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Tree and Shrub Talk with Charlie Nardozzi

Posted 3/18/19

Nationally recognized garden writer, radio and TV host, and frequent guest on VPR Charlie Nardozzi will cure your spring fever with tips for gardening with trees and shrubs.

Benefit Screening of Film "A Natural History of Vermont"

Posted 3/3/19

A benefit screening of the film that celebrates the wonder and beauty of Vermont in every season. 

Conservation District Tree Sale

Posted 3/1/19

It’s still winter, but spring is just around the corner! It’s time to place your orders for the Franklin County Conservation District’s spring sales. Pre-order now!

Vermont’s Wildlife in a Changing Climate

Posted 2/10/19

Through colorful photos and captivating stories, the audience will come away with a new understanding of how climate change is affecting wildlife. VT Fish & Wildlife's Tom Rogers will talk about what…

Solstice Potluck

Posted 12/20/18

Celebrate the winter solstice with the Upper Missisquoi and Trout Rivers Wild & Scenic Committee with a Solstice Potluck! Join us for good food and good community.

Bonfire Along the River

Posted 11/4/18

What better way to embrace stick season than a bonfire by the river! Join the Wild & Scenic Committee for a celebration at Riverwalk Park in Montgomery Village. 

Northeast Trackers Conference

Posted 10/20/18

The Northeast Wildlife Trackers are a group of enthusiasts who share a passion for collaborative exchanges on all aspects of wildlife tracking in the Northeastern United States. They hold an annual…

Plein Air Painting

Posted 10/6/18

Join the Wild & Scenic Committee for an guided tutorial on painting the outdoors in the out-of-doors! Space is limited on this one, so make sure to register in advance. 

Art for Conservation: Art Show & Sale

Posted 10/5/18

An art show and sale at the Montgomery Arts Center to in-part benefit Cold Hollow to Canada. 

CHC Annual Gathering

Event date: 10/4/18

Cold Hollow to Canada's Annual Gathering to celebrate this year's accomplishments and look forward to our opportunities in the coming years! Our speaker this year will be Tom Butler from the…

Montgomery Town Forest Walk

Posted 9/29/18

An autumn exploration of the Montgomery Town Forest led by member of the conservation commission. 

Owls & Their Calls

Posted 9/15/18

The Enosburg Conservation Commission will bring the folks from VINS to do a program with live owls to the Enosburg Opera House. 

From Field to Forest

Posted 9/9/18

Event sponsored by the Montgomery Conservation Commission to learn more about pollinator ecology and the NRCS funding available to support pollinators on your land. 

Trout River Clean Up - Montgomery

Posted 9/8/18

Get out there with the folks from the Wild & Scenic Committee to help clean up a section of the Trout River in Montgomery, VT. 

Cuisine for Conservation

Event date: 7/8/18

A night out at the Black Lantern Inn to raise money for the Montgomery Conservation Commission and Cold Hollow to Canada. 

River Fest 2018

Posted 6/23/18

Co-sponsored by the Richford Conservation Commission, Northern Forest Canoe Trail, and Wild & Scenic River Committee.

Growing Mushrooms

Posted 6/6/18

This workshop on cultivating mushrooms will be led by Mike Walker of Philo Woodland Farm. Sponsored by the Montgomery Conservation Commission. 

Spring Migration Bird Walk

Posted 5/26/18

Join Bird Diva Bridget Butler to explore the Goyne property that has been managed with songbirds in mind. Sponsored by the Richford Conservation Commission.

Biofinder: Mapping Your Community's Conservation Resources

Posted 5/24/18

Biofinder is an online mapping tool which helps you find the places most important for maintaining biodiversity, even as the climate changes. Pre-registration required.

Threats to Our Forests: What Emerald Ash Borer & Forest Tent Caterpillar Mean For Our Forests & Communities

Posted 5/23/18

The Montgomery Conservation Commission will host Dan Dillner of the VT Dept of Forests, Parks and Recreation for an evening of exploring the impacts of  Emerald Ash Borer and Forest Tent Caterpillar. …

Enosburgh Guided Bird Outing

Posted 5/20/18

Sponsored by the Enosburgh Conservation Commission

Tree Sale Pick Up

Posted 5/5/18

Time to grab your pre-ordered trees and seed packets from the Franklin County Natural Resource Conservation District. 

