JULY 1, 2021 7- 8 PM Join us as we explore four VLT-conserved natural areas. Learn about the special features of these places and how to access them. Four VLTers have teamed up to give you a virtual tour of Lowell Lake in Londonderry, the new Peter Krusch nature preserve in Cambridge, Mount Equinox in Manchester, and Bluffside Farm
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TREE FARM TOUR SATURDAY, August 28, 2021, at 11:00 AM Pfälzerwald Tree Farm, 1619 Berry Hill Road, Sheffield, VT Join Al Robertson, woodland owner and member of the Vermont Tree Farm Committee, on his property as we take a leisurely walk in his forest and Enjoy the trails… Check out last year’s logging
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June 15 12-1 PM Alex Macintosh, Director of Landowner Success at SilviaTerra, and his colleagues Lillian Hogan and Jeff Wright, will share information on their data-driven forest carbon marketplace and how owners of woodlands of all sizes can participate now. Society of American Forester CFE credits will be available. Register now
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June 9 7–8 pm Join veteran birder Maeve Kim for a virtual visit to stunning Ward Hill in Duxbury. She’ll introduce you to some of the birds that nest and raise young there or pass through during spring and fall migration. The land was recently given to VLT by a generous bird enthusiast who wanted
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June 23 5:30–6:30 PM Have you always wanted to bring bees, hummingbirds, butterflies, and other pollinators to your yard, patio, or community garden? Join Tori Hellwig from the University of Vermont and VLT’s Liz Thompson for tips on VT’s native summer wildflowers, evaluating the habitat you have, selecting plants, and more. Register Here
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July 14 12-1 pm A woman’s relationship with the natural world is often unique and meaningful. For women who own land, this connection can be rewarding as well as challenging. Join us for this special presentation by Olivia Lukacic, author of the “Woman on the Land: A Landowners Guide to Stewarding Her Woodlands” publication, on
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Tuesday, June 8 6:30pm – 7:30pm Join VT Coverts as we host VT Fish and Wildlife Biologist Nick Fortin for a discussion about Vermont’s moose population. We will learn the history of moose in Vermont, their life history, habitat needs, and threats to these amazing animals. The discussion will also provide strategies for enhancing your woodlot
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Tuesday, June 8 12 PM-1 PM Interested in learning how to identify birds by their song? Ed Sharron, NPS Science Communication Specialist will teach us how to identify the songs of common birds in Vermont forests. After this workshop, you’ll be able to impress your friends and family with this new skill! The workshop is
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Emerald Ash Borer in Vermont: Current Status and State Response May 20, 2021 1:00pm Join Josh Halman, Forest Health Lead at Forests, Parks and Recreation for a presentation and discussion of the current status of EAB in Vermont, the purpose of the purple trap program, and an explanation of the state’s biocontrol program. Click here for
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Black Ash: Research and Cultural Practices in the Face of Emerald Ash Borer May 19, 2021 7:00pm Join a panel of researchers and practitioners from across our region sharing about the cultural and ecological significance of black ash, current research, and efforts to inventory stands and save seed from this important species. Click here for more
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