Wild Gardening at Silver Lake State Park
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.
Park events
Taste the Trees at Silver Lake State Park
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.
Poisonous Plant Walk at Silver Lake State Park
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.
S’mores and Fire Science at Silver Lake State Park
Enjoy some s’mores while hearing about wildfire science. Meet at large fire pit next to parking lot.
Gems and Minerals of New England at Silver Lake State Park
Which Gems and Minerals can be found in New England? How were they formed? See some rare gems and their parent rock. Tabling in front of Nature Center. All ages.
Leaf Prints at Silver Lake State Park
Collect leaves and make a cool souvenir to take with you. Tabling in front of Nature Center. All ages.
Vermont’s Lions at Silver Lake State Park
Hear the story of mountain lions in Vermont. Where did they go? Meet at Nature Center. All ages.
Meet Your Soils at Silver Lake State Park
Meet your local soils. See how they make the forest around you possible! Tabling in front of Nature Center. All ages.
Trouble Afoot at Silver Lake State Park
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
GEOCACHING/ TREASURE HUNTING in Mt Ascutney State Park
Treasure hunting fun! Whenever you want!
There are now six geocaches hidden in Mt Ascutney State Park, all over the mountain. Each cache contains a sticker to collect.
- Pick up a “cache map” at the Mt Ascutney State Park gate.
- Go to the general location of a cache using the indications on the map (Norcross Quarry, Hang Glider Platform, etc.)
- Use a compass or your cell phone compass to find the exact location of the coordinates.
- Look within 20’ of that location to find the cache. It may be camouflaged, hanging in a tree, or partially covered.
- Take a sticker and put the cache back the way you found it.
LEAVE NO TRACE
SEE IF YOU CAN RETURN WITH ALL OF THE STICKERS BEFORE OCTOBER 19th FOR A SMALL REWARD! IT'S A GREAT WAY TO EXPLORE THE PARK, AND HAVE FUN!