Inspiring Lifelong Connections with Nature

Bonnyvale Environmental 
Education Center

Bonnyvale Environmental Education Center (BEEC) is situated on a picturesque old farm in West Brattleboro, Vermont. This peaceful setting, removed from the bustle of modern life, is the place where we carry out our mission: to foster experiences that inspire connection to the natural world and its many inhabitants.

Today, the former farm buildings shelter campers and school groups. The pastures and forests offer natural beauty to those who walk our trails and provide outdoor education opportunities for those who attend our programs. Open to the public year-round, there’s something to discover in every season, and the sweeping view from Heifer Hill is not to be missed!

BEEC News & Nature Journal

Find a Salamander Crossing

Click here to see a large map. Zoom in for details. Click on a salamander to learn more about the site. We recommend limiting driving on crossing nights, so choose a site near you, or be prepared to arrive early and to drive slowly on your way home. The sites with [...]

VT Conservation Plan: March 24 Listening Session

Conservation starts with community. Join Bonnyvale Environmental Education Center, Green Mountain Conservancy, and Vermont Housing and Conservation for an evening of conversation, community, and collaboration as we explore Vermont’s goal of conserving 30% of the state’s landscape by 2030. This listening session will focus on the Community Resilience and Biodiversity [...]
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🐸 Raffle for the Amphibians! 🐸

Salamander Crossing season is here—and we’re celebrating with a chance to win a stunning Laura Zindel Salamander Platter! This beautiful platter by local artist Laura Zindel Design measures 18¼" square and 2¼" deep (valued at $700) and is perfect for serving, displaying, or hanging on your wall as a tribute [...]
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Conservation Corner

We are fortunate to be located in an area rich in natural beauty and biodiversity, but it’s not something we take for granted. Our naturalists are making direct contributions to wildlife and land conservation efforts in the region. BEEC works with municipalities to strategize conservation initiatives and enhance relationships with beavers. We train people to ferry amphibians across roads on rainy spring evenings. We are on-call for people with wildlife emergencies. Here are some ways you can take part in this meaningful work:

Hear from our supporters

"It is always great to attend a program and leave with information, answers, a deeper connection to the natural world, and new techniques to use to understand and appreciate what is just outside my door."
- Community Program Participant
"I’m grateful for the chance to learn from such knowledgeable instructors and to be part of a community dedicated to thoughtful, effective conservation work."
- Beaver Camp Participant
“BEEC understands that children thrive in nature and that this can especially be true for children who do not thrive at school. The programming is developmentally appropriate and honors children as people.”
- Parent of Day Camp Participant
"So glad that programs like this are available for citizens. My 11-year-old is pumped to record Putney's first Atlas record of a Fowler's toad."
- Community Program Participant
"My child loves it. I was showered with stories all week and for the following days of the adventures at camp and all to be learned. It is, by far, the favorite of any camp my child has ever attended."
- Parent of Day Camp Participant
"This program was so positive. Something we needed in today's world."
- Community Program Participant
"BEEC is doing a tremendous community service in all they do and the Mud Season Speaker Series is helping to get the word out in a wonderful way."
- Community Program Participant
"I so enjoy having BEEC visit us at school. Students are engaged and involved with hands-on activities that help them grasp the focus of the program. Thank you for a great program!!"
- 2nd grade teacher

You can make a difference!

There are so many ways to get involved and support our work at Bonnyvale.

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Bonnyvale Environmental Education Center

802.257.5785
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Physical Location: 
1221 Bonnyvale Road
West Brattleboro, Vermont

Mailing Address:
PO Box 2318
West Brattleboro, VT 05303

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