Discovery Hike

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Little River

Meet the TREEmendous forest in search of the lost Little River Settlement. Meet at the History Hike Trail Head.

Wonderful Water Critters

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Little River

What do stream dwellers tell us about water quality? Meet at the Nature Trail and hike to Stevenson Brook to find out!

Art in the Park

4:30 PM

Little River

Drop by the Nature Museum to scratch your creative itch. Art supplies, plaster of Paris, games, and the park interpreter are all supplied.

Staying Found

7:00 PM

Little River

Get oriented to using a compass with a map. Meet at the B-side playground and bring a compass if you have one.

7/29

Arts and Crafts Hour

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Button Bay

Make and take a memory of Button Bay home! No skills necessary.

7/29

Painting on the Point

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Button Bay

Try your hand at water color while watching the water ripple on Lake Champlain. Meet at the Nature Center.

7/29

Marsh Madness

10:00 AM

Bomoseen

Down to the marsh and see birds, aquatic insects, and frogs. There will be plenty of time to look at some of these animals up close. Bring water for you to drink. Meet at the day use beach.

7/29

Slate History Tour

1:00 PM

Bomoseen

Join us for an exciting blast from the past. We will see ruins from the 19th century slate industry and find a wide variety of wildflowers along the way. Bring water to drink. Meet at the Ranger Station.

7/29

Enchanted Houses

3:30 PM

Bomoseen

Join me for a short hike into the magical forest in Bomoseen State Park. We will spend time building houses for the forest fairies out of natural and unrefined materials. Meet at the day use beach.

7/30

Dawn Symphony Bird Walk

7:00 AM

Little River

Are you an early bird? If so, this program is for you! Find singing birds at their busiest time of day. Meet at the History Hike Trail Head - bird lovers welcome!

7/30

Dalley Loop Discovery Hike

10:00 AM

Little River

Want to search for the lost Little River Settlement and its denizens? Meet at the History Hike Trailhead for trip into the past!

7/30

Aqua-Adventure

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Little River

Explore Waterbury Reservoir looking for herons, kingfishers, Oscar the osprey, and maybe a bald eagle! Register at the Contact Station. Meet on the A-side swimming beach.

7/30

Art in the Park

4:30 PM

Little River

Drop by the Nature Museum to scratch your creative itch. Art supplies, plaster of Paris, games, and the park interpreter are all supplied.

7/30

Dream Catcher Catching

2:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Lake St. Catherine

Want to have sweet dreams? Stop by the Nature Center to create your own dream catcher. This program is on-going during the time, so come anytime.

7/30

Sunset Paddle

7:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Lake St. Catherine

Enjoy an evening on Lake St. Catherine! There is no fee to use the boats during this program, but space is limited to 12 participants. Please sign up outside the Nature Center and meet at the day use beach.

7/30

Do Forests Change?

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

Button Bay

Walk with Park Interpreter, Maggie, as she explains how forests change and see for yourself the ever changing and evolving woods. Meet at the Nature Center.

7/30

Trashy Bird Feeders

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Button Bay

We'll be making bird feeders from reusable items. Meet at the Nature Center.

7/30

Water Works

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Button Bay

Learn where that raindrop you felt hit your head actually goes. Meet at the Nature Center.

7/30

High Pond Hike

9:00 AM

Half Moon

Get out of your campsite and come along for a fabulous hike to High Pond. Discover all the cool wild blueberries, mushrooms, and the ever so sneaky salamanders along the way. Wear good hiking shoes and bring water. Meet at the Ranger Station.

7/30

Jr. Ranger Program

1:00 PM

Half Moon

Become one of Vermont State Park’s very own Junior Rangers. Identify trees, wild flowers, and animals and by the end of the program, you will have earned an authentic Junior Ranger badge. Meet at the Nature Tent by the boat launch.

7/30

Organic Abstraction

3:30 PM

Half Moon

Discover nature through new eyes and art. Work abstractions of trees, leaves, flowers, and much more. Learn to mix mediums and construct original art. Meet at the Nature Tent by the boat launch.

7/30

Sand on the Moss Tracking Workshop

4:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Branbury

Is that track from a catamount or a really big dog? Learn a couple different tracks, walking patterns, and how to track animals.

