Highlights This sanctuary is owned and managed jointly with the Vermont Chapter of The Nature Conservancy. The 40-acre parcel completely surrounds and protects an 8-acre wetland that abounds in showy lady’s slippers (Cypripedium regiEshqua Bognae) and other wild orchids. A boardwalk allows easy viewing of the wetland plants while protecting their delicate habitat. To see the showy lady’s-slippers in bloom, plan to visit mid to late June. Stewards Roni Skerker, vskerker@comcast.net Irma Graf, EndATend@aol.com Directions Eshqua Bog is located on Garvin Hill Rd. in Hartland, near the Woodstock town line. From I-89 in Vermont, take Exit 1, Route 4 west toward Woodstock and Rutland. Just before Route 4 enters Woodstock Village, after the Cumberland Farms store and another convenience store with a Mobil gas sign, Route 4 makes a 90-degree turn to the right, but do not go right. Instead, turn left up Hartland Hill Rd. (town Highway #73), and follow almost 1.2 miles. Shortly after passing log house on right, bear right onto a dirt road (Garvin Hill Rd.). Follow this road another 1.2 miles. The bog is on the right and is marked by a sign. Park in the turn off area just before the bog entrance. Sanctuary Visitation Rules The following activities are prohibited on all New England Wild Sanctuaries MapFlower Society sanctuaries: ? Camping, Fires, or Smoking ? Trail bikes and ATVs ? Dogs ? Horseback riding ? Removal of plant material ? Picnicking. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE! New England Wild Flower Society hopes you will enjoy your visit to Eshqua Bog Natural Area. There are certain risks inherent to visiting our sanctuaries. These include--but are not limited to--hills, uneven terrain, insects, and slippery areas. You walk the trails at your own risk, so please exercise caution. Please note: our sanctuaries are not staffed. Support This Sanctuary Please give generously to the 2014 Boardwalk and Trails Campaign at the Eshqua Bog Natural Area. Find out more, or donate below. Thank you for your support.
CLASSICOPIA FANS • • TREMENDOUS TRIOS • GREAT TRIOS for violin/viola, clarinet, and piano • Hear WORLD-TOURING MUSICIANS Omar Chen Guey, violin/viola; Steve Loew, clarinet; and Daniel Weiser • FEATURED: Mozart, Bruch, Milhaud, Schickele (aka PDQ Bach) • Wonderful "Klezmer Wedding Trio" by Canadian composer Srul Irving Glick-Dan Weiser says • Tickets $20 • Children 18 and under FREE • Buy discounted seats in ADVANCE go to this link: https://classicopia.org/concert/tremendous-trios/
The emerald ash borer (EAB) is a nonnative invasive forest pest first discovered in the United State in 2002. As of April 2018, EAB has been confirmed in four Vermont towns - Orange, Barre, Groton, and Plainfield. Join state forester Jim Esden and Windsor County forester AJ Follensbee for this 3-hour workshop to learn about the biology and identification of EAB, how to report a suspected infestation, and what EAB means for woodlot management. The workshop will begin with indoor presentations and discussion, and then head outdoors to take a look at the park’s ash trees. All ages welcome! Please dress appropriately for outdoor activity, and bring a water bottle if possible. Event will continue rain or shine! Co-sponsored by Vermont Coverts and the Vermont Woodlands Association. This event is eligible for CFE credits from the Society of American Foresters and has been assigned three (3.0) Category 1 credits. Location – Forest Center, Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park, Woodstock, VT; Parking is available in the Billings Farm & Museum overflow lot, located on Old River Road. Fee – No cost Please pre-register as space is limited. Contact us at the National Park (information below) to reserve your space. Be sure to tell us how many are coming. Contact - (802) 457-3368 x 222, or e-mail us at kyle_jones@nps.gov
Free Tuesday on the Common Concert at the Strafford Town House, June 26th 6:00-7:30 P.M. Multi instrumentalist Glenn McElwain brings nearly six decades of professional music experience to the gig. Ted Mortimer is well-known as the leader of Dr Burma, a member of the Stone Cold Roosters and the Party Crashers. Featuring Micah Carbonneau on bass and Steve Pixley on accordion.
