Turkey Toss, at Burton Island State Park
Learn about the recovery of the wild turkey in Vermont, and play a game that models why it took 50-years for turkeys to populate Burton Island.
Learn about the recovery of the wild turkey in Vermont, and play a game that models why it took 50-years for turkeys to populate Burton Island.
Meet in the nature center to learn about the fish of Lake Dunmore and make a kite to take home! Ideal for ages 7+. Kids under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Program is free for campers and included in admission fee for day-use park users.
Use leaves we will gather from around the park to make a lovely botanical print to take home, and hone your tree identification skills in the process. All ages welcome. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Meet in the nature center. Program is free for campers and included in admission fee for day-use park users.
Gather round the fire pit on the left side of the nature center to hear folktales about animals and make s’mores! All ages welcome. Kids under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Program is free for campers and included in admission fee for day-use park users.
Let’s ‘read’ the forest! Meet at the park’s entry station for a moderate 1.5 mile hike to the beautiful Falls of Lana. We’ll practice our plant identification skills along the way. Wear close-toed shoes and bug spray. Ideal for ages 12+. Kids under 15 must be accompanied by an adult. Program is free for campers and included in admission fee for day-use park users.
Meet on the nature center lawn for a discussion on the complicated relationship between humans and Peregrines. We’ll keep an eye out for the falcons of Branbury! Ideal for ages 10+. Program is free for campers and included in admission fee for day-use park users.
Join for a tree biology lesson and learn to recognize some of the trees at the park. Complete a scavenger hunt to win a prize! Ideal for ages 10+. Meets in the nature center. Program is free for campers and included in admission fee for day-use park users.
Let’s see how many bugs we can catch! Then we’ll use them as inspiration to make paper quilt squares for the Great Branbury Community Bug Quilt. Ideal for ages 7+. Program is free for campers and included in admission fee for day-use park users.
Visit us at the Nature Center to test your bird knowledge!