The Mount Independence Coalition board of directors is pleased to announce our newest member, Heather Workman of Cornwall, Vermont. Heather has been a Vermonter from birth, a fact that may surprise you after hearing her delightful “British” accent, the result of what she describes as a geographically and culturally eclectic upbringing, which includes school in … Continue reading The MIC welcomes its newest board member, Heather Workman
11th Annual J. Robert Maguire Lecture features Willard Sterne Randall
Benedict Arnold: Fact and Fiction A Lecture by Willard Sterne Randall Saturday, June 9 at 2:00 p.m. Mount Independence State Historic Site Visitor Center The Coalition is proud to announce this year's J. Robert Maguire Lecture. Willard Sterne Randall will be delivering the presentation Benedict Arnold: Fact and Fiction. Description: Willard Sterne Randall, New York … Continue reading 11th Annual J. Robert Maguire Lecture features Willard Sterne Randall
Annual Meeting – Saturday, June 9
The Mount Independence Coalition invites all of its members to attend this year's annual meeting. It takes place at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 9, at the Visitor Center Auditorium. Among the usual business of the day, we'll be voting on a new board member, Heather Workman of Orwell. Here is a brief bio for … Continue reading Annual Meeting – Saturday, June 9
National Trails Day walk at the Mount – June 2
Come to the Mount Independence State Historic Site in Orwell, Vermont, on Saturday, June 2, 2018, for a guided history walk from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. This is one of many special walks and hikes across the country to celebrate National Trails Day. Mark Brownell, retired history teacher and board member of the Mount Independence Coalition, the site … Continue reading National Trails Day walk at the Mount – June 2
The Birds of Spring – May 26
Enjoy a walk on the wild side by participating in the annual Early Bird Nature Walk at the Mount Independence State Historic Site in Orwell, Vermont. This guided walk is on Saturday, May 26, 2018, from 8:00 to 10:00 AM. Noted bird expert Sue Wetmore of Brandon is your guide. The Lake Champlain corridor is … Continue reading The Birds of Spring – May 26
Protecting yourself from ticks while hiking the Mount
On the eve of our first public hike of the season, it is time to remember that ticks are easy to pick up on the trails of Mount Independence, especially if you wander off the beaten paths. The New York Times recently ran ab article about how to protect yourself from tick (and mosquito and … Continue reading Protecting yourself from ticks while hiking the Mount
Mother’s Day Wildflower Walk at the Mount
Horticulturist Amy Olmsted is set to lead another of her popular spring wildflower walks. This year, the walk is taking place a couple of weeks later than usual, because Amy will be in Alaska attending the annual American Primrose Society conference. This delay has worked out for the best, as it has been a cold, … Continue reading Mother’s Day Wildflower Walk at the Mount
