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SUMMARY:Little Explorers Nature Playgroup
DESCRIPTION:Select Fridays\, January - June 2026\n10:00am to 11:30am at BEEC\nFor children ages 3 to 5 plus caregivers \n\nJoin 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. \nProgram Details\nDress for the weather\, but if it’s unpleasantly cold/wet/windy\, we’ll move inside the classroom. Littles in tow are welcome. We have snacks to share. \nCome for the whole series or drop in\, but please sign up to let us know you’re coming. \nPlease consider donating to support this program and BEEC’s work.\n\n This family program series is supported in part by the Block Foundation and the Windham Foundation – thank you! \nQuestions? Call: 802-257-5785 or email Kristina@beec.org
URL:https://beec.org/event/little-explorers-nature-playgroup-33/
LOCATION:Bonnyvale Environmental Education Center\, 1221 Bonnyvale Road\, Brattleboro\, VT\, 05303\, United States
CATEGORIES:Little Explorers Nature Playgroup,Youth & Family Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260529T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260529T113000
DTSTAMP:20260525T163756
CREATED:20251217T003339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T003339Z
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SUMMARY:Little Explorers Nature Playgroup
DESCRIPTION:Select Fridays\, January - June 2026\n10:00am to 11:30am at BEEC\nFor children ages 3 to 5 plus caregivers \n\nJoin 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. \nProgram Details\nDress for the weather\, but if it’s unpleasantly cold/wet/windy\, we’ll move inside the classroom. Littles in tow are welcome. We have snacks to share. \nCome for the whole series or drop in\, but please sign up to let us know you’re coming. \nPlease consider donating to support this program and BEEC’s work.\n\n This family program series is supported in part by the Block Foundation and the Windham Foundation – thank you! \nQuestions? Call: 802-257-5785 or email Kristina@beec.org
URL:https://beec.org/event/little-explorers-nature-playgroup-34/
LOCATION:Bonnyvale Environmental Education Center\, 1221 Bonnyvale Road\, Brattleboro\, VT\, 05303\, United States
CATEGORIES:Little Explorers Nature Playgroup,Youth & Family Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T120000
DTSTAMP:20260525T163756
CREATED:20260410T182436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T182436Z
UID:2503-1780135200-1780142400@beec.org
SUMMARY:Hike and Seek: Paddle Safari at the Retreat Meadows
DESCRIPTION:Hike and Seek: Family Adventures: Saturdays\, 10 am – 12 pm \nWant 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 unique and designed to inspire family fun in the great outdoors. \nPaddle Safari at the Retreat Meadows \nCome on out on a paddling safari to discover the bustling life both big and small. BEEC will supply canoes for families. \n\nEach walk will provide a snack and include basic trail safety.\nTransportation is available from downtown Brattleboro.\nOutdoor gear is available depending on the season and the program.\nQuestions?  Please email admin@beec.org
URL:https://beec.org/event/hike-and-seek-paddle-safari-at-the-retreat-meadows/
LOCATION:Retreat Farm\, 45 Farmhouse Sq.\, Brattleboro\, VT\, 05301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hike and Seek: Family Adventures,Youth & Family Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T113000
DTSTAMP:20260525T163756
CREATED:20251217T003402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T003402Z
UID:2082-1780653600-1780659000@beec.org
SUMMARY:Little Explorers Nature Playgroup
DESCRIPTION:Select Fridays\, January - June 2026\n10:00am to 11:30am at BEEC\nFor children ages 3 to 5 plus caregivers \n\nJoin 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. \nProgram Details\nDress for the weather\, but if it’s unpleasantly cold/wet/windy\, we’ll move inside the classroom. Littles in tow are welcome. We have snacks to share. \nCome for the whole series or drop in\, but please sign up to let us know you’re coming. \nPlease consider donating to support this program and BEEC’s work.\n\n This family program series is supported in part by the Block Foundation and the Windham Foundation – thank you! \nQuestions? Call: 802-257-5785 or email Kristina@beec.org
URL:https://beec.org/event/little-explorers-nature-playgroup-35/
LOCATION:Bonnyvale Environmental Education Center\, 1221 Bonnyvale Road\, Brattleboro\, VT\, 05303\, United States
CATEGORIES:Little Explorers Nature Playgroup,Youth & Family Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T160000
DTSTAMP:20260525T163756
CREATED:20260126T213912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T220712Z
UID:2229-1780668000-1780675200@beec.org
SUMMARY:Forest First Fridays: A Nature-Based Recovery and Wellness Program
DESCRIPTION: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 activities and shared experiences in nature\, this program fosters resilience\, connection\, and healthy habits. \nIn our fifth program in this series\, we will be focused on plant and animal identification\, outdoor first aid\, and outdoor recovery support. \n \nTurning Point of Windham County (TPWC) is a local recovery center located in downtown Brattleboro. TPWC's core mission is to support and improve the lives of our neighbors who are experiencing substance use and addiction\, at any stage of their recovery. They do this through peer-led social connection\, community education\, counseling groups\, recovery support\, outreach\, and advocacy. \n  \n 
