Guest Speakers

Naturalists, Nature Lovers, and Citizen Scientists: Come join us for a memorable night of magic and mystery as we shine a light to attract moths to a collecting sheet! We'll be getting up close and personal with these fluttering creatures. Together we'll learn all about their crucial role in the ecosystem and the importance of […]

Leps, short for Lepidoptera, commonly known as butterflies and moths, are an important order of insects vital to the health of our ecosystems. Learn how you can attract and support the life cycles of these day and night time pollinators, create a mini habitat in your own backyard with native plants, and understand what they […]

Hundreds of years before famous Chiefs like Geronimo, Crazy Horse and Tecumseh, there was an extraordinary chief that has been erased from history. Join Gray Michael Parsons and learn about a man who worked to protect his people, Chief Wingina of the Hatterask/Roanoke people. Event is free with museum admission. We will be hosting this […]

Abenaki Elder Francine Jones will be sharing some traditional teaching stories and music. Elder Francine is a storyteller, musician, and advocate for maintaining and protecting their language and culture. She is working with Vermont state to create a curriculum covering the history of the Abenaki in Vermont. This will be available for students from public […]

Abenaki Elder Francine Jones will be sharing some traditional teaching stories and music. Elder Francine is a storyteller, musician, and advocate for maintaining and protecting their language and culture. She is working with Vermont state to create a curriculum covering the history of the Abenaki in Vermont. This will be available for students from public […]

Join Elaine Hooper and Amber Roth as they share their love of the insect world and share easy ways that we can support our native pollinators. From endangered bees to beautiful moths and everything in between. What insect is the best pollinator? How good are bug houses? What should you plant? They will be going […]

Join two passionate women, Elaine Hooper and Amber Roth, as they share their love for some of the most maligned species....SPIDERS! Elaine has always had a passion for our 8-legged friends while Amber has worked to move beyond her phobia to learn appreciation. This dynamic duo will go over a ton of topics from anatomy […]

Join Elaine Hooper and Amber Roth as they share their love of the insect world and share easy ways that we can support our native pollinators. From endangered bees to beautiful moths and everything in between. What insect is the best pollinator? How good are bug houses? What should you plant? They will be going […]

Join two passionate women, Elaine Hooper and Amber Roth, as they share their love for some of the most maligned species....SPIDERS! Elaine has always had a passion for our 8-legged friends while Amber has worked to move beyond her phobia to learn appreciation. This dynamic duo will go over a ton of topics from anatomy […]

Indigenous tribes are a diverse group of people with many languages and varied traditions. Historically, most of the stories about us have been told by those outside our communities. The importance of storytelling and art in Native American communities cannot be overstated. For our people it is a method of community care and healing. It […]

Indigenous tribes are a diverse group of people with many languages and varied traditions. Historically, most of the stories about us have been told by those outside our communities. The importance of storytelling and art in Native American communities cannot be overstated. For our people it is a method of community care and healing. It […]

Hundreds of years before famous Chiefs like Geronimo, Crazy Horse and Tecumseh, there was an extraordinary chief that has been erased from history. Join Gray Michael Parsons and learn about a man who worked to protect his people, Chief Wingina of the Hatterask/Roanoke people. Event is free with museum admission. We will be hosting this […]