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Enosburgh Town Forest Trail Marking Session

Posted 6/26/17

Sponsored by the Enosburgh Conservation Commission

Missisquoi River Paddle-Pedal & Richford River Fest

Posted 6/24/17

Part of the Richford River Fest, this event combines 6.5 miles of flat water paddling along the Wild & Scenic Missisquoi River and 4.5 miles of cycling back on an adjacent rail trail.  

Celebrating 40 Years of the Vermont Land Trust

Event date: 6/10/17

Join CHC in celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Vermont Land Trust. We'll host a walk and talk one of our Enosburgh Woodlots landowner properties to talk about cross boundary management. 

Missisquoi River Clean-Up

Posted 6/10/17

Join the Missisquoi River Basin Association for a fun paddle to explore a reach of our local river, as well as clean-up any trash that we may encounter so that we keep our river healthy for all to…

Managing Forests for Water Quality Workshop & Site Visit

Posted 5/23/17

Buffer Widths? Stream Crossings? Water Bars? Logging practices to protect water quality may often be second nature to forest managers but what are they exactly?

Bird Walk in Richford

Posted 5/21/17

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

Tree Sale - Franklin County Conservation District

Posted 4/24/17

The Franklin County Conservation District's Annual Tree Sale has a diverse list of native trees, berries and wildflowers which are great for wildlife and locally sourced. 

The Messenger - A documentary film about songbirds

Posted 4/22/17

This acclaimed movie provides a learning experience about an amazing natural phenomenon, a call to action to help our beloved songbirds, and a feast for the eyes. 

Making River Corridors Work for Wildlife & You!

Event date: 4/18/17

A hands-on workshop with Lake Champlain Sea Grant to investigate how communities can make river corridors more resilient for wildlife and people. A table-top river flume will be open to the public and…

Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge Presentation

Posted 4/17/17

Sponsored by the Enosburgh Conservation Commission

Vermont Land Trust Talk with Carl Powden

Event date: 3/27/17

Join Carl Powden the Northeast Regional Director for the Vermont Land Trust to learn more about how land trusts work and how you can conserve your land. 

Spring Equinox Nature Walk

Posted 3/19/17

The days are getting longer, the clocks will be turned ahead, but we're also dancing between mild days and frigid arctic blasts. What's going on with nature this time of year?

Missisquoi River Basin Association Annual Public Forum

Posted 3/19/17

Join the MRBA for a discussion on the 2016 water quality monitoring program results and what it indicates about the overall health of the Misissquoi watershed. 

Love the Lake Series - Why Did the Bobcat Cross the Road?

Event date: 3/2/17

Why Did the Bobcat Cross the Road? Roadways and wildlife connectivity with Cold Hollow to Canada

Snowshoe Walk in Bakersfield

Posted 2/25/17

Join the Bakersfield Conservation Commission on a snowshoe walk through two local Christmas tree farms in town. 

Snowshoe Outing in Enosburg Falls

Posted 2/11/17

Franklin County Forester Nancy Patch will lead a snowshoe walk on the Brownway River Trail followed by hot chocolate at the Flying Disc coffee shop.  All ages are welcome!

Plants in Winter Walk

Posted 2/4/17

Join the Bakersfield Conservation Commission to walk Shattuck Mountain Trail while looking at winter plants, fungus, lichens & trees. 

Animals of the North: What will climate change mean for them?

Posted 1/19/17

Join us for a spectacular journey to the North with Sue Morse's award winning photography and a discussion about how climate change is affecting our planet and it's wild animal inhabitants

Suds & Science with Vermont Center for Ecostudies

Posted 1/11/17

Please join scientists from the Vermont Center for Ecostudies (VCE) and colleagues at the Norwich Inn on January 10th from 7-8 pm, for a cold brew and stimulating conversation. Bridget Butler, Program…

Annual Gathering with John Elder

Event date: 10/27/16

Hold everything for the evening of Thursday, October 27th! We're planning a wonderful dinner event to celebrate our accomplishments in 2016 and our vision for the year to come. John Elder, author of R…

Meet Bat Biologist Alyssa Bennett

Posted 10/20/16

Meet VT Fish and Wildlife Dept. Small Mammals Biologist Alyssa Bennett to learn about the condition of bats in Vermont and what individuals might be able to do to help nurture their populations.

