3444 Little River Rd.
Waterbury, Vermont 05676
(802) 244-7103
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
Meet the friendly giants of Little River and learn what makes them all unique. Leaf printing for kids! Meet at the Nature Center
Make plaster-of-paris animal tracks to paint and take home! While they dry, explore our collection of wildlife samples. Meet at the Nature Center
Get to Know some of the poisonous, medicinal, and other locally important "keystone" plant species. Meet at the Nature Center
Get to know one of the oldest groups of plants in the world! They don't have seeds or flowers, so how do the spread? Meet at the Stevenson Brook trailhead. Amount of walking/hiking can be accommodated.
When it comes to pollinators and other beautiful flying objects, if you plant it, they will come! Explore the different types of pollinators and the plants they are attracted to. Optional scavenger hunt/art activity. Meet at the Nature Center
Make plaster-of-paris animal tracks to paint and take home! While they dry, explore our collection of wildlife samples. Meet at the Nature Center
What cool things can we find in and along our streams? Salamanders, frogs, macroinvertebrates, oh my! Explore the secret life of a shady mountain stream and enjoy cool temperatures on a hot day. Meet in the Nature Trail parking lot. Water shoes recommended
Meet the friendly giants of Little River and learn what makes them all unique. Leaf printing for kids! Meet at the Nature Center
ROUTE TBD *register ahead of time at the Nature Center* Join the interpreter on a different guided hike each week! Ask about plants, wildlife, history, and more. Please wear sturdy hiking shoes (no flip flops). Will try to keep hikes under 3 miles/3 hours.
