Silver Lake State Park

Hear the story of mountain lions in Vermont. Where did they go? Meet at Nature Center. All ages.

Complete the scavenger hunt in the Junior Ranger Program and make progress towards your Junior Ranger badge! Meet at Nature Center. All ages.

Make a plaster cast of animal footprints to take home. See how these creatures have evolved to walk, run, and swim. Tabling in front of Nature Center. All ages

Search for green frogs, bullfrogs, and more. Explore the habitats of these crazy creatures! Starts at Nature Center. All ages.

There is a whole world of creatures living under logs and rocks in the forest. Meet your friendly neighborhood decomposers! Starts at Nature Center. All ages.

Who left this footprint? Whose skull is this? Can you guess the animal for a prize? Tabling in front of Nature Center. All ages.

Kayak or Canoe on the water. Explore the lake with the Nature Interpreter. Tour the lake. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Boat rentals free as part of the program.

Collect seeds of native wildflowers for your garden. Explore the park and see how plants continue to survive. Meet in front of Nature Center. All ages.

From Sugar Maples to White Pine, some trees have delicious and unique flavors. Experience some of Vermont’s trees and hear about which plants to avoid. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Tabling in front of Nature Center.

Some plants evolved fascinating strategies to protect against predators. Take a tour of the plants which use toxic chemicals to survive. Starts at Nature Center. Ages 10+