Nature Guides
Explore Local Natural Areas
Guide Creation
Franklin County NRCD created nature guides with help from Richford and St. Albans day campers. Campers contributed their observations of the natural world on nature walks led by the District. Each guide features drawings of over 30 species of local plants and animals observed by the campers, with descriptions from both the District and the kids. These guides showcase local kids' knowledge and sharp observational skills. Children and families can use these guides to explore natural areas in their communities. Copies of the guides are available from the St. Albans, Richford, and Berkshire town and school libraries, and are available for free download and reproduction below.
Locals’ Nature Guide to the Richford Playground
(2nd edition)
32 pgs (9.2 MB)
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Locals’ Nature Guide to the Richford Playground
(1st edition)
16 pgs (2.2 MB)
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Locals’ Nature Guide to St. Albans
16 pgs (2.2 MB)
Guide Copies
The nature walks and creation of the guides were sponsored by grants from the Vermont Community Foundation’s Small and Inspiring grant program and the Upper Missisquoi and Trout Rivers Wild and Scenic Rivers grant program.