URL:https://beec.org/event/forest-first-fridays-a-nature-based-recovery-and-wellness-program-4/
LOCATION:Bonnyvale Environmental Education Center\, 1221 Bonnyvale Road\, Brattleboro\, VT\, 05303\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wellness Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T120000
DTSTAMP:20260525T163756
CREATED:20260410T183638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T181644Z
UID:2507-1780740000-1780747200@beec.org
SUMMARY:Hike and Seek: Bedrock\, Blooms & Berries at Little Black Mountain
DESCRIPTION:Hike and Seek: Family Adventures: Saturdays\, 10 am – 12 pm \nWant 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 unique and designed to inspire family fun in the great outdoors. \nBedrock\, Blooms & Berries at Little Black Mountain \nJoin us on a hike upon a granite dome in search of mountain laurel blooms and early lowbush blueberries. \n\nEach walk will provide a snack and include basic trail safety.\nTransportation is available from downtown Brattleboro.\nOutdoor gear is available depending on the season and the program.\nQuestions?  Please email admin@beec.org
URL:https://beec.org/event/hike-and-seek-bedrock-blooms-berries-at-little-black-mountain/
LOCATION:Little Black Mountain\, 42.91909 -72\, 58667 Black Mountain Rd.\, Dummerston\, VT\, 05301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hike and Seek: Family Adventures,Youth & Family Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T113000
DTSTAMP:20260525T163756
CREATED:20251217T003418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T185531Z
UID:2084-1781258400-1781263800@beec.org
SUMMARY:Little Explorers Nature Playgroup
DESCRIPTION:Select Fridays\, January - June 2026\n10:00am to 11:30am at BEEC\nFor children ages 3 to 5 plus caregivers \n\nJoin 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. \nProgram Details\nDress for the weather\, but if it’s unpleasantly cold/wet/windy\, we’ll move inside the classroom. Littles in tow are welcome. We have snacks to share. \nCome for the whole series or drop in\, but please sign up to let us know you’re coming. \nPlease consider donating to support this program and BEEC’s work.\n\n This family program series is supported in part by the Block Foundation and the Windham Foundation – thank you! \nQuestions? Call: 802-257-5785 or email Kristina@beec.org
URL:https://beec.org/event/little-explorers-nature-playgroup-36/
LOCATION:Bonnyvale Environmental Education Center\, 1221 Bonnyvale Road\, Brattleboro\, VT\, 05303\, United States
CATEGORIES:Little Explorers Nature Playgroup,Youth & Family Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T220000
DTSTAMP:20260525T163756
CREATED:20260522T212937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T213050Z
UID:2584-1781987400-1781992800@beec.org
SUMMARY:Fireflies: Solstice Light Show
DESCRIPTION:Free; suggested donation of $15 \nThis summer\, the firefly show will be underway. BEEC invites you to up your firefly game. Between 20 and 30 species of fireflies inhabit the Northeast\, each with a distinctive flash pattern. Learn to recognize a handful of the common flashers. \nFirefly displays can’t be taken for granted. In our region\, we are lucky to have hayfields and meadows that reliably blink into life on warm nights throughout June and early July. In other places\, firefly watchers have seen populations blink out. \nWe will begin with a presentation on the science and magic of fireflies\, and will share suggestions for making your own yard a haven for lightning bugs. As the Summer Solstice-eve dusk settles\, we will stroll out into the firefly meadow to practice recognizing distinctive flash patterns and enjoy the show. Leave as early or late as you like! \nBEEC Naturalist Patti Smith has been admiring fireflies since she was in footie pajamas. She will share what she has learned from her more recent foray into the literature of firefly biology and ecology.
URL:https://beec.org/event/fireflies-solstice-light-show/
CATEGORIES:Community Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260623T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260623T173000
DTSTAMP:20260525T163756
CREATED:20260514T205117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T210639Z
UID:2577-1782230400-1782235800@beec.org
SUMMARY:Nature Explorers Camps Open House
DESCRIPTION:Discover the Nature Explorers Camp Experience at Our Open House! \nWe invite families to spend time with our educators\, meet other families\, tour our spaces\, and learn about our camps. Families can participate in hands-on nature crafts and are welcome to join a playful nature walk. It’s a chance to learn more\, ask questions\, and see how curiosity\, exploration\, and connection come to life at BEEC. Join us for some or stay for all of the event. Snacks will be provided! \nSchedule:\n3:30 - 5:00 Nature Crafts in the classroom\n4:00 - 4:15 Circle Sharing in the courtyard\n4:15 - 5:00 Nature Walk & Games on the trails \nThis event is open to all families - including those who have previously attended BEEC camp\, those who will be attending this summer\, and those who are curious about BEEC camp. \nAccessibility: The classroom and courtyard are accessible to all. The trail is a half mile loop on uneven terrain with some steep sections. \nRegistration is helpful to us\, but you’re welcome to be spontaneous and just show up!
