Explore Nature In Grafton Vermont: 

Trails, Gardens, and Experiences

The museum building is OPEN Fri-Sun 10-4 

The Magic Forest Playscape is OPEN every day

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Exhibits, Biofacts, and Activities

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Natural Playscape

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Native Pollinator Gardens & Restored Wetlands

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Outdoor Pavilion

Plan Your Visit

Home of The Fairy House Festival

September 26-27, 2026

Join us for this magical autumn tradition celebrating community, creativity, and nature.

Volunteer and Builder Registrations are now OPEN.

Tickets go on sale mid-August.

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Learn More About the Festival
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Build A Fairy House
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Workshops, Hikes, and Speakers

Our public programs offer ways to learn about our ecology and connect with community

Upcoming Events

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Who Lives underground-- Week Six Summer Unplugged
Jul 29
Who Lives underground-- Week Six Summer Unplugged

Free nature programming for kids at local libraries and the Bellows Falls Fish Ladder

Fairy House Building-- Week Seven Summer Unplugged
Aug 5
Fairy House Building-- Week Seven Summer Unplugged

Free nature programming for kids at local libraries and the Bellows Falls Fish Ladder

Creative Connections
Aug 9
Creative Connections

Join us on the second Sunday of each month for an afternoon of writing and making art together in nature.

Fairy House Building Meet-Up & Makerspace
Aug 22
Fairy House Building Meet-Up & Makerspace

Whether you're curious about fairy house building or a seasoned expert, join us to meet other builders, find some inspirations, and learn more about how to be an official builder for the upcoming Fairy House Festival.

Fairy House Festival Trail & Grounds Volunteer Day
Sep 12
Fairy House Festival Trail & Grounds Volunteer Day

The fairies are coming and we are prepping our magical grounds to welcome visitors from all over!

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Bellows Falls Fish Ladder Visitor Center

And Pollinator Gardens

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Open For The Summer

Friday and Saturday 10am - 4pm

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Immersive, hands-on educational programs based outdoors and rich in play.

Learn More About Camps
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Summer and Vacation Camps

Kids Programs

Interactive, ecological programs for preschoolers and school-age kids

Mighty Acorns Preschool Programs
Summer Unplugged
School Programs

Native Garden Resource Library

Why native plants, and why now? Use our guides to learn about the benefits of native plants in your garden and home landscape.

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Native Gardens, Part One: A Local Plant Resource List
Native Gardens, Part One: A Local Plant Resource List

Ready to plant more native species in your garden? Here’s a robust list of resources to get you started!

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Native Gardens, Part Two: How to Spot a Cultivar
Native Gardens, Part Two: How to Spot a Cultivar

A cultivar may be a garden superstar, but an ecological dud. Native gardens are designed to be eaten!

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Invasive Plants in Vermont: What, Why, and How
Invasive Plants in Vermont: What, Why, and How

Preserve the local food web by safely removing invasive species so native plants can flourish.

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Native Neighbors: Witch Hazel, Moose Maple, Holly
Native Neighbors: Witch Hazel, Moose Maple, Holly

Get to know your native shrubs and trees in this new series.

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