at installing a flow device? Work with Skip on an installation. \nOvernight camping\nOvernight camping at the BEEC grounds is available Friday and Saturday night. We offer a grassy area for tents\, or an open-sided barn for primitive camping. Suggested donation of $25 per night per party for camping. \nPlease fill out this camping reservation form to reserve overnight camping at BEEC during Beaver Camp. \nMeet the Beaver Experts\nSkip Lisle\nBiologist Skip Lisle has devoted his career to solving beaver conflicts. He pioneered pipe and fence systems and has installed his high quality flow devices across the country and around the world. They save taxpayers $\, road crews frustration\, and keep beavers and their wetlands in place. Skip’s passion for his work is matched by his refusal to be outsmarted by beavers. Because every site is different and every beaver is different\, every installation requires new solutions. Skip’s approach to the work has evolved and diversified accordingly. Skip lives in Grafton\, Vermont. \n  \nPatti Smith\nPatti is a naturalist at the Bonnyvale Environmental Education Center and has been immersed in the world of beavers for almost two decades. She has been adopted by the beavers who occupy the flowage in her backyard and has been documenting their trials and triumphs\, as well as their day-to-day activities around the seasons. Her book\, The Beavers of Popple’s Pond\, published in 2014\, is her account of the early years of the beaver project. As a naturalist at the Bonnyvale Environmental Education Center\, she has taken hundreds of people out to beaver habitat\, and has worked with people to resolve beaver conflicts. As a wildlife rehabilitator\, Patti has raised orphans of many species\, including beavers. \nDr. Denise Burchsted\nEngineer and river scientist (fluvial geomorphologist) Dr. Denise Burchsted studies natural river systems—the way rivers behaved before Europeans arrived. What she has learned will surprise you\, and yes\, beavers were an important part of the picture. What were the landscapes and riverscapes of Vermont like in the days before the fur trade? Burchsted studied geoscience for her PhD at the University of Connecticut. She has a diverse background with training in civil engineering (BS from UConn) and ecology (MFS from Yale University). Her research has focused on blending these disciplines to study the aquatic landscape across various scales. She is interested in the application of her work to the management of rivers and wetlands. Her research has featured the role of beavers in creating complexity in river systems.
URL:https://beec.org/event/beaver-camp-1/
LOCATION:VT
CATEGORIES:Beavers,Community Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T160000
DTSTAMP:20260504T101049
CREATED:20250826T171908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250901T184655Z
UID:1398-1758376800-1758384000@beec.org
SUMMARY:Cafe Botanica: Get Your Root Down and Go Nuts!
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, September 20th from 2pm – 4pm at BEEC\n$45 per for public / $40 for BEEC members\nCelebrate the richness of Southern Vermont’s harvest season with ethnobotanist Jessica Dolan. Autumn is a time of abundance—fruits\, nuts\, and roots are at their peak\, and both humans and wildlife gather nature’s bounty in preparation for winter. As plants shift their energy back into their roots\, it’s the perfect moment to follow their lead—grounding ourselves with nourishing root foods and medicines. \nIn this final installment of the Café Botanica series\, Jessica will share the ethnobotany of often-overlooked nut species like hickories\, butternuts\, hazelnuts\, and black walnuts\, alongside roots such as sunchokes\, hopniss\, and pepper root. We’ll also explore seasonal wild fruits and berries—pawpaw\, cranberries\, wintergreen—and discuss plant identification\, regenerative harvest practices\, and habitat stewardship. \nParticipants will also enjoy seasonal treats from local farmers\, harvesters\, and makers\, including Susu Farm\, Tavernier Chocolate\, and Halifax Hollow. For those who have partaken in previous Cafe Botanica classes\, this session marks the completion of our year-long foraging journey\, reaching our goal of identifying and building relationships with 100 native plants and trees of Southern Vermont for food\, medicine\, craft\, and conservation. Newcomers are warmly welcome—no previous attendance required! \nBring your curiosity and a notebook and pen if you’d like to take notes.
URL:https://beec.org/event/cafe-botanica-get-your-root-down-and-go-nuts/
LOCATION:VT
CATEGORIES:Community Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T113000
DTSTAMP:20260504T101049
CREATED:20250807T140141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250901T184306Z
UID:1199-1758362400-1758367800@beec.org
SUMMARY:Coffee In the Courtyard Series: Wildlife Rehab 101
DESCRIPTION:Featuring and sponsored by Mocha Joes Coffee Roasters\nSaturday\, September 20: 10:00am - 11:30am at BEEC\nFree Event\, Donations Appreciated \nCome enjoy a warm cup of coffee and dive into the inspiring world of wildlife rehabilitation! This informal\, info-packed session is perfect for anyone curious about what it takes to become a wildlife rehabber. We’ll walk you through the first steps– from how to get started with the necessary paperwork and permits\, to what supplies and setups you’ll need at home to care for injured or orphaned wildlife. \nYou’ll also learn what a typical day might look like in this meaningful and challenging field\, including the emotional rewards and responsibilities that come with it. Patti Smith\, a licensed wildlife rehabilitator with years of experience\, will share real-life stories and successes from her work\, giving you an honest and uplifting glimpse into what it’s like to give animals a second chance. \nWhether you’re just curious or ready to take the leap\, this session is a great place to start your journey into wildlife care and conservation.
