Saturday, July 10 9:30 AM– 12:30 PM An ESTA is an Ecologically Sensitive Treatment Area and once identified managed differently in a Current Use Plan. We will visit an ESTA on Vermont Coverts Cooperator Bob Lloyd’s property with ecologist Kathy Doyle. Bob will explain the unique ownership of this land and the conservation and management strategies the collective
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Monday, August 9 12-1 pm The forest at Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park holds the special distinction of being Vermont’s first tree farm and is a newly designated Forest of Recognized Importance (FORI), the only of its kind in the state. What is a Tree Farm? What makes a forest “important”? If you find yourself wondering
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JULY 26, 2021 7-8 PM Join us for a fun, info-packed hour to learn tips on identifying Vermont trees in summer. We’ll focus on common conifers and the hardwoods that often grow with them. Register Here
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JULY 1, 2021 7- 8 PM Join us as we explore four VLT-conserved natural areas. Learn about the special features of these places and how to access them. Four VLTers have teamed up to give you a virtual tour of Lowell Lake in Londonderry, the new Peter Krusch nature preserve in Cambridge, Mount Equinox in Manchester, and Bluffside Farm
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TREE FARM TOUR SATURDAY, August 28, 2021, at 11:00 AM Pfälzerwald Tree Farm, 1619 Berry Hill Road, Sheffield, VT Join Al Robertson, woodland owner and member of the Vermont Tree Farm Committee, on his property as we take a leisurely walk in his forest and Enjoy the trails… Check out last year’s logging
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June 15 12-1 PM Alex Macintosh, Director of Landowner Success at SilviaTerra, and his colleagues Lillian Hogan and Jeff Wright, will share information on their data-driven forest carbon marketplace and how owners of woodlands of all sizes can participate now. Society of American Forester CFE credits will be available. Register now
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June 9 7–8 pm Join veteran birder Maeve Kim for a virtual visit to stunning Ward Hill in Duxbury. She’ll introduce you to some of the birds that nest and raise young there or pass through during spring and fall migration. The land was recently given to VLT by a generous bird enthusiast who wanted
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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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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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