Events
Reading the River: Book Group Series
October-January | Varying Times | Montpelier & Barre
Join Vermont River Conservancy for Reading the River, a three-part series exploring stories and solutions for living with rivers that flood.
Webinar: Beaverland
February 19 | 5-6:30 p.m. | Virtual
Join us as we host award winning author Leila Philip as she presents her new book Beaverland How One Weird Rodent Made America.
Webinar: Brave The Wild River with Melissa L. Sevigny
March 26 | 7-8 p.m. | Virtual
Join us as we host award winning author Melissa L. Sevigny as she presents her new book Brave the Wild River: The Untold Story of Two Women Who Mapped the Botany of the Grand Canyon
News
What is Vermont’s New Flood Safety Act?
Vermont recently passed the Flood Safety Act, a piece of legislation that will ensure protection of river corridors throughout the state. Read more about the act and the benefits it will have for people and wildlife as we see more flooding driven by climate change in Vermont.
Welcome Megan Walker!
We just added a new member to our Board of Directors! Read about Megan Walker here.
Springtime Stewardship Successes
We've had a few stewardship projects going on lately. Read to learn more about how we are working at our riverside sites!
Water Wins: Protecting Rivers With Our Partners
Partner organizations make protecting rivers throughout Vermont possible. From holding easements, sharing project opportunities, and collaborating to protect land, there are many ways we work with other conservation organizations in our work.
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.
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