Summertime is the time of berries, fruit, and flowers, galore! Between June and September, we can experience waves of biocultural bounty on the landscapes of Southern Vermont, treating us to an experience of […]

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 […]

It’s peak time to see migratory birds in our area! Learn basic field identification methods for a variety of birds that live in and migrate through southern Vermont. The outdoor based workshop is designed for […]

Discover the magic of nature’s stage – join us for an enchanting musical event celebrating the spring season at BEEC!

Forest of Melody is a one-of-a-kind celebration that brings together music, nature, and […]

Join us on nature walks with a BEEC Naturalist Educator. We will explore and be curious together, and engage in discovery, wonder and play. We will also enjoy seasonal songs, stories, and crafts. For children […]

Join LOCAL Artists, Schools, and Makers in exploring the nexus of science, style, sustainability, self-expression and community while expressing their “Eco-style.”

During this one-day event, attendees will […]

Early spring brings us some of the most popular wild edibles: ramps and fiddleheads, both of which grow happily on Vermont landscapes. But there are other more prolific wild edibles at this time, many of which […]

Join Bonnyvale Environmental Education Center for this FREE family program! Enjoy salamander story books read by our salamander mascot, snack on salamander cookies, and learn all about salamander season […]

Join us for a work session at 9:30 am, 12:30 or 3:00, or come for the whole day! We will be removing invasive plants from the courtyard, orchard, and the edge between the meadows and forest.

Join us at 1:00 pm to help clear away the winter storm debris from the trails. Spring is around the corner and we’re getting the trails ready for everyone to enjoy.

Every spring, as the first warm rains fall, spotted salamanders and other amphibians embark on a perilous journey to their vernal pool breeding grounds. Many must cross busy roads, where many are lost. You […]

Nature Explorers Camp registration is now open! ☀

~ Spring Camp: April 14-18
~ Summer Camp: June 30-August 8

Nature Explorers Camp is for the young person who enjoys the natural world. Our goal is to […]

BEEC’s Trail Tech for Beginners series will introduce nature enthusiasts of all ages to the power of digital tools that enhance outdoor experiences and connect you to the world of citizen science. Whether […]

February 10th: Conservation Discovery in Vermont: How Engaging in Community Science Can Have a Big Impact with Dana Williams

Come along on the adventures of scientists and community members in Vermont who […]

Back by popular demand! Join us for our four-part series, Mammals of Winter: In the Classroom and the Field:

~ The Long and Low — Sunday, January 26
~ The Leggy League — Sunday, February 16
~ The Small […]

This Valentine’s Day, connect with your love for Nature through a sensory-based practice inspired by shinrin-yoku, “forest bathing.” Experience Nature through all of your senses: the five external senses and […]

Dr. Jessica Dolan’s Café Botanica Ethnobotany Workshop will be a four-part series on wild edible and medicinal plants of the Eastern Woodlands landscapes of Southern Vermont.
January’s session will be about […]

Join us for Nature Explorers Winter Camp, during the holiday week of February 17-21!
This camp is geared for children in 1st-5th grade and runs each day from 9a-3p. Scholarships available!
 
Space is […]

“Looking behind I am filled with gratitude. Looking forward I am filled with vision. Looking upwards I am filled with strength. Looking within I discover peace. And so it is. ” – Quero Apache prayer
Begin the […]