Groton State Forest - 2009

Nature Center Activities

 

Due to budget cutback, there will not be full time naturalists at the Nature Center this year.

However, from July 16th  to August 16th, the Nature Center will be open from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, staffed by a volunteer.  It will be open Saturdays through Labor Day.

 

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Stillwater/Big Deer Campground Schedule

 

The following programs are provided by Stillwater/Big Deer State Park and are open to the public.  For additional information, call 584-3822.

 

·                    June 30 – Let’s Explore!  Program at the Nature Center 10:00 a.m.   Open to Public - Free.

·                    July 3 – Jammin’ in the Shelter. Tom Smith and Gordon Hayes with other artists will provide a lively evening of music at the Stillwater Shelter from 6-9 p.m.  Open to Public - Free.

·                    July 7 – Artsy Moment at the Stillwater Shelter. 10:00 a.m.  Day Use Fee for non-campers.

·                    July 11 – Tie-Dyed T-Shirts – Bring your own t-shirt or we will have some for $4.00 a piece. Stillwater entrance at 10:00 a.m.

·                    July 11 - Michael Kennedy will entertain park visitors with traditional music & storytelling.  Irish, English, Scottish, American music will be performed on: English Concertina, Guitar and Musical “singing” Saw.  Old time traditional stories from around the world will be shared. At the Nature Center at 7:00 p.m. Free.

·                    July 14 – Let’s Explore!  Program at the Nature Center 10:00 a.m.   Open to Public - Free.

·                    July 17 – Cold Country Bluegrass!  At the Stillwater Shelter at 7:00 p.m. Open to Public - Free.

·                    July 18 - Learn Line Dancing at the Stillwater Shelter.  Join Two Step Jim as he teaches us all some old familiar line dances and maybe even a new one.  7:00 p.m.  Open to the public - Free.

·                    July 21 – Artsy Moment at the Stillwater Shelter.  Day Use Fee for non-campers.

·                    July 25 - VINS Raptor Encounter at the Nature Center.  This first-hand encounter with live falcons, hawks, and owls focuses on the natural history, ecology, and adaptations of these efficient predators. Touchable artifacts and hands-on materials round out this special experience. 7:00 p.m.  free.

·                    July 25 - The Jessica Prouty Band is a teenage rock band that does a set of originals and covers. They have played the Hard Rock, Hampton Beach, Higher Ground, and numerous fairs, festivals and camps. This band is enjoyed by all ages because of the clean, on-pitch vocals.  At the Stillwater Shelter at 7:00 p.m.  Day Use Fee for non-campers.

·                    July 28 – Let’s Explore!  Program at the Nature Center 10:00 a.m.   Open to Public - Free.

·                    Aug 4 – Artsy Moment at the Stillwater Shelter.  Day Use Fee for non-campers.

·                    Aug 8 – Beach Party at Boulder Beach 3:00 – 7:00 pm. All Action DJ will play.  Day Use Fee for Beach.  “Guaranteed no snow” for that day………

·                    Aug 11 – Let’s Explore!  Program at the Nature Center 10:00 a.m.   Open to Public - Free.

·                    Aug 15 - “Have you ever walked in the wood and seen a ring of flowers? This is where the Fairies dance and while away the hours…” Relive the dreams of childhood and join us at Stillwater at 10am as Jacob teaches us how to make fairy houses. Fun for all ages. 10:00 a.m. at the Stillwater Shelter.  Day Use Fee for non-campers.

·                    Aug 15 – Sand Castle Contest at Boulder Beach.  Prizes and free ice cream! Start when you can, stop at 2:45 and Judging at 3:00.  Beach access fee.  Rain date: 8/22.

·                    Aug 18 – Artsy Moment at the Stillwater Shelter.  Day Use Fee for non-campers.

·                    Aug 25 – Let’s Explore!  Program at the Nature Center 10:00 a.m.   Open to Public - Free.

·                    Sept 1 – Artsy Moment at the Stillwater Shelter.  Day Use Fee for non-campers.