Events
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
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!
A Glimpse Into A Conservationist’s Everyday Work
Get a glimpse into a conservationist's every day work! Read an interview with our Southern Vermont Conservation Manager, Hayley Kolding and learn what she gets up to day to day.
Big Falls Eddy: New and Improved River Access in North Troy, VT
Safe access to the highest undammed waterfall in Vermont? Yes please! Big Falls Eddy has new and improved river access updates!
Kiosks Galore!
We are excited to announce an important initiative to improve river access experiences across the state. By the end of September we can celebrate the installation of 15 new interpretive signs and 10 newly built kiosks at protected river access sites.
Vermont’s Poisonous Plants: Where to find them and what to do
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
Read our seasonal River Steward, Hughes' reflection from this summers work on the rivers throughout Vermont.
Fishing and Swimming on the White River
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
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
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
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
Read our new seasonal River Steward, Hughes' reflection from the past two weeks working on the Connecticut River Paddler’s Trail.
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