Events
River Tours
September 5th-October 10th
Join us on our river tours in the Memphremagog, Missisquoi, White, Poultney–Mettawee, Lamoille, and Upper Winooski watersheds!
UP NEXT: Biking the Poultney River
Thursday, October 8, 2026 | 12:00 PM–3:00 PM
Join Hayley Kolding, VRC’s Southern Conservation Manager, for a guided bicycle tour of the wetlands and floodplain habitats surrounding the Helen W. Buckner Memorial Natural Area along the Poultney River.
Through the Floodplain Forest: A Barton River Paddle
Saturday, October 10, 2026 | 1:00 PM–5:00 PM
Paddle the lower Barton River with Vermont River Conservancy’s Northern Vermont Conservation Manager, Remy Crettol, as we journey through expansive floodplain forests to the South Bay of Lake Memphremagog.
Explore Life on the Green River!
Oct. 17, 2026, 10:00am-3:00pm at Green River Meadows, 741 River Rd, Guilford, VT 05301
Come Explore Life on the Green River at Green River Meadows. In partnership with Windham County Natural Resources Conservation District (WCNRCD), the Green River Watershed Alliance (GRWA), Vermont River Conservancy (VRC), and members from Trout Unlimited, Connecticut River Conservancy (CRC) will host an educational event with activities fit for all ages.
Cyanotypes on the Headwater Forest of the Barton River
RESCHEDULED: Saturday, October 24, 2026 | 1:00 PM–4:00 PM
Join VRC’s Community Engagement Coordinator Gabriella Marchesani for a guided hike through the headwater forests of Perry Holbrook Memorial State Park. After the hike, join artist Benjamin Aleshire for a hands-on cyanotype workshop. Using natural materials gathered along the trail, you’ll create a one-of-a-kind botanical print while connecting ecological discovery with creativity.
News
Rain, Rivers, and Ink: A Monoprinting River Tour
On September 9th, we kicked off our community-based eco-art series with a river connectivity and monoprinting workshop in Johnson, within the Lamoille watershed. Learn more about this rainy day event!
Part 2: The Final Journey of the Sea Lamprey
Learn about sea lamprey's journey through the Connecticut River Basin and Atlantic Ocean.
Protecting Vermont’s Rivers: VRC on Across the Fence
On August 14, Kassia Randzio, Vermont River Conservancy's Executive Director, joined WCAX’s Across the Fence for a special conversation about protecting Vermont’s rivers. Learn more about what was discussed!
How Art Instills Change: Reconnecting River Relationships
Three years after Vermont's devastating floods, artist Renée Greenlee explores how art can help us repair our relationships with rivers and the communities they shape. Learn how her cyanotype prints reveal the beauty and resilience of Vermont's watersheds, and why restoring rivers also means restoring our connection to them.
Find Your Free River Bookmark
On your way to your local public library? Pick up a free Vermont River Conservancy bookmark highlighting swim safety messaging!
Sleeping Beaver Beauty
Have you ever seen a sleeping beaver? Now is your chance.
Sea Lampreys: The Misunderstood Fish of the Connecticut River Basin, Part 1
Discover the fascinating story of the sea lamprey, one of Earth’s oldest surviving vertebrates, living in the Connecticut River watershed.
When in Doubt, Stay Out: River Safety After Storms
Vermont's rivers and swimming holes offer incredible places to cool off during the summer, but changing river conditions can turn a favorite spot into a dangerous one overnight. Learn how heavy rain, fast currents, and hidden hazards affect river safety—and discover simple steps you can take to protect yourself and others before heading into the water.
Leave No Trace: River Edition
For generations, Vermonters have been fortunate to have access to hundreds of beautiful swimming holes – rivers’ and streams’ riffles and pools where people of all ages can cool off. Here are some ways you can help take care of yourself and our rivers.
Safe River Swimming Checklist
Not sure what to pack for your next river day? Use this checklist to keep your family warm and safe, and have more fun!
Snappers on the Move: Turtle Nesting Season
Female snapping turtles are making their longest journeys away from water to lay their eggs. Learn what you can do to help keep them safe!
Celebrating World Fish Migration Day on the Clyde River
Vermont River Conservancy and NorthWoods Stewardship Center celebrated World Fish Migration Day with a community paddle on the Clyde River. Learn more about the history of the Clyde River and its ecological importance.
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