Engage. Protect. Restore.
We engage communities to protect and restore Vermont rivers for kids, communities, wildlife, and you.
We engage communities to protect and restore Vermont rivers for kids, communities, wildlife, and you.
On the heels of this summer's floods, it’s clear that our rivers – and our communities – need our help. Give today to protect and restore rivers for people and wildlife.
Donate NowThursday April 4 | 4-6 p.m. | Wilmington's Pettee Memorial Library
Join Vermont River Conservancy in connecting with our riverlands through poetry. We’ll read pieces from diverse styles, cultures, and time periods, share the reflections that they provoke for us, and talk through the poetic craft moves that make them tick. Then we’ll set off to write.
Thursday April 11 | 12-2 p.m. | Dover Free Library
Join Vermont River Conservancy in connecting with our riverlands through poetry. We’ll read pieces from diverse styles, cultures, and time periods, share the reflections that they provoke for us, and talk through the poetic craft moves that make them tick. Then we’ll set off to write.
Tuesdays from 3/26 to 4/23 | 12-2 p.m. | Brooks Memorial Library
Join Vermont River Conservancy in connecting with our riverlands through poetry. We’ll read pieces from diverse styles, cultures, and time periods, share the reflections that they provoke for us, and talk through the poetic craft moves that make them tick. Then we’ll set off to write.
Saturday April 6 | 11-12 | North Branch River Park Montpelier
Join us on Saturday, April 6th, to read “Salamander Sky,” a story about a young girl and her mother’s adventure to save the salamanders on a rainy spring night with local author Katy Farber.
Wednesday, April 17 | 6:30-7:30 pm | Zoom
Learn about some of Vermont's most stunning swimming holes in this webinar.
Curious about how dams came about in Vermont? Want to learn about different types of dams and their status today? Read this post to learn more.
Learn MoreSince 1995, we’ve helped protect nearly 100 special places – swimming holes, paddlers trails, and fishing access sites, and habitat for warblers and wood turtles. Discover the places we've worked to protect, and plan your next adventure.
Explore SitesBehind each of our conservation projects is a visionary landowner. Thinking about the future of your land can be overwhelming, but we can help you find a solution that’s right for you. Whether you’re a landowner, or whether you’re someone who sees a great opportunity in your community, start here to learn how you can make a difference.
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