Hike and Seek: Winter Detectives II at West River Trail

Want a refreshing start to the weekend? Gather your family, and join naturalists & educators from BEEC and the Boys & Girls Club of Brattleboro as they lead us on a short, themed walk in a cool local spot. Each excursion is unique and designed to inspire family fun in the great outdoors.

 Hike and Seek Events:

2/7– Winter Detectives II at West River Trail & cornfield
On part 2 of 2 tracking programs we will visit different habitats to find a variety of tracks and signs of animals in winter.

3/7 – Winter Wings at BEEC
We will observe the birds that call BEEC home and play some bird games.

3/21 – Sweetness Rising (at local sugarhouse)
Sweetness Rising – Join us for a tour of a sugar house while the maple sap is running! We will also play some forest games.

4/4 – Bursting Buds at BEEC
Join us on a scavenger hunt searching for the magic of early spring.  

4/18 – Spring Wings at Hinsdale Setbacks
Come celebrate with us – the migrating birds are returning with spring!

5/2 – Vernal Pool Party at BEEC
Springtime is when vernal pools come to life! Join us to meet mysterious creatures in their underwater home.

5/16 – Forest Flowers at Round Mt.
We will enter the magical world of nature and find the spring ephemerals blooming on the forest floor.

5/30 – Paddle Out at Retreat Meadows
Come on out on a paddling safari to discover the bustling life both big and small. We will have canoes for families. (max 10 families with no lifeguard)

6/6 – Bedrock, Blooms & Berries at Little Black Mt.
 Join us on a hike upon a granite dome in search of mountain laurel blooms and early lowbush blueberries.