Come take a guided hike along the Shoreline Trail, through the Red Pine Trail and back through the Wooded Loop Trail? Do you think this is our biggest all Natural Red Pine Tree? How did our Natural Red Pine Forest come to be? Did you see the Pink Sheep Laurel?
Come to the Nature Center and learn about Intrusive and Extrusive Rocks! Which one of these Crystals was a favorite of King Tuts? Which one is your favorite? Let's make a clay pinch pot and add some smaller crystals to yours!
Come meet at the Amphitheater! We'll hike the Main Trail to the Railroad!
Who were the folks that came to settle Brighton as a result of the Railroad?
How many rails was located at this centered stop?
Do you want to be a Junior Ranger? Come learn special ways you can help a Park Ranger! Do you know which Park was name after a President? You will learn so much more! We'll meet on Thursday and again on Saturday! After you say your Pledge, Come away with your Junior Ranger Badge!
What does the Circle of life mean to you? How does it pertain to Nature, your family, animals? Come enjoy conversation and create your own sand art, using, water, glue, sand and recycled calandar pictures, and nature magazine pictures. For the final hanging part we use recycled soda can tabs! These are fun and make great gifts made by you! It's a family fun project!
Meet at Spectacle Pond! What's a Kettle Pond! Let's do a guided hike along the Shoreline Trail up to Eagle Point! Where did Eagle Point get it's name? Who is the Native Family that once lived at Eagle Point?
Brighton has had three names! Come learn what they are! Whose Enos Bishop?
Chief War Eagle?
Meet on the beach for a puppet show about life in Lake Champlain, presented by visiting author Sandy Murphy. Sales and signing of Sandy’s book, “Our Scrumptious Lake PHYTOTASTIC!” will follow.
Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Visitors are encouraged to bring blankets or camp chairs. In the event of inclement weather, the puppet show will take place indoors at the Nature Center.
Grand Isle is typically a camping-only park (no day use), but visitors will be allowed special entry to this event without a camping reservation. Standard day use fees apply ($5 per person aged 14+, $2 per child aged 4-13, no charge for children under age 4).
*Register ahead of time at the Nature Center* Join the interpreter on a different guided hike each week! Ask about plants, wildlife, history, and more! Please bring sturdy hiking shoes (NO flip flops). Will keep hikes under 3 miles/3 hours - can be adjusted based on the group
Guided walk along Vermont's largest hand-built earthen dam with awesome mountain views. Hear the story of how Franklin D. Roosevelt's Civilian Conservation Corps saved the Winooski River Valley from catastrophic flooding, one rock at a time. Meet at the top of the Waterbury dam
