Vermont Fish and Wildlife’s annual spiny softshell turtle beach cleanup day is Saturday, October 16, and the department is looking for volunteers to help. Participants are asked to arrive at North Hero State Park at 10:00 a.m. After finishing at North Hero, the group will carpool to another site in Swanton. Volunteers will pull up […]
Continue readingWe are excited to host another handful of volunteer events this fall season and look forward to seeing folks from your communities out in the field. You can find these dates for late September through early November on our Volunteer Calendar and feel free to distribute the link or this email to any interested parties. Please direct […]
Continue readingJoin Us In Celebration! The arrival of spring in Northern Vermont is a cause for celebration – perhaps made all the sweeter in 2021 because of all we have been through. One silver-lining in this challenging year of sheltering in place is that many of us have become more attuned to rhythms of the nature […]
Continue readingIt’s definitely spring! We are seeing spring beauties and hepatica in the woods and translucent green leaves emerging on trees. Below, VLT ecologists Liz and Allaire offer insights into some things you may see out in nature in the weeks ahead. We’re excited to share conservation successes and new online events you can join wherever […]
Continue readingBTV Conservation News When spring arrives with a rush in the Champlain Valley, the snow melts into wildflowers and bird songs lace our woods. In this issue, join BPRW’s Field Naturalist on wildflower walks at Ethan Allen Park in Burlington and Redrocks Park in South Burlington, because you can never have too many wildflowers. Also […]
Continue readingIn this issue: Our 2020 Annual Report, Wildland Forestry and Vermont’s Current Use Program, restoring the West Barn, Forest Friend signs, Game of Logging Level 2, burning trees for electricity, and more. Hot off the e-press: Our 2020 Annual Report Take a look at what Vermont Family Forests was up to last year, in words and […]
Continue readingUpcoming Events and Programs Our Spring Newsletter is right around the corner (mid April send out) but here are some can’t miss events, opportunities and announcements we want you to know about! Burlington’s Virtual Community Summit on Climate Change Solutions Using NatureOur city is often seen as a leader in addressing climate change, and our […]
Continue readingAbout • Our Work • Calendar • Support • Blog • Visit • Stay & Dine • Gather • Farm Store Here in Shelburne, we are in the midst of spring lambing and sugaring season, and the summer growing season is around the corner. Given that the remaining course of the pandemic is still uncertain, we have decided that we will not be opening many of our on-site programs and operations in 2021. […]
Continue readingCommunity Summit on Climate Solutions Using Nature Our city is often seen as a leader in addressing climate change, and our current approach centers energy and emissions. But there is more that we can be doing – from city action, to neighborhood action. The Burlington Conservation Board is asking you to join us in imagining […]
Continue readingWhether you’re tapping sugar maples or waiting for the first wildflowers, with today’s warm weather, the anticipation of spring is everywhere. We’re excited to share some great conservation news and announce new online events. Stay grounded, stay safe,and thank you for your support,All of us at VLT What you helped us accomplish Good news from […]
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