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  • The Art of Observation ~ Seeing like an Artist – Botany

    Four Saturdays from 1-3:30 at BEEC $25 members/$30 non-members/session Keeping a nature journal is like Jack’s magic bean. The simple act of sitting, observing, and recording can transport you to a world of wonder. This four-part series will help participants build confidence and joy in nature journaling—no talent required! Foster […]

  • Summer Camp: Creep, Crawl, Leap ~ ages 4 – 5

    Blending imagination and discovery, we will discover and become creatures that creep, crawl and leap, including arthropods, amphibians, reptiles, mammals, centaurs, unicorns and more.

  • Summer Camp: Amazing Animals ~ ages 6 – 9

    Each day we will learn about a new facet of the natural world, phenomenal plants, incredible insects, beautiful birds, amazing amphibians, and mysterious mammals.

  • Summer Camp: Wild Wanderings ~ ages 7 – 11

    Each day we will visit a different habitat of Heifer Hill, to discover life in a pond, a vernal pool, the meadows, the forest, and the relationships within our local ecosystems.

  • Drawn to Nature: A Nature Illustration Workshop

    Saturday, August 9, 10:00am - 3:00pm Saturdays September 6 & October 18: 1:00pm - 3:30pm At BEEC $30 for BEEC members, $35 for non-members Slow 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, […]

  • August Full Moon Immersion with Amanda Kenyon

    Saturday, August 9: 6:45pm - 9:00pm At BEEC $30 for BEEC members, $35 for non-members Experience 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 […]

  • Little Explorers Nature Playgroup

    Select Fridays, September – December 10:00am to 11:30am at BEEC For children ages 3 to 5 plus caregivers Upcoming Playgroups: Sept 5, 12, 19, 26 Oct 3, 10, 17, 31 (not 24) Nov 7, 14, (not 21, 28) Dec 5, 12, 19 (not 26) Join a BEEC Naturalist Educator for […]

  • September Full Moon Immersion with Amanda Kenyon

    Sunday, September 7: 5:45pm - 8pm At BEEC $30 for BEEC members, $35 for non-members Experience 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 […]

  • Wild and Precious: Outdoor Yoga with the Poetry of Mary Oliver

    In collaboration with Inner Heat Yoga Wednesday, September 10: 5:30pm - 7:00pm at BEEC $20 for BEEC members, $25 for non-members Join 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 […]

  • Little Explorers Nature Playgroup

    Select Fridays, September – December 10:00am to 11:30am at BEEC For children ages 3 to 5 plus caregivers Upcoming Playgroups: Sept 12, 19, 26 Oct 3, 10, 17, 31 (not 24) Nov 7, 14, (not 21, 28) Dec 5, 12, 19 (not 26) Join a BEEC Naturalist Educator for a […]

  • Singing Insect Chorus

    Wednesday, September 17: 6:30pm - 8:15pm at BEEC Free Event, Donations Appreciated Beginning 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 […]

  • Little Explorers Nature Playgroup

    Select Fridays, September – December 10:00am to 11:30am at BEEC For children ages 3 to 5 plus caregivers Upcoming Playgroups: Sept 19, 26 Oct 3, 10, 17, 31 (not 24) Nov 7, 14, (not 21, 28) Dec 5, 12, 19 (not 26) Join a BEEC Naturalist Educator for a delightful […]

  • Coffee In the Courtyard Series: Wildlife Rehab 101

    Featuring and sponsored by Mocha Joes Coffee Roasters Saturday, September 20: 10:00am - 11:30am at BEEC Free Event, Donations Appreciated Come 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 […]

  • Cafe Botanica: Get Your Root Down and Go Nuts!

    Saturday, September 20th from 2pm – 4pm at BEEC $45 per for public / $40 for BEEC members Celebrate 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 […]

  • Little Explorers Nature Playgroup

    Select Fridays, September – December 10:00am to 11:30am at BEEC For children ages 3 to 5 plus caregivers Upcoming Playgroups: Sept 26 Oct 3, 10, 17, 31 (not 24) Nov 7, 14, (not 21, 28) Dec 5, 12, 19 (not 26) Join a BEEC Naturalist Educator for a delightful walk […]

  • Beaver Camp

    Saturday and Sunday, September 27th and 28th from 9am – 4pm Free Event, Donations Appreciated This 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, […]

  • Newcomers Mixer: Singing Insects Social

    In Collaboration with the BDCC’s Grow SoVermont Tuesday, September 30th from 5:30pm – 7:30pm at BEEC Free Event Do 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 […]

  • Picnic, Pies & Progress: Bonnyvale’s Annual Gathering!