URL:https://beec.org/event/nature-explorers-camps-open-house/
LOCATION:Bonnyvale Environmental Education Center\, 1221 Bonnyvale Road\, Brattleboro\, VT\, 05303\, United States
CATEGORIES:Day Camps,Nature Days Camp,Nature Explorers Summer Camp,Youth & Family Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T200000
DTSTAMP:20260525T163756
CREATED:20260501T010851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260523T012233Z
UID:2550-1782406800-1782417600@beec.org
SUMMARY:Forest of Melody
DESCRIPTION:One-hour journeys begin every 20 minutes \n$20 members / $28 non-members\nKids 10 and under: free! \nStep into a world where music and nature come alive together! Join us at BEEC for Forest of Melody — an unforgettable summer celebration filled with live music woven throughout our meadows\, forests\, and trails. Wander from performance to performance as enchanting musicians transform the landscape into nature’s own concert hall. \nFrom lively folk tunes to soulful acoustic performances\, this one-of-a-kind event invites you to celebrate the beauty of the season with community\, creativity\, and connection. \nMore than just a magical day outdoors\, Forest of Melody is also an important fundraiser supporting BEEC’s environmental education and conservation work year-round. Every ticket\, donation\, and shared moment helps us sustain the programs and spaces that connect people with nature. \nRefreshments: Light refreshments will be available for purchase\, or you can bring your own portable beverages and snacks. \nThe Trail: You will travel together on a trail that is about 1/2 mile in length for roughly one hour. Wear comfortable hiking shoes\, dress appropriately for the weather\, and feel free to bring a walking stick or hiking poles to help you to navigate the trails. Children must be accompanied by an adult and stay within their immediate proximity. \n2026 Lineup:• The Early Risers• Yann Falquet & Julia Friend• Laurel Swift• Shawn Magee / Natalie Blake / Ben Homola• Elijah Berlow• Peter Siegel• BMC Traditional Music Ensemble \n 
URL:https://beec.org/event/forest-of-melody/
LOCATION:Bonnyvale Environmental Education Center\, 1221 Bonnyvale Road\, Brattleboro\, VT\, 05303\, United States
CATEGORIES:Signature Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T213000
DTSTAMP:20260525T163756
CREATED:20260522T021103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T021103Z
UID:2558-1782572400-1782595800@beec.org
SUMMARY:Whip-poor-wills by Moonlight
DESCRIPTION:This outing features a parade of oddities; the vast Montague Sandplains developed on a sandy delta that formed in Glacial Lake Hitchcock. This fire-prone land of scrub oak and pitch pine hosts birds that are rare elsewhere in our region\, including grasshopper and vesper sparrows\, prairie warblers\, rufous-sided towhees\, and brown thrashers. Rare plants and butterflies abound. The stars of the show take the stage at dusk—those cryptic birds with their unmistakable call\, whip-poor-wills. We have timed this outing to coincide with a nearly-full moon\, which whip-poor-wills love. Yes\, there will also be fireflies. \nMeet at the Brattleboro Park & Ride at 3 pm to carpool to the sandplains\, a 35-minute drive. We will explore for a couple of hours and then retire to the Lady Killigrew Cafe at the Montague Book Mill for sandwiches. This is a beautiful place for picnicking. Then\, head back to the sand plains in quest of whip-poor-wills. Join us for this short trip to a different world! \nBEEC naturalist Patti Smith has been exploring this part of the world since she could crawl out the door\, and that was a long time ago. She will co-lead this trip with the participants. Together we will learn the story of the place and\, with many eyes and ears\, discover its magic. \nWhat to Bring: Binoculars and a flashlight. Bring your own picninc or bring some coins to buy supper at the Lady Killigrew. \n 
URL:https://beec.org/event/whip-poor-wills-by-moonlight/
CATEGORIES:Community Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260629T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260703T150000
DTSTAMP:20260525T163756
CREATED:20260220T223724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T223934Z
UID:2317-1782723600-1783090800@beec.org
SUMMARY:Nature Explorers Summer Camp
DESCRIPTION:Camps run weekly June 29-August 7 from 9am-3pm\nCost per week: $400 (Financial Aid available\, see registration for details) \nGet 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 exploring\, creating\, and imagining—screen-free and full of joy. \nEach week features a new theme\, guided by curiosity\, group interests\, and nature’s own inspirations. Campers will hike to special places like Grandmother Tree\, Mossy Rocks\, and Frog Pond while learning naturalist skills\, playing non-competitive games\, riding the water slide\, creating art and music\, journaling\, telling stories\, and discovering the magic of the great outdoors. \nCamp Themes: \nJune 29 – July 3🌱 Ages 4–5: Creep\, Crawl\, Leap Adventure🐾 Ages 6–9: Amazing Animal Adventures \nJuly 6 – 10✨ Ages 4–5 & 6–9: Magical World of Nature \nJuly 13 – 17🦋 Ages 4–6: Flit\, Flutter\, Fly Adventure🌳 Ages 7–11: Wild Wanderings \nJuly 20 – 24🎨 Ages 4–6 & 7–11: Creative by Nature \nJuly 27 – 31🐉 Ages 5–7: Dragon of the Forest🔥 Ages 8–11: Adventures in Summerland \nAugust 3 – 7🌳 Ages 5–7: Tree Trunk Wildlife Mission🌾 Ages 8–11: Milkweed Meadow Wildlife Mission \nVisit our Nature Explorers Day Camps page for more on camp schedules\, financial assistance\, and more!
