The People of a Place, by Rich Holschuh
Rich Holschuh is a public liaison officer for the Elnu Abenaki. VLT is honored to support Elnu in protecting an important piece of land in Wantastegok/Brattleboro.
Banking on Clean Water
Since 2016 farmers and conservation organizations have protected 290 acres of land along the Upper Missisquoi River, which drains into Lake Champlain.
Conserved timberlands protect Vermont’s ecology—and economy
Retired forester David Mance stewards 1,400 acres in the Taconic Mountain Range—an incredibly diverse ecosystem of wetlands, streams, and forests. “Owning land is stewardship and responsibility, and an awesome opportunity,” he says.
Helping Bald Eagles at Bluffside Farm
Bald eagles are easily disturbed so we’re protecting their nesting areas with an ‘Eagle Nest Buffer’ at Bluffside Farm. Learn more here.
Garden Plots Available for 2021 Season at Bluffside Farm
Following last year’s inspiring community garden Bluffside Farm, we’re offering plots at Bluffside for the 2021 growing season to the community.
$5,000 Award Available for Farmers
Farmers are encouraged to apply for the 2021 Eric Rozendaal Memorial Award, the Vermont Land Trust Announced on March 23. Now in its third year, the $5,000 award will be granted to a farmer who exemplifies service to community, land stewardship, and innovation.
Our commitment to learning and action on injustice
In Vermont, racism and bigotry has been tied to land ownership and access. For nearly every organization in the land trust movement there is hard work ahead to grapple with this legacy. At VLT we recognize that this critical work deserves attention—and is not something we will ever finish.
Too Many Deer?
Deer exclosures, fences that keep deer out, can show how too many deer prevent new trees from growing in our woods. VLT is partnering with the Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation, and UVM Extension to build exclosures on community forests across Vermont.
What Animal is It? A River Otter!
Why walk when you can slide? Seeing a river otter, or even just its tracks, is a reminder that there is always more than one way of getting from A to B, and that even the smallest journeys can be fun. Active all year and at any time of the day, otters are social and […]
A New Trail in Dummerston
A crew of hardy volunteers worked through last summer to complete the last stretch of a new hiking trail in Dummerston that extends south to Prospect Hill and north toward Putney.
