ROCKINGHAM-Wildlife enthusiasts itching for spring are invited to check out the “Herricks Cove Wildlife Festival” Sunday, May 3, at Herricks Cove in Windham at the confluence of the Williams and Connecticut rivers.
The festival is presented by the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department, Ascutney Mountain Audubon Society (AMAS), and Great River Hydro in partnership with the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation and Audubon Vermont.
This is a family-friendly festival with emphasis on the wildlife and natural resources of Vermont. The festival will feature live animals, nature-focused walks, kids’ activities, presentations by environmental and nature organizations, and demonstrations that include the return of Vermont Game Warden canine units. Throughout the day, a variety of local vendors will offer food as well as wildlife art, crafts, books, and gifts.
“The Herricks Cove Wildlife Festival gives participants a chance to learn about and experience our native fish and wildlife and the importance of conserving their habitats so future generations can appreciate them as well,” Courtney Buckley, a state fisheries biologist with Vermont Fish & Wildlife, said in a news release.
Gates open at 9:30 a.m. and activities are scheduled from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., rain or shine, with a morning bird walk at 7 a.m. The suggested donation is $3 for an individual and $5 for a family (cash or check made payable to AMAS), but no one will be turned away for lack of funds. Pets are not allowed. Visit the festival website for updates, information and a full list of sponsors at amasvt.org/2026-festival-information.
Herricks Cove is located just off Route 5, less than three miles north of Bellows Falls. A map can be found on the festival web page.
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