URL:https://beec.org/event/coffee-in-the-courtyard-series-wildlife-rehab-101/
LOCATION:VT
CATEGORIES:Community Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T201500
DTSTAMP:20260504T101049
CREATED:20250807T135818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250901T182640Z
UID:1197-1758133800-1758140100@beec.org
SUMMARY:Singing Insect Chorus
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, September 17: 6:30pm - 8:15pm at BEEC\nFree Event\, Donations Appreciated \n\n\n\n\nBeginning in August\, the songs of birds give way to the songs of insects. Meet BEEC naturalist Patti Smith at the Bonnyvale Environmental Education Center to enjoy the choir. We will work our way to the summit of Heifer Hill\, listening to and looking for katydids\, tree crickets\, ground crickets\, and more. Using insect nets and magnifying boxes\, we will get a close-up look at these musical insects. We’ll tell the temperature from the rich chirps of a snowy tree cricket and admire the antennae of a sword-bearing conehead. Which one is the “Nixon bug?” Learn to recognize the songs of some of the most recognizable species and listen for them in your own backyard. \nPatti Smith has been studying and teaching about the natural world for decades. Her fascination with night-singing insects began over ten years ago\, inspired by field guides that opened up the captivating world of crickets and katydids. Since then\, she has led numerous evening insect safaris\, sharing her knowledge and enthusiasm with curious learners of all ages. Patti looks forward to guiding you through the subtle and enchanting symphony of these humble yet remarkable creatures.
URL:https://beec.org/event/singing-insect-chorus/
LOCATION:VT
CATEGORIES:Community Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250910T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250910T190000
DTSTAMP:20260504T101049
CREATED:20250807T135309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250901T181225Z
UID:1192-1757525400-1757530800@beec.org
SUMMARY:Wild and Precious: Outdoor Yoga with the Poetry of Mary Oliver
DESCRIPTION:In collaboration with Inner Heat Yoga\n\nWednesday\, September 10: 5:30pm - 7:00pm at BEEC\n\n$20 for BEEC members\, $25 for non-members \nJoin us in celebrating the birthday of beloved poet Mary Oliver with a soul-nourishing outdoor yoga class that blends gentle movement\, breathwork\, and her luminous poetry. Set in the embrace of nature she so lovingly described\, this all-levels class invites you to slow down\, listen deeply\, and connect with the wild and precious life around and within you. Between poses\, we’ll read select poems aloud\, letting her words guide our practice and awaken wonder. \nBring a mat\, an open heart\, and a sense of reverence for the natural world. \nMeet the Facilitator\nEmily Jo Wiadro of Inner Heat yoga is a certified teacher and integrative yoga therapist with 25 years of experience and over 700 hours of training in styles including Iyengar\, Ashtanga\, and therapeutic yoga. A former dancer\, she blends mindful movement with body awareness\, offering fully accessible classes that emphasize ease\, organic transitions\, and self-compassion. Emily encourages students to honor their body’s wisdom\, aiming to leave you grounded\, refreshed\, and ready to move through your day with greater clarity.
URL:https://beec.org/event/wild-and-precious-outdoor-yoga-with-the-poetry-of-mary-oliver/
LOCATION:VT
CATEGORIES:Community Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250907T174500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250907T200000
DTSTAMP:20260504T101049
CREATED:20250807T135153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250907T014735Z
UID:1190-1757267100-1757275200@beec.org
SUMMARY:September Full Moon Immersion with Amanda Kenyon
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, September 7: 5:45pm - 8pm\nAt BEEC\n$30 for BEEC members\, $35 for non-members \n\nExperience nature unfold as we shift from daylight to twilight to nightfall at this special time of the month when the moon is at its fullest. You’ll be guided to tune in to your senses to appreciate nature in new ways. Inspired by the Japanese practice of forest bathing\, enjoy a mindful and playful guided experience in the forest and meadow atop Heifer Hill. Sweeping views offer us the possibility to see the moonrise. \nCourse Details\nDuring our Full Moon Forest Immersion\, you will be offered guided prompts\, or “invitations”\, that tap into your senses and quiet your mind. You will experience a combination of guided meditation\, exploring in-place\, meandering over short distances\, and one steep uphill walk. Slow down\, de-stress\, and be inspired by nature in this unique opportunity to connect on a full moon. \nForest immersion– or “forest bathing” as translated literally from “shinrin-yoku”– is an established public health practice in Japan. It is a growing global wellness movement backed by more than 30 years of scientific research on the physical and mental benefits of mindfully immersing yourself in nature. \nThe Full Moon Forest Immersion is offered in partnership with Amanda Kenyon of Landkind Guide. Visit landkindguide.com for more information about Amanda and forest immersion. \nThis event is for anyone interested in a meditative outdoor practice. The recommended minimum age is 15. Space is limited and advance registration is required to reserve your spot.
