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!
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.
Bloomfield Volunteer Day
Friday, October 30th, 10 am-2 pm at Hulhegan Hut and Trails, 2699 VT-105, Bloomfield VT
From dilapidated buildings, to seeding a flourishing meadow... Help us transform a neglected 2-acre riverfront site into a thriving ecosystem for people and wildlife! After the big bulldozers remove the unsightly buildings, join us to plant 50 native trees and restore a meadow with locally sourced seeds from the Riparian Lands Native Seed Partnership.
Bolton Potholes Cleanup & Improvements Info Session
Saturday November 7, Smilie Elementary School, 1-3 pm
Meet at the Smilie School parking area to learn more about proposed changes to the swimming hole access, lend a hand to clean up a potential outdoor classroom space, as well as the conserved land and town property.
News
Water Wins: River Corridor Easements Face Flooding
As we go into winter at Vermont River Conservancy, we are reflecting on the successes of river corridor easements in the face of flooding over the summer.
Reflections: Fall Co-Director Update
"All water has a perfect memory and is forever trying to get back to where it was." - Toni Morrison
6 Covered Bridges to Experience Vermont’s Rivers By
Wanting to check a few of Vermont's many covered bridges off your bucket list? Check out these ones that are near our river access sites.
Bienvenidos a Vermont en el Otoño
Cabot videographer Onel Salazar visited a dozen Vermont swimming holes and produced six films showcasing places to enjoy riverside walks, beat the heat, or enjoy an afternoon picnic. Dive into Onel’s videos and discover a new Vermont swimming hole to add to your summer adventure list.
10 Riverside Spots to Experience Vermont Fall Foliage
Wondering where to go in Vermont to experience fall foliage? Take a look at these river access sites that have many activities to offer.
Volunteer Site Steward Spotlight
Our work as Vermont River Conservancy relies upon volunteers to keep our rivers looking beautiful year round. In this post, we highlight two amazing stewards and their efforts to maintain river access sites!
Judy Dow at Melrose Terrace
Judy Dow presented to community members at Melrose Terrace in Brattleboro about the importance of river restoration through an indigenous lens.
Meet our Community Engagement Coordinator: VHCB AmeriCorps Member
Meet our 2023-2024 VHCB AmeriCorps Member! Addie will be supporting Vermont River Conservancy to help engage people with their rivers.
Youth Trail Crew Improves Huntington Gorge Swimming Hole
Following July floods, Vermont River Conservancy worked with Vermont Youth Conservation Corps to improve eroded trails and safety signs at Huntington Gorge, one of the state’s most visited and most dangerous swimming holes.
Meet this Mossy Canyonland
This summer we protected a 14.1-acre property at the headwaters of the Lamoille River – a place filled with pillowy mosses, spongy soils, and seeps. It's home to unique ecological communities and it helps communities by storing rainwater, especially important during during droughts and floods.
Volunteers Reopen Barre River Access Trail
Following July floods that destroyed the ½ mile trail from Rotary Park to the Stevens Branch River in Barre, volunteers gathered last weekend to rebuild the trail, restoring Barre’s public river access.
Explore Southern Vermont Swimming Holes
It’s a sunny August day in the mid-seventies and the outdoors is calling. Where do you go? In southern Vermont, public access riverlands managed by Vermont River Conservancy are the perfect place to explore the sights, sounds, and sensations of your living world.
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