• Vermont Meadow in September © Fiona Lee MacLean

    Field Guide to September

    As the weather begins to shift, we turn our attention to migration. From Green Darner Dragonflies to Bicknell's Thrush, learn how VCE scientists are uncovering the mysteries of migrating species' annual cycles and how this knowledge can help conservation efforts.
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    Mount Mansfield cliff net at sunrise @ Anna Peel

    Field Report: How the Birds Are Doing on Mount Mansfield This Summer

    Our Slate-Colored Junco capture numbers are half of what they were last year, although all of our other target species are visiting our nets at roughly the same or higher rates as 2024.
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    Our scientists publish their findings in peer-reviewed journals across multiple disciplines.

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    Community scientists of all interests and abilities join us in our research, monitoring, and conservation work.

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    Bee Survey

    Vermont has more than 300 species of wild bees. Since 2019, the Vermont Bee Survey has been exploring the Green Mountain State for bees. Join us!

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    Upcoming Events

    Would you like to learn how to find bees and butterflies, and contribute your observations to science? How about get expert advice on planting a pollinator-friendly garden? Or bring your kid to a birding outing? Check out our community events where you can learn it all straight from our biologists.
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