Good morning, Burlington.

Vermont officials launched the new Seek and Savor campaign to promote agritourism by highlighting local farms' unique food and farm experiences.

The program is set to run through 2027 and aims to help local farms attract more visitors.

Burlington students celebrated their school’s conservation project at the second annual Trout Parade on May 29 as they marched downtown with local artists; after raising brook trout from eggs in the school lobby, the fish were released the following day in the Huntington River (for nature conservation).

The Burlington Fire Department rescued several ducklings from a storm drain near Battery Park on Tuesday after a call reported they had fallen in while following their mother.

The ducklings were safely recovered and appear unharmed.

Six state-owned historic sites open today with exhibits covering everything from Indigenous settlements to presidential history.

The Coolidge Homestead, Morrill Homestead and the Old Constitution House remain closed for updates while community events are planned for the summer.

United States Secretary of Education Linda McMahon visited the Center for Technology in Essex on Tuesday as part of her Returning Education to the States Tour — a spokesperson confirmed the details.

Scientists with the Nature Conservancy and Forest Service in Benson are injecting American elm saplings with Dutch elm disease fungus (100K spores per tree) to test their resistance for floodplain restoration.

The two-year trial will show which trees survive to provide seeds for future plantings.

Vermont conservation groups and state agencies are building networks—connecting forest corridors and installing wildlife underpasses—to help animals move as climate change shifts habitats.

The work has been showcased at the Merck Forest and Farmland Center near Rupert and will continue to support species migration across the Appalachian range.

The American Red Cross warns that 60% of blood donation slots remain open in Vermont this June as summer accidents drive urgent demand for blood and platelets with only a five-day shelf life.

Dan Dowling said donors receive a $15 gift card + immediate help is needed.

All the Rivers Festival

4:30-8:30 p.m. — The Flynn — Ticket prices vary — Experience a night filled with global music featuring performances by All the Rivers, Eddie Palmieri, Mavis Staples, and Preservation Hall Jazz Band.

The Hip Abduction Concert

8:00 – 9:30 PM — Higher Ground — Tickets from $64 — Experience a can't-miss live performance by The Hip Abduction in South Burlington.

Melissa Villaseñor Live Comedy Show

7-10 p.m. — Vermont Comedy Club — $35 — Experience the unique humor of the first Latina SNL cast member in a night of impressions and laughter.

Good Clean Fun - Family Comedy Show

5-8 p.m. — Vermont Comedy Club — Ticket prices may vary — Experience wholesome humor perfect for the entire family at this engaging comedy event.

Kaonashi Live Concert

7:30-10:30 p.m. — Higher Ground — Tickets available — Experience an evening of eclectic tunes with Kaonashi and COOKED.

Volunteer Classroom Helper at Vermont Quilt Show

9 a.m.-4 p.m. — DoubleTree by Hilton Burlington Vermont — Volunteer position — Assist in the classroom and receive materials for your own projects.

Sam Salem Comedy Show

7-10 p.m. — Vermont Comedy Club — Tickets start at $100 — Experience an unforgettable evening with comedian Sam Salem in Burlington.

World Cup Watch Party at Switchback Brewing Co.

3-8 p.m. — Switchback Brewing Co. — $12 special — Experience thrilling soccer matches with a delicious burger and local craft beer.

Cup Watch Party: Norway vs. France

3-5 p.m. — Switchback Brewing Co. — Free entry — Enjoy competitive soccer action with friends while savoring BBQ and craft brews.

Burlington Wine and Food Festival

12:30-8:00 p.m. — Hula — $80 — Experience Vermont’s largest wine and food event featuring hundreds of wines, local spirits, chef demos, and live jazz.