Working Woodlands Workshops

Workshop with Forester (NPS Photo)

Working Woodlands workshops are designed to connect nature enthusiasts and land-owners with natural resource professionals, to provide them with the skills and knowledge to promote land stewardship. These workshops are held both virtually and in-person throughout the year. Explore a wide range of topics, including but not limited to wildlife tracking, tree identification, creating wildlife habitat, invasive plant management, sustainable forestry, and much more. After attending a workshop, you can expect to come away with knowledge about land stewardship and the skills to take it home and practice in your own backyard. Workshops are co-sponsored by Vermont Woodlands Association, Vermont Coverts: Woodlands for Wildlife, and Billings Farm and Museum.

►To register for virtual workshops, please use the registration form. For in-person workshops, email [e-mail] with your party size. Call 802-457-3368 ext. 218 with any questions.

►View Workshops on the park's YouTube Channel. Subjects include: Common Tree Pests, Bat Conservation, Successional Forests, Climate Change, Women Land Stewardship, Forest Birds, Vernal Pools, Wildlife Tracking, Composting.

 

Big Brown bat

Bats in the Barn: Nighttime Bat Education Program

Date: Saturday June 25
Time: 7-9pm
Location: Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park * Note location
To register: please email or call Joey Sullivan, [e-mail],802-457-3368 ext. 218

Did you know there are over 1300 species of bats in the world?

Join us on Saturday, June 25th from 7-9pm for a special educational evening learning about bats from Dartmouth College researchers Eran Amichai and Hannah ter Hofstede. We will receive a presentation from Eran and Hannah about bats, check out some scientific equipment used to monitor bats, and get to watch and count bats as they fly out of the historic Beaman Barn at night!

Program will take place at the Blow-Me-Down Farm at Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park. Registrations are required and event is limited to 25 people. Family friendly event! We will be outdoors for the duration of the program so please dress appropriately. Co-sponsored by Vermont Woodlands Association and Vermont Coverts: Woodlands for Wildlife.