Events
Reading the River: Book Group Series
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.
Webinar: Seek Higher Ground with Tim Palmer
October 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.
Webinar: Brave The Wild River with Melissa L. Sevigny
March 26 | 7-8 p.m. | Virtual
Join us as we host award winning author Melissa L. Sevigny as she presents her new book Brave the Wild River: The Untold Story of Two Women Who Mapped the Botany of the Grand Canyon
News
Reflections from VRC’s Board of Directors
As the season transitions to winter, we’re reflecting on a now-familiar theme for all of us over the past few turbulent years: change. We’ve looked to our mission and the very rivers we seek to protect to offer us an example of how to welcome that change–rivers move, change over time, and carry forward.
Job Opening: Conservation Manager, Southern Vermont
With a focus on the Brattleboro area and upstream communities, the Conservation Manager will engage communities large and small to shape riverside conservation efforts – from leading conversations to identify a suite of community-led projects in their watershed to gaining public support for individual conservation projects.
Job Opening: Conservation Manager, Site Steward
We're looking for a new staff person to oversee on-the-ground management of conservation lands, implement site improvements to keep trails in excellent condition, oversee large scale restoration projects, and engage volunteers.
Protected! Nulhegan Recreation Area and Conservation Lands
Today we signed final paperwork to protect 2 more acres in the heart of Vermont’s northern forest. Adjacent to a large block of conserved lands, this project along the wild Nulhegan River augments conservation connectivity, restores riparian habitat, cleans-up the riverfront, and creates new opportunities for all-access recreation (day and overnight).
Job Opening: Administrative Assistant
Join our VRC team, help oversee daily operations, and work to protect Vermont's rivers.
To Sit by a River
Whether you’re a 6-year-old kid getting off the school bus, energy sapped after a full day of getting to know new friends and teachers, or a “grownup” sapped by the day to day, our rivers are a place to refresh and recharge.
VRC Awarded Grant for Outdoor Recreation
Vermont River Conservancy is one of 24 organizations to receive $5M in outdoor recreation grants.
VRC Receives AARP Community Challenge Grant
The trail along the North Branch of the Winooski River in Worcester and Elmore has new wayfinding and accessibility features.
Introducing VRC’s 2021 summer swimming hole steward, Reilly Butler!
This summer Reilly will be working with VRC and AmeriCorps to keep Vermont swimming holes protected and visitors safe.
Staff Departure, Year-End Review and More in our Latest Newsletter
Bidding a fond farewell to Lydia Menendez Parker after 10 years of incredible work serving VRC's mission.
Maggie Citarella’s visit to the North Branch Cascades
The day that I visited the North Branch Cascades was one of those great days. The weather was warm, sunny, and comfortable.
North Branch Cascades Trail is Open
Visitors will notice even more improvements to this already incredible spot. VRC added another composting privy near the northern parking lot, benches along the trail, and more.
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