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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. \nNote:  if the road is muddy during March/April we will meet at the Living Memorial Park trailhead - please register to get an email notification when this change applies. Thank you Brattleboro Recreation & Parks Department! \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-27/
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:20260403T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260403T160000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T220633Z
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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 third program in this series\, we will be focused on outdoor recovery support\, drawing from our February session covering fire-building\, cooking\, birding\, and animal tracking. \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-2/
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:20260404T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260404T120000
DTSTAMP:20260502T054324
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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:20260410T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T113000
DTSTAMP:20260502T054324
CREATED:20251217T002435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T011903Z
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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. \nNote:  if the road is muddy during March/April we will meet at the Living Memorial Park trailhead - please register to get an email notification when this change applies. Thank you Brattleboro Recreation & Parks Department! \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-28/
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:20260413T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T200000
DTSTAMP:20260502T054324
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:20260417T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T113000
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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. \nNote:  if the road is muddy during March/April we will meet at the Living Memorial Park trailhead - please register to get an email notification when this change applies. Thank you Brattleboro Recreation & Parks Department! \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-29/
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:20260418T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T170000
DTSTAMP:20260502T054324
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:20260418T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T120000
DTSTAMP:20260502T054324
CREATED:20260115T163421Z
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SUMMARY:Hike and Seek: Spring Wings
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. \nSpring Wings at Hinsdale Setbacks \nCome celebrate with us - the migrating birds are returning with spring!  \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-spring-wings/
LOCATION:Fort Hill Trail (middle) Parking\, Hinsdale\, NH 03451
CATEGORIES:Hike and Seek: Family Adventures,Youth & Family Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260420T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T150000
DTSTAMP:20260502T054324
CREATED:20260220T190843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T192248Z
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SUMMARY:Nature Explorers Spring Camp
DESCRIPTION:Camp runs 9am-3pm\, April 20-24\nCost: $400 (Financial Aid available\, see registration for details) \nWhen spring is awakening\, there’s no better place to celebrate than outside. \nHave your kids enjoy a joyful week outdoors exploring forests\, fields\, and ponds across our 60 wild acres. In small\, supportive groups\, campers will follow the season’s cues—searching for budding plants\, listening for returning birds\, and discovering the wonders of mud\, water\, and new life. \nThroughout the week\, campers will:\n🐦 Search for signs of spring and migrating birds\n🐸 Visit ponds and vernal pools to explore metamorphosis\n🌿 Build forest friendships and create nature-inspired art\n🎨 Imagine\, journal\, play games\, and tell stories outdoors\n💧 Embrace mud season with curiosity and creativity \nEach day is guided by the rhythms of nature and the interests of the children—offering space for exploration\, imagination\, and connection. \nGive your child the gift of a spring week filled with fresh air\, wonder\, and wild adventure.
URL:https://beec.org/event/nature-explorers-spring-camp/
LOCATION:Bonnyvale Environmental Education Center\, 1221 Bonnyvale Road\, Brattleboro\, VT\, 05303\, United States
CATEGORIES:Day Camps,Nature Explorers Spring Camp,Youth & Family Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T123000
DTSTAMP:20260502T054324
CREATED:20260414T152506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T153034Z
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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:20260425T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T120000
DTSTAMP:20260502T054324
CREATED:20260318T162514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T175039Z
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SUMMARY:Vernal Pool Walk with VT Center for Ecostudies
DESCRIPTION: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 impacts. Join Kevin Tolan from the Vermont Center for Ecostudies for a guided walk as we step into the world of vernal pools and learn how to document and conserve these delicate ecosystems. Please dress for the weather and wear sturdy waterproof footwear or rubber boots.
URL:https://beec.org/event/vernal-pool-walk-with-vt-center-for-ecostudies/
LOCATION:Bonnyvale Environmental Education Center\, 1221 Bonnyvale Road\, Brattleboro\, VT\, 05303\, United States
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