It’s a common refrain from parents at our kids programs: Why not something like this for adults? Well okay, how about something for adults! We have lots of programs and opportunities for parents and adults to get involved. So dive into your own learning journey and explore the world around you through natural history and earth-based skills, expand your awareness, skills, and sense of place. We offer several in-depth programs for adults, apprenticeships, workshops, and even a monthly gathering to explore and celebrate the unfolding story of the seasons. If you don’t see something that suits your needs, get in touch and we can work with you to design a custom experience.

Catalog of Science & Natural History Programs for Adults

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Sugar maple leaf caught on a glossy buckthorn twig (Rock Point)
The Art and Science of Nature Observation

Summer 2025

Join accomplished artist Libby Davidson and naturalist and writer Heather Fitzgerald to practice slowing down, nurturing your creativity, deepening your understanding of the natural world, and strengthening your connection to place.

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The Wild Burlington Society

The Wild Burlington Society
Monthly

A monthly gathering for naturalists interested in natural history! Monthly natural history lectures, events, and gatherings that cover everything under the sun.

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Vermont’s Natural History

Summer 2025

A 5-day field intensive for naturalists of all abilities. Learn how to weave observations of the land into a story of place spanning 500 million years!

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Wild Abundance: Making Use of Invasive Plants

Summer 2025

Harvest, process, and tasting wild, invasive plants, explore their traditional and modern uses as food and medicine, and build your knowledge of basic medicinal plant preparations like teas, tinctures, and topicals while honing their plant identification skills.

For Educators

Are you an educator and looking for something more tailored towards teachers? Great! Head on over to our educator page where we’ve got details on professional development opportunities, workshops, and in-service trainings.

Volunteer

Volunteering is the perfect opportunity for those looking for a wilderness and education immersion experience. Participants hone their mentoring skills while also receiving mentoring in natural history, mentoring, and earth-based skills.

WB Society

Join us on the second Tuesday of each month for the Wild Burlington Society. Gatherings will take on different forms from month to month, ranging from lectures, workshops, trivia games, discussion. The WBS is open to adults of all skill levels.

Courses

We offer a number of college-level classes, public workshops, and field walks on ecology, earth-based skills, natural history, and nature mentoring. For current and upcoming course offerings by our staff at Castleton and CCV, check our course listings page.