URL:https://beec.org/event/nature-explorers-summer-camp-3/
LOCATION:Bonnyvale Environmental Education Center\, 1221 Bonnyvale Road\, Brattleboro\, VT\, 05303\, United States
CATEGORIES:Day Camps,Nature Explorers Summer Camp,Youth & Family Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260706T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260710T150000
DTSTAMP:20260525T163756
CREATED:20260220T223957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T223957Z
UID:2320-1783328400-1783695600@beec.org
SUMMARY:Nature Explorers Summer Camp
DESCRIPTION:Camps run weekly June 29-August 7 from 9am-3pm\nCost per week: $400 (Financial Aid available\, see registration for details) \nGet 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 exploring\, creating\, and imagining—screen-free and full of joy. \nEach week features a new theme\, guided by curiosity\, group interests\, and nature’s own inspirations. Campers will hike to special places like Grandmother Tree\, Mossy Rocks\, and Frog Pond while learning naturalist skills\, playing non-competitive games\, riding the water slide\, creating art and music\, journaling\, telling stories\, and discovering the magic of the great outdoors. \nCamp Themes: \nJune 29 – July 3🌱 Ages 4–5: Creep\, Crawl\, Leap Adventure🐾 Ages 6–9: Amazing Animal Adventures \nJuly 6 – 10✨ Ages 4–5 & 6–9: Magical World of Nature \nJuly 13 – 17🦋 Ages 4–6: Flit\, Flutter\, Fly Adventure🌳 Ages 7–11: Wild Wanderings \nJuly 20 – 24🎨 Ages 4–6 & 7–11: Creative by Nature \nJuly 27 – 31🐉 Ages 5–7: Dragon of the Forest🔥 Ages 8–11: Adventures in Summerland \nAugust 3 – 7🌳 Ages 5–7: Tree Trunk Wildlife Mission🌾 Ages 8–11: Milkweed Meadow Wildlife Mission \nVisit our Nature Explorers Day Camps page for more on camp schedules\, financial assistance\, and more!
