Biologist Juno Stahl doing a pollinator survey © Sammi Rizzo

Field Guide to July

Summer is the season to discover unsung (and often unseen) wildlife—like the wild bees, moths, and beetles that play vital roles in the ecosystem.
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The Vermont Center for Ecostudies unites people and science for conservation.

© Spencer Hardy A female Allegheny Miner (Andrena alleghaniensis) on a blackberry flower.

Are Honey Bees Good?

Native bees are often overlooked in favor of their domesticated cousins. But they deserve more attention, excitement, and care.
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Upcoming Events

Would you like to learn how to find bees and butterflies, and contribute your observations to science? How about get expert advice on planting a pollinator-friendly garden? Or bring your kid to a birding outing? Check out our community events where you can learn it all straight from our biologists.
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