Wednesday, April 13 12-1 PM Join Audubon Vermont’s Gwendolyn Causer as she hosts Vermont Fish and Wildlife biologists Doug Morin and Jaclyn Comeau. They will discuss how to attract birds with native plants instead of birdfeeders. They will share information about Audubon’s Native Plants for Birds Program, the benefits native plants have for birds, along
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June 29-30, 2022 Looking for a chance to network and learn with private forest landowners like you in a beautiful location? The 2022 National Conference of Private Forest Landowners is your chance. Meet us in picturesque Portland, Maine on June 29-30, 2022. Registration is now open. You’ll have the chance to meet landowners from Oregon to Maine
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June 9-10, 2022 Join us in person at Burke Mountain for what has become the industry’s marquee event that brings together people and businesses from across Vermont’s forest economy. This year’s Summit will include keynotes and panel discussions on a range of topics of interest to Vermont’s forest economy businesses and partners. Among our keynote speakers is Bettina Ring, Chief
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Do you want the latest in everything from the science of forest carbon to climate-friendly management to forest carbon markets? Then sign up for one or more of the upcoming series of forest carbon training webinars coming up in May. Designed for professional foresters, these webinars will also be useful for any forest landowner interested in the topic. Please pass this along to anyone you think
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Saturday, March 26 1–3 PM Whether you are a forester, landowner, or enjoyer of the outdoors, being able to identify trees enriches your understanding of forests and how to take care of them. Join Ethan Tapper, the Chittenden County Forester for the Vermont Dept. of Forests, Parks and Recreation, for a tree identification walk of the
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Tuesday, April 5 7-8 pm VCE biologist Jason Hill hosts Dr. Christine Cairns Fortuin (University of Georgia, Forest Entomology Lab) to discuss Forest bees: The role of forest resources in wild bee conservation and management. Dr. Cairns Fortuin’s research “focuses on wild and native bee species in southeastern forests, and how forest management, pesticides, and
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Wednesday, March 23 12-1 PM The Northern forests of Vermont are home to some of the greatest diversity of breeding bird species in the United States. Species like the Black-throated Blue Warbler, Canada Warbler, Wood Thrush, Bicknell’s Thrush, and dozens more have large portions of their population breeding in the northeast. But the populations of
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April 1, 2022 You’re invited to attend the American Forest Foundation’s second annual Virtual Landowner Convention on April 1st! Connect with other forest landowners from around the country to learn and share about the variety of conservation activities taking place on family forest lands. The cost is $25 for a day of online programming by
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Wednesday, March 16 3 pm 22 Browne Court, Brattleboro, Vermont 05301 Meet at Vermont Islands for a tour! Vycom Will be there to speak about what they do. Then on to tours of Vermont Plank and Adaptive Fabrication. All in walking distance of each other! Refreshments will be served. Register Here
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Thursday, April 7 12-1 PM Black bears are an iconic species in Vermont. Loss of habitat is of great concern for the continued success of our black bear population. Join us as we host Jackie Comeau, VT Fish and Wildlife biologist, who will share about the habitat needs of Vermont’s black bears. We will discuss options
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