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