Keeping Bees Workshop

Posted 5/2/18

Join James Lariviere of Norther Border Apiaries for this workshop on beekeeping sponsored by the Montgomery Conservation Commission. 

Bat Program & House Building Workshop

Posted 4/28/18

Learn about bats in Vermont and then build a bat house to take home or have placed in the community. Co-sponsored by the Richford Conservation Commission & the Wild & Scenic Committee.

Mushroom Walk

Posted 4/22/18

Explore the potential of mushrooms in Vermont with Elliot Cluba of Herbs and Arrows. Sponsored by the Montgomery Conservation Commission. 

Using iNaturalist - Capturing Community Biodiversity

Event date: 4/21/18

Join CHC Program Director Bridget Butler to learn how to use iNaturalist to document plants & animals using your smartphone. 

Black Bears in Vermont

Posted 4/4/18

Hosted by the Richford Conservation Commission.

Snowshoe Along the River

Posted 2/10/18

Join us for a free snowshoe adventure on the Brownway Trail hosted by RiseVT and the Wild & Scenic Committee. 

Saving Our Waters Documentary Showing

Posted 1/30/18

Join the Upper Missisquoi and Trout River Wild & Scenic Committee for a free screening of the PBS series Saving Our Waters. All three half-hour documentaries will be shown; refreshments will be…

Take a Walk on the Wild Side! with Sue Morse

Event date: 1/20/18

POSTPONED TO JANUARY 20TH! Join expert tracker Sue Morse for a day of tracking in Belvidere, Vermont. We'll spend the day learning about animal track & sign, as well as how you can contribute to CHC's…

Wildlife on the Move: How We Can Protect Critical Links & Corridors

Posted 12/7/17

During this presentation as part of Stowe Land Trust's Shutesville Wildlife Series, get a sense of the big picture of conservation work happening locally and across our region to protect landscape…

Game of Logging Levels 3 & 4

Posted 11/8/17

Game of Logging teaches chainsaw skills. Each level builds upon the one before. By listening to explanations, watching demonstrations, and then practicing techniques, participants come away with…

Game of Logging Levels 1 & 2

Posted 11/6/17

Game of Logging teaches chainsaw skills. Each level builds upon the one before. By listening to explanations, watching demonstrations, and then practicing techniques, participants come away with…

CHC Annual Gathering

Event date: 10/26/17

Join us for dinner in celebration of this year's accomplishments! Willem Lange, Vermont Public Radio commentator & host of New Hampshire Public Television’s award-winning show “Windows to the…

Biofinder: Mapping Your Community's Conservation Resources

Posted 9/28/17

Biofinder is an online mapping tool which helps you find the places most important for maintaining biodiversity, even as the climate changes. Pre-registration required.

Association of Vermont Conservation Commissions Summit

Posted 9/23/17

The Summit is a day-long educational and networking event for community volunteers engaged in planning and caring for natural resources. Join us as we share experiences and ideas on the many issues…

Live Raptor Program

Posted 9/16/17

Live hawks, owls and falcons will be the stars of an interactive program about raptors by the Vermont Institute of Natural Sciences. Sponsored by the Enosburg Conservation Commission.

Vermont Coverts Landowner Training

Posted 9/8/17

Do you love your woodland?  Enjoy seeing birds and other wildlife and want to learn how a healthy forest can enhance wildlife habitat, provide recreational and timber benefits?  Are you interested in…

Full Moon Paddle

Posted 8/5/17

Join the Wild & Scenic Committee for a moonlit paddle on the Missisquoi River! Meet at Lawyer's Landing in Enosburg Falls with your own boat to enjoy the evening fun.

Using iNaturalist for the WildPaths Project

Event date: 8/3/17

Join CHC Program Director Bridget Butler to learn how to use iNaturalist to document wildlife crossing observations for the WildPaths Project using your smartphone.