7/30

Nature Games

4:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Branbury

Nature themed games to keep the kids busy while you finish setting up the campsite. Meet in the Nature Center if it’s raining and the waterfront by the boathouse if it’s not. Adults are welcome to play too! BONUS: Doing Venture Vermont? This activity is worth up to 15 points!

7/30

Interpreter Meet & Greet

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Branbury

No need to go anywhere! We'll come around to your campsite to introduce ourselves, let you know about different things you can do around the park, and what programs will be held throughout the weekend.

7/30-8/1

Festival of the Islands

The Champlain Islands & Knight Point

Come visit, relax, and enjoy three days in the beautiful Champlain Islands. FREE Entry into Knight Point State Park Saturday & Sunday, Special events, retail sales, art sales and exhibits, fund raising community meals, concerts, wine tastings, garden tours, arts & crafts shows, flea markets, and farmer's market & farm stands are some of the activities within each of the five towns of the Champlain Islands - Grand Isle, Alburg, North Hero, South Hero, and Isle La Motte. Visit www.champlainislands.com or call 802-999-5862 for more information.

7/31

Stroll through History

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Little River

Enjoy an educational stroll of Cellar Holes and Cemeteries of the Little River Settlement. There is a Hedgehog Hill/Loop option. This trail climbs 300' over 3/4 mile. Meet at the History Trail lot.

7/31

Wonderful Water Critters

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Little River

What do stream dwellers tell us about water quality? Travel up the Nature Trail to Stevenson Brook with the Park Interpreter to find out! Meet at the Nature Museum.

7/31

Making Tracks

4:30 PM

Little River

Meet your fur bearing friends of Little River. Plaster of Paris supplied. Meet at the Nature Museum.

7/31

Twelve Strings

6:00 PM

Silver Lake

Acoustic guitar duo, Mike & Joe, will entertain park visitors with soothing sounds from the 1960s through the 1980s. This concert is easy listening and enjoyable for the whole family.

7/31

Gary and Pat Froeschner

7:00 PM

Townshend

Bring your own instrument and sit in, sing along, or just kick back and enjoy. Park Rangers, Gary and Pat, will lead a fun evening of music at beautiful Townshend State Park every Saturday evening. Great for the whole family!

7/31

Fairy Houses and other Arts & Crafts

10:00 AM

Stillwater

"Have you ever walked in the wood and seen a ring of flowers? This is where the Fairies dance and while away the hours..." Relive dreams of your childhood or let your children build on theirs by learning to make fairy houses. Not interested in fairy houses? No problem. There will be other arts & crafts projects to do too. Fun for all ages!

7/31

VINS - Raptor Encounter

7:00 PM

Elmore

This first-hand encounter with live falcons, hawks, and owls, focuses on the natural history, ecology, and adaptations of these efficient predators. Touchable artifacts and hands-on materials round out this special experience. Visit the VINS website for more information.

7/31

Early Birds

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Button Bay

Morning bird hike to the Nature Center. If you have binoculars, bring them!

7/31

Floatin' a Boat

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Button Bay

Join us on a late morning paddle to the island to explore. Meet at the boat launch. Bring water, sunscreen, binoculars, and sunglasses if you have them!

7/31

Happenin' Hemp

1:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Button Bay

Stop by the Nature Center and learn how to macramé (a form of textile-making using knotting rather than weaving or knitting) your own necklace or bracelet.

7/31

Tye Dye Mania

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Button Bay

Stop by the Nature Center and make some Tye-Dye wearables! Bring any light colored cotton clothes (no terry cloth) and put your splash of color on it!

7/31

Guest Speaker

8:00 PM

Button Bay

Guest Speaker, George Klohck, will present on "The Wild Adventures of Sir Wilfred Grenfell".

7/31

Sher Khan

2:00 PM

Jamaica

Get ready to rock - this band plays classic rock that makes you move. Great for all ages.

7/31

The Bee Line Ramblers

7:00 PM

Grand Isle

Fran Mandeville and Lisa Burnstine Mandeville are not your average singer/songwriters. They are masters at choosing just the right lyrics to fit perfectly with the music to create the feeling they want to share with you, whether it’s a song about a great joy in life, or a person who has fallen on hard times. If you close your eyes and listen, you actually become part of the song. Visit http://thebeelineramblers.com/ for more information.

7/31

Dream Catcher Creations

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Half Moon

Learn the natural history of the Chippewa Indians. Then, craft your own dream catcher out of an invasive honey suckle branch. Take it back to your campsite or home for sweet dreams. Meet at the Nature Tent by the boat launch.

