Several years ago, famed local wildlife rehabilitator, Fred Homer commented: "It's a bad time for barred owls when they are on the front...

Counted among a "sign of spring" the pussy willow is an understated beauty. But what is it?

Last month the Museum met for our first book club discussion with Rachel Carson’s landmark work “Silent Spring”. We had a great turnout...

Winter provides us with many opportunities that the other three seasons cannot. Skiing or cuddling in front of the wood stove may come to...

Bald eagles are fascinating birds of prey, and here in Vermont we are lucky to have many nesting pairs. However, it hasn’t always been...

Every year across the region thousands of our cold-blooded friends make their way from upland winter homes to the ponds where they were born

Warmer weather has arrived, and with it comes all the joys of spring. Animals are emerging from their winter naps, returning from their...

Did you know that you can visit a fossil reef - in Vermont - with visible species representing hundreds of millions of years of evolution?

Having a sitspot, a place to sit and observe for a period each day, allows you to get to know your local ecosystem in a whole new way.

What do ancient Egyptians, indigenous North Americans, and Christians around the world have in common? They all share stories and myths...

The sun has just said a final goodbye with a promise to return in the morning. As you make your way along the peaceful forest periphery,...

The Southern Vermont Natural History Museum is thrilled to introduce our supporters to what may become our newest education ambassadors....