URL:https://beec.org/event/nature-explorers-summer-camp-4/
LOCATION:Bonnyvale Environmental Education Center\, 1221 Bonnyvale Road\, Brattleboro\, VT\, 05303\, United States
CATEGORIES:Day Camps,Nature Explorers Summer Camp,Youth & Family Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260710T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260710T183000
DTSTAMP:20260525T163756
CREATED:20260126T220044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T220044Z
UID:2244-1783701000-1783708200@beec.org
SUMMARY:Forest First Fridays: A Nature-Based Recovery and Wellness Program
DESCRIPTION: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 activities and shared experiences in nature\, this program fosters resilience\, connection\, and healthy habits. \nIn our sixth program in this series\, we will be focused on outdoor recovery support\, drawing from our June session on plant and animal identification and outdoor first aid. \n \nTurning Point of Windham County (TPWC) is a local recovery center located in downtown Brattleboro. TPWC's core mission is to support and improve the lives of our neighbors who are experiencing substance use and addiction\, at any stage of their recovery. They do this through peer-led social connection\, community education\, counseling groups\, recovery support\, outreach\, and advocacy. \n  \n 
URL:https://beec.org/event/forest-first-fridays-a-nature-based-recovery-and-wellness-program-10/
LOCATION:Bonnyvale Environmental Education Center\, 1221 Bonnyvale Road\, Brattleboro\, VT\, 05303\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wellness Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260713T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T150000
DTSTAMP:20260525T163756
CREATED:20260220T224019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T224019Z
UID:2322-1783933200-1784300400@beec.org
SUMMARY:Nature Explorers Summer Camp
DESCRIPTION:Camps run weekly June 29-August 7 from 9am-3pm\nCost per week: $400 (Financial Aid available\, see registration for details) \nGet 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 exploring\, creating\, and imagining—screen-free and full of joy. \nEach week features a new theme\, guided by curiosity\, group interests\, and nature’s own inspirations. Campers will hike to special places like Grandmother Tree\, Mossy Rocks\, and Frog Pond while learning naturalist skills\, playing non-competitive games\, riding the water slide\, creating art and music\, journaling\, telling stories\, and discovering the magic of the great outdoors. \nCamp Themes: \nJune 29 – July 3🌱 Ages 4–5: Creep\, Crawl\, Leap Adventure🐾 Ages 6–9: Amazing Animal Adventures \nJuly 6 – 10✨ Ages 4–5 & 6–9: Magical World of Nature \nJuly 13 – 17🦋 Ages 4–6: Flit\, Flutter\, Fly Adventure🌳 Ages 7–11: Wild Wanderings \nJuly 20 – 24🎨 Ages 4–6 & 7–11: Creative by Nature \nJuly 27 – 31🐉 Ages 5–7: Dragon of the Forest🔥 Ages 8–11: Adventures in Summerland \nAugust 3 – 7🌳 Ages 5–7: Tree Trunk Wildlife Mission🌾 Ages 8–11: Milkweed Meadow Wildlife Mission \nVisit our Nature Explorers Day Camps page for more on camp schedules\, financial assistance\, and more!
URL:https://beec.org/event/nature-explorers-summer-camp-5/
LOCATION:Bonnyvale Environmental Education Center\, 1221 Bonnyvale Road\, Brattleboro\, VT\, 05303\, United States
CATEGORIES:Day Camps,Nature Explorers Summer Camp,Youth & Family Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260720T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260724T150000
DTSTAMP:20260525T163756
CREATED:20260220T224241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T224241Z
UID:2324-1784538000-1784905200@beec.org
SUMMARY:Nature Explorers Summer Camp
DESCRIPTION:Camps run weekly June 29-August 7 from 9am-3pm\nCost per week: $400 (Financial Aid available\, see registration for details) \nGet 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 exploring\, creating\, and imagining—screen-free and full of joy. \nEach week features a new theme\, guided by curiosity\, group interests\, and nature’s own inspirations. Campers will hike to special places like Grandmother Tree\, Mossy Rocks\, and Frog Pond while learning naturalist skills\, playing non-competitive games\, riding the water slide\, creating art and music\, journaling\, telling stories\, and discovering the magic of the great outdoors. \nCamp Themes: \nJune 29 – July 3🌱 Ages 4–5: Creep\, Crawl\, Leap Adventure🐾 Ages 6–9: Amazing Animal Adventures \nJuly 6 – 10✨ Ages 4–5 & 6–9: Magical World of Nature \nJuly 13 – 17🦋 Ages 4–6: Flit\, Flutter\, Fly Adventure🌳 Ages 7–11: Wild Wanderings \nJuly 20 – 24🎨 Ages 4–6 & 7–11: Creative by Nature \nJuly 27 – 31🐉 Ages 5–7: Dragon of the Forest🔥 Ages 8–11: Adventures in Summerland \nAugust 3 – 7🌳 Ages 5–7: Tree Trunk Wildlife Mission🌾 Ages 8–11: Milkweed Meadow Wildlife Mission \nVisit our Nature Explorers Day Camps page for more on camp schedules\, financial assistance\, and more!
