Park events

Let's learn more about the fascinating world of fungi right under our feet! Learn some mushrooms and their role in nature on this walk along the Stevenson Brook Trail

Walk along Vermont's largest hand-built earthen dam with mountain views. Hear how the CCC saved the valley from catastrophic flooding

Walk along Vermont's largest hand-built earthen dam with mountain views. Hear how the CCC saved the valley from catastrophic flooding

Make Plaster-of-Paris animal tracks to paint and take home! While they dry, learn about the animals in Vermont and look at furs and bones

When it comes to beautiful flying objects, if you plant it, they will come! Find which pollinators go with which flower in a fun scavenger hunt

There's so many plants! Some will help you, some hurt nature, and some will hurt you. How do we know which is which?

Meet the Friendly giants of Little River during Autumn and learn what makes them all unique. What colors do the trees turn + why?

When: Saturday 9/14/24 at 11:00 am

Where: Mt Ascutney State Park Summit trailhead parking lot, Windsor, Vermont

What: Join Park Interpreter, Pat, on a guided hike on all the summit highlights of beautiful Mt Ascutney State Park. This moderately difficult hike is a two-mile exploration of the habitats, geology, and forest life, and includes a treasure hunt with compasses on Mt Ascutney peak. Pack your lunch for a picnic while exploring all the lookouts and the observation tower. Girl Scouts are welcome to participate with their troops and/or friends and families. Participating Girl Scouts receive the 2024 Girl Scouts Love State Parks patch and the official Girl Scouts Love State Parks passport. Park entrance fees are waived for all participants.

For more information on Mt Ascutney: Mt Ascutney information website

When: Saturday 9/14/24 at 11:00 am

Where: Little River State Park Camp Smith Trail parking lot, Waterbury, Vermont

What: Join Park Interpreter, Rachel, on a guided hike of historic Camp Smith in Little River State Park. This trailhead parking lot is on the left before you enter the park gates to Little River State Park. Explore the remains of Camp Smith, established in 1935, where nearly 3,000 members of FDR's "Greatest Generation" lived. In about 3 years, they built the largest earthen dam in New England, helping prevent future disasters. This is an easy 0.5 mile hike on a fully accessible trail, open to all. Girl Scouts are welcome to participate with their troops and/or friends and families. Participating Girl Scouts receive the 2024 Girl Scouts Love State Parks patch and the official Girl Scouts Love State Parks passport. Park entrance fees are waived for all participants

For more information on Camp Smith: Camp Smith background information website

Get up close with extirpated animal furs and skulls, as well as examine common VT woodland creature tracks. Meet at the Visitor Center.