    Thursday, October 2nd from 5pm – 7pm FREE event Join 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. Bring Your Own Picnic BYOP! Spread a […]

  • Little Explorers Nature Playgroup

    Select Fridays, September – December 10:00am to 11:30am at BEEC For children ages 3 to 5 plus caregivers Upcoming Playgroups: Oct 3, 10, 17, 31 (not 24) Nov 7, 14, (not 21, 28) Dec 5, 12, 19 (not 26) Join a BEEC Naturalist Educator for a delightful walk in nature! […]

  • Woven by Nature: A Botanical Dye Workshop

    Sunday, October 5th from 11am – 2pm $35 per outing for public / $30 per outing for BEEC members In 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 […]

  • Little Explorers Nature Playgroup

    Select Fridays, September – December 10:00am to 11:30am at BEEC For children ages 3 to 5 plus caregivers Upcoming Playgroups: Oct 10, 17, 31 Nov 7, 14 Dec 5, 12, 19 Join a BEEC Naturalist Educator for a delightful walk in nature! Together, we’ll explore and engage in discovery, wonder […]

  • Nature Days Camp

    Offered on Teacher-in-Service Days and Select Holidays 9am - 3pm For children in grades K – 5 Bring your child during their days out of school for Nature Days of fun at BEEC. We will romp and stomp as we play and learn, and benefit from the fresh air and […]

  • Nature Days Camp

    Offered on Teacher-in-Service Days and Select Holidays 9am - 3pm For children in grades K – 5 Bring your child during their days out of school for Nature Days of fun at BEEC. We will romp and stomp as we play and learn, and benefit from the fresh air and […]

  • Little Explorers Nature Playgroup

    Select Fridays, September – December 10:00am to 11:30am at BEEC For children ages 3 to 5 plus caregivers Upcoming Playgroups: Oct 17, 31 (not 24) Nov 7, 14, (not 21, 28) Dec 5, 12, 19 (not 26) Join a BEEC Naturalist Educator for a delightful walk in nature! Together, we’ll […]

  • Fungi Forays: Edible & Medicinal Mushrooms with Justin Garner

    Saturday, October 18: 1:00pm - 3:30pm at BEEC $20 per outing for BEEC members, $25 for non-members Join 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. […]

  • Forest of Mystery

    Every October, Bonnyvale’s forests and meadows come alive with outdoor theater, transforming into a spectacular world of the imagination. Staged in a dozen scenes along torch-lit trails that meander through fields and into the dark woods, “travelers” move through this otherworld in a quest to save nature. Their participation in […]

  • Little Explorers Nature Playgroup

    Select Fridays, September – December 10:00am to 11:30am at BEEC For children ages 3 to 5 plus caregivers Upcoming Playgroups: Oct 31 Nov 7, 14 Dec 5, 12, 19 Join a BEEC Naturalist Educator for a delightful walk in nature! Together, we’ll explore and engage in discovery, wonder and play. […]

  • Hike and Seek: Shelter Building at Retreat Farm

    Retreat Farm 45 Farmhouse Sq., Brattleboro, VT, United States

    Hike and Seek: Family Adventures: Saturdays, 10 am – 12 pm Want a refreshing start to the weekend? Gather your family, and join naturalists & educators from BEEC and the Boys & Girls Club of Brattleboro as they lead us on a short, themed walk in a cool local spot. […]

    Free

  • Autumn's Night Forest

    Free event, donations appreciated On 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 […]

  • Finding Serenity with the Supermoon

    Bonnyvale Environmental Education Center 1221 Bonnyvale Road, Brattleboro, VT, United States

    Members: $20 Adult; Public: $25 Step away from life’s noise and attune to the quiet energy of the full moon. We’ll gather beneath an open sky on the afternoon of the supermoon with guided meditation, sensory exploration, and a warm cup of tea around an inviting fire. At the top […]

  • Little Explorers Nature Playgroup

    Select Fridays, September – December 10:00am to 11:30am at BEEC For children ages 3 to 5 plus caregivers Upcoming Playgroups: Oct 10, 17, 31 (not 24) Nov 7, 14, (not 21, 28) Dec 5, 12, 19 (not 26) Join a BEEC Naturalist Educator for a delightful walk in nature! Together, […]

  • Nature Days Camp

    Offered on Teacher-in-Service Days and Select Holidays 9am - 3pm For children in grades K – 5 Bring your child during their days out of school for Nature Days of fun at BEEC. We will romp and stomp as we play and learn, and benefit from the fresh air and […]

  • Little Explorers Nature Playgroup

    Select Fridays, September – December 10:00am to 11:30am at BEEC For children ages 3 to 5 plus caregivers Upcoming Playgroups: Nov 14 Dec 5, 12, 19 Join a BEEC Naturalist Educator for a delightful walk in nature! Together, we’ll explore and engage in discovery, wonder and play. We’ll also enjoy […]