7/31

Getting Wild on Wildflowers

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Bomoseen

Learn some of the native and non-native wildflowers located around the park. Then, make your very own wildflower water bottle whirly gig. They work great on bikes or in your garden. Stop by anytime during this program. Meet at the day use beach.

7/31

Kayaking and Canoeing the Lake

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Branbury

Learn about aquatic life and the history of Lake Dunmore while enjoying a quiet morning paddle. Please sign up at the Contact Station and meet at the waterfront. No experience required, all equipment provided. BONUS: Doing Venture Vermont? This activity is worth 10 points!

Nature Center hours: 10:30 AM - 3 PM

7/31

Falls of Lana Hike

11:00 AM

Branbury

Come hike with us to see the beautiful Falls of Lana and a bird’s eye view of Lake Dunmore. Please bring water and wear appropriate shoes. All ages and fitness levels welcome! BONUS: Doing Venture Vermont? This activity is worth up to 30 points!

Nature Center hours: 10:30 AM - 3 PM

7/31

Wildflowers and Whirly Gigs

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Branbury

Drop in anytime to learn all about wildflowers and make a recycled pinwheel whirly-gig to take home. Meet at the Nature Center.

Nature Center hours: 10:30 AM - 3 PM

7/31

Campfire Building 101

8:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Branbury

Tired of having to rely on paper and lighter fluid when you go camping? Come to the fire pit next to the Nature Center to learn how to build a roaring campfire in no time at all using just flint and steel. BONUS: Doing Venture Vermont? This activity is worth 10 points!

7/31

Campfire!

8:30 PM

Branbury

A Vermont State Park tradition, come to the fire pit next to the Nature Center to sing songs, see silly skits, and have a great time before heading off to bed.

8/1

Military Appreciation Day

Lake Carmi

Lake Carmi State Park and Crystal's Snack Bar (in the park) invite all military personnel (active, reserves, and national guard) to Military Appreciation Day. Show your military ID (current or retired) for FREE day use entry into the park. Your children under 10 years of age will also get in for FREE with you. Crystal's Snack Bar is offering 25% off to all military personnel too! Not in the military? Come join us in honoring those men and women who have or are serving our country. Rain date: August 8th

8/1

Rick and the Ramblers

2:00 PM

Lake St. Catherine

Rick & The Ramblers musical menu consists of a hearty serving of high energy, danceable western swing and Vermont -grown original music. A favorite of Vermont State Parks visitors. Visit the band's website for more information.

8/1

Folk by Association

2:00 PM

Sand Bar

Karen Krajacic and Jill Cowen embrace elements of folk, roots, bluegrass, jazz, and world music, weaving eclectic traditions together in a unique, contemporary way. The duo switches between guitar and mandolin, throwing in a banjo, and a toy xylophone. Nostalgic and modern, soothing and energizing, Folk By Association is both a throwback and a surprise. Great entertainment for all ages!

8/1

Stick Boats

12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Lake St. Catherine

Build a model boat using simple materials. Then, join in a boat race or regatta. Meet at the day use beach.

8/1

Scavenger Hunt

3:45 PM - 6:00 PM

Lake St. Catherine

Come to the Nature Center for a list of items to find on your hunt. Bring back your completed list for cool prizes.

8/1

Going Batty

8:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Lake St. Catherine

Did you know that bats are more closely related to humans than they are to rats and other rodents? Learn more about these fascinating creatures and get an update on white-nose syndrome in Vermont. Meet at the Nature Center.

8/1

Wonderful Wildflowers

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Button Bay

Come to the Nature Center to find out what makes up a flower and then see if we can find them in the wild!

8/1

Sunday Morning Story Hour

10:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Button Bay

Come to the Nature Center to hear stories of lady bugs, bats, and more!

8/1

Nature Scavenger Hunt

12:30 PM

Half Moon

Explore the park and find wonderful aspects of nature that you may have never noticed before. Prizes will be awarded to all participants. Meet at the Nature Tent near the boat launch.

8/1

Create a Creature

4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Bomoseen

Stop by anytime during this program to do some fun art in the park. We'll be making fantastic fantasy animals that would fit in the park's habitat or a pretend one. Meet at the day use beach.

