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Farms With Natural Habitat Gain More Benefits From Birds

Farms With Natural Habitat Gain More Benefits From Birds

— A study finds that weaving wild patches into farmland can attract more beneficial species, reducing crop damage and risks to food safety.
Bears are Awake: It's Time to Take Down Your Bird Feeders!

Bears are Awake: It's Time to Take Down Your Bird Feeders!

— It's a great time to start thinking about spring plantings of Native Plants for Birds!
Vermont Environmental Justice Bill Passes Key Committee

Vermont Environmental Justice Bill Passes Key Committee

— This bill would identify and map environmental justice communities and require all state agencies to consider environmental justice concerns.
Owl Attack

Owl Attack

— Conservation Biologist Margaret Fowle shares a story about the power of wildlife.
We're Hiring!

We're Hiring!

— Paid internships in conservation, education, and forestry, plus Summer Camp staff positions and paid Counselors-in-Training!
Vermont General Assembly Considers Important Legislation to Increase Forest Protections

Vermont General Assembly Considers Important Legislation to Increase Forest Protections

— Two bills provide an opportunity to advance forest protections, a top priority for Vermont’s birds.
Vermont House Considers Bill to Set Land Conservation Targets

Vermont House Considers Bill to Set Land Conservation Targets

— This bill seeks to conserve 30% of Vermont’s land by 2030 to improve biodiversity and community resilience.
Vermont Pesticide Bill Proposes Ban on Bird-Harming “Neonics”

Vermont Pesticide Bill Proposes Ban on Bird-Harming “Neonics”

— Vermont House bill H.626 proposes a temporary ban on the use of neonicotinoid pesticides in Vermont.
Seeing the Forest for the Birds

Seeing the Forest for the Birds

— Partnering with the Vermont Forest Pest First Detector Program