  • Hike and Seek: Night Creatures at BEEC

    Hike and Seek: Family Adventures: Saturdays Want a refreshing start to the weekend? Gather your family, and join naturalists & educators from BEEC and the Boys & Girls Club of Brattleboro as they lead us on a short, themed walk in a cool local spot. Each Hike and Seek is […]

  • Nature Days Camp

    Offered on Teacher-in-Service Days and Select Holidays 9am - 3pm For children in grades K – 5 Bring your child during their days out of school for Nature Days of fun at BEEC. We will romp and stomp as we play and learn, and benefit from the fresh air and […]

  • Nature Days Camp

    Offered on Teacher-in-Service Days and Select Holidays 9am - 3pm For children in grades K – 5 Bring your child during their days out of school for Nature Days of fun at BEEC. We will romp and stomp as we play and learn, and benefit from the fresh air and […]

  • Grateful Forest: A Gathering of Stillness and Renewal

    Bonnyvale Environmental Education Center 1221 Bonnyvale Road, Brattleboro, VT, United States

    Suggested Contribution: $5–$45 (pay what you can) The 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. Rooted […]

  • Full Moon Hike and Tea

    Bonnyvale Environmental Education Center 1221 Bonnyvale Road, Brattleboro, VT, United States

    Members: $20 Adult; Public: $25 Join us for the third and final supermoon of 2025. Together, we’ll welcome a wintry full moon with a peaceful woodland hike and warm tea as day gives way to dusk. We’ll follow winding trails through forest and meadow, moving at a relaxed, steady pace […]

  • Little Explorers Nature Playgroup

    Select Fridays, September – December 10:00am to 11:30am at BEEC For children ages 3 to 5 plus caregivers Upcoming Playgroups: Dec 5, 12, 19 Join a BEEC Naturalist Educator for a delightful walk in nature! Together, we’ll explore and engage in discovery, wonder and play. We’ll also enjoy seasonal songs, […]

  • Hike and Seek: Nature's Treasures at BEEC

    Hike and Seek: Family Adventures: Saturdays, 10 am – 12 pm Want a refreshing start to the weekend? Gather your family, and join naturalists & educators from BEEC and the Boys & Girls Club of Brattleboro as they lead us on a short, themed walk in a cool local spot. […]

  • Deck the Halls: Wreath-Making from Nature

    Members: $20 Adult; Public: $25 Adult; Free Admittance for Kids The December woods and fields are filled with often-overlooked beauty — lichens, vines, dried weeds, berries, seedpods. We will take a short walk to seek inspiration and to gather materials to supplement those on hand, and then enjoy hot chocolate […]

  • Little Explorers Nature Playgroup

    Bonnyvale Environmental Education Center 1221 Bonnyvale Road, Brattleboro, VT, United States

    Select Fridays, September – December 10:00am to 11:30am at BEEC For children ages 3 to 5 plus caregivers Upcoming Playgroups: Dec 12, 19 (not 26) Join a BEEC Naturalist Educator for a delightful walk in nature! Together, we’ll explore and engage in discovery, wonder and play. We’ll also enjoy seasonal […]

  • Little Explorers Nature Playgroup

    Select Fridays, September – December 10:00am to 11:30am at BEEC For children ages 3 to 5 plus caregivers Join a BEEC Naturalist Educator for a delightful walk in nature! Together, we’ll explore and engage in discovery, wonder and play. We’ll also enjoy seasonal songs, stories and crafts. Program Details Dress […]

  • Forest of Light: A Solstice Celebration

    Saturday, December 20 Self-guided walk offered between 4pm-6 pm, with a warming fire and hot drinks offered in the courtyard Members: $15 adult/$5 kids; Public: $20 adult/$10 kids Step into the longest night of the year with wonder and warmth. A meandering meadow trail to the summit of Heifer Hill […]

  • Little Explorers Nature Playgroup

    Bonnyvale Environmental Education Center 1221 Bonnyvale Road, Brattleboro, VT, United States

    Select Fridays, January - June 2026 10:00am to 11:30am at BEEC For children ages 3 to 5 plus caregivers Join a BEEC Naturalist Educator for a delightful walk in nature! Together, we’ll explore and engage in discovery, wonder and play. We’ll also enjoy seasonal songs, stories and crafts. Program Details […]

  • Little Explorers Nature Playgroup

    Bonnyvale Environmental Education Center 1221 Bonnyvale Road, Brattleboro, VT, United States

