Stark Mountain Foundation

03/24/2026

Roland basking in the sun on a bluebird day on Stark Mountain. Stop by the Nature Center for a visit!

03/01/2026

Last night SMF hosted an Owls of Vermont program. Led by Anna from the Vermont Museum of Natural History, we learned much about Barred Owls and the Eastern Screech Owls. She brought live owls, photos of other types of owls, and touchable artifacts. It was a great presentation and extremely well attended. Nice to see such curiosity about owls and our environment!

02/22/2026

Yesterday was our 8th Annual SMF StorySki - it was a great day! So fun seeing the kids (and adults) skiing and reading, “I Wish It Would Snow” by Sarah Dillard. After, there was hot chocolate and stuffed bunnies! One family told us it’s their favorite ski day of the year. Another said they’ve waited all year for this. Making memories!

11/03/2025

Have you hiked up to the Kent Thomas Nature Center this fall? We have a new mount - Come visit the “Beave”!

11/02/2025

There’s snow up on Stark Mountain! Enough that someone made a snowman - fun!

10/03/2025

Help Support Children’s Ski Scholarships – Your Gift Doubled!
To raise money for the Stark Mountain Foundation Children's Scholarship Program in support of their goal of increasing access to skiing for local children. The scholarship provides youth equipment, lessons and ski passes to those that do not have the opportunity to ski.
Join us at Mad River Glen. DONATE! Hike up the Sunny Side Double or, if you prefer, catch a ride on the Single Chair.

An anonymous donor will match the first $10k donated to support ski scholarships!

Stop at our table tomorrow, October 4th, at Mad River Glen to make your donation or click below to register and we’ll send you a donation link: https://forms.gle/fuixyBoHrRhjxx128

09/18/2025

Next time you’re hiking on Stark Mountain, stop by the Kent Thomas Nature Center. Check out our new
beaver! He’s a beauty! Thanks to our volunteers for sprucing up our exhibits!

08/29/2025

Seeking Foundation Coordinator

Stark Mountain Foundation seeks a part-time (~15 hrs / week) foundation coordinator.

Click here for additional information: https://www.starkmountain.org/positions

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08/29/2025

August 30 Nature Hike!

Ever wonder how to tell if bears have been foraging in the woods? Do you know which warblers and ferns inhabit the woods of Stark Mountain? Take a hike with us and we'll help answer these questions and more.

Join Stark Mountain Foundation for a free, family-friendly, guided nature hike on August 30 from 2:00–4:00 PM. Meet at Mad River Glen. Explore mountain trails between the base area and the Kent Thomas Nature Center. Plan on a moderately strenuous hike up the Snowshoe Hare snowshoe trail. Plan on a mix of sun and shade and plenty of tall grass.

Can't make it on August 30? Join us on one or all of the following Saturdays: September 27, October 4, and/or October 25.

Please review details and register here for the free hike: bit.ly/NatureHikes2025

07/18/2025

July 26 Nature Hike

Ever wonder what ferns line Stark Mountain's trails and how to tell them apart? Curious to learn what trees form our glades? Not sure what birds you've heard singing as you've walked the mountain. Take a hike with us and we'll help answer these questions and more.

Join Stark Mountain Foundation for a free, family-friendly, guided nature hike on July 26 from 2:00–4:00 PM. Meet at Mad River Glen. Explore mountain trails between the base area and the Kent Thomas Nature Center.

Can't make it on July 26? Join us any of the last Saturdays of the month between now and October 25.

Please review details and register here for the free hike:
bit.ly/NatureHikes2025

06/26/2025

Nature Hike on Stark Mountain!

Join Stark Mountain Foundation for a free family-friendly naturalist hike on June 29 from 10A - noon at Mad River Glen. Hikers will explore the trails between the base area and the Kent Thomas Nature Center. Note: June 29 is the rain date...hike has been rescheduled from June 28.

Along the hike, participants may spot blooming bunchberry, bluebead lily, and wood ferns, and hear the songs of ovenbirds or spot red efts (juvenile newts). This guided walk offers a fun and educational way to experience the rich ecology of Stark Mountain's lower slopes.

Please review details and register here for the free hike:
bit.ly/NatureHikes2025

Hope to see you on Sunday!!

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