See what's going on at the Vermont Atlas of Life: webinars, lectures, nature walks, other programs. Did you miss a webinar or lecture? Check out our recorded events and watch them anytime.
WEBINAR: Wild Bees of Vermont
April 03, 2025Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 7PM join VCE biologist Spencer Hardy as he introduces us to the mesmerizing world of native bees. He will focus on the 350 wild species found in the state, leaving participants with a deeper understanding of these important pollinators and the small actions we can all take to make our communities more bee friendly so these fascinating insects can do their vital work. Hosted by Farm & Wilderness Conservation. Virtual and free! Register here »
Lunch & Learn Butterflies
Time: Every other Wednesday 12 – 12:45 pm
Get ready for a new year of butterflies with the Second Vermont Butterfly Atlas (VBA)! The VBA is an effort to document all the butterfly species in the state with the help of enthusiastic volunteers like you. Join VCE’s butterfly team online every other Wednesday at 12 for a 20 minute deep dive into interesting butterfly topics ranging from resolving difficult IDs to the best techniques to find elusive caterpillars. Build your skills and get excited to butterfly! All butterfly experience and skill levels welcome.
Butterfly Trends & Duskywing ID Tips
March 25, 2026Join Vermont Center for Ecostudies community science coordinator Dana Williams for a look at the state of butterflies in the US, the accomplishments of the VBA in year 3, and get some ID tips on our difficult Duskywings of Vermont. Register here »
Finding Host Plants & Caterpillars
April 08, 2026Join Vermont Center for Ecostudies staff biologist Amber Jones to learn about the VBA, butterfly host plants, and how to find caterpillars in the field. Register here »
Nectaring Butterflies
April 22, 2026Join Vermont Center for Ecostudies staff biologist Amber Jones to learn about the VBA and explore the nectaring plants that support our butterflies. Register here »
Butterflying by Habitat
May 06, 2026Join Vermont Center for Ecostudies conservation biologist Kent McFarland to learn how you can use habitats to find your target butterflies for the VBA. Register here »
Beyond Butterfly Basics: Tiger ID
May 20, 2026Join Vermont Center for Ecostudies conservation biologist Kent McFarland to learn about the VBA and puzzle through IDing Vermont’s three Tiger Swallowtail species. Register here »
2026 Butterfly Blitzes
Looking to get out and meet other butterfliers? Join VCE staff in the field for a fun, collaborative day of looking for butterflies! Participants and staff will meet near a cluster of unadopted priority blocks and then split into teams to survey for as many butterflies as possible during a 4 hour window. At the end of the day, we'll come back together to celebrate our findings and head to a local restaurant for an (optional) meal.
Whether you’re a seasoned butterfly enthusiast or a total beginner, we’re going to have a fantastic day putting new areas on the map for the Vermont Butterfly Atlas. Events will be 4+ hours but you do not need to stay for the whole time.
Current event areas: Morgan, Brunswick, Grafton, Middlebury, Northfield & Berlin, Mount Holly, Jay Peak.
Keep an eye here for details & registration coming soon!
