Herricks Cove Wildlife Festival Celebrates Wildlife and Spring

WATERBURY , VT – Anyone interested in wildlife or itching to get out and enjoy a spring day should make plans to attend the 11th annual Herricks Cove Wildlife Festival in Rockingham on Sunday, May 2.

Herricks Cove is a beautiful spot on the Connecticut River and the perfect setting for this festival that celebrates the wonders of wildlife. Many species of live wildlife will be featured. Naturalist and story teller Brian “Fox” Ellis as well as author and garden designer Henry Homeyer will be giving presentations.

For the early risers, a 7:00 a.m. guided bird walk is planned. The rest of the day’s activities are scheduled from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Guided nature walks, nature presentations, live music, and workshops are some of the fun activities planned. The suggested donation is $2.00 for an individual and $5.00 for a family.

For the schedule of programs and activities visit the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department’s website (vtfishandwildlife.com) and check out Items of Special Interest, or call The Nature Museum at Grafton: 802-843-2111 or Ascutney Mountain Audubon: 802-722-3355.

Herricks Cove is located just off of Route 5 less than three miles north of Bellows Falls .

Herricks Cove Wildlife Festival is presented by Ascutney Mountain Audubon and TransCanada Hydro. It is co-sponsored by the Nature Museum,Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department, Luzenac America , Ben and Jerry’s Homemade, Eagle Optics, Southeast Council on the Arts, Bellows Falls Rotary, and Vermont Country Store.