Celebrate the holidays in the perfect Vermont village of Grafton.  We will offer traditional Christmas activities, shopping, a visit from Santa for the little ones, and our Dogs of Grafton parade – a holiday favorite.  In addition, there will be opportunities to explore nature and experience life in the slow lane. 

The Fall schedule for Mighty Acorns is open for registration

From volcanoes to land collisions, ice ages to tundra, and even dinosaur footprints in nearby counties. This presentation welcomes all who are curious.

Ten short films from four continents that give expression to what we're feeling at the Bellows Falls Opera House.

Join Certified Forest Therapy Guide, Amanda Kenyon, on this mindfulness-based nature immersion

A series of three hikes in May, June and August to deepen your knowledge and awareness of native plants.

RESCHEDULED FOR SUNDAY the 11th DUE TO WEATHER.

Learn how to use the powerful iNaturalist to help us count the diversity of life in our meadow.

Learn about our local frogs, toads, turtles, snakes, and salamanders with the coordinator of the VT Reptile and Amphibian Atlas

Reflections on nature through poetry

Join us for an evening with one of North America’s leading voices for invertebrate conservation and founder of the Xerces Society

Learn to identify and safely remove the most common invasive plants

Lend a hand to plant the new meadow landscape with natives.

 Live animal programs, exhibits, and activities for children.

Featuring a  live animal presentation by the Southern Vermont Natural History Museum

Join us between 12 and 5 to celebrate this exciting event