Little River State Park

There's so many plants! Some will help you, some hurt nature, and some will hurt you. How do we know which is which?

Meet the Friendly giants of Little River during Autumn and learn what makes them all unique. What colors do the trees turn + why?

When: Saturday 9/14/24 at 11:00 am

Where: Little River State Park Camp Smith Trail parking lot, Waterbury, Vermont

What: Join Park Interpreter, Rachel, on a guided hike of historic Camp Smith in Little River State Park. This trailhead parking lot is on the left before you enter the park gates to Little River State Park. Explore the remains of Camp Smith, established in 1935, where nearly 3,000 members of FDR's "Greatest Generation" lived. In about 3 years, they built the largest earthen dam in New England, helping prevent future disasters. This is an easy 0.5 mile hike on a fully accessible trail, open to all. Girl Scouts are welcome to participate with their troops and/or friends and families. Participating Girl Scouts receive the 2024 Girl Scouts Love State Parks patch and the official Girl Scouts Love State Parks passport. Park entrance fees are waived for all participants

For more information on Camp Smith: Camp Smith background information website

Please register ahead of time with the interpreter to determine location. Come on a guided hike of your choosing and ask about history, nature, and how to be good stewards.

Make plaster-of-Paris animal tracks to paint and take home! While they dry, explore our collection of skulls and furs. At the Nature Center

Please register ahead of time with the interpreter to determine location. Come on a guided hike of your choosing and ask about history, nature, and how to be good stewards.

Make plaster-of-Paris animal tracks to paint and take home! While they dry, explore our collection of skulls and furs. At the Nature Center

Guided walk along Vermont's largest hand-built earthen dam with awesome mountain views. Hear the story of how Franklin D. Roosevelt's Civilian Conservation Corps saved the Winooski River Valley from catastrophic flooding, one rock at a time. Meet at the top of the Waterbury dam

So many plants! some will hurt you, some will help you. Learn which is which and how to identify them! Meet at the Nature Center

What cool things can we find around our streams? Explore the secret life of a shady mountain brook. Look for salamanders, benthic macroinvertebrates, frogs, and more! Meet in the Nature Trail parking lot