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
Bats: The Importance of Wetlands and Healthy Habitats
Vermont is home to nine species of bats that live in its forests, caves, and wetlands for all or part of the year. Learn more about these nine species and their vital role in wetlands of Vermont!
From the River to the Darkroom: Lumen Prints Revealed
What if you could make a photograph without a camera? Find out how river tour participants used sunlight and plants to make lumen prints that documented fall in the White River and Poultney River watersheds.
Part 3: Protecting the Sea Lampreys of the Connecticut River
Have you ever been to a river access on the Connecticut River Basin and seen a sign saying “Do Not Disturb Spawning Sea Lamprey?” This was meant to protect lampreys that are very sensitive during spawning. Learn how you can protect them.
New Faces at Vermont River Conservancy
We have recently welcomed some new faces on our staff and board of directors. Learn more about each of them here!
Rain, Rivers, and Ink: A Monoprinting River Tour
On September 9th, we kicked off our community-based eco-art series with a river connectivity and monoprinting workshop in Johnson, within the Lamoille watershed. Learn more about this rainy day event!
Part 2: The Final Journey of the Sea Lamprey
Learn about sea lamprey's journey through the Connecticut River Basin and Atlantic Ocean.
Protecting Vermont’s Rivers: VRC on Across the Fence
On August 14, Kassia Randzio, Vermont River Conservancy's Executive Director, joined WCAX’s Across the Fence for a special conversation about protecting Vermont’s rivers. Learn more about what was discussed!
How Art Instills Change: Reconnecting River Relationships
Three years after Vermont's devastating floods, artist Renée Greenlee explores how art can help us repair our relationships with rivers and the communities they shape. Learn how her cyanotype prints reveal the beauty and resilience of Vermont's watersheds, and why restoring rivers also means restoring our connection to them.
Find Your Free River Bookmark
On your way to your local public library? Pick up a free Vermont River Conservancy bookmark highlighting swim safety messaging!
Sleeping Beaver Beauty
Have you ever seen a sleeping beaver? Now is your chance.
Sea Lampreys: The Misunderstood Fish of the Connecticut River Basin, Part 1
Discover the fascinating story of the sea lamprey, one of Earth’s oldest surviving vertebrates, living in the Connecticut River watershed.
When in Doubt, Stay Out: River Safety After Storms
Vermont's rivers and swimming holes offer incredible places to cool off during the summer, but changing river conditions can turn a favorite spot into a dangerous one overnight. Learn how heavy rain, fast currents, and hidden hazards affect river safety—and discover simple steps you can take to protect yourself and others before heading into the water.
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