    Select Fridays, January - June 2026 10:00am to 11:30am at BEEC For children ages 3 to 5 plus caregivers Join a BEEC Naturalist Educator for a delightful walk in nature! Together, we’ll explore and engage in discovery, wonder and play. We’ll also enjoy seasonal songs, stories and crafts. Program Details […]

  • Hike and Seek: Fire Making at Retreat Farm

    Retreat Farm 45 Farmhouse Sq., Brattleboro, VT, United States

    Hike and Seek: Family Adventures: Saturdays, 10 am – 12 pm Want a refreshing start to the weekend? Gather your family, and join naturalists & educators from BEEC and the Boys & Girls Club of Brattleboro as they lead us on a short, themed walk in a cool local spot. […]

    Free

  • Little Explorers Nature Playgroup

    Bonnyvale Environmental Education Center 1221 Bonnyvale Road, Brattleboro, VT, United States

    Select Fridays, January - June 2026 10:00am to 11:30am at BEEC For children ages 3 to 5 plus caregivers Join a BEEC Naturalist Educator for a delightful walk in nature! Together, we’ll explore and engage in discovery, wonder and play. We’ll also enjoy seasonal songs, stories and crafts. Program Details […]

  • Nature Days Camp

    Offered on Teacher-in-Service Days and Select Holidays 9am - 3pm For children in grades K – 5 Bring your child during their days out of school for Nature Days of fun at BEEC. We will romp and stomp as we play and learn, and benefit from the fresh air and […]

  • Nature Days Camp

    Offered on Teacher-in-Service Days and Select Holidays 9am - 3pm For children in grades K – 5 Bring your child during their days out of school for Nature Days of fun at BEEC. We will romp and stomp as we play and learn, and benefit from the fresh air and […]

  • Little Explorers Nature Playgroup

    Bonnyvale Environmental Education Center 1221 Bonnyvale Road, Brattleboro, VT, United States

    Select Fridays, January - June 2026 10:00am to 11:30am at BEEC For children ages 3 to 5 plus caregivers Join a BEEC Naturalist Educator for a delightful walk in nature! Together, we’ll explore and engage in discovery, wonder and play. We’ll also enjoy seasonal songs, stories and crafts. Program Details […]

  • Little Explorers Nature Playgroup

    Bonnyvale Environmental Education Center 1221 Bonnyvale Road, Brattleboro, VT, United States

    Select Fridays, January - June 2026 10:00am to 11:30am at BEEC For children ages 3 to 5 plus caregivers Join a BEEC Naturalist Educator for a delightful walk in nature! Together, we’ll explore and engage in discovery, wonder and play. We’ll also enjoy seasonal songs, stories and crafts. Program Details […]

  • Forest First Fridays: A Nature-Based Recovery and Wellness Program

    Bonnyvale Environmental Education Center 1221 Bonnyvale Road, Brattleboro, VT, United States

    Bonnyvale has partnered with Turning Point of Windham County and the Windham Foundation to offer a yearlong, nature-based wellness pilot supporting individuals in recovery. We'll be offering individuals the chance to gather monthly on BEEC’s campus for guided sessions that blend outdoor skills, nature exploration, and peer support. Through hands-on […]

  • Mud Season Speaker Series - Pumpkin & Pye: How Beavers Keep us Cool

    Brooks Memorial Library 224 Main St, Brattleboro, VT

    Presented by Patti Smith In partnership and taking place at the Brooks Memorial Library Free Event BEEC 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 […]

  • Little Explorers Nature Playgroup

    Bonnyvale Environmental Education Center 1221 Bonnyvale Road, Brattleboro, VT, United States

    Select Fridays, January - June 2026 10:00am to 11:30am at BEEC For children ages 3 to 5 plus caregivers Join a BEEC Naturalist Educator for a delightful walk in nature! Together, we’ll explore and engage in discovery, wonder and play. We’ll also enjoy seasonal songs, stories and crafts. Program Details […]

  • Nature Days Camp

    Bonnyvale Environmental Education Center 1221 Bonnyvale Road, Brattleboro, VT, United States

    Offered on Teacher-in-Service Days and Select Holidays 9am - 3pm For children in grades K – 5 Bring your child during their days out of school for Nature Days of fun at BEEC. We will romp and stomp as we play and learn, and benefit from the fresh air and […]

  • Little Explorers Nature Playgroup

    Bonnyvale Environmental Education Center 1221 Bonnyvale Road, Brattleboro, VT, United States

    Select Fridays, January - June 2026 10:00am to 11:30am at BEEC For children ages 3 to 5 plus caregivers Join a BEEC Naturalist Educator for a delightful walk in nature! Together, we’ll explore and engage in discovery, wonder and play. We’ll also enjoy seasonal songs, stories and crafts. Program Details […]

