...a greenway of public parks for its seven member communities...

 


The Winooski Valley Park District provides residents in the Chittenden area with large natural areas for outdoor recreation and education.
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Park Activities

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Calendar

ANNOUNCEMENT

2008 ***SUMMER

The Winooski Valley Park District welcomes Summer

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CAMPS *****

Camps at the Ethan Allen Homestead in Burlington.

 

VERMONT INSTITUTE OF NATURAL SCIENCE

June - August 2008

The Vermont Institute of Natural Science is offering Nature Day Camps with a wide range of curricula focused on promoting environmental stewardship thorugh hands-on, engaging activities. These activities will focus on campers' attention on the natural history of the Ethan Allen Homestead and its surrounding forest, river and open spaces. Each camp is designed to meet the specific development needs of participants. The camp is open to children in grades 1st-6th.

For more information please visit: www.vinsweb.org

YMCA

Dates TBA

The YMCA is offering four weeks of Nature Camps; three weeks for pre-school age children (3-5) and one week for school aged children (6-8). Children will experience gardening and explore forests, wetlands and meadows while they discover frogs, insects and more. Fun crafts, games and projects too.

For more information please visit: www.gbymca.org

 

 

 

 

THE FLYNN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS

June 23rd - 27th.

The Flynn Center will offer two sessions of performing arts camp in June. "History Comes Alive" for ages 8-13 and "History Improv" for ages 8-13. The historic buildings and grounds of the Homestead set the stage for an exciting week of dramatic improvisation, and favorite scenes from the week will be performed for family and friends at the close of the session.

For more information please visit: www.flynncenter.org

 

 

Six Easy Walks

The WVPD offers over 17 parks for exploration, featuring 6 trails especially designed for parents with children. Click here to see our new 6 Easy Walks Page, featuring maps, park information and features.



The WVPD offers a picinc shelter for rent at the Ethan Allen Homestead historic site. Ideal for reunions, parties, and other event, reserve your time ! Click here.

 

Other Areas of Interest:

Park Maps
Wildlife Information
Volunteer Opportunities
Community Gardening
Historic Tours
WVPD Canoe/Kayak Guide
Nature Tours
Our Partners
Board of Trustees
Invasive Species
Publications and educational materials

Winooski Valley Park District Ethan Allen Homestead Burlington, VT 05401 (802) 863-5744
email: wvpd@sover.net

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