Silver Lake State Park

Look at turtle specimens and hear about these crazy creatures! Search for snapping and painted turtles on the beach. Meet 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 the Nature Center. All ages.

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

From Sugar Maples to White Pine, some trees have delicious and unique flavors. Taste Vermont’s most delicious trees and learn about which ones to avoid. All ages: children must be accompanied by an adult

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

Enjoy some s’mores while hearing about wildfire ecology.

Design the perfect flower for your favorite pollinator out of tissue paper. Explore why different pollinators like flowers with different colors and shapes. Meet at Nature Center. All ages.

What are bears doing in the park and how has that changed? How can we coexist with bears in Vermont? Hear about these amazing animals and how to stay safe.

Explore the park in a new way! Tabling in front of Nature Center. Scavenger hunts and more for adults and children.

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