When: Saturday 9/14/24 at 11:00 am

Where: Mt Ascutney State Park Summit trailhead parking lot, Windsor, Vermont

What: Join Park Interpreter, Pat, on a guided hike on all the summit highlights of beautiful Mt Ascutney State Park. This moderately difficult hike is a two-mile exploration of the habitats, geology, and forest life, and includes a treasure hunt with compasses on Mt Ascutney peak. Pack your lunch for a picnic while exploring all the lookouts and the observation tower. Girl Scouts are welcome to participate with their troops and/or friends and families. Participating Girl Scouts receive the 2024 Girl Scouts Love State Parks patch and the official Girl Scouts Love State Parks passport. Park entrance fees are waived for all participants.

For more information on Mt Ascutney: Mt Ascutney information website

When: Saturday 9/14/24 at 11:00 am

Where: Little River State Park Camp Smith Trail parking lot, Waterbury, Vermont

What: Join Park Interpreter, Rachel, on a guided hike of historic Camp Smith in Little River State Park. This trailhead parking lot is on the left before you enter the park gates to Little River State Park. Explore the remains of Camp Smith, established in 1935, where nearly 3,000 members of FDR's "Greatest Generation" lived. In about 3 years, they built the largest earthen dam in New England, helping prevent future disasters. This is an easy 0.5 mile hike on a fully accessible trail, open to all. Girl Scouts are welcome to participate with their troops and/or friends and families. Participating Girl Scouts receive the 2024 Girl Scouts Love State Parks patch and the official Girl Scouts Love State Parks passport. Park entrance fees are waived for all participants

For more information on Camp Smith: Camp Smith background information website

Get up close with extirpated animal furs and skulls, as well as examine common VT woodland creature tracks. Meet at the Visitor Center.

Our native species are under attack by multiple different insects. Spot the differences between these bad bugs and learn some prevention techniques. Meet at the Visitor Center

Learn about Monarch Butterflies and how to plant milkweed in your own gardens. Meet at the Visitor Center.

Learn about the trees of Quechee State Park and print your own leaf bookmark to take home. Meet at the Campground Contact Station.

Learn about the trees of Quechee State Park and indulge in their unique saps & syrups.

Meet at the Visitor Center.

Explore the Quechee Gorge with the Park Interpreter and learn about the history of the park & the gorge. Meet at the Visitor Center.

Explore the Quechee Gorge with the Park Interpreter and learn about the history of the park & the gorge. Meet at the Visitor Center.

Explore the Quechee Gorge with the Park Interpreter and learn about the history of the park & the gorge. Meet at the Visitor Center.