8/1

Sunset Canoe and Kayak Tour

8:00 PM

Bomoseen

Join us for a peaceful voyage around the largest lake contained within Vermont! Learn about the natural history of the area while we have some fun. Meet at the day use beach. Please sign up at the Contact Station by 6:00 PM on Sunday to ensure your place!

8/1

Tie-Dye Extravaganza

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Branbury

Tired of boring, white clothing? Drop in anytime to see how to tie-dye with ink made from nature. We’ll provide the dye, you bring something light colored. No towels please.

Nature Center hours: 12 - 3 PM

8/1

Invasive Species Tattoo Parlor

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Branbury

Drop in anytime to learn about invasive species and get (temporarily) inked with an Asian Longhorn Beetle of your very own.

Nature Center hours: 12 - 3 PM

8/1

The Colors of Summer

2:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Branbury

Explore the art of paper mosaic while discovering the living mosaic of summer wildlife. Meet at the Nature Center.

Nature Center hours: 12 - 3 PM

8/1

Leave No Trace Awareness Workshop

2:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Branbury

Play games and learn all about Leave No Trace and how to use good LNT practices while hiking and camping at the park. Stay the entire time and get a completion certificate. All ages welcome!

Nature Center hours: 12 - 3 PM

8/4

Walker Bros. Circus

5:30 PM & 7:30 PM

Knight Point

The Island Center for Arts and Recreation (ICAR) is pleased to present two performances from the Walker Bros. Circus! The Circus promises thrills, chills, laughter, and tons of family fun and because it is under a circus tent, it is not weather dependent. Children under 14 are free. Adults are $12 in advance ($14 at the door). Children's tickets can be found at many local stores, libraries, the Children's Center in South Hero, Farmer's markets, and will be available at the ICAR table the night of the shows. All children must have a ticket and the limit is two children for each paying adult. For tickets or more information, please call the Chamber at 802-372-8400 or Joanne at 802-796-4518.

8/4

Hike with Maggie

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Button Bay

Come join us for an interpretive hike on the Champlain Trail. Meet at the Nature Center.

8/5

Rocking Rocks!

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Button Bay

Button Bay is a goldmine of fossils and neat geology. Come find out and make your very own fossil. Meet at the Nature Center.

8/5

Painting on the Point

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Button Bay

Try your hand at water color while surrounded by the majesty of Lake Champlain. Sunscreen and water are recommended. Meet at the Nature Center.

8/5

Where Are We?

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Button Bay

Learn how to look around and interpret the constantly changing forests around you. Meet at the Nature Center.

8/5

Leaf Printing

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Bomoseen

Stop by anytime during this program to do some art in the park. Compare invasive and native leaves found in the park. Then, make your very own bookmark to take home. Meet at the day use beach.

8/5

Nature Face Painting

1:00 PM

Bomoseen

Get transformed into a beautiful butterfly, nocturnal newt, or a lively leaf. Face painting is happening at the day use beach.

8/5

Sunset Canoe and Kayak Tour

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Bomoseen

Join us for a peaceful voyage around the largest lake contained within Vermont. Learn the natural history of the area while having a blast. Must sign up at the Contact Station by 6:00 PM on Thursday.

8/6

Don Thompson

7:00 PM

Bomoseen

Explore Lake Bomoseen in years past through a slide presentation and talk focusing on the many hotels and resorts built after the Civil War to present time. Don will describe early settlers, Native Americans, early industries and transportation – an educational program for all ages!

8/6

The Cold Country Bluegrass Band

7:00 PM

Groton Nature Center

The Cold Country Bluegrass Band performs a variety of bluegrass material, ranging from Ralph Stanley standards to more contemporary arrangements, the band exhibits quality instrumentation and rich vocal harmonies.Get ready to tap your feet – all ages will be dancing and singing during this upbeat performance. Visit http://www.conhogan.com/bluegrass-history.shtml for more information.

8/6

Floatin' a Boat

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Button Bay

Join us for a morning paddle to the island to explore. *Sunscreen, water, sunglasses, and binoculars are recommended! Meet at the Nature Center.

8/6

What Goes Around Comes Around

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Button Bay

Learn about recyclables, biodegradables, and trashy trash. Take home some homemade paper! Meet at the Nature Center.

8/6

Evil, Evil Bugs

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Button Bay

Find out who's chomping into our valuable forests. Then, we'll make a bug that could destroy those evil ones. Meet at the Nature Center.

