Flora and Fauna of Lake Champlain

Come discover the plants and animals of the Lake Champlain watershed! From birds and frogs to trees and reeds, the Champlain basin is home to thousands of unique species both above and below the water. Learn to identify native and invasive species, where they can be found, and how they interact. Join us for an afternoon on the water and discover what makes Lake Champlain unique.

This program uses the Museum’s fleet of canoes and is best suited for those who feel they can get in and out of a canoe, which requires a sense of balance as well as sitting down into a low boat, and an ability to paddle for short distances. Children under 10 can take a middle seat at the bottom of the boat, where they will just go along for the ride with no paddling expectation.

Be sure to bring clothing that can get wet as well as water to stay hydrated. We will provide canoes, paddles and personal flotation devises (PFDs). We also recommend you bring a hat and sunscreen to stay protected from the sun. This program is weather-dependent and we will communicate cancellations the morning of the scheduled outing.