Frog Search at Silver Lake State Park
Search for green frogs, bullfrogs, and more. Explore the habitats of these crazy creatures! Starts at Nature Center. All ages.
Search for green frogs, bullfrogs, and more. Explore the habitats of these crazy creatures! Starts at Nature Center. All ages.
There is a whole world of creatures living under logs and rocks in the forest. Meet your friendly neighborhood decomposers! Starts at Nature Center. All ages.
Who left this footprint? Whose skull is this? Can you guess the animal for a prize? Tabling in front of Nature Center. All ages.
Kayak or Canoe on the water. Explore the lake with the Nature Interpreter. Tour the lake. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Boat rentals free as part of the program.
Collect seeds of native wildflowers for your garden. Explore the park and see how plants continue to survive. Meet in front of Nature Center. All ages.
Come visit with Laura Lee about the early years in Brighton and Island Pond area! What two town names did Brighton originally go by? What animals did early settlers hunt/trap to extinction? Which animal was imported from NY and Maine because it was essential to our eco-system? How long can a beavers teeth grow in a year? For a craft we'll do a Beaver Habitat Shadow Box, or a Beaver Stick Center piece which could make a great gift for parents or grandparents!
From Sugar Maples to White Pine, some trees have delicious and unique flavors. Experience some of Vermont’s trees and hear about which plants to avoid. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Tabling in front of Nature Center.
Some plants evolved fascinating strategies to protect against predators. Take a tour of the plants which use toxic chemicals to survive. Starts at Nature Center. Ages 10+
Enjoy some s’mores while hearing about wildfire science. Meet at large fire pit next to parking lot.
Design the perfect paper flower for your favorite pollinator. Explore why different pollinators like flowers with different colors and shapes. Tabling in front of Nature Center. All ages.