8/6

Stream Seekers

10:00 AM

Half Moon

Come explore the exciting stream at Half Moon. We will search for frogs, slamanders, and other creatures of the water and forest. Wear shoes that can get wet and bring some water for you to drink. Meet at the Nature Tent near the boat launch.

8/6

Bracelet Making

2:00 PM

Half Moon

Are your wrists looking a little bare? Why not decorate them with some cool handmade bracelets! Make some for friends and family while you are at it. Meet at the Nature Tent near the boat launch.

8/7

Rick and the Ramblers

2:00 PM

Sand Bar

Rick & The Ramblers musical menu consists of a hearty serving of high energy, danceable western swing and Vermont -grown original music. A favorite of Vermont State Parks visitors. Visit the band's website for more information.

8/7

Pancake Breakfast

8:00 PM - 9:30 AM

Big Deer

Fill up before having a great day in the park! Sandy and Patti (Big Deer's hosts) will have you in stitches as they cook and serve you breakfast - pancakes, bacon, sausage, real maple syrup, and milk! Your day can't start any better than this.

8/7

Gary and Pat Froeschner

7:00 PM

Townshend

Bring your own instrument and sit in, sing along, or just kick back and enjoy. Park Rangers, Gary and Pat, will lead a fun evening of music at beautiful Townshend State Park every Saturday evening. Great for the whole family!

8/7

VINS - Raptor Encounter

7:00 PM

Brighton

This first-hand encounter with live falcons, hawks, and owls, focuses on the natural history, ecology, and adaptations of these efficient predators. Touchable artifacts and hands-on materials round out this special experience. Visit the VINS website for more information.

8/7

Sher Khan

2:00 PM

Silver Lake

Get ready to rock - this band plays classic rock that makes you move. Great for all ages.

8/7

Water, Water, Everywhere!

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

Button Bay

Follow a raindrop and find out what it come in contact with along its trip! Meet at the Nature Center.

8/7

Dreamy Dreamcatchers and Macremé!

11:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Button Bay

Stop by the Nature Center and make your very own dream catcher, macramé (a form of textile-making using knotting rather than weaving or knitting) necklace, or God's eye! No skills necessary to do these fun crafts.

8/7

Tye Dye Mania!

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Button Bay

Bring any light colored cotton clothing (no terry cloth though) and put your splash of color on it! Meet at the Nature Center.

8/7

Getting Wild on Wildflowers

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Half Moon

Learn some of the wild flowers located around the park. Then, make your very own wildflower water bottle whirly gig. They look great on bikes or in gardens. Meet at the Nature Tent near the boat launch.

8/7

Soda Can Fishing

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Bomoseen

Let's go fishing! Make a fishing pole out of an old soda can. Learn how to cast and about some of the fish that live in the pond. Meet at the day use beach.

8/8

Sunday Morning Story Hour

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Button Bay

Hear stories about bats, ladybugs, and other interesting things in the park! Meet at the Nature Center.

8/8

Arts and Crafts Hour

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Button Bay

Have a little time to spare before leaving? Stop by the Nature Center and create a memory of your wonderful weekend!

8/8

Jr. Ranger Program

1:00 PM

Bomoseen

Become one of Vermont State Park’s very own Junior Rangers. Identify trees, wild flowers, and animals and by the end of the program, you will have earned an authentic Junior Ranger badge. Meet at the day use beach.

8/8

Build a Blue Bird Nesting Box

5:30 AM

Half Moon

Families are encouraged to work together as a team and build a nesting box for the beautiful Eastern Blue Bird. Nesting boxes may be brought home, one per family. Meet at the Nature Tent by the boat launch.

8/8

Busy Beaver Canoe/Kayak Tour

8:00 PM

Half Moon

An exciting canoe ride around Half Moon Pond. Learn about the life of a beaver and if we're lucky, we might just see one! Please sign up by 6:00 PM on Sunday. Meet at the Nature Tent by the boat launch.

8/14

Michael Kennedy

7:00 PM

Silver Lake

Michael Kennedy entertains with traditional music & storytelling. Performing, Irish, English, Scottish, and American music, he plays on a variety of instruments—an English Concertina, a guitar, and a musical “singing” saw. Michael also shares old-time traditional stories from around the world. All ages will enjoy this special program.

