VES Events and Field Trips

We like to get outside. So here's a list of field outings and events. If you have something to add, send it to our webmaster, Bryan Pfeiffer.

Spring Picnic and Field Outing - June 22
At the home of Trish Hanson and Luke Curtis in South Lincoln. Details to follow here and in the next VES News.

Birds of Vermont Museum Insect Walk - July 5
We'll meet at 10am at the museum grounds in Huntington. If it’s raining, call the Museum (434-2167) to see if we’ve rescheduled. Pack a lunch if you'd like to linger for a picnic after our walk.

The Montpelier BioBlitz - July 11-12
The largest gathering of scientists and nature-lovers ever assembled in Vermont will convene in Montpelier for a unique inventory of plants, animals, fungi, microorganisms and every other living thing they can find. Here are details.

The Kiel Picnic: Daylilies and Insects - July 26
Deb and Warren Kiel invite VES members to an open house to investigate insects and enjoy their daylilies. The informal gathering begins on July 26 at 10am (and could even continue through the weekend). Drop by to see the impressive insect collection (including Warren’s 20,000 mounted Lepidoptera specimens) and to discover what’s flying or walking outside. Bring a dish to share for a picnic. (Sunday at 10am will be our rain date.) Deb and Warren have one extra bedroom and plenty of camping space for those who want to make a weekend of it. This could become an annual event! Contact Deb at 899-5039 or dkiel@cvca.ws for directions and details

Waterworks Property Field Trip in Bristol - August 16
This will be a public insect walk on nice land in Bristol from 11am to 1pm. Details will follow here and in VES News.