Wild for Wilderness

Posted 10/19/16

Join us for an evening with Sue Morse as she shares her world class photography in highlighting the need for wilderness and wild places in our landscape.

Walkin’ and Talkin’ with Sue Morse

Event date: 10/1/16

Explore Sue Morse's property at Wolf Run to build upon your tracking skills. This full day outdoor workshop will culminate in a foot morphology lesson & potluck. Space is limited.

WildPaths in Fletcher

Posted 9/23/16

This month we'll head over to Fletcher to walk Metcalf Pond Road. A series of wetlands along this road make it a prime site for wildlife movement. Learn how your observations can help the WildPaths…

Ties to the Land: Succession Planning Workshops

Posted 9/18/16

Preserving your legacy requires planning, and that involves more than just having a will or an estate plan. This workshop is a mix of presentation and practical exercises that will give you the…

The 4 Cs of Madagascar!

Posted 9/15/16

The Culture, Cultivation of vanilla and cloves, Conservation of the world's most unique flora and fauna, and Cheating (mislabeling of vanilla ice cream) of that special island off the coast of Africa…

River Walk Clean Up

Posted 8/22/16

Join the Enosburg Conservation Commission for it's annual clean up along the Missisquoi. 

WildPaths in Belvidere

Event date: 8/20/16

This month in beautiful Belvidere, we'll be walking Bog Road which should make for an amazing morning! With wetlands and large forest blocks on either side of the road, it's no wonder this has been…

WildPaths in Richford

Event date: 7/23/16

This month we'll be walking the Stevens Mill Slide Road looking for roadkill, tracks, game trails and other signs of where wildlife are crossing. Learn how you can collect observations for the…

WildPaths in Bakersfield

Event date: 6/25/16

We'll walk the East Bakersfield Road, which has been identified as a wildlife crossing site, looking for signs of animals and roadkill. Co-sponsored with the Bakersfield Conservation Commission.

Mycowalk with Bakersfield Conservation Commission

Posted 5/29/16

Part foraging tour, part DIY cultivation lecture, this excursion is a great introduction into the world of mycology. Join the MoTown Mushrooms team 

Cold Blooded Critters with Montgomery Conservation Commission

Posted 5/26/16

Join naturalists from the Vermont Institute of Natural Science and the elementary school kids in Montgomery to meet some reptiles and amphibians up close!

WildPaths Walk & National Citizen Science Day #2

Event date: 5/20/16

Join us as we kick-off the reinvigorated CHC WildPaths citizen science project in the Northern Green Mountains. WildPaths is an opportunity for community members to help gather much needed data on…

Apple Tree Pruning Workshop

Posted 4/17/16

*Date Change to April 17th* Join the Montgomery and Richford Conservation Commissions for an afternoon on the care of wild apple trees and release & pruning techniques.

WildPaths Walk & National Citizen Science Day

Event date: 4/16/16

Join us as we kick-off the reinvigorated CHC WildPaths citizen science project in the Northern Green Mountains. WildPaths is an opportunity for community members to help gather much needed data on…

Apps for Nature Geeks

Event date: 4/2/16

We often escape into nature to disconnect and recharge, but technology can help both intensify and capture our observations. Explore how to use a variety of smartphone and tablet applications with…

Winter Tree Identification & Wildlife Tracking

Posted 3/13/16

A free event offered by the Richford & Montgomery Conservation Commissions.

Paint & Sip Fundraiser for Montgomery Conservation Commission

Posted 3/10/16

Complete a masterpiece by the end of the night while enjoying a good glass of wine or a beer, spend time with friends and family AND support your local conservation commission.

Game of Logging Level 2

Posted 11/8/15

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 Level 1

Posted 11/7/15

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…