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Our 2025 Land Stewards Awards
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Our 2025 Land Stewards Awards

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The Agrihood Collective reaches major milestone in securing farmland
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The Agrihood Collective reaches major milestone in securing farmland

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New Trustees serving on VLT’s Board
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New Trustees serving on VLT’s Board

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Our 2025 Land Stewards Awards
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Our 2025 Land Stewards Awards

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Downtown Putney land secured as permanent home for farmers’ market and community garden
drone photo pf healthy, growing community garden next to houses and small stores. Putney Community Gardens in downtown Putney, Vermont
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Downtown Putney land secured as permanent home for farmers’ market and community garden

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Berlin community celebrates purchase of new land for town forest
group of men and women smiling at camera and standing at entrance to wooded area with trails. Berlin town forest addition. Vermont
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Berlin community celebrates purchase of new land for town forest

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Working the land and keeping it open
summer pasture with evergreens in distance and summer clouds. Hardwick Vermont. North Hardwick Farm
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Working the land and keeping it open

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Pratt Refuge: Bird habitat improvements complete, trail underway
Person raking ground to clear path for accessible trail in leaf-covered forest clearing.
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Pratt Refuge: Bird habitat improvements complete, trail underway

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The Agrihood Collective reaches major milestone in securing farmland
group of smiling men, women, and one toddler standing in a farm field with large red barn behind. The Agrihood Collective, South Burlington, Vermont
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The Agrihood Collective reaches major milestone in securing farmland

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New Trustees serving on VLT’s Board
close up of white flowers on short stems on the forest floor. Vermont spring wildflowers
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New Trustees serving on VLT’s Board

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Bluffside Farm Community Gardens plot sign-ups now open
A white woman stands next to a sign reading "Bluffside Community Garden"
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Bluffside Farm Community Gardens plot sign-ups now open

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Sweet corn, pumpkins, and maple syrup for Franklin County
sunny farmstead with corn fields to the right, pasture in front and pumpkin patch. Brosseau Farm, Highgate Vermont
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Sweet corn, pumpkins, and maple syrup for Franklin County

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Calais couple conserves forest, wetlands, and streams
Green wetland with evergreens in the background and a pond
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Calais couple conserves forest, wetlands, and streams

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Couple protects Stannard forestland for wildlife and community
vista of distant mountains through bare trees
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Couple protects Stannard forestland for wildlife and community

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Over 100 acres protected at S. Burlington’s Wheeler Nature Park
photo shows post with sign for park and trails on left, with path through grasses and shrubs on the right. Wheeler Nature Park
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Over 100 acres protected at S. Burlington’s Wheeler Nature Park

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Windmill Hill Ridgeline Reserve grows by nearly 100 acres
Landscape photo of pond between shrubs in foreground and fall foliage trees in far ground. Westminster Vermont
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Windmill Hill Ridgeline Reserve grows by nearly 100 acres

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Bennington farmer protects farmland, grows goat dairy business
woman smiling at camera, seated on ramp for mobile farm shed with goats. Bennington Vermont
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Bennington farmer protects farmland, grows goat dairy business

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Lamoille and Wild Branch rivers protected at Wolcott confluence
woman standing in pasture with a river flowing behind and a barn beyond. Lamoille River Vermont
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Lamoille and Wild Branch rivers protected at Wolcott confluence

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Monkton Town Forest established
people walking on woods trail in the fall. Monkton Vermont
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Monkton Town Forest established

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A new conservation milestone for Lambert Farm in central Vermont
Rolling farm fields on sunny day, with hills in background. Washington Vermont. Lambert Farm
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A new conservation milestone for Lambert Farm in central Vermont

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Soaring Meadow Farm in West Haven conserved
Brown cattle eating hay with an open field behind. West Haven Vermont
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Soaring Meadow Farm in West Haven conserved

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Over 1,200 acres of forest in northern Green Mountains conserved
Forest with stream flowing through it and ferns on the right bank. Belvidere, Eden, Vermont. northern Gen Mountains
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Over 1,200 acres of forest in northern Green Mountains conserved

