Events
Restoring Abundance and Conserving Rarity: Helping Vermont’s Native Plants Thrive
Feb 22 | 11 am | Fletcher Memorial Library 88 Main St, Ludlow, VT 05149
How are Vermont's rare plants faring? What about the common ones? Learn about the work of the Vermont Natural Heritage Inventory to map, monitor, and conserve over 600 species of rare and uncommon plant species across the state. Discover how and WHY to responsibly choose native plants for your own pollinator gardens, meadowscaping, and beyond. In-person attendees will receive a small packet of local native wildflower seeds.
Community Watershed Environmental Education Activity - Brattleboro, VT
Jan 21 | 2 pm - 4 pm | Brooks Memorial Library
Come to the library for hands-on, fun, and interactive demonstrations on the sources and effects of water pollution. What is a watershed? How does pollution get in our water? Vermont River Conservancy will run demonstrations and activities on how storm water runoff carries pollutants through the watershed to a pond, lake, river, bay, or ocean – and the best management practices to prevent this type of pollution from occurring. The overall watershed/stormwater concept is effectively communicated to all ages (children to adults)!
News
Spring Ephemerals: Trout Lilies
Ever wonder about these spotty brown and green leaves that pop up in early spring and eventually flower? Read about them here.
Understanding Rivers Through Poetry
You can connect to your rivers in some unexpected ways. One of them is through poetry. Read about a poetry workshop participant's experience and personal relationship with rivers.
Webinar Recap: Cool Off This Summer with Vermont’s Swimming Holes
Did you miss our swimming holes webinar? View the recording here and start prepping for swimming season!
Protecting Vermont’s Wetlands
Curious about lands that aren't rivers that we have protected? Wetlands are vital in filtering water and providing habitat. Find out more in this blog post.
History of Vermont’s Dams
Curious about how dams came about in Vermont? Want to learn about different types of dams and their status today? Read this post to learn more.
Exploring Totality: How to view the total solar eclipse in vermont
Find out how to see the total eclipse in Vermont.
Flood Science with Elementary Students
We recently taught an after-school class about rivers and flooding.
Barre: Art for Our Rivers
We spent a cold Saturday afternoon outside for our rivers. From storytelling, to snowshoeing, to warming up by the fire, there was something for all ages to enjoy while we created a trail entry arch.
Meet our Stewardship Coordinator, Amanda
Meet our 2023 River Steward! Summer is a busy season for us here at Vermont River Conservancy. Amanda will be a friendly face out in the field, helping us get all of the important work done on the ground.
Winter Mist
Have you ever noticed the ethereal mist that forms on our rivers in the winter? Read this blog post to learn why this happens.
Easement Surveying Adventure
Read about an adventure surveying a soon-to-be-protected river corridor easement.
What Inspired our AmeriCorps Member’s Service?
Read about what inspires our Community Engagement Coordinator's service through AmeriCorps at Vermont River Conservancy.
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