Friday, Jan. 13, at 4:30 p.m. —WOODSTOCK— Walk, snowshoe or ski around the Billings Farm loop by torchlight after-hours this Friday. Meet National Park Rangers from the Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park and Billings Farm educators, and learn about the land […]
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Neighbors cry foul, but clearcutting and construction approved near National Historical Park
By Ethan Weinstein/VTDigger The clearcutting of four acres near Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park in Woodstock has drawn the ire of neighbors. But despite acknowledging administrative hiccups in the initial permitting process, the town government says construction can go on. The […]
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Winter tree identification workshop
Saturday, March 9, 10 a.m. —WOODSTOCK— The leaves have fallen, and identifying the trees in your backyard can be challenging. Join this two-hour workshop to learn how to identify common Vermont trees and shrubs during the winter months, focusing on […]
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Become a better birder in Working Woodlands Workshop
Saturday, Nov. 10, 8:30 a.m.—WOODSTOCK— 2018 is the Year of the Bird, commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. In recognition of this milestone, Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park is teaming up with the Vermont Center for Ecostudies […]
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Billings Farm, MBR National Park host Halloween tours
Oct. 27, 31—WOODSTOCK—Billings Farm & Museum, along with the Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park have teamed up to offer a seasonal twist on the popular Farm House/Manor House tours on Saturday, Oct. 27 and Wednesday, Oct. 31 from 1-3 p.m. Join for a […]
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Discover the secret lives of bats
Saturday, Oct. 27, 10 a.m.—WOODSTOCK—Join the National Park to celebrate National Bat Week and learn about the secret lives of bats on Saturday, Oct. 27 at 10 a.m. NPS biologist and data manager Adam Kozlowski will introduce guests to the […]
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Woodstock’s National Park and historic farm host ‘Labor & Leisure Day’
Saturday, Sept. 1, 10 a.m.—WOODSTOCK—Billings Farm & Museum and Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park are partnering to host Labor & Leisure Day on Saturday, Sept. 1. It’s a day to experience both the daily work routines – and fun – of life […]
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Final summer soiree at the national park is all about ice cream and flowers
Friday Aug. 18, 5:30 p.m.—WOODSTOCK— Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park will holds its last Summer Soiree of the season on Friday, Aug. 18, 5:30-7 p.m. Celebrate summer’s bounty by creating a take-home floral arrangement with flowers from Mary Rockefeller’s cutting garden. […]
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National park wraps up winter workshops with GPS instruction
Saturday, March 19 at 10 a.m. — WOODSTOCK — Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park hosts its final Woodland Working Workshop of the winter, Using Global Positioning System (GPS) in the Forest 101, on Saturday, March 19 at 10 a.m. Point A to Point […]
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Explore winter animal habitats with the national park
Saturday, March 5 at 10 a.m. — WOODSTOCK — Vermont wildlife gets creative during the winter months to endure the cold temperatures and harsh winter conditions. Learn what different habitats exist in your backyard and our National Park in Winter Animal Habitats, […]