URL:https://beec.org/event/full-moon-immersion-with-amanda-kenyon-2/
LOCATION:VT
CATEGORIES:Community Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T153000
DTSTAMP:20260504T101049
CREATED:20250807T125718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250906T003027Z
UID:1161-1757163600-1757172600@beec.org
SUMMARY:Fungi Forays: Edible & Medicinal Mushrooms with Justin Garner - CANCELLED DUE TO THUNDERSTORMS
DESCRIPTION:OUR SEPTEMBER 6 EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO THUNDERSTORMS\nPlease look to join our next foraging event on October 18! \n$20 per outing for BEEC members\, $25 for non-members \nJoin mushroom maestro Justin Garner as we explore the strange and wonderful diversity of mushrooms home to our region. During each outing\, we will spend time in the field looking for and collecting mushrooms. Then we’ll gather around to admire and learn about the harvest. If good edibles are available\, we will prepare some to sample! Justin has a long-standing interest in fungi\, and has studied botany and plant chemistry. He teaches about the nourishing\, medicinal\, and toxic properties of fungi. \nThis course includes: \n\nMushroom identification skills\nEthical and safe foraging practices\nKnowledge of key edible and medicinal species\nTime in the woods exploring and collecting\nPrep and sampling in the kitchen\n\nBring your curiosity\, your field notebook\, and your sense of wonder!
URL:https://beec.org/event/fungi-forays-edible-medicinal-mushrooms-with-justin-garner/
LOCATION:VT
CATEGORIES:Community Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250809T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250809T210000
DTSTAMP:20260504T101049
CREATED:20250807T130556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T135659Z
UID:1168-1754764200-1754773200@beec.org
SUMMARY:August Full Moon Immersion with Amanda Kenyon
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, August 9: 6:45pm - 9:00pm\nAt BEEC\n$30 for BEEC members\, $35 for non-members \n\nExperience nature unfold as we shift from daylight to twilight to nightfall at this special time of the month when the moon is at its fullest. You’ll be guided to tune in to your senses to appreciate nature in new ways. Inspired by the Japanese practice of forest bathing\, enjoy a mindful and playful guided experience in the forest and meadow atop Heifer Hill. Sweeping views offer us the possibility to see the moonrise. \nCourse Details\nDuring our Full Moon Forest Immersion\, you will be offered guided prompts\, or “invitations”\, that tap into your senses and quiet your mind. You will experience a combination of guided meditation\, exploring in-place\, meandering over short distances\, and one steep uphill walk. Slow down\, de-stress\, and be inspired by nature in this unique opportunity to connect on a full moon. \nForest immersion– or “forest bathing” as translated literally from “shinrin-yoku”– is an established public health practice in Japan. It is a growing global wellness movement backed by more than 30 years of scientific research on the physical and mental benefits of mindfully immersing yourself in nature. \nThe Full Moon Forest Immersion is offered in partnership with Amanda Kenyon of Landkind Guide. Visit landkindguide.com for more information about Amanda and forest immersion. \nThis event is for anyone interested in a meditative outdoor practice. The recommended minimum age is 15. Space is limited and advance registration is required to reserve your spot.
URL:https://beec.org/event/full-moon-immersion-with-amanda-kenyon/
LOCATION:VT
CATEGORIES:Community Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250807T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250807T170000
DTSTAMP:20260504T101049
CREATED:20250807T125945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T135730Z
UID:1165-1754553600-1754586000@beec.org
SUMMARY:Drawn to Nature: A Nature Illustration Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, August 9\, 10:00am - 3:00pm\nSaturdays September 6 & October 18: 1:00pm - 3:30pm\nAt BEEC\n$30 for BEEC members\, $35 for non-members \n\n\n\n\nSlow down\, look closely\, and connect deeply with the natural world through the art of drawing. Join us for a one-day immersive workshop that blends science\, observation\, and creativity. In the morning\, we’ll explore the quiet poetry of plants– leaves\, twigs\, flowers\, ferns– learning how to observe and render their shapes\, patterns\, and personalities with pencil and ink. In the afternoon\, we’ll turn our attention to animals\, using reference photos\, study mounts\, and experience in the field to capture the gesture\, movement\, and character of wildlife. \nThis course will help you: \n\nBuild confidence in your drawing skills– no experience necessary\nLearn techniques for proportion\, shading\, texture\, and storytelling\nPractice seeing like a naturalist and thinking like an artist\nLeave with pages of sketches and a renewed sense of wonder\n\nLed with warmth and encouragement by Patti Smith\, this workshop is perfect for artists\, educators\, nature lovers\, and anyone looking to rekindle their connection to the living world. \nWhat to bring: A sketchbook\, your favorite pens or pencils\, and lunch. We’ll provide some drawing materials and all the inspiration you’ll need. \nSpaces are limited to keep the experience personal and engaging—register soon!
URL:https://beec.org/event/drawn-to-nature-a-nature-illustration-workshop/
LOCATION:VT
CATEGORIES:Community Programs
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