While honeybees seem to get all the attention, there are over 300 species of bees native to the Green Mountain State. From a backyard garden in the Old North End, to the Urban Wilds of the Lower Winooski, we'll explore the surprising diversity of native pollinators found within Vermont's largest city.

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Speaker: Jason Mazurowski

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An Earth Day celebration that begins with an overview of the wild places of Burlington and Winooski,  followed by a second presentation: Seasons, Phenology, and A Mysterious Clock.

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Speakers: Alicia Daniel, Zoe Richards, and Gustave Sexauer

With nearly 61% of turtles listed as threatened or extinct in the US, the spiny softshell may face similar outcomes.

We will discuss how this endangered species may have earned its title and possible solutions to this growing issue.

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Speaker: Destini Acosta

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This presentation will feature insects that emerge in Spring and play a key role in pollinating native and agricultural plants.​

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Speakers: Amy Seidl and Bryan Pfeiffer

Diverse mammal communities in Burlington suggest that we still have the biologically diverse food chain to support them. For many years, Burlington's community of naturalists has used trail cameras to document the four legged friends that share our city. Getting past the urban stereotype of trash pandas and skunks raiding our garbage, come learn about the fascinating cast of characters in Burlington VT that ranges from bobcats to coyotes to fisher.

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Speaker: Declan McCabe

In anticipation of World Migratory Bird Day (May 8), a local ornithologist will feature the natural history of bird species returning to Burlington and Winooski this spring.

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Speaker: Allan Strong