Connections

Mushroom expert Meg Madden shares why fungal biodiversity is important to Vermont's natural communities

Results from CHC's 2nd annual trail cam contest

Whether you spend time outside in your woods, or just enjoy the beauty of your trees and wildlife from your window, you likely love your woods and want to keep them healthy.

While cutting trees to create bird habitat may sound counter-intuitive, Jessica Boone explains her choice to manage her farm and sugar woods in this manner.

CHC welcomes new Program Director as we expand and grow. Get to know Lauren in her own words here.

Coverts Cooperators are forest landowners and/or community members who are interested in having an impact on their own land and in their communities. Click for more information and registration.

Read Board President, Charlie Hancock's intro to the Fall 2021 Connections Newsletter.

Woodlots Program Manager Monica Przyperhart reflects on starting a new job and facilitating peer-to-peer learning during a pandemic.

Abenaki scholar and ethnobotanist Dr. Fred Wiseman recently spoke with members of CHC's Woodlots program. Listen to the talk and learn more about Abenaki ecology in the Northern Green Mountains here.

Today, we look ahead to the next five years of work before us. With an ambitious goal of conserving 23,000 acres by 2030 (now 44% complete) and increased demand for our programs, CHC has an…

Charlie Hancock reminds us to slow down and enjoy the present moments of our beautiful Green Mountains in his intro piece to this Newsletter. Read on...

CHC has grand aspirations and we need your help to reach our goals. Click to find out different ways that you can support our success in the mission of forest stewardship.

Board Member Sarah Downes makes a case for the impact and reward of Tracker Certification

Meet Monica Przyperhart, Cold Hollow to Canada's new Woodlots Program Manager.

An introduction from the latest addition to the CHC team.

During his time as the AmeriCorps member for the Forest Ecosystem Monitoring Cooperative, Jake Van Deursen generously donated his time to analyze five years of data from Cold Hollow to Canada's…

CHC's new Conservation Director introduces himself. Welcome to the team, Dave!

Recently, CHC joined a convening of international partners protecting the Northern Forest. This was the first time that so many organizations dedicated to protecting and stewarding nature across…

CHC hosts visiting Author Ken Cadow for a book signing and reading of his young-adult novel "Gather" at the Montgomery Center for the Arts.

Barred owls and snapping turtles are not typical companions, but both were seen on October 30, 2021, on the Waterville Town Green. They were accompanied by a red-tailed hawk, a rabbit, and an…

Co-director Nancy Patch and Executive Director Dave Erickson travel to

Writing the Land is an annual poetry and conservation publication that features poetic responses to stewardship. CHC is honored to be included in this year's anthology.

CHC board member Sarah Downes recounts her story of conservation.

Join CHC Director Dave Erickson at the annual Wildlife Fair. Happening September 20th.

Charlie Hancock reflects on CHC's history, and shares exciting news about the organization's growth.

Read more about the sweetest tree in the Cold Hollow region!

At least 37 properties of CHC Woodlots landowners have implemented songbird habitat improvements, with 7 properties working with VYCC crews.

CHC Board members and staff offer up a list of their book recommendations from their personal 2024 libraries

Former board member and ecologist Greg Mikkelson shares how the WWF's 2022 Living Planet Report can inform our work in the Cold Hollows.

This summer marks a transition point for out tracking and game camera projects, with new volunteer opportunities and a 6-month tracking immersion on the horizon.

A synopsis of our black ash pounding event with Abenaki basket-makers Kerry and Ryan Wood

A big CHC welcome to Sarah Downes, Carissa Stein, and Renee Reiner!