Sue Wetmore (foreground) is a locally recognized ornithologist. Her annual bird walk at Mount Independence is always popular. Saturday, May 24, at 8:00 am Join Sue Wetmore for this popular annual walk to uncover Mount Independence's birds of spring. The trails around the Mount may be familiar, but the life in the trees and in … Continue reading Early Bird Nature Walk
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Wildflowers – Exploration – and Birding: Upcoming Events
Bloodroot in bloom Spring Wildflower Walk Sunday, April 27 at noon Join horticulturist Amy Olmsted for this popular annual walk along the gentle trails of Mount Independence in search of lovely spring wildflowers. Meet at the Visitor Center. Call regional office at 802-759-2412 for info. $5.00 adults, free for Coalition members and Green Mountain Passport … Continue reading Wildflowers – Exploration – and Birding: Upcoming Events
Geology Hike – Sunday, Sept. 8 at Noon
The history beneath your feet! Join geologist Helen Mango for an exploration of the geologic history of Mount Independence. You’ll see the oldest rocks in the Potsdam Formation to the newer rocks of the Great Meadows Formation. Meet at the museum. Wear sturdy shoes or boots and bring water. Admission is $8.00 for adults, $1.00 … Continue reading Geology Hike – Sunday, Sept. 8 at Noon
Mushrooming on the Mount with Meg Madden
Sunday, August 18, 2024 || 1:00 to 3:00 pm The Coalition is pleased to be bringing mushroom expert Meg Madden back to Mount Independence for another mushroom exploration. She’ll provide an orientation first, and then lead you out to look for and learn about the mushrooms that grow at Mount Independence. This walk is always … Continue reading Mushrooming on the Mount with Meg Madden
Upcoming season shaping up nicely
The Annual Spring Wildflower Walk on Sunday, April 28, kicks off a great season of programs at Mount Independence. The Coalition board has been working closely with the staff of Mount Independence State Historic Site to bring an exciting slate of programs to the Mount. Some of these are annual favorites, and others are fresh, … Continue reading Upcoming season shaping up nicely
Explore the mushrooms of the Mount – August 19
Saturday, August 19 starting at 11:00 am Local mushroom maven Meg Madden will lead an exploration of the fascinating fungi of Mount Independence. The wet weather has put a damper on a lot of summer activities, but should make for a very profuse assortment of specimens. To keep things manageable, we're limiting the number of … Continue reading Explore the mushrooms of the Mount – August 19
National Trails Day at the Mount, Saturday, June 3
National Trails Day is an event sponsored and organized by the American Hiking Society. It's purpose is to get people walking our nation's trails. The Mount Independence Coalition is hosting a National Trails Day hike at the Mount Saturday, June 3, starting at noon. While one of the goals of National Trails Day is to … Continue reading National Trails Day at the Mount, Saturday, June 3
Early Bird Nature Walk – Sat. May 20
Spend an enjoyable morning participating in the “Early Bird Nature Walk” at the Mount Independence State Historic Site in Orwell, Vermont, on Saturday, May 20, 2023. This is a special event before the museum opens for 2023 on May 26. The walk is from 8:00 to 11:00 am. Bird expert Sue Wetmore from Brandon, Vermont, … Continue reading Early Bird Nature Walk – Sat. May 20
Spring Wildflower Walk – Sunday, April 30
A guided walk to look for spring wildflowers at the Mount Independence State Historic Site in Orwell, Vermont, is just the thing after the long winter. The walk takes place on Sunday, April 30, 2023, from noon to 2:00 p.m. Amy Olmsted, a nursery professional for over 25 years, leads this informative walk. Olmsted is a horticulturist … Continue reading Spring Wildflower Walk – Sunday, April 30
Encore – Mushroom exploration with Meg Madden
Sunday, September 18, 1:00 pm Mushroom expert Meg Madden returns to Mount Independence State Historic Site in Orwell, Vermont, to lead another of her popular mushroom exploration walks. Look for and learn about the many forms of mushrooms on Mount Independence. Are the mushrooms you see this time of year different from the ones people … Continue reading Encore – Mushroom exploration with Meg Madden
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