URL:https://beec.org/event/nature-explorers-summer-camp-6/
LOCATION:Bonnyvale Environmental Education Center\, 1221 Bonnyvale Road\, Brattleboro\, VT\, 05303\, United States
CATEGORIES:Day Camps,Nature Explorers Summer Camp,Youth & Family Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260727T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260731T150000
DTSTAMP:20260525T163756
CREATED:20260220T224328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T224328Z
UID:2328-1785142800-1785510000@beec.org
SUMMARY:Nature Explorers Summer Camp
DESCRIPTION:Camps run weekly June 29-August 7 from 9am-3pm\nCost per week: $400 (Financial Aid available\, see registration for details) \nGet 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 exploring\, creating\, and imagining—screen-free and full of joy. \nEach week features a new theme\, guided by curiosity\, group interests\, and nature’s own inspirations. Campers will hike to special places like Grandmother Tree\, Mossy Rocks\, and Frog Pond while learning naturalist skills\, playing non-competitive games\, riding the water slide\, creating art and music\, journaling\, telling stories\, and discovering the magic of the great outdoors. \nCamp Themes: \nJune 29 – July 3🌱 Ages 4–5: Creep\, Crawl\, Leap Adventure🐾 Ages 6–9: Amazing Animal Adventures \nJuly 6 – 10✨ Ages 4–5 & 6–9: Magical World of Nature \nJuly 13 – 17🦋 Ages 4–6: Flit\, Flutter\, Fly Adventure🌳 Ages 7–11: Wild Wanderings \nJuly 20 – 24🎨 Ages 4–6 & 7–11: Creative by Nature \nJuly 27 – 31🐉 Ages 5–7: Dragon of the Forest🔥 Ages 8–11: Adventures in Summerland \nAugust 3 – 7🌳 Ages 5–7: Tree Trunk Wildlife Mission🌾 Ages 8–11: Milkweed Meadow Wildlife Mission \nVisit our Nature Explorers Day Camps page for more on camp schedules\, financial assistance\, and more!
URL:https://beec.org/event/nature-explorers-summer-camp-7/
LOCATION:Bonnyvale Environmental Education Center\, 1221 Bonnyvale Road\, Brattleboro\, VT\, 05303\, United States
CATEGORIES:Day Camps,Nature Explorers Summer Camp,Youth & Family Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260803T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T150000
DTSTAMP:20260525T163756
CREATED:20260220T224344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T224400Z
UID:2330-1785747600-1786114800@beec.org
SUMMARY:Nature Explorers Summer Camp
DESCRIPTION:Camps run weekly June 29-August 7 from 9am-3pm\nCost per week: $400 (Financial Aid available\, see registration for details) \nGet 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 exploring\, creating\, and imagining—screen-free and full of joy. \nEach week features a new theme\, guided by curiosity\, group interests\, and nature’s own inspirations. Campers will hike to special places like Grandmother Tree\, Mossy Rocks\, and Frog Pond while learning naturalist skills\, playing non-competitive games\, riding the water slide\, creating art and music\, journaling\, telling stories\, and discovering the magic of the great outdoors. \nCamp Themes: \nJune 29 – July 3🌱 Ages 4–5: Creep\, Crawl\, Leap Adventure🐾 Ages 6–9: Amazing Animal Adventures \nJuly 6 – 10✨ Ages 4–5 & 6–9: Magical World of Nature \nJuly 13 – 17🦋 Ages 4–6: Flit\, Flutter\, Fly Adventure🌳 Ages 7–11: Wild Wanderings \nJuly 20 – 24🎨 Ages 4–6 & 7–11: Creative by Nature \nJuly 27 – 31🐉 Ages 5–7: Dragon of the Forest🔥 Ages 8–11: Adventures in Summerland \nAugust 3 – 7🌳 Ages 5–7: Tree Trunk Wildlife Mission🌾 Ages 8–11: Milkweed Meadow Wildlife Mission \nVisit our Nature Explorers Day Camps page for more on camp schedules\, financial assistance\, and more!
URL:https://beec.org/event/nature-explorers-summer-camp-8/
LOCATION:Bonnyvale Environmental Education Center\, 1221 Bonnyvale Road\, Brattleboro\, VT\, 05303\, United States
CATEGORIES:Day Camps,Nature Explorers Summer Camp,Youth & Family Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T183000
DTSTAMP:20260525T163756
CREATED:20260126T214255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T215821Z
UID:2231-1786120200-1786127400@beec.org
SUMMARY:Forest First Fridays: A Nature-Based Recovery and Wellness Program
DESCRIPTION: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 activities and shared experiences in nature\, this program fosters resilience\, connection\, and healthy habits. \nIn our seventh program in this series\, we will focus on outdoor recovery support\, drawing from our June session on plant and animal identification and outdoor first aid. \n \nTurning Point of Windham County (TPWC) is a local recovery center located in downtown Brattleboro. TPWC's core mission is to support and improve the lives of our neighbors who are experiencing substance use and addiction\, at any stage of their recovery. They do this through peer-led social connection\, community education\, counseling groups\, recovery support\, outreach\, and advocacy. \n  \n 
URL:https://beec.org/event/forest-first-fridays-a-nature-based-recovery-and-wellness-program-5/
LOCATION:Bonnyvale Environmental Education Center\, 1221 Bonnyvale Road\, Brattleboro\, VT\, 05303\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wellness Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260810T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260814T150000
DTSTAMP:20260525T163756
CREATED:20260514T134539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T142040Z
UID:2569-1786352400-1786719600@beec.org
SUMMARY:Mountains to Moss: Exploring & Photographing Natural Habitats
DESCRIPTION:August 10 - 14\, 9am-3pm\nAges 11 to 18\nPay-as-you-can model \nThis unique collaboration between BEEC and In-Sight Photography blends digital photography with outdoor exploration and adventure. Together\, we'll use the camera as a lens to investigate the natural world around us. Explorations will take place at natural areas around Brattleboro\, including woodland\, aquatic and mountain adventures. No prior camera experience needed. Cameras will be provided by In-Sight. \nBEEC programs with In-Sight are offered regardless of ability to pay\, and no interested youth is ever turned away because of their family’s economic circumstances. Families are asked to recognize the cost to run the program based on suggested pricing tiers\, but pledge and pay what they can afford. \nPhoto credit Greyson B. Image taken during Mountains to Moss program.
