Hey there, I'm Bridget Butler. I've been a naturalist for more than 20 years, playing match maker for the wildscape & the wonderful people who call Vermont their home.
MY Approach
My approach to birding is to tap into each person's innate passion for nature through exploration and deep listening. I strive then to encourage folks to take that passion and turn it into action, paying it forward for the landscape they love & enjoy.
“Your welcoming manner is the reason I have felt like I can “be a birder”. You have made me feel like it is okay to talk about what I am noticing about birds and not be perfect about it. It’s not about the answers, it’s about the questions. Just noticing and wondering is enough - and that freedom makes the topic accessible for me.”
Certifications
Mindful Outdoor Guide
Level 1 Forest Community Certification through the Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health. Foundational skills for guiding nature connection grounded in the philosophy that fostering a meaningful connection with nature is an essential part of a healthy and balanced life.
MY CLAIM TO VERMONT FAME
Vermont Bird Records Committee
Green Mountain Audubon Society Board, Education Grant Committee
Spring & Fall Bird Show for VPR's Vermont Edition with Jane Lindholm
Audubon Vermont's Forest Bird Initiative originating project team
WCAX Local News Channel 3's Nature & Wildlife series with Sharon Meyer
Institute of Museum & Library Services Sparks! Innovation Grant recipient for Conservation Correspondent Stories
IMLS National Leadership grant for Voices for the Lake exhibit & website
Writer, Director & Host for ECHO Lake Aquarium & Science Center's Wildlife Movie Shorts
Host and Voiceover for Rattlers, Peepers & Snappers documentary by Jim Andrews and Peregrine Productions
Featured content in DIY Lakes App by Lawrence Hall of Science
sponsors
vortex optics
Binoculars & spotting scopes for birders, nature enthusiasts & beyond.