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We are committed to learning at every age. You’ll find workshops, lectures, field explorations and more happening throughout the year.

EarthWalk-Fairbanks

Jan 24: Winter Wildlife Tracking Presentation
Jan 25: Tracking the WILD Workshop
Feb 8: Tracking the WILD Workshop
Mar 15: Forest Sugaring
Apr 19: Making a Bark Basket
May 10: Spoon Carving
June 7: Spring Foraging

Learning for Life

Natural science public programs

These programs are open to learners of all ages.

January 24, 2025, 5:30-7:00 PM

Winter Wildlife Tracking Presentation 

Fairbanks Museum, St. Johnsbury VT

Tracking Presentation: $10 Suggested donation.  

Learn to read the stories of the land in this engaging slide show presentation of some of the tracks, signs and stories of our wild neighbors, with EarthWalk founder, seasoned nature educator and tracker, Ange Gibbons. (Adults are encouraged to register for one or both of the Tracking the WILD Workshops in Matsinger Forest).

Register for Winter Wildlife Tracking Presentation

EarthWalk-Fairbanks
Programs

For adults, elders, teachers, and teens

Join Ange Gibbons for EarthWalk-Fairbanks workshops, learning together with the land through the seasons. Let’s expand our naturalist knowledge; share outdoor skills; make crafts, grow our community and learn to steward the land. 

WINTER 2025

Workshop Fee (includes instruction and materials): $25/member $30/non-member
Registration and payment is required in advance of each workshop. Each workshop is limited to 15 people.

January 25 AND February 8, 2025 1:00-4:00PM

Two Tracking the WILD Workshops
All tracking levels welcome. Pre-registration and payment required.

Let’s explore the Matsinger Forest together, and discover what our wild neighbors are up to this time of year, by the tracks and signs they leave behind. Tracking is science, ecology, storytelling, discovery, mystery and a whole lot of fun. Join us!

SPRING 2025 

March 15, 2025 1:00-4:00PM 

Forest Sugaring

Let’s sugar the old way, by making a spile to tap a Maple tree and rock-boil sap, enjoying the sweetness of the forest!

April 19 2025 1:00-4:00PM

Making a Bark basket

May 10, 2025 1:00-4:00PM

Spoon Carving

June 7, 2025 1:00-4:00PM 

Spring Foraging 

Matsinger Forest Location: 3072 Thaddeus Stevens Road in Danville, VT (Danville-Peacham town-line). Public parking and restroom facility.
Matsinger Forest parking: 3072 Thaddeus Stevens Road at Danville-Peacham town-line.
EarthWalk-Fairbanks Site: a short walk into the forest with a rustic shelter and amenities.

Register for EarthWalk Workshop