VWA 110th Birthday Raffle Winners Announced
Congratulations to the VWA Birthday Raffle Winners!
Thank you to everyone who entered the VWA Birthday Raffle!
It was a tremendous success—we sold over 330 tickets and raised nearly $2,500 to support our educational programs.
And the winners are......
Woodland Themed Screen Printed T-Shirt (Paint Gun)- David McMath
2 night stay at the cozy cabin at Foxglove Farm- Carolyn Marsh
2 night stay in a cabin at Merck Forest and Farmland Center- Paul Harwood
Handcrafted Wooden Bowl and Plate Set- Shelly Blodget
3-day Intro to Wood Turning Class- Kate Wanner
Pair of Vermont Gloves- Bob Sivret
Clean Maple "Daily Skincare Bundle"-Dom Perella
Handmade Ceramic Bowl- Dom Perella
Woody Invasives Toolkit- Bob DeSeirvo
Collection of Tom Wessels's Books- Kate Bass
Handmade Neshobe Net- Bob DeSeirvo
Quart of Maple Syrup- Keith Johnson
2 Day Passes to VINS- Stephanie Mohr
Collection of Ethan Tapper's Books- Jon Kaplan
10lbs of Grass Fed Lamb- David McMath
A heartfelt thank-you to everyone who took part in the raffle and helped make it such a success.
Your generosity supports our education programs and outreach—and helps us keep Vermont’s forests healthy, resilient, and well-stewarded for generations to come.
And a special thank you to all of our generous 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. www.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.
- 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