Tuesday, October 11 9 AM – 12 PM Mud Pond Forest, Greensboro Vermont Land Trust is partnering with the University of Vermont and The Nature Conservancy to host a research experiment exploring effective ways to manage forests with a changing climate while also sustaining other values, including biodiversity conservation. We can help our forests stay
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Friday, September 30 10-11 AM Vermont’s Climate Action Plan calls for an all-hands approach and identifies a wide range of actions that municipalities can lead on, especially with respect to our pattern of land use and how that affects both mitigation and adaptation. It can be overwhelming to understand where to begin and what tools
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Thursday, September 22 1-2 PM Are you interested in protecting your town’s natural resources? Do you have conservation goals in mind and are ready to take action? Maybe you are new to municipal planning and looking for ways to get involved?. Whether you are a town planner, landowner, or renter you can help define conservation
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Saturday, October 15 9 AM-12 PM The walk will highlight the over 50 years of intensive hardwood management at Hawkes Tree Farm in Woodstock, owned and managed by Gerry Hawkes. He will lead the walk and share about the work that has transformed the property from being overstocked with low-quality trees to a healthier woodland
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Saturday, October 8 9 AM-12 PM Join Orange County Forester David Paganelli and semi-retired logger and passionate forestry volunteer Russell Barnes at a VWA Stewardship Workshop. Russell has done extensive forest stand improvement work at the Tucker Mountain Town Forest that consists mainly of crop tree release of young hardwoods and white pine. This workshop
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Saturday, October 15, 10 AM – 1 PM 380 Wells Rd, Wolcott PLEASE – NO DOGS Click here to register. Join Ali Kosiba, UVM Extension Assistant Professor of Forestry, on a Woods Walk to learn about climate-adaptive management strategies you can take to reduce vulnerabilities and increase resilience to climate change. We’ll look at common
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Saturday, Oct 1 7 AM – 4 PM Dead Creek Wildlife Management Area, Rt 17 West, Addison Activities are for people who enjoy hunting, fishing, birdwatching, or learning about Vermont’s diverse wildlife and ecosystems. Early risers can begin the day with a bird banding demonstration at 7:00 AM. Two large tents at Dead Creek WMA
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Wednesday, September 21 10 AM-12 PM The Vermont Land Trust and Shelburne Farms are teaming up to provide an extraordinary setting to inspire your legacy. Whether your plan is complete or you’re just getting started, our expert panel will give examples, share stories, and answer questions—all with generous doses of humor. Click here to register.
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Sunday, September 18 10 am-12 pm Bolton, VT Have you ever wondered what a crop tree release means? Join the WOW (Women Owning Woodlands) Network for a walk in one of our new forestry demonstration projects in Bolton. The walk is open to all and will be hosted by landowner, Alyssa Bennet. We will
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Level 3: Saturday, Sept. 17 (Saxtons River) Level 4: Sunday, Sept. 18 (Saxtons River) The Windham Natural Resources Conservation District and the Windham Regional Woodlands Association are partnering to offer a series of chainsaw safety workshops. Instruction will be provided by Northeast Woodland Training, Inc. Courses are capped at 10 participants each, so interested people should register soon.
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