April * May * June - August * Summer Camps
Preschool Program, Spectacular Spiders
Friday, April 2, 9:30-11:30. Ages 3-5 years LCNRCD office
Activities will consist of inside and outside explorations, stories, games & crafts. Parents are welcome to stay if they like. Participants should bring a snack and wear clothing appropriate to the weather. $8/ members, $12/non-members. See description for April 7.
Children’s Program, Spectacular Spiders
Wednesday, April 7, 3:00-4:00. Grades 2-4 Stowe Free Library
Come learn why spiders are so spectacular! What’s the difference between spiders and insects? How do spiders help people? We’ll watch a special spider puppet show, look at the body parts of a spider, take some web-building lessons and try to “catch” some flies, and make our own spiders to take home. No registration required. FREE!
Children’s Program, Spectacular Spiders
Monday, April 12, 3:00-4:00. Grades 2-4 Lanpher Memorial Library
No registration required. FREE! See description for April 7.
Children’s Program, Spectacular Spiders
Wednesday, April 14, 3:00-4:00. Grades 2-4 Morristown Centennial Library
No registration required. FREE! See description for April 7.
Spring Vacation Day Camps
Monday – Friday, April 19-23, 9:00-3:00 Ages: 5-11 years
Morrisville Locations - call Carrie for details.
Activities will include inside and outside explorations, stories, games, and crafts. Participants will need to bring a snack & lunch and clothing to be inside and out. $35/day members, $40/day non-members OR $150/week members, $175/non-members. Scholarships available.
Monday: Signs of Spring Tuesday: Geology Rocks Wednesday: Vernal Pool Party
Thursday: Earth Day Celebration Friday: Spring Magic of the Woods
Nature Program, Bird Walk
Saturday, April 24, 7:00-8:30am
Lamoille County Nature Center
We’ll use our eyes and ears to create a Lamoille County Nature Center checklist of resident and migrating birds. Please bring binoculars and your field guide to add to your list as well! Free/members, $5/non-members.
Children’s Program, Morrisville Spring Games
Saturday, May 1, 10:00-2:00. Ages 2-12 years Morrisville Elementary School
Come play with the nature center and the Morrisville Recreation Commission on this fun-filled, active day for families. The Games offer a variety of “fit and healthy” activities for children. No registration required. FREE!
LCNCRD Tree Sale Pick Up
Saturday, May 1, 10:00-2:00. Foote Brook Farm, Johnson
Native tree and shrub order pick-up during this time.
Children’s Program, Bees - What’s All the Buzz About?
Wednesday, May 5, 3:00-4:00. Grades 2-4 Stowe Free Library
We’ll learn how bees make their honey and other treats/tricks they use to help people, act out what it’s like to live in a beehive, practice some bee dancing, and sample local honey. No registration required. FREE!
Nature Program, Bird Walk
Saturday, May 8, 7:00-8:30am Lamoille County Nature Center
See description for April 24.
LCNCRD Trout Sale Pick Up
Wednesday, May 12, 12:00-1:00. Oxbow Park, Morrisville
Trout order pick-up during this time.
Children’s Program, Bees - What’s All the Buzz About?
Wednesday, May 12, 10:00-11:00. Ages 3-5 years
Lanpher Memorial Library
No registration required. FREE!
See description for May 5.
Nature Program, Creating Wildlife Habitat
Saturday, May 15, 9:00-11:00am
Lamoille County Nature Center
Discover the different methods to create a wildlife area in your backyard. Participants will learn and practice the management
techniques used to complement the creature comforts of water, food, and shelter for specific animals. Please bring work gloves and sturdy boots. Free/members, $5/non-members.
Preschool Program, Bees - What’s All the Buzz About?
Friday, May 21, 9:30-11:30. Ages 3-5 years
LCNRCD offices at 109 Professional Drive
Activities will consist of inside and outside explorations, stories, games & crafts. Parents are welcome to stay if they like. Participants should bring a snack and wear clothing appropriate to the weather. $8/members, $12/non-members. See description for May 5.
Children’s Program, Slithery Snakes
Wednesday, June 2, 10:00-11:00. Ages 3-5 years
Lanpher Memorial Library
What types of snakes live in Vermont? Learn who’s who, play Ribbit/Hiss and Slink/Think, act out a Native American story about snakes, and test out your snake making techniques. No registration required. FREE!
Nature Center Work Day
Saturday, June 12, 10:00-12:00. All ages welcome
Lamoille County Nature Center
Come help spruce up our nature center in preparation for our summer camps.
Nature Program, Elmore Mountain Hike to Beaver Meadow
Saturday, June 26, 9:00-12:00. All ages welcome
Discover the small things that you may have passed by on Elmore Mountain. We’ll search for some treasures of the woods and wet meadows. For those who have yet to see a Lady’s slipper blooming, this journey is for you! Please call LCNCRCD to register. Free/members, $5/non-members.
Nature Program, Native Landscaping
Saturday, July 10, 9:00-11:00.
Lamoille County Nature Center
Add color to your yard and you’ll add attention from bees and birds by planting native perennials. Participants will receive a plethora of information about native plants and how to use them best, and invasive plants and how to deal with pests! Free/members, $5/non-members.
Nature Program, Managing Trout Ponds
Saturday, August 21, 9:00-12:00.
Pond Location TBD
Scheduled when folks have many questions concerning lower water levels, this workshop aims to answer your questions and introduce you to some healthy and productive measures to take for the health of your pond. $20/members, $25/non-members.
Summer Camps
Programs take place at Lamoille County Nature Center on Cole Hill Road unless otherwise noted. Camperships available. Contact us for details.
NEW! Register for camp by May 7th and get $10 off your registration fee!
Creature Features
June 21-25, 9:00-11:30. Ages 3-5 $90/members, $110/non-members
No Place Like Home
June 28-July 2, 9:00-12:00. Ages 5-7 $90/members, $110/non-members
Outdoor Adventures
July 5-9, M-W 9:00-3:00; Thu-F, 4:00 pm -10:00 am includes sleep out. Ages 8-11 $175/members, $190/non-members
Woodland Sprites and Field Fairies
July 12-16, 9:00-11:30. Ages 3-5 $90/members, $110/non-members
Girls From the Ground Up
July 19-23, 9:00-3:00. Girls - Ages 9-12 $175/members, $190/non-members
Herb Camp
July 26-30, 9:00-3:00. Ages 5-7 $175/members, $190/non-members.
Farm Adventures
August 2-6. 9:00-3:00. Ages 8-11 $175/members, $190/non-members.
Locations: Different farms throughout Lamoille County. Participants get dropped off at sites by parents. Carpooling encouraged/possible.
New week of camp! Tales and Trails
August 9-13, 9:00-3:00. Ages 8-11 $175/members, $190/non-members.
Locations: Various trails throughout Lamoille County. Participants get dropped off at sites by parents. Carpooling encouraged/possible.
PROGRAM REGISTRATION REQUIRED ON ALL PROGRAMS
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