The Vermont Woodlands Association (VWA) is pleased to announce that Lynn Levine, of Nature Connect, will be leading a fern identification workshop on Saturday, August 5 (rain date is Sunday, August 6) from 10 to 12:30 in Dummerston. Lynn is a naturalist and environmental educator and is the author of the acclaimed field guide, “Identifying
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Wednesday, July 12th 12-1pm Register Now It’s summer in the woods, and since so many of us are out there with our phones, let’s explore some of our favorite apps. From mapping to species identification, there are lots of apps available to help you understand and manage your woods. We will be joined by Hannah
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Sunday, June 4 1:00-3:00pm Derby, Vermont Register Here While genuine “old growth forests” are relatively rare in Vermont, we can promote and foster some of their characteristics through forest management. Join landowner, Allen Yale, 2013 Northeast Regional Tree Farmer of the Year, for a walk in his woodland as he explores the meaning of “old growth forest
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Forest regrowth requires an abundance of healthy saplings from desirable, native trees to replace the older generations of trees. This regeneration is often stunted by the overabundance of white-tailed deer who browse on these trees often so much that it can cause shifts in forest composition. Join us at this online workshop to learn from
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Join Dr. Ali Kosiba, UVM Extension Forestry Faculty, who will give an overview of how our forests are changing and what we may expect in the future, including suggestions for managing for resiliency. Hemlock woolly adelgid will be specifically addressed. Join Zoom Meeting https://uvm-edu.zoom.us/j/87253905168?pwd=MXM1TmlHL3ZhaUw5NVFES2xraUdNUT09 Meeting ID: 872 5390 5168 Passcode: 120095 To call in: Dial by your
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You know and love Cady Hill Forest in Stowe for its trails, but have you ever considered what other aspects of the forest are important? Join us on Saturday, May 20th from 8:00am – 10:00am for a guided walk through Cady Hill to learn about the birds and changing habitat within the forest. Audubon Vermont’s
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For women new to land ownership and those with lots of experience, getting to know your land can sometimes feel like a daunting task. Join us for an evening discussion about the various ways to foster a better understanding of your land. While professional, digital, and organizational resources abound (and we’ll share some helpful ones),
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Songbirds are the proverbial “canary in the coal mine” of healthy forests. This webinar will explore the overall condition of Vermont’s forests and the current trends in our songbird populations. Participants will walk away with some simple ways caring for your woods can support not only healthy forests, but increased habitat for populations of priority
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As landowners, professionals and people who care about Vermont’s forests, you play a pivotal role in the future of Vermont’s forests. Join VT FPR staff and VWA leadership for a virtual stakeholder input session on Vermont’s Forest Future. The purpose of this session is to explore stakeholder views about the future of the Vermont Forest
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Climate change is having an impact on Vermont’s forests and the ways we interact with them. Join the VT Woodlands Association and Audubon Vermont for a snowshoe tour of the Craftsbury Outdoor Center forest. Led by foresters Rick Morrill and Jared Nunery along with Judy Geer from the Craftsbury Outdoor Center, we’ll explore forest and
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