BURKE AREA EVENTS

Farmers' Markets, the Strawberry Festival, VT Children's Theater performances, The Annual Burke Fall Festival, WinterBike.... events of all sorts happen in and around Burke. Moonlit snowshoe treks, live music performances, seasonal parades, craft fairs, Open Studios weekend, snowmobile drag races...it's all here! To keep up to date on local happenings and special deals, sign up for the monthly Burke enewsletter.

From October - March, enjoy ice skating at Chester Arena - check their website for Public Skate times and other events.

The Catamount Arts Center in St. Johnsbury also features a range of events every week including independent film showings, classic films, theater, opera performances, live music as well as classes and workshops for all ages. Check out their Events Calendar to see what's going on.

For events in neighboring towns of Lyndonville and St. Johnsbury, please visit www.lyndonvermont.com and www.discoverstjvt.com. For event listings in other Northeast Kingdom towns, visit www.nekchamber.com.

Managing Forests with Wildlife in Mind

February 18, 2023 | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Free. Who’s making tracks on our fresh trails? While the NorthWoods trails are groomed for skiers and snowshoers, the surrounding forest is home to a variety of wild animals. On this guided tour of the Echo Lake Trail, we will visit forests and fields that have been intentionally managed to improve wildlife habitat. From bear-scarred beech trees to vernal pools to hayfield edges to timber harvesting with birds in mind, learn how NorthWoods and neighboring landowners have made the forest a better home for native wildlife.

This will be an intermediate-advanced tour, covering ~7.5 kilometers of groomed trails with substantial climbs and descents, best suited to experienced cross-country skiers and athletic snowshoers (a shuttle will be available at ~4km for a shorter tour). Please come prepared with appropriate clothing, water, and food. Bring your bag lunch for an informal discussion afterward in the NorthWoods lodge, or spend the afternoon exploring the trails on your own! Rental skis/snowshoes are available for $15/person.

Location: NorthWoods Stewardship Center, 154 Leadership Dr, West Charleston, VT

Website: https://www.northwoodscenter.org/wordpress/event/managing-forests-with-wildlife-in-mind/