Celebrate 110 Years with Us — And Enter Our Birthday Raffle!

Celebrate with Us- Enter Our 110th Birthday Raffle!

This week, Vermont Woodlands Association officially turns 110 years old. That’s 110 years of working alongside landowners, foresters, loggers, and families to care for Vermont’s forests—and we’re marking the occasion with a celebration.

Our 110th Birthday Party & Forest Festival this Saturday is officially sold out (!!!), but there’s still a way for you to be part of the fun—wherever you are.

We’ve put together an incredible lineup of woodland-themed prizes that celebrate the beauty, creativity, and care that define our forests and the people who steward them. The raffle is open online now through Thursday, June 27 at midnight—then it moves in-person to the event on Saturday.

Here’s a peek at what you could win:

• Cozy cabin getaways to Foxglove Farm and Merck Forest and Farmland Center

• Handcrafted wooden bowls made with love and skill

• A spot in a woodturning class at Vermont Woodworking School—learn to make your own!

• A pair of Vermont Gloves, plus stewardship tools, gifts

• , and more!

This is your chance to support the community that has been caring for Vermont’s forests for over a century—and maybe walk away with something wonderful, too.

Every ticket you buy supports VWA’s work—from educational programs and woodland walks to policy outreach and resources for landowners, forestry professionals, and families across Vermont.

Grab your raffle tickets now!

Thank you to our donors:

• Merck Forest & Farmland Center – A nonprofit land trust offering education, habitat conservation, and rustic cabins in Rupert, VT. www.merckforest.org
• Foxglove Farm – A 70-acre woodland homestead in Leicester, VT, providing cozy lodging, maple syrup, garden goods, and handcrafted gifts. www.foxglovefarmvt.com
• Vermont Glove – Family-owned glove maker based in Randolph, VT since 1920, crafting durable leather work gloves.vermontglove.com
• Lucky Dog Farm – A sustainably run grass-fed lamb farm in South Strafford, VT, committed to pasture-based practices. www.luckydogfarmvt.com
• Vermont Woodworking School – A full-time and workshop-focused woodworking and furniture school in Fairfax, VT.
  www.vermontwoodworkingschool.com
  
• Hannah Dallas – Vermont forester and artist making screen printed t-shirts in when she's not exploring the woods!
  Tom Wessels – Renowned terrestrial ecologist and author specializing in reading forested landscapes; based at Antioch University New England.
• Neshobe Nets – Maker of handcrafted fishing nets inspired by local wild trout, based in Brandon, VT.​ www.instagram.com/neshobenets
  Heidi Louise Pottery – Vermont-based potter and artist. https://www.heidilouisepottery.com/
• Vermont Institute of Natural Science (VINS) – Environmental education nonprofit and raptor rehabilitation center in Quechee, VT. www.vins.org