Learn about how to use iNaturalist and similar apps to identify plants and animals. A great way to combine nature and technology! Meet at the contact station at park entrance.
Program is free to campers or with purchase of park day use. Children 11 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Play rounds of bingo while learning fun facts about vermont flora and fauna. Prizes include candy and temporary tattoos! Meet by picnic tables next to nature center.
Children 11 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Program is free to all campers or with purchase of park day pass.
Learn what it takes to be a Vermont State Parks junior ranger, complete activities in the ranger book, and take the ranger oath! Ideal for kids ages 4-14, but all are welcome. Program is free for campers or with purchase of park day pass. Children 11 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Create crafts like leaf rubbings, flower pressings, fern coloring pages, and more! Ideal for kids ages 4-12, but all are welcome. Program is free to campers or with purchase of park day entry. Children 11 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Enjoy nature-themed stories with our park interpreter by the lake. Ideal for kids aged 3-8.
Children 11 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Program is free to campers or with purchase of park day pass.
Test your knowledge of VT cultural and natural history in a game of jeopardy. Prizes include candy and temporary tattoos! Meet at corner between campground loops A & B.
Children under 11 must be accompanied by an adult. Program is free to all campers or with purchase of day use park entry.
Join our park interpreter on a guided hike on the Walking Trail to identify mushrooms, flowers, ferns, and whatever else we may find! Meet at walking trail near campgrounds, in between loops A & B. Closed toed shoes recommended. Children 11 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Programs are free to campers or with purchase of day park entry.
Paint rocks to place in your garden, home, or yard. Children under 11 must be accompanied by an adult. Programs are free to campers or with purchase of day use park entry.
Botany Walk. Meets at Nature Center, 1hr.
Guided walk along the crest of Vermont’s largest hand-built earthen dam with awesome mountain views. Learn the story of how the Civilian Conservation Corps saved the Winooski River Valley from flooded ruin, one rock at a time. Meet at top of Waterbury Dam (Little River Rd. near park gate); 1hr.
