** Sorry, this event is full. **

Join us again at Audubon's bird banding station this summer!

Conservation Biologist Mark LaBarr will walk you through the banding process, from mist nets to data sheets, and from brood patches to wing feathers. You'll get a chance to observe wild birds up close while learning about Audubon's conservation work. Bring a camera, mud boots, and a cup of coffee.

Please register in advance: click here. Bird banding is very weather dependent. High temperatures and/or rain can be dangerous for the birds. We will contact folks via email if we need to cancel/reschedule.

Drop by any time from 8  to 10 am to see the birds being banding and join Mark as he checks the nets.

All ages welcome. Donations to Audubon are appreciated.
vt.audubon.org/donate

Please check before coming as all banding dates may change due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. Join our Bird Banding Facebook Group (http://bit.ly/BirdBanding) for updates or call ahead to the office: 802-434-3068

Trail/accessibility information: The banding station will be set up near the sugarhouse. The trail to get there is unpaved. The trails in the sugarbush where the banding nets are located are also unpaved but flat. The nets are located a short distance off trail. Wheelchair-accessible bathroom facilities are located at the Audubon Vermont office. If you require accommodations or have questions about accessibility, please contact Audubon Vermont at 802/434-3068.

COVID Safety: We are committed to our community's health & safety.  

Following CDC guidance, masking and physical distancing for fully vaccinated Vermonters is no longer required. The mandate remains in place for those who are unvaccinated or partially vaccinated, including children who are not yet eligible for a vaccine.   

We understand that some people - even those who are vaccinated, or those who have health concerns, or those who might just feel more comfortable - may choose to continue to wear a mask. We wholeheartedly support their decision and ask all program participants to be respectful of their choice. We recognize that the decision to wear a mask and comfort levels could change for individuals, even over the course of an event. Folks should feel comfortable to ask others to physically distance. 

Please bring a mask to this event, as there are still spaces where masks may still be required. If you do not have one, please reach out to staff and we will provide one for you.  

Please do not attend if you are sick or symptomatic (with fever, cough, and/or shortness of breath), if you have received a positive COVID-19 test result within the last 14 days, or if you have had contact with any other person who is diagnosed with COVID-19 within the last 14 days.   

We will be collecting COVID-19 contact tracing information from everyone when you register for the event. This information will be kept confidential and used only for COVID-19 tracing.