The Tinkering Turtle

The Tinkering Turtle represents the coming together of two joyful Vermont institutions, ECHO and Vermont Teddy Bear. Our day jobs are science and nature museum and Teddy Bear and Stuffed Animal maker. We both love well–crafted, imaginative toys and spreading curiosity and care in our community.

ECHO, Leahy Center for Lake Champlain is Vermont's science and nature museum on the Burlington waterfront. Discover over 100 interactive family experiences, 70 live species, seasonal changing exhibits, and the Northfield Savings Bank Theater showing 3D science and nature films daily.

All purchases support our educational mission — to inspire and engage families in the joy of scientific discovery, wonder of nature, and care of Lake Champlain.