8/14

Twelve Strings

6:00 PM

Stillwater

Acoustic guitar duo, Mike & Joe, will entertain park visitors with soothing sounds from the 1960s through the 1980s. This concert is easy listening and enjoyable for the whole family.

8/14

Gary and Pat Froeschner

7:00 PM

Townshend

Bring your own instrument and sit in, sing along, or just kick back and enjoy. Park Rangers, Gary and Pat, will lead a fun evening of music at beautiful Townshend State Park every Saturday evening. Great for the whole family!

8/14

Allison Kremer

7:00 PM

Wilgus

Allison Kremer presents, A Tribute to the War Years. Take a sentimental journey down memory lane in a fun-filled hour of popular songs from World War I and World War II, including favorites—"This Is The Army, Mr. Jones", "White Cliffs Of Dover", "Harbour Lights", "Don't Sit Under The Apple Tree", "Roll Out The Barrel" and many more!

8/14

Un-birthday Party

2:00 PM

Stillwater

You are cordially invited to an un-birthday party at the Stillwater shelter. RSVP at the office by 10:00 AM on Saturday morning. Join us as we celebrate all the un-birthdays in the park. Bring your own hat and get jimmies for your ice cream.

8/14

VINS - Raptor Encounter

7:00 PM

Little River

This first-hand encounter with live falcons, hawks, and owls, focuses on the natural history, ecology, and adaptations of these efficient predators. Touchable artifacts and hands-on materials round out this special experience. Visit the VINS website for more information.

8/14

Astronomical Society

8:00 PM

Button Bay

The Vermont Astronomical Society is at Button Bay. Use telescopes and learn about the galaxies and the Milky Way.

8/15

Allison Kremer

2:00 PM

Camp Plymouth

Allison Kremer presents, A Tribute to the War Years. Take a sentimental journey down memory lane in a fun-filled hour of popular songs from World War I and World War II, including favorites—"This Is The Army, Mr. Jones", "White Cliffs Of Dover", "Harbour Lights", "Don't Sit Under The Apple Tree", "Roll Out The Barrel" and many more!

8/15

BCBS of VT Hike, Bike, & Paddle!

12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Camp Plymouth

Join Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermont for hiking, biking, canoeing, and kayaking at beautiful Camp Plymouth State Park for FREE. Limited bikes and boats will be available for FREE rental. FREE T-shirts for the first 100 participants. Please inform park staff at the Contact Station that you are with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermont, and you will be able to enter the park for FREE!

Contact Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermont at webmail@bcbsvt.com, or check out their Facebook page (search "Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont") for more details or to post any questions!”

8/12 - 8/15

Shakespeare in the Park

Knight Point

Much Ado About Nothing
Join us for Shakespeare's witty battle of the sexes. You'll see some favorite actors returning as well as some talented new faces. As always, Shakespeare in the Park is fit for all ages and children under 12 get in for free, so bring the whole family. Knight Point State Park is a wonderful place to spend the day and picnic before the show. Visit http://www.vermontshakespeare.org/ or call (802) 372-8400;(800) 262-5226 for more information.

8/21-8/22

Pirate Weekend

Stillwater

Ahoy Matey's and Shiver Me Timbers! Get ready for a swash buckling weekend. Saturday and Sunday will be filled with pirate games and activities. Decorate your own pirate treasure chest, find buried treasure, and participate in many other fun adventure activities! "Cuz, this weekend, me hearties, dead men tell no tales..."

8/21

Gary and Pat Froeschner

7:00 PM

Townshend

Bring your own instrument and sit in, sing along, or just kick back and enjoy. Park Rangers, Gary and Pat, will lead a fun evening of music at beautiful Townshend State Park every Saturday evening. Great for the whole family!

Bread and Bones

7:00 PM

8/21

Steve Schlussel - "The Weedman"

10:30 AM-12:30 PM

Lake St. Catherine

Steven Schlussel, "The Weedman", will lead a plant identification walk. Participants will learn the names and uses of local flora and tips on how to identify plants in the wild.

Comfortable shoes and water are a must.

8/21

Driftwood

1:00 PM

Branbury

Come join the trio "Driftwood" for classic and original folk, rock, and blues music. The vocal harmonies, mix of acoustics, and electric guitar, harmonica, and bass create toe-tapping event to be enjoyed by all ages. Visit www.myspace.com/driftwoodinvt for more information.

