Past Events from September 10, 2023 – April 8 › Nature › – Happy Vermont

Vermont Events

Birdland 5K in Montpelier

North Branch Trails Poolside Drive, Montpelier, VT, United States

Experience the beauty of Montpelier's North Branch Park as you race in nature. Onion River Outdoor’s Birdland 5K will have two fully stocked aid stations and HOKA running shoe demos available before or after the race. In the spirit of conservation, this race will be cup-less....

$18 – $25

Pollinators – Monarch Monitoring in Rupert

Merck Forest and Farmland Center 3270 Route 315, Rupert, VT, United States

Investigate the pollinators of Merck Forest, exploring some of the habitats and hangouts of these critical critters. Try your hand at catching and tagging monarch butterflies, and search for and observe other pollinators at work. Admission: $5 per person. Register here.

Forest Festival in Woodstock

Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historic Park 54 Elm Street, Woodstock, VT, United States

Take a horse-drawn wagon ride, attend woodcraft demos or sign up for a guided nature walk. Meet members of the Abenaki community, local artisans and outreach partners. Free.

Annual Fall Foliage Bike Ride in Groton

Upper Valley Grill 2967 Scott Highway, Groton, VT, United States

Take a fall foliage bike ride on the Cross Vermont Trail in Groton State Forest. The ride starts at the Upper Valley Grill on Route 302 in Groton at 9:30 a.m., where riders will sign-in, receive route directions, and undergo a bike safety check. At 10...

Footprints Trail Run in Craftsbury

Craftsbury Outdoor Center 535 Lost Nation Road, Craftsbury Common, VT, United States

The Craftsbury Outdoor Center invites all trail runners for a race that winds through the center's single track, ski trails and dirt roads up to Craftsbury Common. Choose a 5-mile or 10-mile course. In addition to food, music and beverages at the Craftsbury Farmers' Market,...

Dead Creek Wildlife Day in Addison

Dead Creek Wildlife Management Area Route 17 West, Addison, VT, United States

Do you enjoy hunting, fishing, birdwatching, or learning about Vermont’s diverse wildlife and ecosystems? Explore bird banding, wildlife-related exhibits and activities, interpretive trail walks, pollinator observation, live critters, wild game cooking over a campfire, a deer processing demonstration, trained leashed tracking dogs, and talks on...

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Music on the Trail Series in Bristol

Bristol Trail Network Bristol, VT, United States

Bristol's Music on the Trail summer series on the second Sunday of the month is where you can hear live music at an easily accessible spot on the Bristol Trail Network. Bring a chair or stool if you wish to sit and listen, or simply...

Bird Walk at Hildene in Manchester

Hildene 1005 Hildene Road, Manchester, VT, United States

Join local birders to gather long-term data on the presence of birds, their abundance, and changes in populations. Appropriate for birders of all skill levels, the walks run along forest and meadow trails and around the main house. Free. Some background: In 2000, Vermont was...

First Day Hike: Groton State Park

New Discovery State Park 4239 VT RT 232, Marshfield, VT, United States

Start the new year on the right foot with a hike in the great outdoors. On January 1,  everyone is invited to join a free, guided, family-friendly hike taking place at many state parks, state forests, and other public lands across Vermont. Hikes are led...

First Day Hike: Willoughby State Forest in Westmore

Willoughby State Forest Route 5A, Westmore, United States

Start the New Year on the right foot with a hike in the great outdoors with a First Day Hike organized by Vermont State Parks. The Barlett Mountain Loop in Willougby State Forest is a moderately challenging trail follows the CCC Road in Westmore for...

First Day Hike on Millstone Trails in Websterville

Millstone Trails 44 Brook Street, Websterville, VT, United States

Take a guided, family-friendly, free hike on the Millstone Trails in Barre Town Forest. This hike is part of Vermont State Parks First Day Hike event. This approximately 2.5-mile easy hike follows groomed trails where you’ll explore the winter world in this beautiful forest featuring...

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Wildlife Walk in Middlebury

Otter View Park Middlebury, United States

Otter Creek Audubon and the Middlebury Area Land Trust invite community members to help survey birds and other wildlife. Birders of all ages and abilities welcome. Meet at Otter View Park parking area at the corner of Weybridge Street and Pulp Mill Bridge Road. For...