View life-like woodcarvings of birds, stroll forest and meadow trails, learn about birds.
The Museum shares over 500 life-size wooden carvings of Vermont birds, most in habitat settings, with real nests and wooden eggs. One-way window to observe many bird species at our feeders. Visit the woodcarving workshop/discovery room. Walk 46 acres of marked trails through fields and woods, by creeks and a pond. Bird and nature walks throughout the year. Special events include carving demos and classes; programs and activities for kids; birding; and more. Annually changing art show. More info on our web site, www.birdsofvermont.org
Keywords: Birds, woodcarving, nature, ornithology, birding, art
Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
Open to visitors since 1987.
What is your primary product or service?
Museum of bird woodcarvings dedicated to birds, art or woodcarving, and conservation education.
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
Robert N. Spear, Jr. began carving at age 18 when a parakeet flew into his family's barn. He's been carving ever since. After many years of working on "the Project" (of carving the breeding birds of Vermont), as well as directing the Green Mountain Audubon Center, Bob and many helpful, supportive people open a small museum to showcase the carvings and allow visitors, from tourists to scout troops, to admire and learn from them.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
We are the only museum in Vermont using woodcarvings of birds in this way; we are a complement to the neighboring Audubon Center.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
One, and no.
Provide detailed directions to your location
See http://birdsofvermont.org/map.php for detailed and customizable directions.
What type of payments do you accept?
Cash, check, Visa, Mastercard.
Which areas do you service?
Worldwide! We have visitors from across Vermont as well as all over North America and from further abroad.
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
Birds of Vermont Museum, Inc., a non-profit organization.
What are your hours of operation?
Daily (including most holidays) May 1 - October 31, from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
By appointment November 1 - April 30.
Open additional hours for special events.
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
A third-grader once said, "Wow, this place is EPIC!"
Anonymous on 12/4/2011 11:24:26 AM
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