September 29, from 2-3:15 pm ET Managing a forest with birds in mind is compatible with many other landowner objectives. This webinar will explore specific forest management activities and silvicultural options designed to enhance bird habitat while also achieving timber and non-timber forest product, climate adaptation and mitigation, and other ecosystem services goals. Nancy Patch,
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September 22, from 2-3:15 pm ET Taking actions to enhance habitat for birds begins with taking a “birds-eye view” of the forest. This webinar will promote an understanding of what forest conditions and attributes provide high-quality nesting and foraging habitat for a range of priority bird species found in the northeast. We will hear from
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September 15, from 2-3:15 pm ET Birds and bird habitats are effective motivators for engaging landowners in being active forest stewards. This webinar will take a closer look at how the RCP network can utilize birds as ambassadors for sustainable forest management. We will hear from Annette Goyne, a private forest landowner participating in the
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We are ready to see you all again at our first in-person gathering since March 2020 that promises to be a fun-filled and celebratory day! As the title says, it’s our 2021 Annual Meeting …. And MORE! Click here to go to the Annual meeting page! Register Here for the meeting.
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Wednesday, September 15 12 pm –1 pm Online The eastern US is unique in that climate change (warming) has been mainly limited to the northern tier. This has been coupled with an increase in precipitation, which has mitigated most of the negative impacts seen in the western US and many other locations worldwide. While some
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Wednesday, September 8 7 pm–8 pm Online Join this webinar to learn how to identify and control invasive plants. You will also hear about efforts to restore native plants to field and forest at VLT’s Bluffside Farm in Newport. The program will focus on the NE Kingdom, but the information presented will be useful to anyone
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Sunday, August 29 10 am–2 PM Milton Artists Guild Join artist Susan Abbott and Vermont Land Trust ecologist Allaire Diamond for a fun and instructive drawing and nature workshop! The morning starts at Milton Artists Guild learning sketching techniques. Then participants will caravan to a nearby wetland on a conserved farm for a guided “sketching treasure hunt” of the
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On August 26th, the New Hampshire Timberland Owners Association will recognize Put with the President’s Award. This is a most fitting award for a man whose dedication to the health of the forest knew no state borders. In fact, although Put was the VWA president for 20 years and a VT Tree Farmer, he was
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July 28, 5–7:30 PM Come along with Liz, Eric, and Bob for a walk to learn about the intriguing ecosystem of the lower Winooski River, including floodplain forests with tall arching trees, wet swamps, and flooded marshes. A moderate off-trail walk on flat ground that may be muddy or wet. Limited to 25. Sign-up early! Hosted by VLT,
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Monday, July 19 – Sunday, August 29 Did you know most invasive insect infestations are first discovered not by professionals, but by alert community residents? This free, self-guided online course is designed for people interested in learning to identify, monitor, and help their communities prepare for the tangible threat of invasive forest insects, such as emerald ash borer. This is
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