Events

Saturday, November 15th
9:00am - 10:30am

Meet at the Welcome Center parking lot. 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 run along uneven terrain on forest and meadow trails and around the main house. No registration required. Questions? Contact Stephanie at (802) 367-7960.

It might seem strange to profile the blue/gray Great Blue Heron in November, but these birds are hardy and will stay around as long as there is open water for feeding on fish, frogs, cray fish, small rodents, turtles — anything within reach of their long, spear-like bills and long necks. The long legs match the long bills enabling herons to stalk tall along the edges of the waters and strike their quarry with incredible accuracy and speed. Their long necks have a special vertebra to help with bending and flexibility that allows them to swallow large prey whole. Great Blue Herons seen in flight flap slowly, have trailing legs, and carry their heads in an S shape. 

Thursday, December 4th
5:00pm - 7:00pm

Join us for a festive evening of shopping at The Museum Store and receive 20% off.

Find a unique gift for your loved ones or yourself while supporting our nonprofit.

Saturday, December 6th
9:00am - 10:30am

Meet at the Welcome Center parking lot. 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 run along uneven terrain on forest and meadow trails and around the main house. No registration required. Questions? Contact Stephanie at (802) 367-7960.

Seeing a Brown Creeper is always special! This slim bird, with a brown speckled back and white front, probes for insects in crevices of a tree trunk with its slender, downcurved bill. It uses its long, spine-tipped tail as a balancing tool. Brown Creepers build their hammock-shaped nests behind peeling flakes of bark. Sometimes hearing their high pitched, thin call is the only indication that Brown Creepers are about. They live throughout the U.S. and are year-round residents in Vermont. 

Saturday, December 6th
9:00am - 10:00am

Join us one hour before we open to the public to see the Lincoln Family home beautifully decorated as though it were Christmas Eve 1912 — one of three dates Mary and Robert Lincoln were in residence for the holidays at their beloved Hildene. Check-in is required at the Welcome Center. Members are welcome to bring guests with a Hildene guest pass. No need to RSVP.

For more information, contact Christine at 802-367-7964 or send an email.