Grab a net and join the park’s naturalist as we see how many kinds of insects and spiders we can find--nets provided. Ages 4 and up. Meets at the Nature Center.
All events are free to State Park campers. Day use fees are $4 per adult or $2 per child. Any attendee below the age of 15 must be accompanied by an adult. Dress tick-safe.
Learn how mile-tall glaciers made the clay “buttons” that gave the park its name—and make your own! Ages 4 and up. Meets at the Nature Center.
All events are free to State Park campers. Day use fees are $4 per adult or $2 per child. Any attendee below the age of 15 must be accompanied by an adult. Dress tick-safe.
Learn how to identify the invasive species garlic mustard, help us control its spread in the Park, and prepare some delicious garlic mustard pasta! Counts as a Junior Ranger park service activity. Ages 4 and up. Meets at the Pavilion.
All events are free to State Park campers. Day use fees are $4 per adult or $2 per child. Any attendee below the age of 15 must be accompanied by an adult. Dress tick-safe.
Bears have been seen in this park! Learn black bear safety and biology through experience with furs and skulls. All ages. Meets at the Nature Center.
All events are free to State Park campers. Day use fees are $4 per adult or $2 per child. Any attendee below the age of 15 must be accompanied by an adult. Dress tick-safe.
Learn about the statewide Venture Vermont Outdoor Challenge with Park Interpreter Camryn and have the opportunity to check off several activities on the VVOC list. Make crafts, observe animals, and enjoy at Lake Carmi State Park. Rescheduled from previous week due to rain. Perfect for families with kids of all ages.
Join us around the fire at Lake Carmi State Park for a discussion with our park interpreter about best practices for recycling, composting, and reusing common camping supplies. Learn how to be an environmentally friendly camper while enjoying free s'mores. All ages welcome.
(Rescheduled from previous week due to rain.)
Join our Park Interpreter at Lake Carmi State Park to start your Vermont Junior Ranger training program today! Receive assistance filling out the ranger booklet, doing the required activities to achieve ranger status, and if completed, taking the ranger oath! Great for kids 4-8 (Salamander Ranger) and 9+ (Beaver Ranger). Free with day-use entry and for those staying at the state park campground.
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.
Grand Isle State Park is a camping only park (no day use). Events are open to those camping at the park.
We’ll share some of our favorite picture books about nature, perfect for ages 3-7, but all ages are welcome.
Meet at the Nature Center. Children 11 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Grand Isle State Park is a camping only park (no day use). Events are open to those camping at the park.
Join us for a read aloud and storytime by the lake with picture books from the nature center, ideal for ages 3-7, but all are welcome. Free with purchase of day-use pass and for those staying at the Lake Carmi State Park campground.
