BLACK LIGHT TRAILS WALK WITH JOE NUDELL

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Educational, Events

An exciting first-ever night time Hardwick Trails event is coming!

When:  8pm on Saturday August 23rd 

Where:  meet at the Hardwick Trails trailhead behind Hazen at 8pm

Here is leader Joe Nudell’s description:
“Come see the woods in a whole new light — ultraviolet light, that is!
The Hardwick Trails is hosting its first ever blacklight walk at 8pm on Saturday August 23rd under the new moon.
The energy in the ultraviolet light spectrum causes certain materials to emit a colorful glow, called fluorescence. While UV light might make you think of raves or pet stains, there are actually many things in nature that fluoresce! Caterpillars, millipedes, spiders, mosses, lichens, mushrooms, and more. In fact, almost every plant glows red under a blacklight due to chlorophyll!
I know of a few fluorescent species we will encounter, but the main point of this walk is to be a fun exploration where we all share our knowledge and discover familiar things in a new light.
All are welcome. We have a few UV flashlights to share, but please bring your own if you have one. Also make sure to bring a normal headlamp or flashlight for safety, and to dress warmly — it’s starting to get chilly at night!
We will meet at the Hardwick Trails trailhead behind Hazen at 8pm on Saturday. It should be dark enough to begin our walk at the end of civil twilight, around 8:15pm!
Here are a few recent blacklight photos to get you excited:
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/307060739
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/307060741
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/307060736
This free event is sponsored by the Hardwick Trails Committee. Call Norma Wiesen at 802-472-6517 with questions.

Sketching with Susan Sawyer on the Hardwick Trails

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Events, Nature

When: Aug 16, 2025, 9 AM
Where: Green Mountain Tech and Career Bldg. N. Main St. Hardwick

Join Susan Sawyer for a Drawing-in-the-Woods event on the Hardwick Trails on Saturday, Aug. 16 at 9:00.
Susan is an artist-teacher-naturalist whose love of the outdoors is contagious. Her gentle instruction makes an event with her a joy.

Susan says:

“On this walk, we’ll look for interesting plants to look at and draw, from the smallest ferns and horsetails to the biggest trees. Expect some botany and some drawing instruction.
Bring something to sit on (or take a chance on finding the perfect log or rock).
Paper and clipboards will be available, as well as pencils and hand lenses.
Bring your own sketchbook if you have one.”

NOTE THE MEETING SITE DIRECTIONS BELOW.
Parking for this event is at the Green Mountain Tech and Career Center building. Continue past the entrance to Hazen Union School about a quarter mile. The GMTCC building is on the left. Look for an event sign at the driveway entrance.

This free event is sponsored by the Hardwick Trails Committee. Questions? Call Norma Wiesen 802-472-6517.

 

ART FOR KIDS ON THE TRAILS -SATURDAY, AUG. 2

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Events

Artist/Instructor Brittany Lumsden-Berry will lead an “Art, a Walk and a Story by
the Brook” adventure for kids to age 10 this Saturday on the Hardwick Trails from 10:00 – noon. Kids will paint walking sticks and try them out on the Trails.
This is not a “drop-off” event. So, bring your “littles” and enjoy the adventure with them.
Meet at the picnic table by the Hazen Union gym.
The Hardwick Trails Committee sponsors this free event. Questions? Call Norma
Wiesen at 802-472-6517.