Read the Latest Loon News

This year's edition of Loon Caller is out! Read all about how nesting rafts help Vermont's loons and a new effort to reduce lead tackle. You will also find a guide to loon chick development and reflections from long-time LoonWatch volunteers.

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The Vermont Center for Ecostudies unites people and science for conservation.

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VT Atlas of Life

Join the Second Vermont Butterfly Atlas

The Vermont Butterfly Atlas is a five-year survey completed every 20 years to document the abundance, distribution, and conservation status of butterflies across Vermont with the help of volunteer community scientists. We need volunteers like you to adopt atlas blocks to survey butterflies during the atlas thoroughly.

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Scientific Results

Our scientists publish their findings in peer-reviewed journals across multiple disciplines.

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Get Involved

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

Are you curious about vernal pools, wondering what it takes to manage meadows for grassland nesting birds, or eager to learn how climate change is affecting montane birds? These are just a few topics that VCE staff and guest speakers cover in both virtual and in-person events.

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