Nature Craft Dwelling Workshop: (Meet by the Cedars behind the Boat Launch bathrooms). Build a small dwelling (also known as “Fairy Houses”) out of all natural, biodegradable materials in the Eastern White cedar forest nearby. Some of the tips & techniques could be used to build your own shelter in a pinch! Be sure to bring a camera to capture your creation before you leave it for its future occupants.
Sunset on the Lake: Sign up at the Contact Station (main office), then meet at the day use beach for a guided tour on a kayak along the state forest shore to witness wondrous wildlife (Bald Eagles, Osprey, Kingfishers, Great Blue Herons, etc.) and learn more about the lake and park histories. Program may be canceled in inclement weather & dependent on rental boat availability.
The Bountiful Backyard: (Meet at Nature Center). Did you know there may be an abundant harvest growing wild in your backyard? Take a guided tour through the day use area to learn about many common wild edible plants that may also be growing in your backyard! Learn how to harvest wild edibles safely and sustainably so that future generations can continue to enjoy them. This is a beginner course so they are easy to find & safe to harvest.
Test your skill at plucking plankton from the water as we test a sample from Lake Champlain for cyanobacteria and more! Meets at the Nature Center.
Sit by the lake and practice your art skills by drawing the environment around you and learning about botanical drawing
Dendrology/maple syrup tasting
Learn about how to identify maple trees and try some local syrup of different grades!
Explore the Nature Center and complete provided crafts that help teach about the natural work around you
Learn about how to identify maple trees and try some local syrup of different grades!
Complete some water sampling of Lake Dunmore and learn about the importance of turbidity, pH levels, and temperature to having a successful lake ecosystem!
Figure out what you’d need to add to a jar to create the perfect ecosystem for an animal or insect of choice. Supplies included.
