Bird Walk
Saturday, March 7th
8:00 - 10:00 am
Please note earlier start time. Join local birders to gather long-term data on the presence of birds, their abundance, and changes in populations. Appropriate for birders of all skill levels, the walks traverse uneven terrain on forest and meadow trails and around the main house. Meet at the Welcome Center parking lot.
March Bird Note: Great Horned Owl. We’ve been keeping records at Hildene since 2007 and have recorded 167 species, but we have not yet seen or heard the soft hoo-h’HOO-hoo-hoo call of a Great Horned Owl. The bright, yellow eyes, prominent ear (feather) tufts and white bib are easy field marks on this large gray-brown bird. Owls are mostly nocturnal hunters, but in winter they may hunt during daylight hours. Mated pairs are monogamous and begin pair hooting just before egg-laying in late winter. The chicks will probably have hatched by March. Great Horned Owls are opportunistic hunters of small and large prey.
No registration is required. Call Stephanie at (802) 367-7960 or click the button if you have any questions.
A Closer Look at Peggy Lincoln Beckwith
Sunday, March 8th
2:00 - 3:00 pm
Join us for a deep dive into the life of the last Lincoln to live at Hildene as we take a closer look at the exhibit, “A Lincoln Legacy: Remembering Peggy Lincoln Beckwith.” In celebration of Women's History Month, Exhibits and Collections Manager Gary Parzych will point out some highlights in the exhibit on the second floor of the Lincolns’ home and share more details of Peggy's extraordinary life at Hildene.
This program is free with admission and will take place in the exhibition room on the second floor of the Hildene home.
Call Stephanie at (802) 367-7960 or click the button below with any questions.
Apple Tree Pruning
Sunday, March 15th
1:00 - 3:00 pm
Focusing on Hildene's historic apple trees, gardener Craig Borden will lead a free workshop on two forms of pruning: corrective pruning for ornamentals and pruning to increase fruit production of apple-bearing trees. Drawing upon his 40 years of experience as a tree care professional, Craig will demonstrate the proper use of the various tools he uses and will be happy to answer any questions. Participants will leave with the knowledge and confidence to prune their own apple trees.
While registration is not required for this free workshop, all guests must check in at the Welcome Center. Please dress warmly.
For more information, call Stephanie at (802) 367-7960 or click the button below.