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Trail improvements and accessibility upgrades at Brewster Uplands
trail crew working on a culvert crossing below a wooded trail with shovels and tools. Brewster Uplands. Vermont
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Trail improvements and accessibility upgrades at Brewster Uplands

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Nature refuge in central Vermont expands
View of Pratt Refuge meadow with forest fall foliage beyond
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Nature refuge in central Vermont expands

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Conservation awards for Outright Vermont and Hinesburg’s Trillium Hill Farm
Group of people on patio with larger event in barn to the right. Intervale Center. Vermont Land Trust
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Conservation awards for Outright Vermont and Hinesburg’s Trillium Hill Farm

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Bird habitat improvements at Pratt Refuge this fall
Blackburnian warbler perched on tree branch
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Bird habitat improvements at Pratt Refuge this fall

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Welcoming new VLT staff!
view of sun-dappled leaves in forest canopy. Rochford Vermont
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Welcoming new VLT staff!

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We are accepting applications for our hunting lottery at Bluffside Farm
aerial view of woodland with lake beyond - Bluffside Farm Newport Vermont
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We are accepting applications for our hunting lottery at Bluffside Farm

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More than 7,000 trees planted to reduce flood risk and boost clean water
Group of high school students, teachers, and other adults at edge of stream in springtime, with shovels and buckets for planting trees. Shoreham Vermont
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More than 7,000 trees planted to reduce flood risk and boost clean water

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Montgomery forest protected for wildlife and the future
aerial view of fall colors in forest with small hay field to the right and a meandering river to the left. Montgomery, Vermont.
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Montgomery forest protected for wildlife and the future

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Protecting farmland, generation to generation
Two white farmers stand in front of the Laroche family dairy business
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Protecting farmland, generation to generation

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Our 2024 Land Steward awardees
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Our 2024 Land Steward awardees

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Summer camp for youth with limited access to the outdoors has grown
View from back of man paddling in canoe to small island with hut. Cam Dream, Vermont youth summer camp expands.
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Summer camp for youth with limited access to the outdoors has grown

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Outright Vermont acquires camp property to serve LBGTQ+ youth
Lakeshore gathering on sunny day with people on picnic benched watching two people play music and sing. Vermont LGBTQ+ camp
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Outright Vermont acquires camp property to serve LBGTQ+ youth

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Island in Island Pond conserved, added to Brighton State Park
forested island with strip of sandy beach to one side in large lake. Island Pond in Brighton Vermont
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Island in Island Pond conserved, added to Brighton State Park

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Welcoming new staff to our team
veggie starts in a growing tray. vermont farm
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Welcoming new staff to our team

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Over 100 acres in Addison County protected for grassland birds
Eastern meadowlark. Grassland bird.
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Over 100 acres in Addison County protected for grassland birds

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Franklin farmers prioritize wildlife habitat and watershed health
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Franklin farmers prioritize wildlife habitat and watershed health

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Mad River Valley dairy gains land through new farmland protection program
lush green spring growth on farm fields - hills in distance - DeFreest Farm Waitsfied Vermont
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Mad River Valley dairy gains land through new farmland protection program

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Historic Clemmons Family Farm in Charlotte conserved
red barn with central cupola in the winter time with snow on the ground - Clemmons family farm in Charlotte Vermont
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Historic Clemmons Family Farm in Charlotte conserved

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Nearly 5,000 acres of remote Vermont forest protected
drone image of snowy ridgeline with forest in Richford Vermont
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Nearly 5,000 acres of remote Vermont forest protected

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Restoring a flood-damaged stream crossing in Andover
Large excavator on stream-crossing dirt road with newly installed culvert over stream below. Andover Vermont
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Restoring a flood-damaged stream crossing in Andover

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Conservation helps Sunset Lake Farm protect Hardwick land
Hay fields at Hardwick farm protected by Sunset Lake Farm
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Conservation helps Sunset Lake Farm protect Hardwick land

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Blackbird Organics buys Marshfield farm
Fam field with trees and hills in distance and farmstead to the left - Marshfield farm, Vermont
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Blackbird Organics buys Marshfield farm

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The VLT team is growing!
aerial photo of fall forest - Watershed Center, Bristol
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The VLT team is growing!

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A new VLT Project Director for the Mad River Valley
Aerial image of river with sandy beach area and forested hills with fall colors
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A new VLT Project Director for the Mad River Valley

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Tracy Zschau named permanent President & CEO
Woman with dog walking along hillside with valleys and hills in distance - Tracy Zschau - Vermont Land Trust
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Tracy Zschau named permanent President & CEO

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Join our operations team
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Join our operations team

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Partnership effort grows Pownal town forest to over 1,000 acres
Sunny day at mountain summit with logging trail - Pownal town forest
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Partnership effort grows Pownal town forest to over 1,000 acres

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Long-time conservationist protects 40 acres in South Burlington
Smiling woman standing in front of wide-trunked tree in woods. South Burlington. Vermont.
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Long-time conservationist protects 40 acres in South Burlington

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Farmers win conservation awards
smiling man and woman in greenhouse - farmers win award
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Farmers win conservation awards

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Berlin Pond wetlands protected for Montpelier and Berlin drinking water
view of pond with wetlands, shrubs and trees on shoreline - Berlin Pond, Vermont
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Berlin Pond wetlands protected for Montpelier and Berlin drinking water

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Athens gets a community forest
Pool in forest with pebbles and rocks around - Athens Vermont community forest
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Athens gets a community forest

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Over 5,000 trees planted to protect against flooding and boost clean water in Lake Champlain
people with shovels and a bucket in a field - tree planting - Vermont
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Over 5,000 trees planted to protect against flooding and boost clean water in Lake Champlain

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Welcoming Sasha Vaut and Maggie Herrick
aerial view of farm fields alongside large lake - Grand Isle Vermont
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Welcoming Sasha Vaut and Maggie Herrick

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Vermont farm flooding: Help and get help
vermont farmer holding scallions
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Vermont farm flooding: Help and get help

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Seymour River protected at base of Mt. Mansfield
flowing river with rocks and trees on the banks. Seymour River near Mt Mansfield Vermont
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Seymour River protected at base of Mt. Mansfield

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Our 2023 Land Stewards awardees
Vermont student and Land Stewards Award winner Caleb Steves in a lumber yard
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Our 2023 Land Stewards awardees

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Wood’s Market Garden on Rt. 7 is thriving with new farmers
Woman and man in baseball cap standing in front of farmstand with potted plants and a shed in the backfront - Woods Market Garden, Rutland County, Vermont
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Wood’s Market Garden on Rt. 7 is thriving with new farmers

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Three peaks including Hawk Rock protected in Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom
Large rocks and bare winter trees with hills in the distance - Newark Vermont
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Three peaks including Hawk Rock protected in Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom

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Dhaurali Goats buys Pine Island Community Farm
Woman smiling at camera as she stands in a hoop barn with lots of goats behind her - Gita at Dhaurali Goats in Colchester Vermont
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Dhaurali Goats buys Pine Island Community Farm

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Protected Randolph land now home to Wild Earth Farm 
Couple sitting in farm field with white dog, with cows grazing in pasture behind them. Wild Earth Farm
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Protected Randolph land now home to Wild Earth Farm 

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Farmers protect Otter Creek watershed for clean water and flood safety
Lush green trees and bushes alongside a river with trees, farm fields, and hills on the other side of the water. Weybridge Vermont. Otter Creek.
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Farmers protect Otter Creek watershed for clean water and flood safety

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Generous land gift results in new nature preserve in Danville
People walking through lush green forest in summer - Danville Vermont - Fairbanks Museum Nature Preserve at the Matsinger Forest
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Generous land gift results in new nature preserve in Danville

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Protected land on Windmill Ridge connects 1000+ acres of woods and trails
Windmill Ridge
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Protected land on Windmill Ridge connects 1000+ acres of woods and trails

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Champlain Valley land protected by two farms
Summertime view of Champlain Valley farmland owned by Monument Farms.
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Champlain Valley land protected by two farms

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Nearly 7,400 acres of working forest protected for climate, clean water, and wildlife
Aerial view of colorful fall forest in Northfield Mountains, Vermont
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Nearly 7,400 acres of working forest protected for climate, clean water, and wildlife

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New fund expands community conservation
Adrea Morgante Fund: Aerial view of people riding bikes along a forest path in Hinesburg
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New fund expands community conservation

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Northeast Kingdom farmers protect land for clean water
View of river with open land on either side - Missisquoi River Vermont
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Northeast Kingdom farmers protect land for clean water

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Pioneering organic farmers protect their Pownal farm
Joy and John with Vermont Land Trust sign on their farm
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Pioneering organic farmers protect their Pownal farm

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A new community forest for the Northeast Kingdom
a boardwalk going over a stream/creek and trail continuing into woods - community forest Burke Vermont
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A new community forest for the Northeast Kingdom

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First-generation farmer awarded for innovation and giving back
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First-generation farmer awarded for innovation and giving back

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Dam removal at Button Farm in Colchester
man and woman looking at engineering plan in an open area. Button Farm Colchester Vermont
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Dam removal at Button Farm in Colchester

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Partners team up to protect Hinesburg farm and wetlands
expansive farm field on Ballard farm in Hinesburg in summer
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Partners team up to protect Hinesburg farm and wetlands

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Volunteers plant trees for clean water and wildlife habitat
woman smiling at camera as she plants a tree in a hole she has dug - volunteers planted trees for clean water at a farm in Barre, Vermont
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Volunteers plant trees for clean water and wildlife habitat

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Jericho succeeds in protecting popular recreation area for the future
girl seen from the back, walking on a mowed trail in a sunny field with trees in the distance - Vermont - Jericho - Mobbs Farm
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Jericho succeeds in protecting popular recreation area for the future

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Windmill Hill Ridge area protected for wildlife, climate, and access
view of large pond, wetland complex with woods on opposite short - vermont
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Windmill Hill Ridge area protected for wildlife, climate, and access

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Wildlife corridor protected in partnership with Vermont Fish & Wildlife
wetland and trees with hills and sky
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Wildlife corridor protected in partnership with Vermont Fish & Wildlife

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Ricketson farm in Stowe conserved thanks to family, generous donors
Aerial view of Ricketson farm in Stoew
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Ricketson farm in Stowe conserved thanks to family, generous donors

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Farmers’ efforts improve water health and flood resilience
Aerial view of a river winding through wooded land and fields.
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Farmers’ efforts improve water health and flood resilience

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Partners advance multi-year efforts to save 15,000 acres
View of huge forest from top of Elmore Mountain
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Partners advance multi-year efforts to save 15,000 acres

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Abby White

Executive Vice President

Abby leads the Communications and Development team, which fosters engagement through events, storytelling, and fundraising. She joined VLT in 2019, after 15 years working in the clean energy sector. Abby is the person to call if you are a reporter, lawmaker, or generally inquisitive person who is seeking information about conservation and Vermont lands. She serves as one of the co-chairs of the Vermont Housing and Conservation Coalition, which advocates for strong state investments in housing and conservation. She lives in Montpelier with her husband, two boys, and a very enthusiastic rescue pup.

Email
(802) 793-7282

Abby White

Executive Vice President

Abby leads the Communications and Development team, which fosters engagement through events, storytelling, and fundraising. She joined VLT in 2019, after 15 years working in the clean energy sector. Abby is the person to call if you are a reporter, lawmaker, or generally inquisitive person who is seeking information about conservation and Vermont lands. She serves as one of the co-chairs of the Vermont Housing and Conservation Coalition, which advocates for strong state investments in housing and conservation. She lives in Montpelier with her husband, two boys, and a very enthusiastic rescue pup.

Email
(802) 793-7282