Do you love birdwatching, butterfly-watching, hiking, kayaking, and just being present in nature? Learn from our scientists how the outdoor world is changing, and how you can contribute observations to science quickly and easily.
Recorded Webinar: VAL 10th Anniversary Report
In this 2023 video, VCE biologist and Vermont Atlas of Life founder Kent McFarland explains how VCE scientists used nearly 8 million observations of almost 12,000 species reported from across the state to help establish a biodiversity baseline for Vermont. (46 mins)
Video: Vermont’s Wild Bees with Spencer Hardy
Join VCE Executive Director Susan Hindinger and bee biologist Spencer Hardy for insights into Vermont’s bee diversity. Together, they discuss key takeaways from the 2022 State of Vermont’s Wild Bees report and explore its conservation impacts in Vermont and beyond. (52 mins)
Video: Changes in Wildlife Atlasing with Kent McFarland
For decades, wildlife atlasing has been a cornerstone of long-term biodiversity monitoring. Hear VCE Conservation Biologist and Vermont Atlas of Life director Kent McFarland share his reflections on how atlasing has evolved over the years, discuss the second Vermont Butterfly Atlas, and offer thoughts on the upcoming third Vermont Breeding Bird Atlas. (18 mins)
Recorded Webinar: What Does the Future Hold for New England’s Mountains?
You can never hike the same mountain twice—it is constantly changing. As global climate change continues to alter New England’s temperature and precipitation regimes, we will see additional changes in the distribution and abundance of flora and fauna that call our region home. These changes will be especially noticeable in the mountains, which are warming at twice the rate of the rest of the world. Join VCE biologist Jason Hill in this 2020 webinar to learn about the future of our New England Mountains. He will share insights from VCE’s Mountain Birdwatch program about how montane bird communities are already changing, and discuss proposed strategies (e.g., assisted colonization) for what plant and wildlife conservation might look like in the near future. (50 min)
PDF: Learn to Quickly ID Butterflies
PDF: Bumble Bee Bingo: Observe Them All!
PDF: Get Started on iNaturalist
PDF: Get Started on eButterfly
