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.
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.
News
Camel’s Hump is Growing
In just a few weeks Camel's Hump State Park will be 68-acres bigger thanks to Vermont River Conservancy and Duxbury Land Trust. Get a sneak peek via this wintery photo tour.
Vermont River Conservancy Attends VHCC Legislative Day
Vermont River Conservancy joined a confluence of conservation and housing partners at the Vermont State House for the 35th birthday of our longtime and supportive partner, the Vermont Housing and Conservation Board (VHCB). Conservation Director Erin testified to the critical role that VHCB plays in our acquisition, protection, and public access projects.
Three’s a Team
New staff Remy Crettol and Hayley Kolding joined VRC today, creating a 3-person conservation team for the first time in our organization's decades-long history, and multiplying our impact for Vermont's rivers.
Protected! Nulhegan Wetland
We couldn't close out 2022 without protecting one more amazing place: a vibrant 13-acre wetland in Brighton. And with your help, we'll protect even more places like this in 2023.
Meet Our New Administrative Assistant
We continue to ride the energy of new beginnings as we move into the new year. Our team is growing! We will have several new faces to introduce to you in the coming months. Let's start by introducing our new Administrative Assistant, Alaya Morning.
Meet Our New Co-Directors
This fall brought a shift in leadership at Vermont River Conservancy, allowing us to embracing a shared leadership model that puts collaboration at the center of all we do. Welcome to our new Co-Directors Erin De Vries & Kassia Randzio!
Project Pipeline: A sneak peek of a few highlight projects
A sneak peek of a few spots where we're making favorite recreation spots even better and protecting conservation lands in every corner of Vermont.
Water Wins
It's been a busy few months here at Vermont River Conservancy. Here are a few highlights – more land conserved around our popular Nulhegan Hut, volunteers out on-the-ground at Dog's Head Falls fishing access site, and floodplain conservation along the White River.
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).
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