*all registrations in this walk have been filled!*

Visit a hidden gem just outside Burlington to learn about the geology of our area and practice tree identification in the woods of Arms Forest with Naturalist GeneO Desideraggio. This site has an interesting social and geological history, and a myriad of unique plants and natural features.

Spaces for this walk are limited and registration is required. Please note we will be meeting in the parking lot of the North Ave. Alliance Church for this walk.

*all registrations in this walk have been filled!*

The Intervale Center’s Natural Areas Stewardship Coordinator, Duncan Murdoch, will lead a walk through the forests and fields focusing on sustainable foraging practices at the Intervale. Duncan will identify abundant edible and medicinal plants, especially invasive species!

Spaces in this walk are limited and registration is required. More info on where to meet will be sent to participants in advance.

Join us to learn basic knife skills to gain confidence in the home kitchen! We'll cover the different knife types, types of cuts, and how to maintain knives at home. We provide knives for class, but feel free to (safely!) bring your knife from home for discussion. All students will get to practice cutting a variety of foods as we prepare a class meal of Thai vegetable stir-fry and mango salsa.

This class will be taught by Maria Garrido. Maria was born and raised in Florida in a Chamorro and Filipino household. After living in Louisiana and San Francisco, she moved to Vermont in 2005 to attend the New England Culinary Institute (NECI) and was most recently at the Burlington School Food Project.

Join us for a relaxing acrylic painting lesson ! The event is hosted in partnership with Arts So Wonderful and local artist Kadina Malicbegovic of Little Artsy Faces. She’ll introduce participants to her favorite art techniques, then guide them step by step through the process of painting on canvas using acrylic paint. These painting sessions are beginner friendly, but all skill levels are welcome. The goal is to bring the community together, socialize, explore our hidden talents, and most importantly relax and have a good time!

Materials will be provided. Face coverings are optional when attending classes in our Community Room, but please do not come to class if you are feeling unwell or have been a COVID close contact.

ALL ARE WELCOME. Whether you're a regular visitor of the Greater Burlington natural areas or have always wanted to explore, there are plenty of engaging opportunities to participate in!

• City Nature Challenge: a self-guided bioblitz challenge using the iNaturalist app. Observe the species active in our area and see what you can discover! Naturalists will be available for guidance or see our iNaturalist resources! 

• Planting events: help regenerate riparian forests by planting young ostrich ferns and caring for newly planted trees along the Winooski. 

• Sustainable foraging: learn harvesting practices of non-native invasive plants! and utilizing them for paper making and eating!  Japanese Knotweed ice cream, anyone?🍦

• Tabling: learn about nature and climate action initiatives from our tabling partners such as Burlington Wildways, Grow Wild, and others!

Location:

Burlington Intervale at the Intervale center. (180 Intervale Rd, Burlington, VT 05401) Registration and walks will begin at the Intervale Center Barn.

​PLEASE NOTE: all dogs must remain on-leash.