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!
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.
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.
News
Stephan Syz nominated for CVPS-Zetterstrom Environmental Award
Congratulations Stephan! VRC’s co-founder, trustee and volunteer extraordinaire, Stephan Syz, has been nominated for the CVPS-Zetterstrom Environmental Award in recognition of his ceaseless commitment to…
VRC awarded 2 Watershed Grants
Many thanks to the State of Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department’s Watershed Grants! This year VRC was awarded almost $10,000 to: Initiate efforts to help conserve a…
Congratulations Canaan & East Montpelier!
Vermont River Conservancy helped conserve public access to river lands in both Canaan & East Montpelier – and on March 5th, 2012 both towns voted…
Recently Conserved!
Four newly conserved river lands are now included on our Completed Projects map. These four properties were identified by State River Management Program scientists as…
Land conserved in Canaan, VT, protecting access to the Connecticut River
Thanks to support from the Tillotson Foundation, Davis Foundation, Plum Creek, the Upper Connecticut Mitigation and Enhancement Fund, and individual donors, the VRC has purchased…
VRC secures funding for the Connecticut River Paddlers’ Trail
With 2012 funding secured from the Tillotson Foundation and Upper Connecticut River Mitigation and Enhancement Fund, the Vermont River Conservancy will continue developing the Connecticut…
Help us conserve river access in Enosburg Falls
Donate today to protect public access to 1,580 feet of Missisquoi river front in Enosburg Falls for fishing and paddling, and to help us donate two building lots to Habitat for Humanity.
New Campsites and Access Points Established Along the Connecticut River
Paddlers heading down the beautiful and wild Upper Connecticut River have four new riverbank campsites and one new boat access to enjoy, thanks to efforts…
Canaan Connecticut River Access Project
Canaan serves as the key gateway community for paddlers and fisherman seeking to explore the upper Connecticut River. Unfortunately, no official river access has been…
Another Paddlers’ Trail Campsite on the Upper Connecticut River
Located in Brunswick on the Upper Connecticut River, the Maine Central Railroad Trestle Campsite is now permanently protected for public access. The easement on this parcel…
Winooski River Access Parcel Conserved
A Winooski River access parcel in Moretown, just downstream of the confluence of the Mad River, was acquired for permanent conservation at the end of…
New VRC Project Recognized by Willem Lange
In his weekly Times Argus column, Willem Lange, a well-known Vermont writer, storyteller and avid paddler and hiker, recently recognized VRC’s current work to conserve…
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