Beautiful Herricks Cove on the Connecticut River in Rockingham, Vermont will be the perfect setting for the upcoming Herricks Cove Wildlife Festival on May 1, 2011. This event will feature many species of live wildlife and presentations will be made by naturalist and story teller Brian “Fox” Ellis as well as author and garden designer Henry Homeyer.
For the early risers, a 7:00 a.m. guided bird walk is planned. The rest of the day’s activities are scheduled from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m and will include guided nature walks, nature presentations, live music, and workshops . The suggested donation is $2.00 for an individual and $5.00 for a family.
For the schedule of programs and activities visit the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department’s website (vtfishandwildlife.com) or call The Nature Museum at Grafton: 802-843-2111 or Ascutney Mountain Audubon: 802-722-3355.