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.
Eshqua Bog Natural Area, Hartland, VT 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.
Every Tuesday evening from July 3 to August 28, FCA presents free concerts on the Common featuring some of the area's most popular bands in a variety of musical genres. These include Wyld Nightz band (7/3), Phil Henry Acoustic Trio (7/10), Onion River Jazz Band (7/17), The Ticket (7/24), Bob Amos & Catamount Crossing (7/31), Lyme Town Band (8/7), Mellow Yellow (8/14), The Renegade Groove (8/21), and The Party Crashers (8/28). In case of rain the concerts will move into the newly restored, accessible, and air-conditioned Town Hall auditorium.
The Whatever Brothers are a well known bluegrass group in the upper valley. They bring their tunefull mix of bluegrass standards and original compositions to this concert on the Strafford Green. The members are John Beardsley on guitar and vocals, Rich Heepe on mandolin and vocals, and Paul Kifner on Bass and vocals . Suggested donation $5.00. Bring a picnic and enjoy!
Spend 4 days and 3 nights of music, community and camping on the Tweed River in Central VT! NoTown is about bringing art and community together.
