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!
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.
Planning for The Next Riverbend: A Free Estate Planning Workshop
Thursday, November 12, 10 - 11 a.m., Zoom
We invite you to join Certified Financial Planner™ Priscilla Gilbert of CenterPoint Financial, who will help navigate challenges with estate planning. She will share key factors to consider when developing an estate plan, explain the latest Social Security nuances, highlight opportunities to reduce tax burdens for yourself and your heirs, and share ways you can have a lasting impact on the causes you care about.
News
Non-Hibernating Mammals of Vermont Rivers
Vermont is home to a group of resilient swimmers that have no problem hopping in and out of the freezing cold water in the winter. Learn about how these animals remain active all winter long!
The Reciprocal Nature of Lichens
Lichens are a fungi cover approximately 7% of the Earth's surface. While they are small and delicate organisms, they contribute essential roles in our forest and river ecosystems. Learn more about their relationships with the river and how they are reciprocal in nature.
Meet our Spring 2026 UVM Intern: Sarah
Meet our new UVM Intern of Spring 2026, Sarah! Sarah will be joining Vermont River Conservancy's team out on the field helping improve wood turtle habitat.
New and Improved Bucket List
This year we spruced up several conserved sites to make them more welcoming and accessible for all to enjoy. Meet these new and improved places to walk, splash, fish, or paddle – places to add to your weekend bucket list.
Conservation in Focus Webinar Recording’s
Did you miss our High Water Remarks and Conservation Plan Reveal webinar sessions? View the Zoom recording and resources in this blog post.
Protect It, and They Will Come
Lessons learned and hope for the future, read the recap from our stewardship teams field day in May working to restore Wood Turtle nesting sites.
Reflections: Fall 2025 Co-Director Update
The Multiplier Effect: The principle that one investment catalyzes another; a chain reaction wherein good begets good.
Fall/Winter 2025 Newsletter
Check out our Fall/Winter 2025 Newsletter!
Flooding Crisis: Lessons from Tim Palmer on Building Flood Resilient Communities
Did you miss the Seek Higher Ground Webinar? Don't worry! Dive into this recap with lessons learned from Tim Palmer on Building Flood Resilient Communities.
Record Droughts and Floods: What’s next & what can we do?
What happens to our rivers when there is a severe drought? 2025 was the driest August on record in Vermont since 1895. Currently, 100% of the state is experiencing drought conditions.
Reading the River: Seek Higher Ground Webinar Recording
Did you miss the first webinar of our 30th Anniversary Virtual River Tour series? View the Zoom recording and resources in this blog post.
Meet our new UVM Intern: Emily
Meet our new UVM Intern Emily!
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