Nature-Based Learning Collaborative Weekly Share for May 18th
We are thrilled to have a network of regional learning centers joined together through digital sharing! Each organization and group of environmental educators has a unique focus and offering to the community, and together we are broadening our reach. We hope you are inspired to explore these resources and “use the screen to get into the green!”
Black River Action Team
Go on a virtual macroinvertebrate hunt with the Black River Action Team!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zap_5sy2-UE&feature=youtu.be
Bonnyvale Environmental Education Center
Nature Journal Challenge
Join Patti Smith in creating sketch/notebooks that will capture observations and experiences, become a tool for learning, and most importantly, bring full attention to nature every day. The challenge will begin with a webinar on Sunday May 24th followed by two months of supporting materials and activities. Learn more here: https://www.beec.org/what-we-do/public-programs-and-events/walks-talks/
Food Connects
Create a Resilience Garden: Free seeds for those who are food insecure, have lost their job, or are wanting to contribute to help feed neighbors in this situation. Link to form (approx 2 week delivery time) (A NOFA-VT and High Mowing Seeds Partnership)
The Four Winds Nature Institute
Follow us on Facebook and Instagram (@fourwindsnatureinstitute), or Twitter (@fourwindsnature) for suggestions about getting outside and exploring nearby nature with your family! Or, visit fwni.org to see the entire list of suggestions.
Merck Forest
Merck Forest will be holding our Annual Meet the Lambs virtually this year, on May 16th. We'll be rolling out videos of our new lambs, videos featuring our heavy equipment, videos focusing on spring ephemerals, pond life and more. Do you have a question about lambs or sheep? People can send their questions to info@merckforest.org, and we'll try to answer them! Check out our Facebook page for more details!
The Nature Museum at Grafton
Calling All Tree Detectives!
Be a “Tree Detective!” How many of these trees can you find on your next outdoor excursion?
Send us photos of the ones you find to be entered into our “Spring Outside” Raffle to win a $150 gift certificate to Sam’s Outdoor Outfitters.
Outdoor Wilderness Survival Herbal Education, Andover VT USA
Wilderness survival and herbal workshop lessons for schools, companies, organizations, families and children in Andover, VT USA
Southern Vermont Natural History Museum
Into the Woods with Kids and Grandkids.
Thursday 5/14 @ 3:00PM on Facebook
We will take a walk in the woods with Museum live stream star Josie (did you see her steal the show on the pollinator house build?) and talk about some of the things that you can do to feel safe in the woods with your kids and grandchildren. Now that Vermont's Social Distancing Measures are starting to relax we still want to remember to be safe and that this is not over yet. We'll look at how to be aware of ticks, getting lost and how to just relax and have fun (from about 6 feet away). This Facebook Live Stream is brought to you by Nancy and Bob Anderson who have generously sponsored this topic. Learn more about the Museum at our website www.vermontmuseum.org and follow us on facebook www.facebook.com/vermontmuseum
VINS
Series: Science in the Community
May 18 - 22
Every day, scientists are out in the field, conducting research and discovering ways to help protect our planet. Tune in every day this week to learn about the impact of scientists from our region. Check our our You Tube channel for the latest videos : https://www.youtube.com/c/VINSNatureCenter
Videos:
Monday, May 18, 2020; 12:30pm - Celia Y. Chen, Ph.D., Research Professor at Dartmouth College
Tuesday, May 19, 2020; 12:30pm - Luke Groff, Ph.D Herpetologist with the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department
Tuesday, May 19, 2020; 1:30pm - Len Reitsma, PhD. Professor of Ecology, Plymouth State University
Wednesday, May 20, 2020; 12:30pm – Judy Rosovsky, Vermont’s State Entomologist and Plant Regulatory Official and Ginger Nickerson, Vermont’s Urban & Community Forestry Program and Pest Education Coordinator
Thursday, May 21, 2020; 12:30pm - Walter Opuszynski Forest Recreation Specialist Vermont Department
Friday, May 22, 2020; 12:30pm - Robin Tindall, Hypertherm
Friday, May 22, 202; 1:30pm - YouTube Live Raptor Encounter
Friday, May 22, 2020; 3:00pm - Campfire Stories
VT State Parks
Venture Vermont Challenge
You and your family will never run out of fun things to do when you participate in the Venture Vermont Outdoor Challenge.
https://vtstateparks.com/venture-vermont.html
Wolfgard Northeast
Learn about Wolfgard Northeast's efforts to bring wild canid experiential education to Vermont.