| We are excited to announce our fall events, including this year’s annual meeting and celebratory field trips around the state. Whether you enjoy getting out on the land with fellow enthusiasts or joining us from the comfort of home, we’ve got you covered. From wildflowers to birds, there’s so much to discover — we hope you’ll join us. Happy fall, and thank you for your support, All of us at VLT  September Events: online & in personRegister today! Online Invasive Plant Webinar: Invaders in the Kingdom September 8, 7–8 pm A host of plants from other climes are spreading in the Northeast Kingdom, and the rest of Vermont. Join us for tips on identifying and tackling invasives. Perfect for beginners. Register now Online Fall Wildflowers in Vermont: A closer look September 15, 7–8 pm Are you noticing wildflowers on your walks? Join VLT’s Liz Thompson to learn about asters, goldenrods, and lots of other intriguing autumn blossoms. Register nowIn Person, Newport Invasive Plant Management in the NEK: Restoring biodiversity September 16, 5:30–7 pm Many are seeing a growing threat to biodiversity because of invasive plants. Join us at Bluffside Farm to learn how barberry, honeysuckle, and buckthorn are being controlled there. Register now In Person, Charlotte Land for Birds: Migratory birds & their habitat September 18, 8 am–12 pm Join Audubon Vermont and VLT staff to see birds up close, tour newly restored habitat, and learn how we can help migratory birds. Register now October is Annual Celebration month! Our 2021 Annual Meeting is online Plus, special events in Jeffersonville, Brattleboro & Barnard New this year: join us virtually and on the land! Our Annual Meeting is online, so you can join no matter where you happen to be. We also have three special events on the land where you can discover and explore Vermont’s landscape in the company of VLT staff. Space is limited for these in-person events, so sign up early! 2021 VLT Annual Meeting Online From Conservation to Activation: Aligning our past, present, and future October 14, 4:30–5:30 pm VLT has been at the leading edge of land conservation for 44 years. Join us for a panel discussion about our evolution and the changing meaning of land conservation. Register now Annual Celebration: On the Land In person, Jeffersonville The Farms and Trails of Brewster Uplands October 2, 9 am–12 pm Scenic Brewster Uplands is home to two farms and miles of trails. Tour the farms, learn about the land’s history, and explore a river trail afterwards. Limited capacity — register early! Register now In person, Wantastegok / Brattleboro Penibagosek: “When it is October” Abenaki history and story at Wantastegok October 9, 10 am–12 pm Join Rich Holschuh to explore the Elnu Abenaki’s connection to Wantastegok (Brattleboro) and a tiny piece of land at the mouth of the West River. Limited capacity — register early! Register now In person, Barnard Meet an Old Forest October 16, 1–4 pm Always wanted to explore an old forest? Join ecologist Liz Thompson and forester David McMath for a special visit to a beautiful old forest on private conserved land. Limited capacity — register early! Register now Conserve Explore Support |