Join Ethan Tapper, Chittenden County Forester, and Andrea Shortsleeve, Wildlife Biologist for Vermont Fish and Wildlife, for a virtual presentation on Vermont’s wildlife, wildlife ecology, and forest management. This presentation focused on the Andrews Community Forest (ACF), a public, conserved property owned by the Town of Richmond, and how an upcoming forest management project on
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Join VT Coverts and VWA as we host Liza Walker and Caitlin Cusack from the Vermont Land Trust. Liza and Caitlin will share about the land trust and answer your questions about easements. If you are considering conserving your land with a land trust or currently have an easement on your property, this program is
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September 19 & 20: Game of Logging Levels I (9/19) and II (9/20), 8a – 4p, $200/level For women only: Chain saw safety course, 2 levels. Level 1 focuses on precision felling techniques, Level 2 focuses on Maximizing Saw Performance. Level 1 is required before taking Level 2. Preregistration is required. Participants must bring a
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Join us for a virtual walk around the backyard. Learn about invasive plants commonly used in landscaping and native alternatives to create a yard that is a part of Vermont’s natural beauty. Click here to view a recording of the Zoom conference that took place on September 30, 2020.
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Owls have lots of unique characteristics, and NorthWoods Stewardship Center happens to have one living on the property! The event was perfect for anyone interested in owls from elementary age to adulthood. Click here to view a recording of the Zoom conference that took place on Friday, September 25.
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In late summer and early fall, meadows come alive with wildflowers and insects. From the graceful pink Joe Pye Weed that blooms in mid-August to New England Aster, one of the last spectacles of the year, there is so much to see and enjoy in the fields near your home—maybe even right in your own
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9 am to 12 pm Join Vermont Fish & Wildlife biologist Travis Hart as well as members of the WHIPS organization for a guided tour and discussion of conservation efforts completed and planned for the future. The group will meet at the landing off Whipstock Road at the orange/red gate and walk through recent work
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Join Vermont Coverts and Vermont Woodlands Association for an informal discussion over coffee with Consulting Forester, Markus Bradley. Markus, a partner with Redstart Forestry, is a licensed forester and invasive plant specialist. Markus works to support private landowners in their forest management. In addition, he has completed the Game of Logging safety training, manages a
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Join VT Coverts and VT Woodlands Association for Coffee with Vermont’s Wood Utilization & Wood Energy Program Leader Paul Frederick and Emma Hanson, Wood Energy Coordinator, both with Forest, Parks and Recreation. Paul’s focus is on maintaining a vibrant forest-based economy that helps to keep our forests forested while reducing dependence on fossil fuels. He
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Wednesday, August 19 4-5 PM Forests across the globe, including those that blanket Vermont, have tremendous potential to help us mitigate climate change through carbon sequestration and storage. Increasingly, there are a number of programs that aim to compensate forest landowners for providing this important ecosystem service. These programs include both regulatory and voluntary forest
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