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: Beaverland
February 19 | 5-6:30 p.m. | Virtual
Join us as we host award winning author Leila Philip as she presents her new book Beaverland How One Weird Rodent Made America.
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
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.
River Access video featuring VRC contractor Noah Pollock!
Here’s a video discussing river access and featuring VRC contractor Noah Pollock and VRC volunteers installing timber steps at the Lamoille River and building a bridge at our North Bridge Cascades Trail!
Privy installed at the North Branch Cascades Trail
We recently constructed and installed a privy, thanks to VRC contractor Noah Pollock and a crew from Northern Forest Canoe Trails.
New Public Access to the New Haven River
VRC added 14.7 acres to the Saunders River Access for permanent floodplain protection, revegetation, and public access to the New Haven River.
Rivers Are For All
We believe that river access offers a connection with the natural world, a connection that transcends socioeconomic status, physical abilities, and race.
VRC welcomes a Swimming Hole Steward for the summer!
VRC’s newest Swimming Hole Steward will support our stewardship efforts at popular swimming holes in Central Vermont.
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