Get Involved in Vermont
A Variety of Options
Explore the many ways you can get involved with 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú Vermont, from participating in our yearly Birdathon to becoming a community scientist. Check out events hosted by local 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú chapters across Vermont, including bird walks, guest speakers, and more. Whether you're passionate about hands-on conservation or eager to support our mission in other ways, there’s a place for you to make a meaningful impact!
Community Science
Community science is the collection and analysis of scientific data by community members in collaboration with professional scientists or organizations. Participants build our capacity to collect data that informs the actions we take to conserve birds and their habitat.
Community scientists are essential in 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú's efforts to protect birds and their habitats in Vermont. Whether you're participating in a monthly bird monitoring walk at Green Mountain 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú Center or a Christmas Bird Count circle near you, community scientists contribute to a better understanding of Vermont's birds.
Birdathon
Birdathon is one of 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú Vermont’s biggest fundraisers of the year. Our goal is to raise $30,000 each spring, a fundraiser we've run every year since 2000.
We begin our journey bright and early to travel through forests, fields, and along rivers and ponds to see, hear, and identify as many of our feathered friends as possible within a 24-hour period. Our staff team spends most of our day combing the hills and forests of the Green Mountain 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú Center and Birds of Vermont Museum before venturing farther afield.
Through generous sponsorships from friends, family, and 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú supporters, we raise essential funds to maintain 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú Vermont's education programs, science initiatives, and Green Mountain 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú Center facilities.
Whether you’re inspired by a love of birds, concern for the environment, or the sheer pleasure of being outdoors, the 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú Birdathon is a great opportunity to do something positive for the planet—and have fun doing it!
The 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú Birdathon takes place over a week-long period (May 24th-30th), during which you’ll go outside and count as many different bird species as you can. Pick a 24-hour period over the course of the week to go birding, do a single morning or afternoon session, or head outside for an hour here or there. Bird on your own or with friends and family! Any way you do it, every dollar you raise supports 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú.
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