Vermont Wildlife
Burlington
Vermont Forests and Plants
Vermont Conservation & Sustainability
Vermont Skiing & Snowboarding
100

This bird, known for its striking red color, is commonly found in Vermont’s forests.

Northern Cardinal

100

Burlington is located on the eastern shore of this large body of water.

Lake Champlain

100

What is Vermont's state tree?

Sugar Maple

100

Vermont banned this item in 2020 to reduce plastic waste.

Single-use plastic bags

100

This is the largest ski resort in Vermont, known for its famous Front Four trails.

Stowe Mountain Resort

200

Vermont’s largest land mammal, known for its impressive antlers, is often spotted in remote woodlands.

Moose

200

This river, which flows into Lake Champlain just north of Burlington, shares its name with a Vermont city.

Winooski River

200

This low-growing plant with blue-black berries is common in Vermont’s forests.

Blueberry

200

This Vermont-based ice cream company is known for its commitment to environmental and social justice causes.

Ben & Jerry's

200

This southern Vermont ski resort is the oldest continually operated ski area in the United States.

Mount Snow

300

This snake, Vermont's only venomous species, is endangered and rarely seen.

Timber Rattlesnake

300

Burlington’s famous pedestrian-only shopping and dining area.

Church Street Marketplace

300

The Green Mountains are part of this major North American mountain range.

the Appalachian Mountains

300

This statewide nonprofit, founded in 1977, protects Vermont’s working farms and forests.

the Vermont Land Trust

300

The Long Trail, a famous hiking trail, crosses this popular central Vermont ski area.

Killington Resort

400

This small, nocturnal mammal plays a crucial role in Vermont’s ecosystems by controlling insect populations.

Little brown bat

400

This protected natural area within Burlington features wetlands, trails, and local farms.

the Intervale

400

This invasive vine, known for choking native plants and trees, is widespread in Vermont.

Oriental bittersweet

400

Vermont is one of the first U.S. states to implement this energy-saving law, which requires utilities to meet efficiency standards.

the Energy Efficiency Utility Law

400

This Olympic gold medalist snowboarder, originally from Vermont, is a Burton-sponsored athlete.

Kelly Clark

500

Vermont’s state amphibian, known for its bright orange or red coloring, lives in forests and near vernal pools.

Northern red-backed salamander

500

Burlington became the first U.S. city to source 100% of its electricity from this type of energy.

Renewable energy

500

This endangered wildflower, with distinctive three-petaled blooms, is native to Vermont’s rich, shaded forests and is a key indicator of undisturbed woodland habitats.

the painted trillium

500

This law, also known as Act 250, regulates large-scale development to protect Vermont’s environment and rural character.

Vermont’s Land Use and Development Law

500

Vermont-based company Burton is known for pioneering this essential piece of snowboarding equipment.

Snowboard binding

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