Herricks Cove Wildlife Festival
Presented by Ascutney Mountain Audubon Society, Vermont Fish and Wildlife, and Great River Hydro
The mission of the Herricks Cove Wildlife Festival is to provide a family-oriented outdoor educational event featuring nature-based programs, activities, walks, and hands-on experiences for all members of our community in an inclusive atmosphere and a natural setting.
Sunday May 4, 2025.
The festival planning committee is hard at work to bring together exhibits, programs, activities, vendors, volunteers and sponsors for the upcoming festival.
Suggested donation at entrance (cash or check) or on-line:
$3 per person or $5 per family
Become a Sponsor for the 2025 Festival
Plus Activities, Exhibitors and Vendors for 2025
Wunderle’s Big Top Adventures: Interactive Circus Activities
Vermont Fish & Wildlife - Bears, Bats, Fish, Canine Unit, Skins and Skulls, Let’s Go Fishing, and more
Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation - Composting demonstration, aquatic invasive plant identification, and more
T-shirt painting with Jerry Schneider
Vermont Institute of Natural Sciences - Raptors Meet and Greet
Vermont Museum of Natural History - Live Animals
Nature Museum (Grafton, VT)
Black River Action Team
Rich Earth Institute - Urine Diversion to make fertilizer
USDA National Resources Conservation Service - Walk through the Soil Tunnel
Windham County Natural Resources Conservation District - Water Flume
Connecticut River Conservancy
Connecticut River Joint Commissions (CRJC)
HB Energy - Solar Power
AmeriCorps
Upper Valley Land Trust
Vermont Land Trust
Atowi Project
Audubon Vermont
Bonnyvale Environmental Education Center
Vermont Center for Ecostudies
VT River Conservancy
Vermont Entomological Society
Bee the Change
Hawk Migration Association of North America
Sturgeons with Micah Kieffer from the USGS S.O. Conte Research Laboratory
Children’s tent with crafts and face painting and more!
Plus
Food by:
Jamaican Jewelz
Smokin’ Bowls
Anon’s Thai Cuisine
Hangry Hogg BBQ
Vendors:
Wildlife Art, Crafts, Books and Gifts by:
Dara Carleton
Kathleen Meeks
Mythic Forest Creations by Martha Haskins
Pam’s Delights - Pickles Relishes, Salsas and more
Ely Porter Art
Sapsucker Books
Thank you to the 2025 Sponsors!
and to the 2025 Supporters!
Become a Sponsor for the 2025 Festival
Festival ends at 4:00 pm. Gate closes 5:00 pm
Herricks Cove is located off Exit 6 of I-91. Take 103 east to Rt. 5 north. After crossing the Williams River, turn right on the Herricks Cove Road.
This page will be updated between now and the festival. Below are pictures and letters of appreciation from previous festivals.
The 2024 Herricks Cove Wildlife Festival committee received the following kind words that capture this very special annual event:
In the quaint town of Rockingham, nestled amidst the rolling hills of Vermont, lies Herrick's Cove, a wildlife refuge teeming with biodiversity. Every year, as spring blooms into its full glory, a dedicated team of individuals comes together to organize the Herrick's Cove Wildlife Festival, a celebration of nature, education, and conservation.
At the heart of the festival is a group of passionate volunteers and wildlife enthusiasts, each with their own unique story and connection to the land. Tireless efforts in organizing educational workshops and guided nature walks inspire visitors to appreciate and protect the delicate ecosystem.
Of course, no wildlife festival would be complete without food. Locally-sourced ingredients to create delicious meals that showcase the region's culinary bounty. A variety of cuisines kick off the season at this event, a story of community.
Behind the scenes, there's a dedicated team of organizers, volunteers, and sponsors who work tirelessly to ensure that every aspect of the festival runs smoothly. From setting up tents and booths to coordinating guest speakers and entertainment, their collective efforts bring the event to life year after year.
As the 22nd occurrence of the Herrick's Cove Wildlife Festival fades to memory, visitors from near and far reminisce the beauty of nature, leaving behind memories of laughter, learning, and newfound appreciation for the natural world, the team begins to plan for the next chapter in Herrick's Cove's storied history.
Matthew Cole, Community Relations/Public Information Officer, Great River Hydro, LLC
Images for 2023 Festival:
After the 2019 festival, AMAS received the following thank-you note that we would like to share:
