Upcoming Events
Statewide CISMA Online Webinar
Monday, April 15, 7:00-8:00pm
Do you want to help tackle invasives in your community? Do you have questions about the most effective strategies to prevent the spread of invasives across the state?
Come learn about cooperative groups across the state that can help you with invasives management. Cooperative Invasive Species Management Associations, or CISMAs, are non-profit volunteer groups that monitor and respond to the spread of invasive plants, and share educational and other resources to help communities control invasives in their area.
We’ll hear from the natural resource professionals behind Vermont’s five CISMAs: Southeast, Upper Connecticut, Orleans County, Batten Kill, and Upper White River. We’ll learn about their ongoing projects throughout the state as well as effective management practices — from inspiring community involvement with Japanese Knotweed patches to planting native trees that can restore ecosystems.
Join in a conversation centered in our shared love for Vermont’s natural habitat and learn how to help preserve and rebuild our state’s vulnerable habitats.
You don’t want to miss this event!
The event has already passed. To watch the recording, click here!
Managing Invasive Plants on Her Land: A Women Owning Woodlands Workshop
Saturday, May 18th 10am-2:30pm
Rain date May 19th
Westminister, VT
Join WOW-VT and the Vermont Cooperative Invasive Species Management Association (VT CISMA) in a skill-based workshop focused on invasive species management and mapping. Andrew Morrison, consulting Vermont Forester, is teaming up with WOW member and landowner, Julie Messervy to demonstrate how to map invasives on your land. In addition to learning various mapping techniques, Morrison will share his expertise in the field on how to manage invasives safely. There will be opportunity to discuss, share, and ask questions on how to develop an appropriate invasive management plan for your property’s unique landscape.
WOW-VT is a collaborative women-centered community that shares information and offers support for people who take care of Vermont’s forests. Steering committee members include professionals from Vermont Coverts, Vermont Woodlands Association, Vermont Land Trust, Vermont Department of Fish and Wildlife, Audubon Vermont, and Vermont Department of Forests Parks and Recreation.
2024 WCNRCD Native Plant Sale!
May 4th, 2024, Brattleboro
The 34th Annual Edition of the Windham County Natural Resources Conservation District Plant and Tree Sale is NOW ACCEPTING ORDERS! Native Plants are an excellent way to increase native ecology and resistance to invasive species on your land. To order, please visit the WCNRCD website here.
2024 Herrick's Cove Wildlife Festival!
May 5th, 2024, 10:00am- 4:00pm
Bellows Falls, VT
Celebrate the wonders of wildlife through live animal programs, exhibits, and activities for children. There will be a variety of activities, including an invasive species scavenger hunt with prizes!
To learn more, go to their website.
Nature-Focused Poetry Workshops
By Vermont River Conservancy
VRC's poetry workshops are a way to spark conversations about river science and management with folks from other avenues.
Read about upcoming workshops here!
Town of Brattleboro Conservation Commission Projects
The town of Brattleboro Conservation Commission's (BCC) has a few projects that will be continuing in 2024 that they would like to invite volunteers to participate in. Two projects are located at the West River Park on Route 30 and another project is focused on the town forest at Pleasant Valley Reservoir.
BCC does not yet have specific dates scheduled for 2024 events, but dates and times for upcoming projects’ activities will be available soon and will be posted at BCC’s Facebook page and usually via iBrattleboro and on Front Porch Forum.
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