Events

Mountain landscape in autumn fall with a winding headwater river meandering through the valley, surrounded by colorful fall foliage and illuminated by warm alpenglow photographed by Emanuel Soza Foias

River Tours

September 5th-October 10th

Join us on our river tours in the Memphremagog, Missisquoi, White, Poultney–Mettawee, Lamoille, and Upper Winooski watersheds!

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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.

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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.

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Dilapidated buildings near the Nulhegan Hut in Bloomfield

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.

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Volunteer cleanup crew with canoe.

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.

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News

VRC welcomes a Swimming Hole Steward for the summer!

June 2, 2020

VRC’s newest Swimming Hole Steward will support our stewardship efforts at popular swimming holes in Central Vermont.

VRC welcomes Conservation Stewardship intern

June 2, 2020

We are excited to introduce our Conservation Stewardship Intern, who will visit all of our conserved lands across the state, documenting her visits and reporting on river conditions and land use.

Swimming Hole Guidelines for Pandemic

May 22, 2020

Best practices for recreating at swimming holes safely during COVID-19.

VRC Awarded Wild & Scenic Funding

May 20, 2020

Vermont River Conservancy received an $10,000 to create a management plan and conduct site improvements for a public access site on the Missisquoi River

VRC Helps Protect Bramhall Wilderness

April 15, 2020

Vermont River Conservancy is proud to partner with the Northeast Wilderness Trust on their Bramhall Wilderness Preserve project.

Public Access Sites & COVID-19

April 2, 2020

VRC's public access sites remain open for use, with the following considerations.

Wetland, Woodland, Wildland in VTDigger!

January 6, 2020

Read about the book and its authors in an article written by former VRC AmeriCorps Stewardship Intern, Elizabeth Gribkoff.

Help Expand Public Access on the New Haven River

December 17, 2019

Protect water quality, enhance public access, and protect wildlife habitat on the New Haven River.

Youth Voices for Vermont’s Rivers

December 3, 2019

The first of a series of youth voices videos.

Montpelier City Council Approves Moving Ahead with Confluence River Park

September 27, 2019

VRC is thrilled with the Council’s approval and commitment of City staff to the Confluence River Park.

New map guides paddlers along the Lamoille River

August 5, 2019

addlers, anglers, and other river enthusiasts now have a new guide to the Lamolle River.

Confluence River Park Designs

July 9, 2019

The idea of a riverside park at the confluence of the North Branch and mainstem of the Winooski Rivers in downtown Montpelier has been a dream for many residents and city officials for almost three decades.

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