Vermont’s Poisonous Plants: Where to find them and what to do

September 30, 2025

Hiking season is right around the corner—in a few weeks, you may see leaves turn beautifully orange, red, and yellow. But as you trek through your favorite trail, make sure you know what green (and sometimes multicolored) poisonous plants to avoid. Here are some easy ways to avoid a bad itch & rash

Reflections From a River Steward: End of a Season

September 15, 2025

Read our seasonal River Steward, Hughes' reflection from this summers work on the rivers throughout Vermont.

Fishing and Swimming on the White River

September 8, 2025

The White River in Vermont is a great destination for anyone looking to enjoy the outdoors. Its clear water and natural features create deep pools that are perfect for both swimming and fishing.

Macroinvertebrates 101

September 1, 2025

Macroinvertebrates 101: What are they? How do we find them? What makes them so cool? Find out in this special blog where we discuss these tiny engineers of freshwater habitats.

Leave No Trace: Take care of yourself and our rivers

August 18, 2025

We know the phrase, “sharing is caring”, but what does that look like in practice at our rivers? Lets talk about leave no trace and what that means on our rivers.

Teamwork Flows Best on the Water

August 11, 2025

Our crew traded keyboards for currents on a much-needed staff river tubing day — recharging, reconnecting, and riding the flow together. As we tubed down the White River in Stockbridge, VT we reflected on why healthy, flowing rivers matter — for wildlife, communities, and future generations.

Reflections From a River Steward: Connecticut River Paddlers Trail

August 1, 2025

Read our new seasonal River Steward, Hughes' reflection from the past two weeks working on the Connecticut River Paddler’s Trail.

Where and How To Safely Swim This Summer

July 18, 2025

Ask any Vermonter to share favorite summer memories, and chances are you’ll hear the words “swimming hole.” Thanks to the miracles of 500 million years of geologic change, Vermont’s pools and cascades are graced with a kaleidoscope of pebbles, pools, riffles, and deep potholes. Unfortunately, every year, these same places claim the lives of Vermonters. Check out our tips to help you and your family enjoy local waterways safely.

Resilience Like a River: Reflections on the Anniversary of Vermont’s Floods

July 10, 2025

Reflections on the Anniversary of Vermont's Floods; towns, residents, and local leaders have begun asking not just how to rebuild, but how to adapt. How do we live in relationship with our rivers, even as weather patterns become more extreme and less predictable? How do we rebuild in ways that are both smart and sustainable?

Water Wins: Spring/Summer 2025

July 9, 2025

As much as we love celebrating newly completed conservation easements – hard work that rightly deserves a round of high fives – we know it’s just the beginning of the conservation journey, not the end. We don’t just check the boxes and move on, we commit to doing our best by that land forever. Nature does a great job restoring itself on its own, but sometimes it needs a little kickstart.

Unplugged: A Quiet Summer Weekend at Nulhegan Hut

July 1, 2025

Reflections from a July stay at Nulhegan Hut last summer with family. The hut and surrounding landscape offer a rare invitation to truly slow down and reconnect: to land, to each other, and to ourselves.

One Day, Two Places Protected

June 23, 2025

Read the story about how we conserved two places in one day! From North Troy to Sheffield and back again, we finalized 2 easements in 1 day – a new record for us, and testament to our team literally going the extra mile to get things done.