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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Tuesday, May 18 7 PM – 8 PM Wildlife habitat diversity across the landscape is critical for a diversity of wildlife. Historical and current land uses influence that diversity. Understanding wildlife responses to historical landscape changes can help us with our management strategies today. In this presentation we will look at examples of land use change
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Wednesday, May 12 2 PM– 3PM Join Northern Woodlands Magazine and the New England Forestry Foundation for a creative look at how people connect with and make a living from the forest. This webinar will focus on art, the forest-based rural economy, and how climate change is impacting timber harvesters and loggers. Timber harvesting is
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Wed May 19, 2021 10–11:30 am Our popular Women’s Estate Planning Workshop is online this spring! From the comfort of your own home, our panelists will walk you through the steps to confidently begin—or wrap up—your plans. Register Here
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