Park events

Learn to identify common Vermont trees, and explore the park to find them!

1 Hour - Meet at the tent in the day use beach

Recommended ages 10+, all children must be accompanied by an adult. Weather dependent

Join our interpreter for a guided hike around the Atwood Loop while learning about Woodfords flora and fauna.

1 Hour - Meet at the tent in the day use beach

Recommended ages 10+, all children must be accompanied by an adult. Weather dependent.

Get cozy and join us behind the park office for a screening of The Land Before Time (rated G).

"After a huge earthquake, a young dinosaur named Littlefoot finds himself lost and alone until he meets four friends in search of their families."

Bring some chairs, blankets  and snacks and enjoy this family favorite film. 

Drop by to create our weekly nature craft!

Tent at day use area.

All children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Materials provided.

Rain or Shine

Learn to kayak on our reservoir! Bring your own boat or rent one here. Please rent the boat at the park office BEFORE the program. Lesson will begin promptly at 2:30pm at the day use beach.

All skill levels welcome. Rentals are first come first serve.

All ages welcome, children must be accompanied by an adult. Weather dependent.

Lesson will be about 30 minutes followed by a 30 minute guided tour of the lake.

Meet at the snack bar by the lake, then we will kayak out onto the lake. We will look for plants, fish and animals on our way.

Rental vessels available at the snack bar or bring your own.

Meet at the snack bar by the lake, then we will kayak out onto the lake. We will look for plants, fish and animals on our way.

Rental vessels available at the snack bar or bring your own.

Join Vermonters across the state in surveying moth species through iNaturalist!

From the project description:

"Explore Vermont's astounding moth diversity! By participating in our annual Moth Blitz, you will help the Vermont Moth Atlas develop a better understanding of the moths that call the Green Mountain State home. Over 2,200 moth species have been documented in Vermont with new species being found all the time. Who knows, maybe you will find one! We encourage everyone, from experts to amateur enthusiasts, to find, photograph, and share their moth discoveries with the Vermont Moth Blitz during National Moth Week (July 22-30). Can we beat last years' tally? The Vermont Moth Atlas is a project of the Vermont Center for Ecostudies Vermont Atlas of Life."

https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/vermont-moth-blitz-2023

Program is included with Camping registration or $5 state park entry fee.

All ages welcome, wheelchair accessible. A rain or shine event.

Learn about the challenges the maple industry is facing in our changing world and enjoy a sweet treat!

Program is included with Camping registration or $5 state park entry fee.

All ages welcome, wheelchair accessible. A rain or shine event.

Meet on the beach for a puppet show about life in Lake Champlain, presented by visiting author Sandy Murphy.  Sales and signing of Sandy’s book, “Our Scrumptious Lake PHYTOTASTIC!” will follow.

Children 11 and under must be accompanied by an adult.  Visitors are encouraged to bring blankets or camp chairs.  In the event of inclement weather, the puppet show will take place indoors at the Nature Center.

Grand Isle is typically a camping-only park (no day use), but visitors will be allowed special entry to this event without a camping reservation.  Standard day use fees apply ($5 per person aged 14+, $2 per child aged 4-13, no charge for children under age 4).