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For updates on Trail conditions click here
1/30/12
or on the trail conditions link in the banner above....

Currently the trail conditions are fairly good. North Branch was groomed this morning and Hubbard just after lunch.




Ice On Fire Event


At the North Branch Nature Center, January 29th from 2pm-5pm.
Deep winter ceremonies, a parade of sorts, winter games, blanket toss, story-telling, singing, skiing, snowshoeing and a bonfire!
The weather was great and there was a wonderful turn out! Thanks to all who helped!


                                                                 Photos of Ice on Fire in the past:

                           
Near the end of the event,
                           

                                          
Eskimo style blanket toss.




                            
                            Norwich volunteers cutting snow blocks for building the igloo.  Strong blocks are essential 
                            for a structurally sound igloo.

                            

                             The crew after a good day's work; one igloo is up, one more to go.




  Park Commission Planning Documents
Working drafts of a Park commission vision for city parks and trails in Montpelier.
Click on links (in blue) to download a copy of the vision or description

1. Parks Greenprint
is a map of the vision
2.   Description
of the vision as proposed by the Parks Commission
How the vision could happen is through purchase, grants and/ or donations, or .....

Share with us your sightings of wildlife here




Park Maps have been updated!




Lumber for Sale
Ultra sustainably harvested lumber for sale. Mostly ash is available, but some other wood types, including elm slabs. Funds from this sale will provide funds for park projects.
Email for info

 



Link to Montpelier Recreation Department and Recreation Events
www.montpelierrec.org/events

More links:     
Hubbard Park
  North Branch River Park   Pocket Parks   Park Maps





Checks the News and Events link for info on the new composting toilets and some other recent projects.