Every month VCE's eNews bring the outdoors into your email inbox. In eNews, we report on the innovative field work of VCE biologists. But we also give you breaking news from the frontiers of conservation biology – here in Vermont and beyond.
eNews is short and designed to keep you informed and even to get you outside. You can read a few back issues here on the VCE web site. But your best bet is to use the handy subscription option and get it in your inbox each month.
April 2021 eNews
The Field Guide to April, dancing porcupines, flying squirrels, moving mammals, springtime slime - and more! April eNews is packed with fascinating natural history tidbits, conservation news, and VCE events. Read eNews now! »
March 2021 eNews
Learn about the northward march (well, flight) of the Eastern Giant Swallowtail butterfly, a loon rescue in Vermont's Northeast Kingdom, owl courtship, bee hibernation strategies, and more! You won't want to miss March eNews »
February 2021 eNews
In this month's issue you'll find the 2020 eButterfly year in review, VCE's virtual events line up, and the fascinating field guide to February, featuring Star-nosed Moles, Fishers, Snow Scorpionflies, and more! February eNews awaits... »
January 2021 eNews
Learn how wildlife adapts to survive winter, meet VCE's new Director of Conservation Science and Development Manager, take a gander at a leucistic Red-tailed Hawk, read the Vermont Atlas of Life on iNaturalist year in review, and more! Start the year right with January eNews »
December 2020 eNews
Cozy up with December eNews and a warm cup of tea to you'll learn how species from birds to bats and mice to moose face the coming cold-weather challenges; meet VCE's 2020 community science award recipients; read about how you can help track tagged wildlife by hosting a Motus tower on your property; get an early winter finch report - and more! Read December eNews »
November 2020 eNews
The month of November has more to offer than a lot of sticks! Read on to learn about jumping worms, luminous larches, strategic shrews, butcher birds, and other natural history tidbits to look for outdoors. And you'll find VCE research updates and virtual events in this issue, too. Open November eNews »
October 2020 eNews
Learn about loon departure times and a new development for the Vermont Loon Conservation Project; see shaggy 'shrooms and new faces at VCE; find your Field Guide to October and an update from the top of Mt. Mansfield. October eNews awaits »
September 2020 eNews
Here you'll find updates from the field - from vernal pools to maple sugar bushes. And of course, your Field Guide to September. There’s a lot going on this time of year, if you know where to look. Discover natural history tidbits this fall. »
July 2020 eNews
It's hot out there! Pour yourself a cool drink and relax with July eNews. Learn about the 38th annual LoonWatch Day, read field updates from the sugarbush and the Mt. Mansfield bird banding station, get a glimpse of a really big moth, and always, there's much more - including the fabulous Field Guide to the month. Read eNews now »
June 2020 eNews
What's in this month's eNews? Rediscovery of a lost lady beetle, Backyard Bird Quest results, first round winners of the Vermont Atlas of Life Observation Contest for K-6 Graders, natural history wonders in the Field Guide to June, and other interesting tidbits (and as always, lots of fabulous photography)! Read eNews »
May 2020 eNews
This month's issue is packed with an impressive list of events (both virtual and "real life"), eButterfly news, your Field Guide to May, Backyard Bird Quest 2020, World Migratory Bird Day, Outdoor Radio, and more. You won't want to miss it! »
April 2020 eNews
Lose yourself in the sights and sounds of early spring in VCE's Field Guide to April. We've included stunning photographs and lots of natural history tidbits to inspire you to venture outside and explore the nooks and crannies in your own yard and neighborhood. Read, share, and enjoy! »
March 2020 eNews
This month you'll find a field update from Cuba (or "Where are all the Bicknell's Thrush?"), learn how to participate in the Vermont Vernal Pool Monitoring Program, and grab your Field Guide to March. You won't want to miss the iNaturalist Photo-observation of the Month (it's even cuter than February's!), or a story about Orchard Orioles, either. Get March eNews »
February 2020 eNews
January thaw - fact or fiction? Also inside: Field Guide to February, 2019 eBird County Quest results, Alexander Dickey Conservation Internship opportunity, iNaturalist Photo-observation of the Month (it's really cute!), and a couple more announcements. Read eNews now »
January 2020 eNews
In this issue, you'll learn how some species adapt to survive through winter, how to use buckets to detect nocturnal migrating birds, what our citizen scientists accomplished in 2019, and as always, more - with awesome photographs! Read January eNews »
December 2019 eNews
December days are short on sunlight - so cozy up with a cup of something warm and enjoy reading this month's eNews! Your Field Guide to December awaits, along with news about VCE's latest research on Bicknell's Thrush, insights into our Citizen Scientists, a tribute to world-renowned entomologist - and more, of course! Read the issue »
November 2019 eNews
Surprising sandpiper migration, ferocious tiger beetles, your Field Guide to November, and more! Settle in and enjoy this month's nature news you can use... Read eNews »
October 2019 eNews
Fall is here, and your field guide to October is ready. You'll also read about VCE's latest research on mercury in the mountains, check out four new species discovered in Vermont, and more. Interesting facts, news you can use, and gorgeous photos await! Read this issue »
September 2019 eNews
Find your Field Guide to September, the Mt. Mansfield summer banding wrap-up report, catch up with VT loons, and more... Read eNews »
July 2019 eNews
The Field Guide to July is packed to the brim with amazing photography and natural history tidbits; learn about our recent investigation into mercury in Vermont's vernal pool food web; find out how hurricanes affect birds in Puerto Rico, sign up for LoonWatch, and more! Read July eNews... »
June 2019 eNews
Be inspired to get outside and explore your natural world this month with the Field Guide to June; read about our latest findings on Bicknell's Thrush in Puerto Rico; check out the lists of 300+ species found during VCE's first-ever Biothon; and listen to this month's episode of Outdoor Radio to learn about the bees in your backyard. Bzzzz! June eNews awaits... »
May 2019 eNews
We're excited for you to open this month's eNews! Read about our recent awards, check out all the events we've lined up for you, and head deep into the Green Mountains in search of Stark the Bear with Outdoor Radio. And as always, you'll get your natural history fix with the Field Guide to May. Read about all this and more in the May issue »
April 2019 eNews
In this issue you'll find our Field Guide to April, learn about how you can participate in our new wild bee survey, help us find the missing lady beetles of Vermont, and join us in our new Biothon challenge - and more. This one's jam-packed with great stuff! Read the April issue »
March 2019 eNews
Find signs of spring in the Field Guide to March; read an updated account from the field (really, mountains) in Cuba; check out the calendar of VCE Events, and of course this month's episode of Outdoor Radio and the Vermont Atlas of Life iNaturalist photo-observation of the month winner. Read this issue... »
February 2019 eNews
Find your fascinating Field Guide to February where you'll learn about critters like snow fleas and 'Possum; take a deep dive into VCE's grassland bird research at your own pace; catch up on the search for Bicknell's Thrush in Cuba; listen to Outdoor Radio hosts discuss how beavers survive winter; and check out the Vermont Atlas of Life iNaturalist photo-observation of the month! eNews awaits... »
January 2019 eNews
January's issue is truly an interesting read. Learn about how wildlife adapts in the depths of winter in the Field Guide to January, surprising results from new research on dragonfly migration, the Vermont Atlas of Life 2018 biodiversity data bonanza, and listen to Outdoor Radio hosts discuss the latest Pine Grosbeak irruption, among other nuggets of natural history knowledge! Read this month's issue »
