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

More public access on the White River!

July 3, 2019

Once a junkyard, VRC restored 5.5 acres along the White River.

Join us at the BioBlitz!

June 11, 2019

On Sunday, June 23rd, we hope you’ll come out and join the BioBlitz in Bridgewater, Vt!  This event is raising awareness for an important wilderness…

New Summer Intern

June 4, 2019

Emma Heffner- 2019 Stewardship Intern Joining the VRC team for the summer of 2019 is University of Vermont senior, Emma Heffner! Emma studies Environmental Studies…

LRPT Paddler Social

June 3, 2019

Join the Lamoille River Paddlers Trail crew for their 4th annual Paddler Social on June 19th.  Volunteer work party 3-5, 3 mile family friendly paddle…

Great work from our partners on the Green River!

May 14, 2019

Restoring and transforming the Green River watershed _ The Brattleboro Reformer _ Brattleboro  Great article from the Brattleboro Reformer about the work being done on…

330 trees planted on the Nulhegan!

May 14, 2019

The East Branch of the Nulhegan in Bloomfield has historically seen heavy logging, and the Nulhegan served as a log transport system to the nearby…

Face the River Audio Story!

May 10, 2019

As part of VRC’s Face the River initiative, we are taking a closer look at people’s relationships with the rivers that flow through their cities…

VRC Releases North Branch Cascades Trail RFP

May 3, 2019

The Vermont River Conservancy is pleased to release a Request for Proposals for construction of the North Branch Cascades trail along the North Branch of…

Confluence River Park Designs – We Want to Hear From You!

May 2, 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…

VRC has a new conservation easement!

May 2, 2019

 The Karlan / Mason project is located on the Green River in Guilford, VT.  This property was severely damaged during TS Irene with an existing…

Confluence Park Conceptual Designs

January 10, 2019

The Vermont River Conservancy presented 3 Conceptual Designs for the Confluence River Park to the Montpelier City Council on January 9, 2019. Thank you for…

VRC Announces Request for Proposals for Confluence River Park

September 26, 2018

The Vermont River Conservancy announces a Request for Proposals for a Feasibility Study and Conceptual Design for Montpelier’s Confluence River Park. VRC will be accepting…

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