  • Nature Days Camp

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    Bonnyvale Environmental Education Center 1221 Bonnyvale Road, Brattleboro, VT, United States

    Offered on Teacher-in-Service Days and Select Holidays 9am - 3pm For children in grades K – 5 Bring your child during their days out of school for Nature Days of fun at BEEC. We will romp and stomp as we play and learn, and benefit from the fresh air and […]

  • Nature Days Camp

    Bonnyvale Environmental Education Center 1221 Bonnyvale Road, Brattleboro, VT, United States

    Offered on Teacher-in-Service Days and Select Holidays 9am - 3pm For children in grades K – 5 Bring your child during their days out of school for Nature Days of fun at BEEC. We will romp and stomp as we play and learn, and benefit from the fresh air and […]

  • Nature Days Camp

    Bonnyvale Environmental Education Center 1221 Bonnyvale Road, Brattleboro, VT, United States

    Offered on Teacher-in-Service Days and Select Holidays 9am - 3pm For children in grades K – 5 Bring your child during their days out of school for Nature Days of fun at BEEC. We will romp and stomp as we play and learn, and benefit from the fresh air and […]

  • Little Explorers Nature Playgroup

    Bonnyvale Environmental Education Center 1221 Bonnyvale Road, Brattleboro, VT, United States

    Select Fridays, January - June 2026 10:00am to 11:30am at BEEC For children ages 3 to 5 plus caregivers Join a BEEC Naturalist Educator for a delightful walk in nature! Together, we’ll explore and engage in discovery, wonder and play. We’ll also enjoy seasonal songs, stories and crafts. Program Details […]

  • Nature Days Camp

    Offered on Teacher-in-Service Days and Select Holidays 9am - 3pm For children in grades K – 5 Bring your child during their days out of school for Nature Days of fun at BEEC. We will romp and stomp as we play and learn, and benefit from the fresh air and […]

  • Nature Days Camp

    Offered on Teacher-in-Service Days and Select Holidays 9am - 3pm For children in grades K – 5 Bring your child during their days out of school for Nature Days of fun at BEEC. We will romp and stomp as we play and learn, and benefit from the fresh air and […]

  • Forest First Fridays: A Nature-Based Recovery and Wellness Program

    Bonnyvale Environmental Education Center 1221 Bonnyvale Road, Brattleboro, VT, United States

    Bonnyvale has partnered with Turning Point of Windham County and the Windham Foundation to offer a yearlong, nature-based wellness pilot supporting individuals in recovery. We'll be offering individuals the chance to gather monthly on BEEC’s campus for guided sessions that blend outdoor skills, nature exploration, and peer support. Through hands-on […]

  • Mud Season Speaker Series - Thirty-Eight: The Hurricane That Transformed New England

    Brooks Memorial Library 224 Main St, Brattleboro, VT

    Presented by Stephen Long In partnership and taking place at the Brooks Memorial Library Free Event BEEC 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 […]

  • Little Explorers Nature Playgroup

    Bonnyvale Environmental Education Center 1221 Bonnyvale Road, Brattleboro, VT, United States

    Select Fridays, January - June 2026 10:00am to 11:30am at BEEC For children ages 3 to 5 plus caregivers Join a BEEC Naturalist Educator for a delightful walk in nature! Together, we’ll explore and engage in discovery, wonder and play. We’ll also enjoy seasonal songs, stories and crafts. Program Details […]

  • Little Explorers Nature Playgroup

    Bonnyvale Environmental Education Center 1221 Bonnyvale Road, Brattleboro, VT, United States

    Select Fridays, January - June 2026 10:00am to 11:30am at BEEC For children ages 3 to 5 plus caregivers Join a BEEC Naturalist Educator for a delightful walk in nature! Together, we’ll explore and engage in discovery, wonder and play. We’ll also enjoy seasonal songs, stories and crafts. Program Details […]

  • Hike and Seek: Sweetness Rising at Deer Ridge Farm

    Deer Ridge Farm 4057 Hinesburg Rd., Guilford, VT

    Hike and Seek: Family Adventures: Saturdays, 10 am – 12 pm Want a refreshing start to the weekend? Gather your family, and join naturalists & educators from BEEC and the Boys & Girls Club of Brattleboro as they lead us on a short, themed walk in a cool local spot. […]

    Free

  • Botany and the Body series: This Beautiful Skin That We Are In

    Bonnyvale Environmental Education Center 1221 Bonnyvale Road, Brattleboro, VT, United States

    $55 members/$65 non-members In 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! Participants will learn techniques to enhance circulation, hydration, and overall skin wellness, including facial steams and washes, healing baths, foot soaks, […]

