Caren Simpson McVicker Author Talk & Book Signing
Caren Simpson McVicker Author Talk & Book Signing Join local author Caren Simpson McVicker in conversation with author, dancer, and playwright, Kimerer LaMothe, as they discuss Caren’s debut novel, Henderson House, and the ups and downs (but mostly ups) of her publishing journey. Following the author talk, come celebrate with Caren and have your books signed during a reception at SVAC’s...
Living Lab Open House
Living Lab Open House Smokey House Center August 11 from 5:30pm - 8:30pm Come join us at Smokey House Center on the evening of Friday, August 11th to learn about the launch of our new keystone program the Living Lab! Bring the whole family to enjoy live music by the David Wax Museum, dinner cooked with ingredients provided by...
Discover Smokey House Center: Beavers
Discover Smokey House Center: Beavers Smokey House Center August 25 at 9:00am - 11:00am Join beaver expert and inventor of the Beaver Deceiver, Skip Lisle, as we walk the Mill Brook Marsh in search of beaver activity at Smokey House Center. Skip has a Master's Degree in Wildlife management and has spent much of his career improving wildlife habitat...
Open Farm Week at Smokey House Center
Open Farm Week at Smokey House Center August 6 - 13, dates and time vary Come help bring in the harvest and learn about the processes involved in turning bast fibers into cloth at Smokey House. Our textile flax and fiber hemp crops are being grown on our main campus research field. Look for processing demonstrations and hands-on opportunities to...
Discover Smokey House Center: Hike Dorset Peak
Discover Smokey House Center: Hike Dorset Peak Smokey House Center July 28 at 2:00pm Hike Dorset’s Rachel Batz will be guiding a hike to Dorset Peak on Friday, July 28. Reaching 2,820ft, Dorset Peak is the summit of Dorset Mountain and part of the Taconic Range. Dorset Mountain houses the largest underground marble quarry in the world. Come discover...
Summer Explore-A-Thon
Summer Explore-A-Thon Merck Forest & Farmland Center For families and friends of all ages, we’ll be spending the day celebrating different ways to explore and experience the outdoors. Come and join us as we use art, movement, outdoor skill building, observation and science, and more to enjoy the outdoor landscape. Food available; event is from 10a-2p, suggested donation of $5pp...
Mushroom Workshop with Hike Dorset June 24
Mushroom Foraging Programs Hosted by Outdoor Recreation Department by the Town of Dorset Host Expert: Ian Vair of Green Mountain Fungi* Event Address: Owls Head Town Forest (Upper Parking Lot, end of Raptor Lane) Contact us at: hikedorset@gmail.com Come join us for mushroom foraging field workshops in Owls Head Town Forest. These workshops are hands-on and led by local fungi...
Barnyard Ball Fundraiser 2023
Barnyard Ball Fundraiser benefiting the Dorset Equine Rescue Thursday, July 13 The Dorset Equine Rescue and Honorary Chairs Ramsay Gourd & Richard Slocum cordially invite you to attend the 8th annual Barnyard Ball fundraiser, Thursday, July 13, 2023, at The Old Gray Barn at 1582 Route 30, Rupert, VT (just a 5 minute drive from H.N. Williams Store and less...
Mushroom Workshop with Hike Dorset Aug 6
Mushroom Foraging Programs Hosted by Outdoor Recreation Department by the Town of Dorset Host Expert: Ian Vair of Green Mountain Fungi* Event Address: Owls Head Town Forest (Upper Parking Lot, end of Raptor Lane) Contact us at: hikedorset@gmail.com Come join us for mushroom foraging field workshops in Owls Head Town Forest. These workshops are hands-on and led by local fungi...
Mushroom Workshop with Hike Dorset Oct 15
Mushroom Foraging Programs Hosted by Outdoor Recreation Department by the Town of Dorset Host Expert: Ian Vair of Green Mountain Fungi* Event Address: Owls Head Town Forest (Upper Parking Lot, end of Raptor Lane) Contact us at: hikedorset@gmail.com Come join us for mushroom foraging field workshops in Owls Head Town Forest. These workshops are hands-on and led by local fungi...