8/21

VINS - Raptor Encounter

7:00 PM

Wilgus

This first-hand encounter with live falcons, hawks, and owls, focuses on the natural history, ecology, and adaptations of these efficient predators. Touchable artifacts and hands-on materials round out this special experience. Visit the VINS website for more information.

8/26

VINS

7:00 PM

Quechee

The Vermont Institute of Natural Science will present Bird on a Glove. Great for all ages and especially bird lovers!

8/27

Guest Speaker

7:30 PM

Button Bay

Guest speaker, Charlie Marchant: "Only the Stones Remain". Find out about stone walls and cellar holes of old.

8/28

Michael Kennedy

2:00 PM

Groton Nature Center

Michael Kennedy entertains with traditional music & storytelling. Performing, Irish, English, Scottish, and American music, he plays on a variety of instruments—an English Concertina, a guitar, and a musical “singing” saw. Michael also shares old-time traditional stories from around the world. All ages will enjoy this special program.

8/28

Fried Dough

7:00 PM

Stillwater

Join this yummy party where everyone will get dough to make into beaver tails, elephant ears, funnel cakes, and other treats to fry and top with butter, cinnamon, sugar, fruit spread, etc.,...and then eat!

8/28

Gary and Pat Froeschner

7:00 PM

Townshend

Bring your own instrument and sit in, sing along, or just kick back and enjoy. Park Rangers, Gary and Pat, will lead a fun evening of music at beautiful Townshend State Park every Saturday evening. Great for the whole family!

8/28

VINS - Raptor Encounter

7:00 PM

Lake St. Catherine

This first-hand encounter with live falcons, hawks, and owls, focuses on the natural history, ecology, and adaptations of these efficient predators. Touchable artifacts and hands-on materials round out this special experience. Visit the VINS website for more information.

8/28

The Bee Line Ramblers

7:00 PM

Emerald Lake

Fran Mandeville and Lisa Burnstine Mandeville are not your average singer/songwriters. They are masters at choosing just the right lyrics to fit perfectly with the music to create the feeling they want to share with you, whether it’s a song about a great joy in life, or a person who has fallen on hard times. If you close your eyes and listen, you actually become part of the song. Visit http://thebeelineramblers.com/ for more information.

9/4-9/5

Haunted Weekend

Stillwater

Ghosts and goblins, big black cats, glowing pumpkins, and witches hats! Join us as we celebrate Halloween early (it's the ranger's favorite holiday). Bring costumes and decorations. Prizes will be awarded for the best decorated site and costume. The party with tricks and treats will take place in the shelter...with a possible haunted walk as well!

9/4

Gary and Pat Froeschner

7:00 PM

Townshend

Bring your own instrument and sit in, sing along, or just kick back and enjoy. Park Rangers, Gary and Pat, will lead a fun evening of music at beautiful Townshend State Park every Saturday evening. Great for the whole family!

9/4

VINS - Raptor Encounter

7:00 PM

Grand Isle

This first-hand encounter with live falcons, hawks, and owls, focuses on the natural history, ecology, and adaptations of these efficient predators. Touchable artifacts and hands-on materials round out this special experience. Visit the VINS website for more information.

9/5

Lake Champlain Bass Open

Lake Champlain Parks

Who will land the biggest bass? Details at www.mychamplain.net.

9/18

Ashley Hensel-Browning

2:00 PM

Grand Isle

Let’s Dance! Ashley draws on the elements of nature to play, learn, and make dances with each other, exploring how movement can be used as a source of expression, connection, and joy across generations. Bring the whole family!

9/19

Lt. Mark Dooley Memorial 5K Race

Walkers - 8:30 AM Runners - 10:00 AM

Molly Stark

Walk or run in this memorial race. Breakfast will be served following the race and an awards ceremony will follow the breakfast.
Please arrive early to check-in and register.

For more information, visit: http://www.zapevent.com/listactivities.aspx?eventid=979 www.markdooley5k.com

10/2

Dead Creek Wildlife Day

10:30 AM - 4:00PM

Dead Creek Wildlife Management Area

Help celebrate Dead Creek's 9th annual Wildlife Day. Family activities such as bird banding demonstrations, fish know how, blue bird box building, hunting dog handling, decoy carving will be happening during the day. Free admission and parking. More information

10/7

VINS

7:00 PM

Quechee

The Vermont Institute of Natural Science will present Bird on a Glove. Great for all ages and especially bird lovers!