  • Regional Listening Session: Vermont’s Conservation Plan

    Retreat Farm 45 Farmhouse Sq., Brattleboro, VT, United States

    At the Retreat Farm North Barn Pizza and cookies will be served Bonnyvale Environmental Education Center and the Green Mountain Conservancy invite you to find out more about our State’s ambitious (and important!) goal of conserving 30% of the landscape by 2030. Vermont’s Act 59, the Community Resilience and Biodiversity […]

  • Salamander Crossing Brigade: Live Virtual Training

    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. For many years, we’ve organized brigades of volunteers […]

  • Mud Season Speaker Series - Salamander Crossing Brigade and Training

    Brooks Memorial Library 224 Main St, Brattleboro, VT

    Presented by Patti Smith In partnership and taking place at the Brooks Memorial Library Free Event BEEC 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 […]

  • Little Explorers Nature Playgroup

    Bonnyvale Environmental Education Center 1221 Bonnyvale Road, Brattleboro, VT, United States

    Select Fridays, January - June 2026 10:00am to 11:30am at BEEC For children ages 3 to 5 plus caregivers Join a BEEC Naturalist Educator for a delightful walk in nature! Together, we’ll explore and engage in discovery, wonder and play. We’ll also enjoy seasonal songs, stories and crafts. Program Details […]

  • Forest First Fridays: A Nature-Based Recovery and Wellness Program

    Bonnyvale Environmental Education Center 1221 Bonnyvale Road, Brattleboro, VT, United States

    Bonnyvale has partnered with Turning Point of Windham County and the Windham Foundation to offer a yearlong, nature-based wellness pilot supporting individuals in recovery. We'll be offering individuals the chance to gather monthly on BEEC’s campus for guided sessions that blend outdoor skills, nature exploration, and peer support. Through hands-on […]

  • Salamander Tea Party

    Brooks Memorial Library 224 Main St, Brattleboro, VT

    In partnership and taking place at the Brooks Memorial Library Free Event Enjoy salamander story books read by our salamander mascot, snack on salamander cookies, and learn all about salamander season in Vermont! Naturalists will be on hand to answer questions about how and where you can take a peek […]

  • Little Explorers Nature Playgroup

    Bonnyvale Environmental Education Center 1221 Bonnyvale Road, Brattleboro, VT, United States

    Select Fridays, January - June 2026 10:00am to 11:30am at BEEC For children ages 3 to 5 plus caregivers Join a BEEC Naturalist Educator for a delightful walk in nature! Together, we’ll explore and engage in discovery, wonder and play. We’ll also enjoy seasonal songs, stories and crafts. Program Details […]

  • Mud Season Speaker Series - Vermont Reads Book Discussion: "The Light Pirate"

    Brooks Memorial Library 224 Main St, Brattleboro, VT

    Presented by Rachael Cohen In partnership and taking place at the Brooks Memorial Library Free Event Join 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 […]

  • Little Explorers Nature Playgroup

    Bonnyvale Environmental Education Center 1221 Bonnyvale Road, Brattleboro, VT, United States

    Select Fridays, January - June 2026 10:00am to 11:30am at BEEC For children ages 3 to 5 plus caregivers Join a BEEC Naturalist Educator for a delightful walk in nature! Together, we’ll explore and engage in discovery, wonder and play. We’ll also enjoy seasonal songs, stories and crafts. Program Details […]

  • Volunteer Spring Work Party

    Bonnyvale Environmental Education Center 1221 Bonnyvale Road, Brattleboro, VT, United States

    Saturday, April 18 & Sunday, April 19; drop in anytime between 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Shake 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. 🌱 Clear the WayTake a […]

  • Hike and Seek: Spring Wings

    Fort Hill Trail (middle) Parking, Hinsdale, NH 03451

    Hike and Seek: Family Adventures: Saturdays, 10 am – 12 pm Want a refreshing start to the weekend? Gather your family, and join naturalists & educators from BEEC and the Boys & Girls Club of Brattleboro as they lead us on a short, themed walk in a cool local spot. […]

    Free

  • Nature Explorers Spring Camp

    Bonnyvale Environmental Education Center 1221 Bonnyvale Road, Brattleboro, VT, United States

    Camp runs 9am-3pm, April 20-24 Cost: $400 (Financial Aid available, see registration for details) When spring is awakening, there’s no better place to celebrate than outside. Have your kids enjoy a joyful week outdoors exploring forests, fields, and ponds across our 60 wild acres. In small, supportive groups, campers will […]

  • Vernal Pool Explorers with UVM and 4-H

    Bonnyvale Environmental Education Center 1221 Bonnyvale Road, Brattleboro, VT, United States

