Upcoming Events

Think you know Vermont and Smugglers' Notch State Park? Test your knowledge and maybe win a prize! 

All ages welcome, with parental guidance

Hear the story of our local lake monster plus how to conduct your own Champ investigation.

Meet at the Nature Center. Children 11 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Create your own nature postcard as we explore how wild animals travel and move through the forest

Meet in the park nature center to dig in the dirt and learn about the importance of decomposers in an ecosystem. All ages welcome.

Get to know Vermont’s bat species. Optional art activity to follow.

Meet at the Nature Center. Children 11 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Meet in the nature center to build your own mini boat and see how it sails! Ideal for ages 5+

Learn to cast a spin-cast fishing rod and “catch” some of our plastic Backyard Bass® on the lawn.

Stop by the nature center to enjoy tea made from native plants and learn about ethical, responsible foraging practices and what plants in Vermont you can eat yourself.

Be curious! Meet our park interpreter, ask questions, and explore interesting and unusual items from our forest!

All are invited to explore the Nature Center.