URL:https://beec.org/event/mountains-to-moss-exploring-photographing-natural-habitats/
CATEGORIES:Day Camps,Nature Photo Explorers,Youth & Family Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260901T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260901T173000
DTSTAMP:20260525T163756
CREATED:20260522T192821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T204216Z
UID:2606-1788283800-1788283800@beec.org
SUMMARY:The Psychedelic Renaissance—Hope or Hype?
DESCRIPTION:In Partnership with The Retreat Farm's Wild Wisdom event series\nSuggested Donation of $10\nAt the Retreat North Barn\nFood and cash bar available \nJoin a panel of experts to explore the possibilities and realities of psilocybin and other plant medicines\, from healing potential to their impact on Vermont’s economy. Curious about the neuroscience\, therapeutic uses\, legal issues\, risks\, or Indigenous perspectives? Come get your questions answered! \nPanelists:\n\nKatherine Maclean\, PhD\nAt Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine\, Katherine conducted legal clinical trials of psilocybin\, the primary chemical found in "magic mushrooms”. She was a lead researcher and session guide on the first study to test the combined effects of high-dose psilocybin\, daily meditation training and integration support. Katherine holds a BA in psychology and neuroscience from Dartmouth College\, earned her PhD in research psychology with the University of California\, Davis\, and completed her postdoctoral research fellowship in psychopharmacology at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. \nAdriana Kertzer\nAdriana holds a B.A. from Brown University in Judaic Studies and International Relations\, a J.D. from the Georgetown University Law Center\, and an M.A. from Parsons The New School for Design. Adriana was the principal of Plant Medicine Law Group\, a law firm founded in 2020 that specialized in psychedelic infrastructure. \nJustin Garner\nJustin's academic background is in botany\, plant chemistry\, human physiology and biochemistry. He teaches about the nourishing\, medicinal\, and toxic properties of our diverse fungi. \nKurt White\nKurt is the VP of Community Partnerships\, Communication\, and Development at the Brattleboro Retreat. He earned his BA at the University of Chicago and his MSW at Smith College.
URL:https://beec.org/event/the-psychedelic-renaissance-hope-or-hype/
LOCATION:Retreat Farm\, 45 Farmhouse Sq.\, Brattleboro\, VT\, 05301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260904T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260904T160000
DTSTAMP:20260525T163756
CREATED:20260126T215235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T215235Z
UID:2234-1788530400-1788537600@beec.org
SUMMARY:Forest First Fridays: A Nature-Based Recovery and Wellness Program
DESCRIPTION: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 activities and shared experiences in nature\, this program fosters resilience\, connection\, and healthy habits. \nIn our eighth program in this series\, we will focus on invasive species removal\, trail building\, and outdoor recovery support. \n \nTurning Point of Windham County (TPWC) is a local recovery center located in downtown Brattleboro. TPWC's core mission is to support and improve the lives of our neighbors who are experiencing substance use and addiction\, at any stage of their recovery. They do this through peer-led social connection\, community education\, counseling groups\, recovery support\, outreach\, and advocacy. \n  \n 
URL:https://beec.org/event/forest-first-fridays-a-nature-based-recovery-and-wellness-program-6/
LOCATION:Bonnyvale Environmental Education Center\, 1221 Bonnyvale Road\, Brattleboro\, VT\, 05303\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wellness Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T160000
DTSTAMP:20260525T163756
CREATED:20260221T020829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T211257Z
UID:2273-1789221600-1789228800@beec.org
SUMMARY:Botany and the Body series: Forest and Field First Aid & Medicine Chest
DESCRIPTION:$55 members/$65 non-members \nIn the second workshop in our Botany and the Body series\, we'll explore local plants and trees that can be used for first aid\, including poultices\, salves\, oils\, and rapid hydrators. Participants will explore the BEEC loop to identify these plants in their natural environment\, then return to create a handcrafted salve\, choosing between Saint John’s Wort or Plantain. \nPlants featured in this workshop may include Saint John’s Wort\, yarrow\, plantain\, mullein\, spruce\, balsam or pine pitch\, licorice\, nettles\, peppermint\, sumac\, jewelweed\, oregano\, rosemary\, elderberries\, chaga\, bee balm\, comfrey\, aloe vera\, thyme\, elecampane\, dock\, slippery elm\, clove\, white willow\, ginger\, cayenne\, burdock\, and dandelion. \nEach unique 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-forest-and-field-first-aid-medicine-chest/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261002T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261002T160000
DTSTAMP:20260525T163756
CREATED:20260126T215358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T215358Z
