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
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.
Opportunities for Winter River Exploration in Vermont
Find a spot along a Vermont river to explore during the winter.
Celebrating 23 Projects Completed for our Rivers in 2023
Curious about what we have done this year? Read about 23 projects we completed in 2023 and how they contribute to our mission of protecting and restoring rivers in Vermont.
Sampling Macroinvertebrates on the Green River
People of all ages learned about macroinvertebrates and stream health during this all ages event in Guilford.
Meditation along Whetstone Brook
In October, a group met to learn about meditation along physical and metaphorical floodplains. Led by Peter Gould, an author and educator, the group gained more experience with mindfulness.
The Beginning of Vermont’s River Corridor Easement Program
Learn from Vermont River Conservancy board member Mike Kline about how the river corridor easement program began in Vermont.
What do fish do in the winter?
Our writing intern, Maia, asks and answers questions you may be asking about how fish survive in the winter.
Flowing Forward: Recordings and Resources
Did you miss our Flowing Forward webinar series? View the Zoom recordings and resources sheets in this blog post.
At the Riverside: A Summer of Standout Volunteerism
This summer a record number of volunteers went to work for our rivers. Braving a combination of downpours and blistering heat, they donned work gloves, pick mattocks, brooms, and shovels to reopen river access trails, free saplings from girdling tree guards, and install signs to help people recreate safely.
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