What in the Woods?
Thursday, May 6 12 PM – 1 PM Interested in learning about what is popping up in the woods or the birds returning? Join Coverts staff Lisa Sausville and Alicia Carlson as they discuss what they are seeing, how they document their observations and work to learn about their woods. This informal lunch time chat will inspire
Read More...Women on the Land May Workshop Series
The co-authors of the new Women on the Land publication will be offering four webinars in May for women landowners that will focus forest ecology, management planning, stewardship and succession planning on the northeast. The webinars will take place on Wednesdays in May from 12:30-2:00 ET / 11:30-1:00 CT, with the following themes: May 5:
Read More...The Fascinating Lives of Wood Turtles – Ecology and Conservation of a Rare Turtle in VT
Tuesday, May 4 7:00pm – 8:00pm Join Vermont Coverts as we host The Orianne Society’s Northeast Turtle Conservation Coordinator, Kiley Briggs, for an online presentation about Wood Turtles in Vermont. Kiley will share about their ecology, threats, and some of the ways land can be managed to help this floodplain species in critical need. Wood Turtles
Read More...Trout: The Fish that Grows on Trees!
Thursday, May 6th 6-7 PM Join the Franklin County Natural Resource Conservation District and Women Owning Woodlands in our webinar discussing how to enhance trout habitat on your land! We will be hearing from Lael Will (Fisheries Biologist with the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department), Margaret Murphy (Fish Program Manager with the Vermont Fish and
Read More...Facing Invaders: WOW Invasive Discussion
Wednesday, April 28 6:30–7:30 PM Women Owning Woodlands Vermont will host a learning opportunity about invasive species management. The program will start with a short presentation on strategies to manage and control invasive plant species addressing why we care, where to start, whom to call and how to make a plan. Then, we will dive into
Read More...A Kinder and Gentler Forest Management:
Ecological Forestry for a Complex World w/ Dr. Tony D’Amato Wednesday, April 14 7– 8 PM Here in Vermont, our forests are precious to us. They enrich our lives, providing us with clean air, clean water, carbon sequestration and storage, wildlife habitat and more. Managing them for firewood, timber, maple syrup and other resources is
Read More...The Radical Forest Manager
Tuesday, April 13 6-7:00 PM In a changing climate, forests are both an asset – helping slow and mitigate the effects of climate change by absorbing the carbon we emit – and under threat. Do New England’s forests have a broader role to play in crafting a just and sustainable world? Join Maine Organic Farmers
Read More...Forest Sustainability from a Forester’s Point of View
Thursday, April 1 3 PM What do experienced foresters have to say about conserving forests in the Northeast? Find out at this Panel discussion! Does using some of our region’s trees for heating buildings and generating electricity mesh with sound forest conservation principles? We all want to do the right thing. But after hearing talks about climate change, proforestation
Read More...Vermont’s Black Bears with Jackie Comeau, F&W biologist
Watch the video here. Join us for a discussion about Vermont’s black bears. We will learn about their behaviors, habitat needs and movements. The discussion will also provide tips for how to consider bears’ needs when managing your woodlot along with how to prevent conflicts with bears in your backyard. Participants will be given the
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