Vermont Center for Ecostudies 2026 Birdathon
May 1, 2026 - May 31, 2026
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Support the Vermont Center for Ecostudies through Birdathon
Join us for our 20th Annual Birdathon, a beloved tradition that raises funds for VCE’s conservation science programs. Birdathon supports everything VCE does - long-term ecological monitoring, innovative biodiversity research, conservation collaborations in the Caribbean, delivering science to policymakers, and mentoring the next generation of conservation scientists.
How it Works
We’re celebrating the 20th anniversary of our Birdathon by making it easier than ever to participate as a birder or a sponsor. Simply put, Birdathon is like a walk-a-thon, but you’ll count the number of bird species you identify instead of the miles you walk.
This fun and friendly birding competition is for everyone. You can participate as an individual or as a team of up to five people, and you'll choose any 24-hour period in May to get out and bird. You can choose how, when, and where you bird. Some participants will spend a full day hitting as many hotspots as they can to maximize their species count, while others will casually bird for a couple hours in their backyard or favorite park. The goal is to get outside and bird to raise funds and awareness for VCE’s biodiversity research and monitoring.
Regardless of your experience in birding or fundraising, a day spent outdoors in the company of birds is always rewarding. And – there are prizes within your reach!
When you participate in Birdathon as a birder (whether on a team or as an individual) and raise at least $200 to support VCE’s conservation science, you’ll receive a custom embroidered Northern Parula patch.
You’ll also have the opportunity to win several awards, which earn you bragging rights, a shoutout on our social media, and fun prizes.