SOUTH BURLINGTON — Kathi Faulkner and her daughter Meghan Faulkner hung out in a CR-V at the dog park parking lot at Wheeler Nature Park at 1 p.m.
Kathi drove in from Shrewsbury this morning on Route 7 and said it was an easy two-hour drive. Meghan — who works in communications for a governmental nonprofit — flew in from D.C. this weekend and said she is looking forward to viewing her first total solar eclipse, “just the sense of awe” and all that she’s heard about the animals’ responses.
They plan to drive to the Burlington International Airport, in South Burlington, to watch it because she has a flight out soon after.
Meanwhile, the party was on at the nature park, where Common Roots, an organization promoting sustainable food and community, has organized a ticketed event for about 140.
With Chad Hollister strumming out tunes, volunteers making food and gifts like lavender pouches, Big Blue Trunk putting up children’s rides, bubbles and balloon animals, the event was drawing local eclipse watchers on Monday afternoon to a scenic spot with mountain views. Tickets would help support Common Roots’ farm-to-school program, said Carol McQuillen, its executive director.
