What's Happening in Colchester, VT…

Two non-profit organizations in Huntington are teaming up to develop specialized gardens at the Birds of Vermont Museum.

The Huntington Historical Community Trust and the Birds of Vermont Museum are working to develop what are called ‘Pollinator Habitat Demonstration Gardens’. The missions of the two organizations include community education and outreach, as well as enhancing rural landscapes for the benefit of wildlife.

Over the next two to three years, the demonstration gardens will be developed on the Birds of Vermont Museum's grounds. Huntington's Historical Community Trust was awarded a grant of $1,500 by the Norcross Wildlife Foundation, which will provide funds to start up the garden, and purchase initial educational materials.

The project will need the help of volunteers from nearby areas like Hinesburg, who will be tasked with removing turf, preparing the soil for planting, and the planting itself. Interested parties are asked to contact either of the gardens' co-directors for more information.

Visitors are invited to stop at the museum to see the creation of the gardens. The Birds of Vermont Museum is open daily until the end of October, and during the winter, people can visit by appointment. The trails are open all year long, from sunrise to sunset.

Since the project needs to spread the word about needing volunteers, its directors might work with a postcard printing company to mail to area residents describing this opportunity.