The Lake Champlain Watershed is more than 8,000 square miles and is defined by any land that drains into Lake Champlain. Pollutants, invasive species, and microplastics are just a few of the threats to the health of our watershed. Stop by the Clean Water Act Exhibit, on the green, to learn about the threats to …

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Come learn about the types of tools that would have been used to build the American fleet at the start of the Revolutionary War! Learn the basics of the intricate process used to hone trees into boards and the tools used to build and sail boats back in 1776. You'll also get to try your …

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Catch and identify macroinvertebrates while learning about what they can tell us about water quality! In the process, you will learn what it means to "match the hatch," why fishermen replicate macroinvertebrates to use as lures, and how diverse even the smallest creatures in the water can be. Accessibility: This free, drop-in program will be …

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Soldiers in the Revolutionary War not only fought on boats, they also often lived on them for months. Step aboard the Museum’s replica of the Revolutionary War gunboat Philadelphia to explore their living and working conditions, understand the mechanics of the vessel, and even row the oars!  Accessibility: The Philadelphia II is currently on the Museum Green. There is a staircase …

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Soldiers in the Revolutionary War not only fought on boats, they also often lived on them for months. Step aboard the Museum’s replica of the Revolutionary War gunboat Philadelphia to explore their …

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Ever wondered if your local pond or lake was safe for recreation? Cyanobacteria, sometimes referred to as blue-green algae, is naturally found in water and under the right conditions, can …

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