Happy Earth Day!

I know how much you all do on a regular basis to help our community and our planet. So I'm not here to give you another list of things you should or could be doing. I'm here to tell you that whatever you are doing in care of our environment, is enough. From some of our largest forest management plans to our smallest education gardes (some of which are no larger than a single raised bed); no matter if you're stewarding conservation projects across the state, in your community, or at your dinner table, thank you.

No, really... THANK YOU. I'm writing it again so you have to read it again.

If you do feel inclined to rally some neighbors and contribute to a good cause, keep on scrolling or visit our Events page to see what's coming up. Otherwise...

See you in the field.

~A

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Upcoming Events

This Saturday at 10AM! - Small Scale Cover Cropping Workshop

Please join us at the Gardens at Yellow Barn Farm on April 25th from 10am-1pm for a workshop on using cover crops on a small scale. We are happy to be able to award 3.0 hours of Water Quality Training Credits for this event. Read more...

 

05/13 - Water Quality Public Info Session

Join us at the Winhall Community Arts Center from 5pm-7pm for a Water Quality Q&A with the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation. Read more...

 

MULTIPLE - Act 181 & Act 59 Community Listening Sessions

Join us for community conversations in Rupert, Winhall, Arlington, Bennington, Pownal, and Woodford as Vermont updates its land‑use and conservation planning frameworks. Read more...

06/05 - Community Resilience Municipal Workshop Series – Pilot Session (Pownal)

Our first pilot workshop in Pownal will bring together municipal staff, volunteers, and community members to explore practical tools for climate resilience, emergency preparedness, and long‑term planning. Read more...

 

Volunteer Days Coming Soon!

04/29 - Willow Staking at Hoosic Bend, Pownal

06/11 - Invasives Walk & Talk on the Walloomsac, North Bennington

06/21 - Save the date!  - Vermont Invasive Patroller Training, Winhall

As the growing season ramps up, we’ll be announcing several volunteer days across the county. Stay tuned for opportunities to get your hands dirty and support local conservation projects. Find us on the Bee app!

Don't have the time? Consider donating instead!

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