Press Release: Wintervale returns on February 23rd

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  

BURLINGTON, VT - The Intervale Center’s “Wintervale” returns on Sunday, February 23rd, from 11 am - 2 pm. Wintervale is a celebration of winter recreation and outdoor education. Wintervale is free to the community, and will take place snow, rain, or shine! 

In partnership with Burlington Wildways, Burlington Parks, Recreation, and Waterfront, and the Winooski Valley Parks District, Wintervale will be a fun-filled day packed with activities for the whole family. Snow permitting, there will be free cross-country ski and snowshoe rentals and guided skis provided by SkiRack Burlington, Catamount Trails Association, and Burlington Parks, Recreation, and Waterfront that visitors can use on the Intervale Center’s more than 3 miles of trails.  

Free educational activities include: a bird identification walk led by Audubon Vermont; a tree identification walk led by Burlington Wildways; a winter wildlife tracking walk led by Vermont Fish and Wildlife; a raptor meet and greet hosted by VINS; a maple tapping demo led by UVM Proctor Maple Research Center; and a handful of kids crafts and activities hosted by Rock Point Center, Village Hydroponics, Tap ONE, the Intervale Conservation Nursery and more. You can sign up in advance for guided walks – spots are limited! 

The day will also include a Community Chili-Cook off, Lake Champlain Chocolates hot chocolate served by Slow Food Vermont, and a bonfire to warm up and roast S’mores. Food and drink is generously donated by Skinny Pancake and Lake Champlain Chocolates. 

Wintervale is made possible by our amazing sponsors: City Market, Ski Rack/Patagonia Burlington, and Natural Mattress Company. More event details can be found at www.intervale.org/wintervale.    

The Intervale Center’s mission is to strengthen community food systems that sustain farms, land, and people. 

For 37 years, the Intervale Center has led a community food revolution that sustains farms, land, and people. We work in Vermont to address massive challenges, including food security, farm viability, water quality, and climate change. We have pioneered farm and food innovations in local food development, commercial composting, land access ecosystem restoration, farm business development, food access, and food hub development.  

Learn more about Intervale Center programs and history. 

Contacts: 

Communications: Maddy Traynor (she/her), maddy@intervale.org 

Events: Samantha LeVine (she/her), sammy@intervale.org and Chelsea Somerville (she/her), chelsea@intervale.org