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What’s blooming now?

Red baneberry and false hellebore flowers

Observers are starting to report red baneberry and false hellebore blooming. Continue reading

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They’ve arrived!

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

Ruby-Thorated Hummingbirds have arrived in the Northeast Kingdom! Continue reading

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Citizen Science and Students

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Local students, grades 3-8, are learning about citizen science and how to apply it in the classroom. Continue reading

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Last of the season

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A few monarchs have been spotted still here in Northern Vermont. Continue reading

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Which is which?

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Identifying Indian Pipe from its close cousin… Continue reading

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Guess who?

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Any guesses on which caterpillar this is? Continue reading

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Community of Observers’ Outing

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I met up with Global Campuses to observe species on our Community of Observer’s list up at Barr Hill Nature Preserve in Greensboro, VT. Continue reading

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Milkweed is getting close

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Milkweed is getting ready to bloom here in St. Johnsbury. Continue reading

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Butterflies and Climate Change

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Here is a study on butterflies and the effect that climate change will have on them. Continue reading

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You May Confuse the Two

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Certain day flying moths can be confused with butterfly species on our list. Continue reading

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