The Vermont Entomological Society (http://www.vermontinsects.org/) is devoted to the study, conservation, and appreciation of invertebrates. Our members range from casual insect watchers to amateur and professional entomologists. We welcome members of all ages, abilities, and interests.

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MONTPELIER BIOBLITZ 2018
JULY 21 - 22

Meredith Whitney, Forest Pest Education Coordinator with the Vermont Urban and Community Forestry Program, will show how to identify invasive insects, including the emerald ash borer, that threaten our trees. Learn what to do to help slow their spread – an engaging program for all ages!

Citizen Science Competitive Funding Program a.k.a. CitSci Fund

You’re invited to learn about the new U.S. Forest Service Washington Office Citizen Science Competitive Funding Program – CitSci Fund.

The Backyard Woods Program is a six-week online course that uses a combination of video's, webinars, discussion forums and weekly activities to guide you in the exploration of your backyard woods.

Join us on SEPTEMBER 15, 2017 in Montpelier for this year’s State Government Municipal Day: When Governments Cooperate, a full day of workshops and technical assistance brought to you by the Agency of Natural Resources in cooperation with the Agency of Commerce and Community Development and the Agency of Transportation.

This talk is in CT, but may still be of interest: This talk features an introduction to invasive plant species in the Northeast, followed by profiles of the most troublesome emerging invasive plants most people (including many plant professionals!) are not familiar with.

The first RISCC Management Symposium will be held at the UMass Amherst campus on July 27 and 28, 2017.

Training on aquatic invasive species for the Vermont Public Access Greeter Program.

Come and learn about ‘crazy snake worms’ with UVM Professsor Görres and the results of their voluminous appetites for duff which impoverishes forest ecosystems by keeping most understory plants, and many trees, from germinating. This results in almost-sterile ecosystems that are not sustainable.