Nature Day Camp, Week 1: July 5 – 9, Week 2: July 12-16
All aboard the “Steward Ship”! Kids won’t want to miss the NorthWoods Nature Day Camp. Guided by a unique outdoor theme, each day is packed with fun activities, including: forest and stream exploration, hiking, ropes course, fishing, archery, crafts and more, and concluding with an optional campout Thursday night (parents welcome). Join us for one week or two! Scholarships available. Contact Maria to register.

Ferns of Willoughby State Forest, Friday, July 9, 9am-1pm $20
Retired Lyndon State College professor and fern specialist Dave Conant will lead this exploration of the forests around Lake Willoughby, addressing such topics as fern identification, uses, and fern ecology. Please register to obtain directions. Contact Maria to register.

Renewable Energy in the Land of the Dragon, Friday, July 16, 7pm, $5
China is the world’s most populous nation, one of the fastest growing economies and among the largest consumers of energy. Using information and images from his 2009 trip to China, Lyndon State College professor Dr. Benjamin Luce will discuss the potentially devastating global impacts of China’s energy trends and its efforts towards energy sustainability.

Bats in Peril: White Nosed Syndrome, Thursday, July 22, 7pm, $5
White-nose Syndrome (WNS) has contributed to the death of millions of hibernating bats in eastern North America and continues to spread in Vermont, southern Canada and as far south as Tennessee. UVM Mammalogist Bill Kilpatrick will update us on the current knowledge of the syndrome, the status of Vermont’s bat population, and ongoing research.

Full Moon Paddle, Monday, July 26, 7pm, $10
Enjoy a guided moonlit canoe through the backwaters and wetlands of the Clyde River. Novice paddlers welcome. Canoes, paddles, and PFD’s provided. Please call to let us know you're coming! 802.723.6551 ext 115

Staying Connected: Worcesters-Northeast Kingdom Linkage, Thursday, July 29, 7pm, $5
Join the National Wildlife Federation, Vermont Land Trust, and NorthWoods for a discussion on conservation and wildlife corridors in the Northeast Kingdom. Chip Knight of NWF will present an overview of the program his organization is leading in cooperation with a four-state biodiversity initiative. Contact Greg or click here for more information.

Survival Day Camp, August 2 – 6
Take the NorthWoods Survival Challenge and join us for our firs-ever Survival Day Camp. Learn traditional fire building and camp craft, design survival shelters, navigate by map, compass, and canoe, and discover safe backcountry travel and wilderness ethics. Optional overnight with night walks and campfire cooking scheduled for Thursday evening. Scholarships Available. Contact Maria to register.

Living on the Land: Seed Saving, Saturday, August 7, 10am-1pm, $15
Until recently most gardeners saved their own seeds. Join local gardener Penelope Newcomb and learn to harvest, wet and dry process, clean and store the seeds of many garden vegetables and herbs. Become self-reliant, help the plants that help you, and be a part of the ancient practice of seed saving. Contact Maria to register and for directions.

NorthWoods Annual Celebration, Saturday, August 21, by donation
Join NorthWoods for a celebration of northern communities and people with this annual event honoring volunteers, friends, community members and program participants. Enjoy good food, good music and good company and support NorthWoods on a summer Saturday evening.

Late Summer Wild Edibles, Saturday August 21, 10am – 2pm, $15
Bring something new to the palate and to your understanding of the Vermont woods with this walk with veteran wild edible hunter, Pete Rodin. Contact Maria to register and for directions.

Medicinal Herbs, Sunday, August 22, 1pm – 4pm, $15
Local herbalist Sarah Damsell leads this hands-on introduction to the world of medicinal herbs with tips on harvesting and storing and making a take-home tincture. Find the roots of health care and discover uses and applications of local herbs and the origins of our modern pharmacopoeia.

Paddle the Kingdom Series: Missisquoi River, Friday, August 27, 10am, $10
One of the principle drainages in the Lake Champlain Basin, the Mississquoi River offers varied paddling on the edge of the Kingdom. Explore the forests, farmlands and riparian habitats of this rural river. Cost is $10/person, $30 with canoe rental. Call for information: 802.723.6551 ext 115. (Don’t miss the culmination of this series in September: Paddle Beyond the Kingdom: Androscoggin River.)

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