Vermont State Symbols

State Bird: Hermit Thrush

State Cold Water Fish: Brook Trout

State Warm Water Fish: Walleye Pike

State Animal: Morgan Horse

State Butterfly: Monarch Butterfly

State Insect: Honeybee

State Flower: Red Clover

State Tree: Sugar Maple

State Mineral: Talc

State Gemstone: Grossular Garnet

State Rocks: Marble, Granite and Slate

State Song: "These Green Mountains" by Diane B. Martin and Rita Buglass Gluck

Motto: Freedom and Unity

Origin of State Name: The name is derived from the French words vert and mont, meaning "green" and "mountain."

Nickname for State: The Green Mountain State. The nickname refers to Vermont's numerous forested mountains and valleys.

Nickname for residents: Vermonters