Jon Gilbert Fox
Woodcrafting
Woodcraft Demonstration
11:00 am to 4:00 pm
Carriage Barn Visitor Center
- Join a variety of Vermont woodworkers as they create unique wooden products and discuss the art and value of their craft. Bowls, baskets, furniture, and other woodenwares will be made for all to see.
Advance Preview of Ken Burns' The National Parks: America's Best Idea
11:00 am and 3:00pm
Forest Center
Join a ranger for a one-hour multi-media journey through the heart of America's national parks including an advance peek at Ken Burn's new film The National Parks: America's Best Idea, which premieres Sunday, September 27th. Experience the untold stories and human drama associated with the birth of our national parks and the breathtaking magnificence of their splendor.
A Walk Among the Giants: Tree Discovery Walk - Self-guided
- Take a self-guided family-oriented walk among 10 of the most common trees in New England. A brochure of fun facts will introduce you to these trees – learn how to identify them, how animals depend on them for food and shelter, and how we use the trees’ lumber as part of our everyday lives. Brochures are available at the Carriage Barn Visitor Center.
Artist in Residence Open Studio and Exhibit
Location: inquire at Carriage Barn Visitor Center
Meet landscape painter, Susan Metzger, who will demonstrate her art and discuss her work. Enjoy the stunning photographs of last year's artist, Barbara Bosworth, on display throughout the park.
Junior Ranger Program – Self-guided
- Children ages 7-10 can earn a Junior Ranger badge by completing indoor and outdoor activities. Learn about the history of the park and how to be stewards of our special places. Brochures are available at the Carriage Barn Visitor Center.
Junior Ranger Program – Ranger-led
1:00 pm to 2:30 pm
Meet at the Carriage Barn Visitor Center
Maximum 20 participants - call 802-457-3368 ext 22 for reservations
- Children ages 7-10 can earn a Junior Ranger badge by completing indoor and outdoor activities with a park ranger. Learn about the history of the park and how to take care of special places. A self-guided version is available throughout the weekend at the Carriage Barn Visitor Center.
Forest Quest – Self-guided
- Seek out treasures hidden in the Mount Tom Forest. Activities and riddles will reveal clues to help you unravel the forest’s mysteries. Appropriate for all ages. Brochures are available at the Carriage Barn Visitor Center.
The Future of the Forest
Hikes begin at 1:00pm
Pony Shed
Join the Windsor County Forester for a one-hour hike and discussion on the history and sustainable forestry practices for the Mount Tom Forest, the oldest managed forest in the United States.
Forest Stewardship 101
Ranger-led hike begins at 2:30pm
Self-guided hike to the field stations from 2:30pm to 4:00pm Forest Center
Create a legacy for future generations! Join forestry experts to learn about sustainable woodland management that can help you improve the health of your forest. These field workshops will introduce various management approaches for water quality, wildlife, invasive species, and carbon sequestration. Meet professionals from the Agency of Natural Resources, Vermont Woodlands Association, American Forest Foundation, White River Partnership and other forest stewardship organizations. Get great resources that you can take home an use to help you be a forest steward.
