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Autumn Paddling Trip PDF Print E-mail
Written by South Burlington Recreation & Parks Department   

We will use recreational kayaks to explore the wetlands and shorelines of Shelburne Bay and the LaPlatte River Marsh, as well as take a few short walks into the surrounding forests. Learn first-hand about the ecology and geology of this ecosystem, and wonderful diversity of plants and animals found here.  Herons, osprey, beavers, turtles, coyotes, and deer are a few of the inhabitants, which may be seen.  Kayaks and equipment are provided, basic paddling experience is required.

 

Saturday Morning                 September 27          9:00am-12:00pm

$25 Res., $30 Non-Res.          #257006                  Shelburne Bay Boat Access

Naturalist: Paul Brown

 

 

 

To register for this program please do so with the South Burlington Recreation & Parks Department.  A Registration Form is available on our website at www.sburl.com or at the Recreation Office at 575 Dorset Street.  Phone registrations are not accepted for this program.
 
Fall Wild Flowers and Edible Plants PDF Print E-mail
Written by South Burlington Recreation & Parks Department   

Wander through the wilds of South Burlington and discover the great variety of edible and usable plants that exist in our very midst.  We will learn how to identify many common and some not so common plants, trees, and flowers, and find out some of their uses as food sources, fibers, and medicinals.  Come out for an autumn walk and sample some of what nature’s store has to offer. 

Saturday Morning                 September 13          9:00-11:00am

$12 Res., $17 Non-Res.          #257005                  Dorset Park Natural Area

Naturalist: Paul Brown

 

To register for this program please do so with the South Burlington Recreation & Parks Department.  A Registration Form is available on our website at www.sburl.com or at the Recreation Office at 575 Dorset Street.  Phone registrations are not accepted for this program.

 


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