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Family Philo Day - 8/10


Vista showing fields and Lake Champlain in the distance
View from Mt. Philo State Park, Courtesy of John Bowman

Come bring a picnic and celebrate 100 years of Mt. Philo State Park with us on August 10th!


Listen to the “Secret History of Mt. Philo” with Judy Chaves, join one of the guided hikes with Stephen Wright and Peter Hope to learn more about the geology and botany of the mountain, or join us at the summit to hear Walter Poleman describe, “What We are Looking At” from the main viewpoint. Think you know a lot about Philo? Put your knowledge to the test at our “Philo, Trivia” event. Come listen to tunes from the local Remember Baker band to end the day. Smokey the Bear will be making appearances throughout the morning.


Tentative Schedule:


9am-11am: Stephen Wright leading a guided hike (geology). Sign up required: Register here.


9am, 11am and 1pm: Smokey the Bear making an appearance at the summit


10am-11am: Peter Hope leading a guided hike (botany). Sign up required: Register here.


11am-12pm: Judy Chaves giving a presentation in the lodge (history)


12pm-1pm: Walter Poleman giving presentation at the summit viewpoint


1pm: Philo Trivia! Pavilion at lodge


2pm-4pm: Remember Baker Band in the lodge


4pm: Happy birthday song to Philo! At the summit


Check back for more details!

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