UID:2236-1790949600-1790956800@beec.org
SUMMARY:Forest First Fridays: A Nature-Based Recovery and Wellness Program
DESCRIPTION: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 activities and shared experiences in nature\, this program fosters resilience\, connection\, and healthy habits. \nIn our ninth program in this series\, we will focus on outdoor recovery support\, drawing from our September session on invasive species removal and trail building. \n \nTurning Point of Windham County (TPWC) is a local recovery center located in downtown Brattleboro. TPWC's core mission is to support and improve the lives of our neighbors who are experiencing substance use and addiction\, at any stage of their recovery. They do this through peer-led social connection\, community education\, counseling groups\, recovery support\, outreach\, and advocacy. \n  \n 
URL:https://beec.org/event/forest-first-fridays-a-nature-based-recovery-and-wellness-program-7/
LOCATION:Bonnyvale Environmental Education Center\, 1221 Bonnyvale Road\, Brattleboro\, VT\, 05303\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wellness Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261106T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261106T160000
DTSTAMP:20260525T163756
CREATED:20260126T215454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T215454Z
UID:2238-1793973600-1793980800@beec.org
SUMMARY:Forest First Fridays: A Nature-Based Recovery and Wellness Program
DESCRIPTION: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 activities and shared experiences in nature\, this program fosters resilience\, connection\, and healthy habits. \nIn our tenth program in this series\, we will focus on outdoor recovery support\, drawing from our September session on invasive species removal and trail building. \n \nTurning Point of Windham County (TPWC) is a local recovery center located in downtown Brattleboro. TPWC's core mission is to support and improve the lives of our neighbors who are experiencing substance use and addiction\, at any stage of their recovery. They do this through peer-led social connection\, community education\, counseling groups\, recovery support\, outreach\, and advocacy. \n  \n 
URL:https://beec.org/event/forest-first-fridays-a-nature-based-recovery-and-wellness-program-8/
LOCATION:Bonnyvale Environmental Education Center\, 1221 Bonnyvale Road\, Brattleboro\, VT\, 05303\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wellness Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T160000
DTSTAMP:20260525T163756
CREATED:20260221T020023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T211219Z
UID:2276-1794060000-1794067200@beec.org
SUMMARY:Botany and the Body series: Healing the Emotional Body on the Land
DESCRIPTION:$55 members/$65 non-members \nIn the third and final workshop in our Botany and the Body series\, we'll explore how to nurture the emotional body through connection with the land. Participants explore practices for grieving and healing with the support of plants\, trees\, and the surrounding landscape. Deciduous and evergreen trees offer guidance and comfort\, while seasonal flowers\, seeds\, berries\, and cones can be gathered to create art that nourishes emotional and spiritual well-being. \nThe session includes a plant identification and ethnobotany walk\, highlighting plants and trees traditionally associated with the heart and emotional healing\, such as hawthorn\, rose\, pine\, linden\, and catnip. Attendees will collect needles\, cones\, and berries to craft solstice beeswax candles\, integrating the natural materials into a meaningful practice of reflection and care. \nEach participant will receive 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-healing-the-emotional-body-on-the-land/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261204T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261204T160000
DTSTAMP:20260525T163756
CREATED:20260126T215646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T163023Z
UID:2240-1796392800-1796400000@beec.org
SUMMARY:Forest First Fridays: A Nature-Based Recovery and Wellness Program
DESCRIPTION: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 activities and shared experiences in nature\, this program fosters resilience\, connection\, and healthy habits. \nIn our eleventh program in this series\, we will focus on shelter building\, backpacking essentials\, and outdoor recovery support. \n \nTurning Point of Windham County (TPWC) is a local recovery center located in downtown Brattleboro. TPWC's core mission is to support and improve the lives of our neighbors who are experiencing substance use and addiction\, at any stage of their recovery. They do this through peer-led social connection\, community education\, counseling groups\, recovery support\, outreach\, and advocacy. \n  \n 
URL:https://beec.org/event/forest-first-fridays-a-nature-based-recovery-and-wellness-program-9/
LOCATION:Bonnyvale Environmental Education Center\, 1221 Bonnyvale Road\, Brattleboro\, VT\, 05303\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wellness Programs
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