    This spring break, become a vernal pool explorer and community scientist! Bonnyvale 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. Explore the magical world […]

  • Vernal Pool Walk with VT Center for Ecostudies

    Bonnyvale Environmental Education Center 1221 Bonnyvale Road, Brattleboro, VT, United States

    Vernal pools are small, seasonal wetlands that flood in spring and dry up by midsummer, creating vital, fish-free nurseries for amphibians like salamanders and wood frogs. These hidden gems also provide food and water for countless forest creatures—but their small size and temporary nature make them especially vulnerable to human […]

  • Little Explorers Nature Playgroup

    Bonnyvale Environmental Education Center 1221 Bonnyvale Road, Brattleboro, VT, United States

    Select Fridays, January - June 2026 10:00am to 11:30am at BEEC For children ages 3 to 5 plus caregivers Join a BEEC Naturalist Educator for a delightful walk in nature! Together, we’ll explore and engage in discovery, wonder and play. We’ll also enjoy seasonal songs, stories and crafts. Program Details […]

  • Forest First Fridays: A Nature-Based Recovery and Wellness Program

    Bonnyvale Environmental Education Center 1221 Bonnyvale Road, Brattleboro, VT, United States

    Bonnyvale has partnered with Turning Point of Windham County and the Windham Foundation to offer a yearlong, nature-based wellness pilot supporting individuals in recovery. We'll be offering individuals the chance to gather monthly on BEEC’s campus for guided sessions that blend outdoor skills, nature exploration, and peer support. Through hands-on […]

  • Spring Bird Walk

    Bonnyvale Environmental Education Center 1221 Bonnyvale Road, Brattleboro, VT, United States

    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 […]

  • Hike and Seek: Vernal Pool Party

    Bonnyvale Environmental Education Center 1221 Bonnyvale Road, Brattleboro, VT, United States

    Hike and Seek: Family Adventures: Saturdays, 10 am – 12 pm Want a refreshing start to the weekend? Gather your family, and join naturalists & educators from BEEC and the Boys & Girls Club of Brattleboro as they lead us on a short, themed walk in a cool local spot. […]

    Free

  • Little Explorers Nature Playgroup

    Bonnyvale Environmental Education Center 1221 Bonnyvale Road, Brattleboro, VT, United States

    Select Fridays, January - June 2026 10:00am to 11:30am at BEEC For children ages 3 to 5 plus caregivers Join a BEEC Naturalist Educator for a delightful walk in nature! Together, we’ll explore and engage in discovery, wonder and play. We’ll also enjoy seasonal songs, stories and crafts. Program Details […]

  • May Birding Walk

    Bonnyvale Environmental Education Center 1221 Bonnyvale Road, Brattleboro, VT, United States

    Start your morning with birdsong at BEEC! Join us in May for an early morning bird walk with Cory Ross of the Vermont Audubon Association and Daniel Dubie as we explore BEEC’s 60 wild acres in the heart of peak songbird breeding season. During this time, the landscape comes alive […]

  • Little Explorers Nature Playgroup

    Bonnyvale Environmental Education Center 1221 Bonnyvale Road, Brattleboro, VT, United States

    Select Fridays, January - June 2026 10:00am to 11:30am at BEEC For children ages 3 to 5 plus caregivers Join a BEEC Naturalist Educator for a delightful walk in nature! Together, we’ll explore and engage in discovery, wonder and play. We’ll also enjoy seasonal songs, stories and crafts. Program Details […]

  • Hike and Seek: Forest Flowers

    Bonnyvale Environmental Education Center 1221 Bonnyvale Road, Brattleboro, VT, United States

    Hike and Seek: Family Adventures: Saturdays, 10 am – 12 pm Want a refreshing start to the weekend? Gather your family, and join naturalists & educators from BEEC and the Boys & Girls Club of Brattleboro as they lead us on a short, themed walk in a cool local spot. […]

    Free

  • Little Explorers Nature Playgroup

    Bonnyvale Environmental Education Center 1221 Bonnyvale Road, Brattleboro, VT, United States

    Select Fridays, January - June 2026 10:00am to 11:30am at BEEC For children ages 3 to 5 plus caregivers Join a BEEC Naturalist Educator for a delightful walk in nature! Together, we’ll explore and engage in discovery, wonder and play. We’ll also enjoy seasonal songs, stories and crafts. Program Details […]

  • Little Explorers Nature Playgroup

    Bonnyvale Environmental Education Center 1221 Bonnyvale Road, Brattleboro, VT, United States

    Select Fridays, January - June 2026 10:00am to 11:30am at BEEC For children ages 3 to 5 plus caregivers Join a BEEC Naturalist Educator for a delightful walk in nature! Together, we’ll explore and engage in discovery, wonder and play. We’ll also enjoy seasonal songs, stories and crafts. Program Details […]

