Park events

Explore the creatures of the Adams Reservoir; newts, bugs, fish, and more! Be prepared to get in the water.

1 Hour - Meet at day use beach

All ages welcome

rain or shine

Enjoy some s’mores by the campfire and sing along to some acoustic campfire favorites. 
 

Campers Only. 
Meet at the Group Campfire

All children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

s’mores ingredients provided.

rain or shine

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

Duration One hour

Meet at the trailhead on the day use beach

All children must be accompanied by an adult. 
Rain or shine!

 Kids 8 - 15: Start or complete requirements to earn the official Vermont State Park Jr. Ranger badge.  Already have one? Advance to higher levels OR become a Jr. Park Naturalist. Nature Center, 1hr, basic Jr. Ranger materials available by request any time at office.

Explore Waterbury Reservoir seeking wildlife, Green Mountain geological features and spectacular Vermont Views. See how the Civilian Conservation Corps built Waterbury Dam. Boat rentals FREE; space is  limited,Must Reserve In Advance if using park boats, get paddles/jackets from Park Office at 6:30pm.*Tour Starts Promptly at 7pm at the A-Side Swim Beach, 1.5-2hrs

 See what attracts pollinators to the park's gardens and find out how to promote a healthy ecosystem around your home. THURSDAYS: Nature Center; SATURDAYS: B-Side Beach (please allow an extra 20 minutes to get from the Park Office to the B-side Beach), 1hr, option for extension.

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 Can you catch up to 300+ million years of evolution? Check out some local "dragons & damsels;" bring insect nets if you've got them as we use iNaturalist to track which dragonfly& damselfly species are active throughout the park season. Location: B-Side Beach; 1hr. *Day use visitors should leave themselves 20 extra minutes between arriving at Park Office and making their way to the program venue.

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How Franklin Delano Roosevelt's Civilian Conservation Corps "Tree Army” saved the Winooski Valley from flooded ruin, one rock at a time. Guided walk along Waterbury Reservoir with amazing views and accompanying hisorical photographic displays. Meets at Top of Dam; 1hr

Make & paint plaster animal tracks as you meet your furbearing friends of Little River via exhibits, puppetry & taxidermy. Nature Center, 1hr.

The story of how a pair of loons finally chose to build a nest and lay eggs along the shores of Waterbury Reservoir for the first time since the building of a flood control dam in the 1930s. Nature Center, 45min.