Interpretive Programs
Upper Connecticut River Basin Office
Various indoor and outdoor programs relating to the natural resources of
our area can be arranged by calling (at 802-886-8111) or e-mailing our
wildlife biologist. From
skulls to bird identification to habitats to stream or pond studies, we
can schedule for your site (in southeastern Vermont and southwestern
New Hampshire) or ours.
Winter Twigs
The tree hunt is part of the winter twigs program. Students learn the parts of a twig and the importance of each part. Then, they go out to find a tree with twigs just like the ones they have.
Animals of VT/NH
In the Animals of Vermont/New Hampshire program, we introduce the students to some of our native wildlife through the use of taxidermic mounts.
Pond Life
The pond is made up of different habitats which each host many well-adapted creatures.
Stream Study
A stream contains a variety of habitats and a variety of creatures adapted to live in those habitats.
Skull Study
What does a mammal's teeth tell us about what it eats? What does the skull tell us about the animal?Other Programs
Beavers -- What amazing adaptations enable a beaver to successfully survive in its environment?
Wildlife Populations -- What is a population, and how does it change?
White-tailed Deer -- What special adaptations help the white-tailed deer survive?
Bird Songs -- Why do birds sing? When do birds sing? Can you identify a bird by its song?
Owl Pellets -- What did the owl eat last night?
Bird Identification -- What do birds look like? What are their body parts called? How do you identify birds?
Other -- Other programs concerned with the natural resources of our area can be arranged. Phone number and e-mail address are near the top of the page.