Calendar
2020
April 11 Bird Walk
The public is welcome to join a local birding group to conduct a survey of the wild birds present on the grounds of Hildene. For more information, please contact Stephanie at 802.367.7960. Meet in the Welcome Center parking lot, 8:00am, Free. EVENT CANCELLED.
April 25 Bird Walk
The public is welcome to join a local birding group to conduct a survey of the wild birds present on the grounds of Hildene. For more information, please contact Stephanie at 802.367.7960. Meet in the Welcome Center parking lot, 7:00am, Free. EVENT CANCELLED.
May 3 Backyard Chickens 101
Sunday, May 3, 1:00 to 3:30pm, Backyard Chickens 101, at Hildene’s Dene Farm with staff Kimberly Pinsonneault; a workshop for people considering raising chickens for eggs; $10 for members/$15 for non-members; Seating is limited, so please register by May 1: stephanie@hildene.org or call 802-367-7960. EVENT POSTPONED, TBD.
May 9 Bird Walk
The public is welcome to join a local birding group to conduct a survey of the wild birds present on the grounds of Hildene. For more information, please contact Stephanie at 802.367.7960. Meet in the Welcome Center parking lot, 7:00am, Free. EVENT CANCELLED.
May 23 Bird Walk
The public is welcome to join a local birding group to conduct a survey of the wild birds present on the grounds of Hildene. For more information, please contact Stephanie at 802.367.7960. Meet in the Welcome Center parking lot, 7:00am, Free.
May 24 Wild Edibles Talk & Walk
Sunday, May 24, 1:00 to 4:30pm, Hildene, in collaboration with Transition Town Manchester, will host a Wild Edibles Talk and Walk. Naturalist and wild foods enthusiast Russ Cohen will lead workshop participants on a tour through Hildene’s varied habitat and extensive grounds identifying edible plants, discussing the conditions necessary for each plant to thrive, and demonstrating responsible and safe harvesting practices. Cohen will also focus on how to use and prepare wild plants to make “wild dishes.” Participants will have an opportunity to sample food and beverages made from wild plants. $10 for Hildene members. $15 for non-members. Seating is limited and this workshop always fills up, so please register by Friday, May 22: stephanie@hildene.org or call 802-367-7960.