‘Out There’, Vermont Public’s environmental newsletter, and Bird Diva Bridget Butler are teaming up for a Slow Birding outing that will offer up a mindful approach to birding that will connect you with birds, the land, and yourself. Bridget will lead you on an outcome-free outing that will focus on getting to know birds beyond their identification.

Where: Goodsell Ridge Preserve - 69 Pine St, Isle La Motte, VT 05463
When: Saturday, June 8, 2024 | 1 - 4 p.m.
Rain Date: Sunday, June 9, 2024
Price: Tickets are $20

Click or tap here to learn more and purchase your tickets.

We’ll start the outing by getting to know who’s on the landscape that particular day and practice sharing our observations as a group in a way that uplifts each participant, no matter their level of knowledge or experience birding. Next, we’ll settle into a sit spot session with prompts that Bridget will offer the group to use. We’ll wrap up by coming back together and sharing our observations, feelings, and wonderings with the whole group.

Consider bringing a portable chair, journal, hot beverage or water, binoculars, hat, sunscreen, bug spray and whatever will make you most comfortable sitting in place. We will have some binoculars and portable chairs for participants to borrow. Participants should dress for the weather and at least 30 minutes sitting in place.

We will strive to make each outing as accessible as possible. If you have any accessibility needs, please let us know and we’ll do our best to accommodate you. Birding is for everyone and Slow Birding is meant to be accessible to all!

Made possible with support from Vermont Fish & Wildlife and Stride Creative.

FAQ:

Event time: 
1-4 p.m.

Event Flow:
1 - 1:15 p.m. - Park and gather in parking lot
1:15 - 1:30 p.m. - Walk to event location
1:30 - 3:30 p.m. - Slow Birding event
3:30 - 4 p.m. - Return to parking lot and depart

When will we know if the event is moved to the rain date?
A decision will be made 24 hours in advance. You will be contacted via email.

Is there a cost to attend?
Yes, ticket are $20 each + Eventbrite fees

What are the directions?
From the South: Take Exit 17 off of I-89 and get on US Route 2 W toward the Champlain Islands. After crossing the bridge between North Hero and Alburgh, look for Route 129 on your left. Follow Route 129 to Isle La Motte. This road then becomes Main Road. Follow this south until you see Quarry Road and the Historical Society on your left. Take Quarry Road for a quarter of a mile. You will see a large brown and white sign for Goodsell Ridge Preserve on your left.

From the North: Take US Route 2 E. Turn right onto Route 129. Follow Route 129 to Isle La Motte. This road then becomes Main Road. Follow this south until you see Quarry Road and the Historical Society on your left. Take Quarry Road for a quarter of a mile. You will see a large brown and white sign for Goodsell Ridge Preserve on your left.

What are the parking options?
Pull into the driveway and park on the grass or along the driveway.

Cancellation policy
These are intimate events with limited space, if you need to cancel please do so at least 24 hours in advance.

What are my food and drink options?
No food or drink will be available. Please bring anything you’d like to eat or drink with you.

Will this event be broadcast?
No, this event will not be broadcast or recorded.

What if my question isn’t answered here?
Please email events@vermontpublic.org or call 800-639-2192, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday.