Spring Ephemeral Walk - Vermont

​This event is free to attend, with optional donations welcomed.

​Excited about spring? So are the ephemerals! There are a few precious weeks in New England, just before forest leaves pop, when spring ephemerals appear. Join Sam, Amy, and special guest Beck to learn about and admire a variety of these wildflowers before they disappear for another year. Participants will be encouraged to make quick sketches or photograph (but never pick!) these precious beauties. We'll plan on walking 2.75 miles round trip on an out-and-back trail along the river. The route is flat and we'll be taking our time so we can fully appreciate the flowers and the company of other queer nature enthusiasts. Please note, there are no bathrooms at this trailhead and the route's proximity to town and water makes it difficult to "use the facili-trees" outside.

​About our expert: Beck Powers (he/they) is a botanist, educator, and master naturalist with over a decade of experience teaching hands-on science in both classrooms and the outdoors. They hold an M.S. in Plant Biology from the University of Vermont and are passionate about making the natural world more accessible through inclusive learning spaces that foster curiosity, belonging, and connection.

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​We ask folks under the age of 18 to please register themselves and an adult to accompany them. If you require a service dog to attend, please let us know and we’ll collaborate with you on how to keep you both comfortable and hydrated at this event.