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Managing Water in the Woods: Slow it, Spread it, Sink it, Store it
If you’ve spent any time managing land—or even just walking it after a good rain—you know that water doesn’t always go where you want it to. It rushes down skid trails, cuts gullies through logging roads, pools in the wrong places, and…
We’re Hiring an Education Program Coordinator!
Join Our Team! Now Hiring: Education Program Coordinator Are you passionate about Vermont’s forests? Do you believe in the power of education to inspire sustainable land stewardship? The Vermont Woodlands Association (VWA) is looking for a dynamic and driven individual to join…
Saying Goodbye to Eliza Orne!
This month, we’re bidding a fond farewell to Eliza, our Landowner Outreach Specialist, whose thoughtful presence, steady commitment, and deep care for Vermont’s forests have left an indelible mark on the Vermont Woodlands Association community. Eliza has been a vital part of…
June Forest Festival- Register Now!
Come Celebrate with Vermont Woodlands Association 110th Anniversary & Forest Festival Saturday, June 28, 2025 | 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM Clover Hill Tree Farm | Strafford, VT Vermont Woodlands Association is turning 110—and we’re throwing a Forest Festival to mark the…
Upcoming Climate Adaptation Workshops
Join us for a full-day workshop exploring how landowners, foresters, and conservation professionals can adapt their forest stewardship practices to a changing climate. Led by Dr. Tony D’Amato (UVM), Dr. Ali Kosiba (UVM Extension Forestry), and other regional experts, the workshop will…
A New Chapter for LEAP: Strengthening Vermont’s Logging & Forestry Community
Dear VT LEAP Members and VWA Members and Supporters, On behalf of Vermont Woodlands Association (VWA) and Vermont Loggers Education to Advance Professionalism (LEAP), we are excited to share an important update. As many of you know, VWA and LEAP have always…
From One Steward to the Next: Woodland Legacy Planning Steps
Your forest is important to you. As the current steward, you have made intentional decisions to care for the land and ensure its future success. But have you made plans for who will take over stewardship after you? Do you know how…
Plan Your Woodland Legacy in 2025 – Join Taking Stock
Sign Up for Taking Stock: An Online Course for Creating Your Woodland Legacy Join us from anywhere for Taking Stock, a fully remote, online course in planning for the future of your woodlands. The course includes: Five live webinar sessions An online learning…
A New Year, New Woodland Adventures
With the new year underway, now is the perfect time to pause, reflect, and set meaningful goals for your woodland stewardship. Winter offers a quieter season to plan for what you’d like to accomplish in your woods over the coming year. Whether…
Celebrating Milestones
As we close the chapter on 2024, I’m thrilled to share some exciting updates from the Vermont Woodlands Association! This month, we celebrate two significant milestones for our organization. First, we’ve officially opened our very first VWA office in Montpelier! Located at…
Support Vermont’s Forests this Giving Tuesday!
Giving Tuesday is just around the corner! This year, your generosity on this global day of giving can make an even greater impact—right here in Vermont’s forests. We’re excited to share that Vermont Woodlands Association has been selected as a 2024 Giving…
Get Started on Creating Your Woodland Legacy!
We are thrilled to announce the next offering of Taking Stock: Building Your Woodland Legacy! In this cohort-based hybrid course, where participants will explore vital aspects of legacy planning—including personal, familial, and legal considerations—through expert insights and peer collaboration. Engage in community…