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Beaverland: Partnering with Beavers for Climate Resiliency
Did you miss the Beaverland webinar with author Leila Philip? Read about the world of the North American Beaver and its role in the landscape.
Working for Vermont’s Turtles: Restoring Habitats, One Shoreline at a Time
Vermont’s turtles are quiet survivors — ancient creatures that have thrived in our wetlands, ponds, and rivers for thousands of years. But today, these reptiles face growing challenges. What can we do to help these amazing creatures?
Attention is the Beginning of Devotion: Lessons from April Tree Plantings
Reflections on the 2026 riparian tree plantings where volunteers of all ages came together not only to plant trees, but to cultivate attention, connection, and a shared sense of stewardship for the natural world.
Dangers of Cold Water: All It Takes Is One Minute
Freezing and fast moving spring rivers can risk drowning. Learn more about cold water safety.
Non-Hibernating Mammals of Vermont Rivers
Vermont is home to a group of resilient swimmers that have no problem hopping in and out of the freezing cold water in the winter. Learn about how these animals remain active all winter long!
The Reciprocal Nature of Lichens
Lichens are a fungi cover approximately 7% of the Earth's surface. While they are small and delicate organisms, they contribute essential roles in our forest and river ecosystems. Learn more about their relationships with the river and how they are reciprocal in nature.
Meet our Spring 2026 UVM Intern: Sarah
Meet our new UVM Intern of Spring 2026, Sarah! Sarah will be joining Vermont River Conservancy's team out on the field helping improve wood turtle habitat.
New and Improved Bucket List
This year we spruced up several conserved sites to make them more welcoming and accessible for all to enjoy. Meet these new and improved places to walk, splash, fish, or paddle – places to add to your weekend bucket list.
Conservation in Focus Webinar Recording’s
Did you miss our High Water Remarks and Conservation Plan Reveal webinar sessions? View the Zoom recording and resources in this blog post.
Protect It, and They Will Come
Lessons learned and hope for the future, read the recap from our stewardship teams field day in May working to restore Wood Turtle nesting sites.
Reflections: Fall 2025 Co-Director Update
The Multiplier Effect: The principle that one investment catalyzes another; a chain reaction wherein good begets good.
Fall/Winter 2025 Newsletter
Check out our Fall/Winter 2025 Newsletter!
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