Hands-on Beekeeping - ALE 2990- Z2 June 15-July 10 Tuesdays 4:30-7:30 Saturdays 9 am - 3 pm Course Description: This introductory beekeeping course offers a combination of classroom lectures and hands-on field experience. Topics include bee biology and natural history, choosing and purchasing equipment and bees, integrated pest management, seasonal colony management, and queen grafting. Class will be held at the UVM horticulture farm and Meach Cove in Shelburne where students will interact...

We’re excited to share a sneak peek of the incredible student projects that will be showcased at the upcoming Equitable Climate Action Partnership (ECAP) Symposium on Friday, May 8, 2026 at the Vermont Institute of Natural Science. This inspiring day (9:00 AM – 1:30 PM) will highlight student-driven climate action from across the Upper Valley , with projects that tackle local environmental challenges, strengthen community resilience, and imagine bold, creative solutions for a more equitable...

We’re excited to share an upcoming professional development opportunity from our partners at the Four Winds Nature Institute —designed specifically for educators working with PreK through Grade 3 students in the Upper Valley. This three-day, hands-on learning experience invites educators to explore how place-based practices can spark curiosity, deepen observation, and support meaningful science learning across the year. Program Overview Framing Inquiry and Wonder in Place and Time 📅 August...