The Vermont Bird and Sky Watch and local birders meet to conduct a survey of the wild birds present on the grounds of Hildene. For more information, please contact Randy Schmidt at 802.362.2270 or at randy@thevermontbirdplace.com. Meet in the Welcome Center parking lot, 8:00am, Free.

All essays submitted for the Lincoln Essay Competition are due to Hildene on or before February 12, at 4:30 pm. Entries may be dropped off by hand at the Welcome Center. For more information or to receive a packet of materials, call Stephanie Moffett Hynds at 367-7960 or email her. Download an application packet here.

The Vermont Bird and Sky Watch and local birders meet to conduct a survey of the wild birds present on the grounds of Hildene. For more information, please contact Randy Schmidt at 802.362.2270 or at randy@thevermontbirdplace.com. Meet in the Welcome Center parking lot, 8:00am, Free.

The Vermont Bird and Sky Watch and local birders meet to conduct a survey of the wild birds present on the grounds of Hildene. For more information, please contact Randy Schmidt at 802. 362.2270 or at swvt-birdwalk@usa.net. Meet in the Welcome Center parking lot, 8:00am, Free.

Joe Blair will demonstrate apple tree pruning on the grounds at Hildene. Blair will focus on two forms of pruning:  corrective pruning for ornamentals and pruning to increase productivity for fruit-bearing trees.  The arborist will demonstrate these techniques on the Lincolns’ historic apple trees with time for questions and answers throughout.  1:00 to 3:00 pm. This Hildene horticultural program is free and open to the public.  Check in is at the Welcome Center.

Workshop with Goat Dairy Manager, Aimee Braxmeier and staff, for those considering raising goats. Basics of shelter, feed, health and care will be covered. 1:00 to 2:30pm. $10 for Hildene members. $15 for non-members. This workshop is limited to 15 participants and preregistration is required by Thursday, March 28. Call 802.367.7960 for more information.

The Vermont Bird and Sky Watch and local birders meet to conduct a survey of the wild birds present on the grounds of Hildene. For more information, please contact Randy Schmidt at 802.362.2270 or at randy@thevermontbirdplace.com. Meet in the Welcome Center parking lot, 8:00am, Free.

The Vermont Bird and Sky Watch and local birders meet to conduct a survey of the wild birds present on the grounds of Hildene. For more information, please contact Randy Schmidt at 802.362.2270 or at swvt-birdwalk@usa.net. Meet in the Welcome Center parking lot, 7:00am, Free.

Early Detection/Rapid Response invasive plant identification with Ted Elliman, author of Wildflowers of New England. This is a program to help people identify those invasive plants that will be making their way into our part of the state soon and what to do about it.  1:00 to 2:30 in the Beckwith Room in the Welcome Center. $10 for Hildene members/$15 for non-members. Preregistration is required by May 3 with Stephanie by email or call her at 802.367.7960.

Workshop with Hildene's Dene Farm staff, Kim Pinsonneault and Brooke Decker, for people considering raising chickens for eggs. $10 for Hildene members/$15 for non-members. 2:00 to 4:00pm. Limited to 20 participants and registration is required by May 3. Contact Stephanie by email or by calling 802.367.7960.

The Vermont Bird and Sky Watch and local birders meet to conduct a survey of the wild birds present on the grounds of Hildene. For more information, please contact Randy Schmidt at 802. 362.2270 or at randy@thevermontbirdplace.com. Meet in the Welcome Center parking lot, 7:00am, Free.

Winners of the competition for 8th graders will read their essays aloud and be awarded their checks at a celebratory luncheon at Hildene. Open to the public - $25 for Hildene members/$30 for non-members.  RSVP no later than May 14 to Stephanie by email or call 802.367.7960. Click here for more information on the competition.

The Vermont Bird and Sky Watch and local birders meet to conduct a survey of the wild birds present on the grounds of Hildene. For more information, please contact Randy Schmidt at 802. 362.2270 or at randy@thevermontbirdplace.com. Meet in the Welcome Center parking lot, 7:00am, Free.

Traditionally the last two weeks of May and the first two weeks of June when the Formal Garden signals the beginning of the season with 1,000's of peony blooms -- many of them from the original 1907 plants. Also visit the Cutting & Kitchen, Vegetable, and Butterfly Garden, and soft fruit cage. 

The Vermont Bird and Sky Watch and local birders meet to conduct a survey of the wild birds present on the grounds of Hildene. For more information, please contact Randy Schmidt at 802. 362.2270 or at randy@thevermontbirdplace.com. Meet in the Welcome Center parking lot, 7:00am, Free.

A walk in the woods with forester Alan Calfee. Become acquainted with the variety and majesty of the trees that live amongst us. Participants will walk Hildene’s trails and learn how to identify trees and what about them makes each species unique. 10:00am to noon. $10 for Hildene members, $15 for non-members. Register with Stephanie by June 14 by calling 802.367.7960 or by email.

Join Hildene president, Seth Bongartz, in a communal reading of the fiery July 5, 1852, speech in which the great abolitionist orator Frederick Douglass took exception to being asked to commemorate the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Discussion and refreshments will follow. 10:00 to 11:00am. Check in is in the Welcome Center. This program is presented in partnership with the Vermont Humanities Council and is free and open to the public. For more information contact Stephanie at 802.367.7960 or by email.

The Vermont Bird and Sky Watch and local birders meet to conduct a survey of the wild birds present on the grounds of Hildene. For more information, please contact Randy Schmidt at 802. 362.2270 or at randy@thevermontbirdplace.com. Meet in the Welcome Center parking lot, 7:00am, Free.

The Vermont Bird and Sky Watch and local birders meet to conduct a survey of the wild birds present on the grounds of Hildene. For more information, please contact Randy Schmidt at 802. 362.2270 or at randy@thevermontbirdplace.com. Meet in the Welcome Center parking lot, 7:00am, Free.

Those who can, know well the joy of opening a jar of preserved veggies in January and experiencing the wonderful taste of summer.  Jane and Ken Moriarty will teach participants how to preserve crushed tomatoes and demonstrate safe and straight-forward pressure-canning methods. 1:00 to 3:00pm, $15 for Hildene members, $20 for non-members.  Limited to 10 participants, each of whom will take home a quart jar of crushed tomatoes.  Preregistration is required by Friday, August 23.  For more information and to register, contact Stephanie at 802.367.7960 or by email.

The Vermont Bird and Sky Watch and local birders meet to conduct a survey of the wild birds present on the grounds of Hildene. For more information, please contact Randy Schmidt at 802. 362.2270 or at randy@thevermontbirdplace.com. Meet in the Welcome Center parking lot, 7:00am, Free.

The Vermont Bird and Sky Watch and local birders meet to conduct a survey of the wild birds present on the grounds of Hildene. For more information, please contact Randy Schmidt at 802. 362.2270 or at swvt-birdwalk@usa.net. Meet in the Welcome Center parking lot, 8:00am, Free.

Making Decorative Felted Goat Milk Soap with Dene Farm staff Kimberly Pinsonneault. 2:00 to 4:00pm. $30 for Hildene members/$35 for non-members - includes materials fee. Limited to 15 participants, preregistration is required by Friday, October 25. For more information or to register, call Stephanie at 802.367.7960 or email her.

The Vermont Bird and Sky Watch and local birders meet to conduct a survey of the wild birds present on the grounds of Hildene. For more information, please contact Randy Schmidt at 802. 362.2270 or at randy@thevermontbirdplace.com. Meet in the Welcome Center parking lot, 8:00am, Free.

Holiday Musician Schedule to be Announced

The Museum Store welcomes neighbors and new friends. Dressed in all its holiday finery, the spirit of the season abounds in our 115 year old Carriage Barn. Hot apple cider, Vermont tastings & fresh cider doughnuts. The crisp fragrance of pine boughs and sounds of the season.  Bring this page with you on December 7 or 8 and as our gift to you we will give you 20% off your total purchase in The Museum Store.

The Vermont Bird and Sky Watch and local birders meet to conduct a survey of the wild birds present on the grounds of Hildene. For more information, please contact Randy Schmidt at 802. 362.2270 or at swvt-birdwalk@usa.net. Meet in the Welcome Center parking lot,  8:00am, Free.