Posts by Emily Anderson 
Non-Locals Surprise Banders on Mansfield as VCE Winds Down Season #31
The Mansfield ridgeline may be a far quieter place than it was a month ago, but there is never a shortage of avian surprises to be found. As VCE wraps up its 31st consecutive field season on the mountain, our mist nets produced more than one unexpected capture.
VCE Selected as 2022 First: Earth Summer Series Recipient
Do you love nature and the performing arts? If your answer is “heck yes,” it’s time to start marking your calendar for First: Earth’s summer performance series. Each year, First: Earth chooses an environmental nonprofit to receive proceeds from ticket sales, and VCE is honored to have been selected.
Gifts for the Conservation-minded People in Your Life
Black Friday might have come and gone, but chances are a few people remain on your gift list. Don’t worry—we’ve got some ideas for all your conservation-minded loved ones. From wildlife enthusiasts to art lovers to appreciators of delicious coffee, there’s a little something for everyone on this list, and all with a conservation twist!
Three Community Scientists Receive Annual Award for Enhancing Our Knowledge of Vermont’s Bees
As with most VCE projects, the Vermont Wild Bee Survey (VTBees) has been blessed with an incredible wealth of skilled and dedicated volunteers during the year. With so many deserving candidates, it was impossible to pick just one! We are therefore delighted to present our second annual VCE Community Scientist of the Year award to three women who have done tremendous work helping us document bee diversity.
Celebrating Birder Broker’s Successful First Year
Birder Broker helps landowners develop a deeper understanding of their property and gives birders the chance to explore a new patch of land. It’s a win-win! As 2019 draws to a close, it’s time to reflect on the program’s successful pilot year and look ahead to the future.
