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October-January | Varying Times | Montpelier & Barre
Join Vermont River Conservancy for Reading the River, a three-part series exploring stories and solutions for living with rivers that flood.
Learn More & RegisterMay-October | Varying Times | Statewide
Join us for a celebration in a community near you! We’re hosting 6 months of activities — a chance to get your boots wet and connect with our growing community of river-lovers, discuss big ideas with our book group, or listen and learn via virtual webinars.
Learn More & RegisterOctober 29 | 6-7 p.m. | Virtual
Join us as we host award winning author and photographer Tim Palmer as he presents his new book, Seek Higher Ground: The Natural Solution to Our Urgent Flooding Crisis.
Learn More & RegisterSafe access to the highest undammed waterfall in Vermont? Yes please! Big Falls Eddy has new and improved river access updates!
We are excited to announce an important initiative to improve river access experiences across the state. By the end of September we can celebrate the installation of 15 new interpretive signs and 10 newly built kiosks at protected river access sites.
Get a glimpse into a conservationist's every day work! Read an interview with our Southern Vermont Conservation Manager, Hayley Kolding and learn what she gets up to day to day.
Hiking season is right around the corner—in a few weeks, you may see leaves turn beautifully orange, red, and yellow. But as you trek through your favorite trail, make sure you know what green (and sometimes multicolored) poisonous plants to avoid. Here are some easy ways to avoid a bad itch & rash
Read our seasonal River Steward, Hughes' reflection from this summers work on the rivers throughout Vermont.
The White River in Vermont is a great destination for anyone looking to enjoy the outdoors. Its clear water and natural features create deep pools that are perfect for both swimming and fishing.
Macroinvertebrates 101: What are they? How do we find them? What makes them so cool? Find out in this special blog where we discuss these tiny engineers of freshwater habitats.
We know the phrase, “sharing is caring”, but what does that look like in practice at our rivers? Lets talk about leave no trace and what that means on our rivers.
Our crew traded keyboards for currents on a much-needed staff river tubing day — recharging, reconnecting, and riding the flow together. As we tubed down the White River in Stockbridge, VT we reflected on why healthy, flowing rivers matter — for wildlife, communities, and future generations.
Read our new seasonal River Steward, Hughes' reflection from the past two weeks working on the Connecticut River Paddler’s Trail.
Ask any Vermonter to share favorite summer memories, and chances are you’ll hear the words “swimming hole.” Thanks to the miracles of 500 million years of geologic change, Vermont’s pools and cascades are graced with a kaleidoscope of pebbles, pools, riffles, and deep potholes. Unfortunately, every year, these same places claim the lives of Vermonters. Check out our tips to help you and your family enjoy local waterways safely.
Reflections on the Anniversary of Vermont's Floods; towns, residents, and local leaders have begun asking not just how to rebuild, but how to adapt. How do we live in relationship with our rivers, even as weather patterns become more extreme and less predictable? How do we rebuild in ways that are both smart and sustainable?