What's in the Water? at Burton Island State Park
Use a plankton trawl and a Secchi disc to learn about plankton and water clarity and the base of our lake's food chain
Fish-ology, at Burton Island State Park
Join Nate for some fishing, but he also brings an aquarium so we can observe the fish and discuss their adaptations before we let them go.
Amphibian and Reptile Hunt, on Burton Island State Park
Walk departs from the Manager's Office
Face Painting, at Burton Island State Park
meets under the apple tree near the manager's office
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.
Flying Fish! At Branbury State Park
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.
Botanical ReLEAF Printing at Branbury State Park
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.