  • Hike and Seek: Paddle Safari at the Retreat Meadows

    Retreat Farm 45 Farmhouse Sq., Brattleboro, VT, United States

    Hike and Seek: Family Adventures: Saturdays, 10 am – 12 pm Want a refreshing start to the weekend? Gather your family, and join naturalists & educators from BEEC and the Boys & Girls Club of Brattleboro as they lead us on a short, themed walk in a cool local spot. […]

    Free

  • Little Explorers Nature Playgroup

    Bonnyvale Environmental Education Center 1221 Bonnyvale Road, Brattleboro, VT, United States

    Select Fridays, January - June 2026 10:00am to 11:30am at BEEC For children ages 3 to 5 plus caregivers Join a BEEC Naturalist Educator for a delightful walk in nature! Together, we’ll explore and engage in discovery, wonder and play. We’ll also enjoy seasonal songs, stories and crafts. Program Details […]

  • Forest First Fridays: A Nature-Based Recovery and Wellness Program

    Bonnyvale Environmental Education Center 1221 Bonnyvale Road, Brattleboro, VT, United States

    Bonnyvale has partnered with Turning Point of Windham County and the Windham Foundation to offer a yearlong, nature-based wellness pilot supporting individuals in recovery. We'll be offering individuals the chance to gather monthly on BEEC’s campus for guided sessions that blend outdoor skills, nature exploration, and peer support. Through hands-on […]

  • Hike and Seek: Bedrock, Blooms & Berries at Little Black Mountain

    Little Black Mountain 42.91909 -72, 58667 Black Mountain Rd., Dummerston, VT, United States

    Hike and Seek: Family Adventures: Saturdays, 10 am – 12 pm Want a refreshing start to the weekend? Gather your family, and join naturalists & educators from BEEC and the Boys & Girls Club of Brattleboro as they lead us on a short, themed walk in a cool local spot. […]

    Free

  • Little Explorers Nature Playgroup

    Bonnyvale Environmental Education Center 1221 Bonnyvale Road, Brattleboro, VT, United States

    Select Fridays, January - June 2026 10:00am to 11:30am at BEEC For children ages 3 to 5 plus caregivers Join a BEEC Naturalist Educator for a delightful walk in nature! Together, we’ll explore and engage in discovery, wonder and play. We’ll also enjoy seasonal songs, stories and crafts. Program Details […]

  • Forest of Melody

    Bonnyvale Environmental Education Center 1221 Bonnyvale Road, Brattleboro, VT, United States

    1/2 mile journeys begin every 20 minutes $20 members / $28 non-members Kids 10 and under: free! Discover the magic of nature’s stage! Join us for an enchanting musical event celebrating spring at BEEC! Forest of Melody is a one-of-a-kind celebration that brings together music, nature, and community in a […]

  • Nature Explorers Summer Camp

    Bonnyvale Environmental Education Center 1221 Bonnyvale Road, Brattleboro, VT, United States

    Camps run weekly June 29-August 7 from 9am-3pm Cost per week: $400 (Financial Aid available, see registration for details) Get ready for a summer of sunshine, wild adventures, and endless wonder! On 60 acres of forests, meadows, and ponds in the Green Mountains, campers spend most of their days outside […]

  • Nature Explorers Summer Camp

    Bonnyvale Environmental Education Center 1221 Bonnyvale Road, Brattleboro, VT, United States

    Camps run weekly June 29-August 7 from 9am-3pm Cost per week: $400 (Financial Aid available, see registration for details) Get ready for a summer of sunshine, wild adventures, and endless wonder! On 60 acres of forests, meadows, and ponds in the Green Mountains, campers spend most of their days outside […]

  • Forest First Fridays: A Nature-Based Recovery and Wellness Program

    Bonnyvale Environmental Education Center 1221 Bonnyvale Road, Brattleboro, VT, United States

    Bonnyvale has partnered with Turning Point of Windham County and the Windham Foundation to offer a yearlong, nature-based wellness pilot supporting individuals in recovery. We'll be offering individuals the chance to gather monthly on BEEC’s campus for guided sessions that blend outdoor skills, nature exploration, and peer support. Through hands-on […]

  • Nature Explorers Summer Camp

    Bonnyvale Environmental Education Center 1221 Bonnyvale Road, Brattleboro, VT, United States

    Camps run weekly June 29-August 7 from 9am-3pm Cost per week: $400 (Financial Aid available, see registration for details) Get ready for a summer of sunshine, wild adventures, and endless wonder! On 60 acres of forests, meadows, and ponds in the Green Mountains, campers spend most of their days outside […]