June 23 5:30–6:30 PM Have you always wanted to bring bees, hummingbirds, butterflies, and other pollinators to your yard, patio, or community garden? Join Tori Hellwig from the University of Vermont and VLT’s Liz Thompson for tips on VT’s native summer wildflowers, evaluating the habitat you have, selecting plants, and more. Register Here
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We are pleased to announce that Lynn Levine, of Nature Connect, will be leading a Forest Immersion workshop on Saturday, July 10 (the rain date is Sunday, July 11) from 10 to 12:30 in Dummerston. Join Naturalist/Forester Lynn Levine on a journey to connect with the forest, ourselves and each other. We will explore sounds of
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We are pleased to announce that Lynn Levine, of Nature Connect, will be leading a fern identification workshop on Saturday, June 5 (rain date is Sunday, June 6) from 10 to 12:30 in Dummerston. Lynn is a naturalist and environmental educator and is the author of the recently published book, “Identifying Ferns the Easy Way: A Pocket
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July 14 12-1 pm A woman’s relationship with the natural world is often unique and meaningful. For women who own land, this connection can be rewarding as well as challenging. Join us for this special presentation by Olivia Lukacic, author of the “Woman on the Land: A Landowners Guide to Stewarding Her Woodlands” publication, on
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Tuesday, June 8 6:30pm – 7:30pm Join VT Coverts as we host VT Fish and Wildlife Biologist Nick Fortin for a discussion about Vermont’s moose population. We will learn the history of moose in Vermont, their life history, habitat needs, and threats to these amazing animals. The discussion will also provide strategies for enhancing your woodlot
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Tuesday, June 8 12 PM-1 PM Interested in learning how to identify birds by their song? Ed Sharron, NPS Science Communication Specialist will teach us how to identify the songs of common birds in Vermont forests. After this workshop, you’ll be able to impress your friends and family with this new skill! The workshop is
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Emerald Ash Borer in Vermont: Current Status and State Response May 20, 2021 1:00pm Join Josh Halman, Forest Health Lead at Forests, Parks and Recreation for a presentation and discussion of the current status of EAB in Vermont, the purpose of the purple trap program, and an explanation of the state’s biocontrol program. Click here for
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Black Ash: Research and Cultural Practices in the Face of Emerald Ash Borer May 19, 2021 7:00pm Join a panel of researchers and practitioners from across our region sharing about the cultural and ecological significance of black ash, current research, and efforts to inventory stands and save seed from this important species. Click here for more
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Tuesday, May 18 7 PM – 8 PM Wildlife habitat diversity across the landscape is critical for a diversity of wildlife. Historical and current land uses influence that diversity. Understanding wildlife responses to historical landscape changes can help us with our management strategies today. In this presentation we will look at examples of land use change
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Wednesday, May 12 2 PM– 3PM Join Northern Woodlands Magazine and the New England Forestry Foundation for a creative look at how people connect with and make a living from the forest. This webinar will focus on art, the forest-based rural economy, and how climate change is impacting timber harvesters and loggers. Timber harvesting is
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