Events
Wilmington: Reading the River, A Poetry Workshop
Thursday April 4 | 4-6 p.m. | Wilmington's Pettee Memorial Library
Join Vermont River Conservancy in connecting with our riverlands through poetry. We’ll read pieces from diverse styles, cultures, and time periods, share the reflections that they provoke for us, and talk through the poetic craft moves that make them tick. Then we’ll set off to write.
Register HereDover: Reading the River, A poetry Workshop
Thursday April 11 | 12-2 p.m. | Dover Free Library
Join Vermont River Conservancy in connecting with our riverlands through poetry. We’ll read pieces from diverse styles, cultures, and time periods, share the reflections that they provoke for us, and talk through the poetic craft moves that make them tick. Then we’ll set off to write.
Register HereBrattleboro: Reading the River, Poetry Workshop Series
Tuesdays from 3/26 to 4/23 | 12-2 p.m. | Brooks Memorial Library
Join Vermont River Conservancy in connecting with our riverlands through poetry. We’ll read pieces from diverse styles, cultures, and time periods, share the reflections that they provoke for us, and talk through the poetic craft moves that make them tick. Then we’ll set off to write.
Register HereSalamander Sky Reading
Saturday April 6 | 11-12 | North Branch River Park Montpelier
Join us on Saturday, April 6th, to read “Salamander Sky,” a story about a young girl and her mother’s adventure to save the salamanders on a rainy spring night with local author Katy Farber.
Register HereSwimming Holes Webinar
Wednesday, April 17 | 6:30-7:30 pm | Zoom
Learn about some of Vermont's most stunning swimming holes in this webinar.
Register Here!News
History of Vermont’s Dams
Curious about how dams came about in Vermont? Want to learn about different types of dams and their status today? Read this post to learn more.
Exploring Totality: How to view the total solar eclipse in vermont
Find out how to see the total eclipse in Vermont.
Flood Science with Elementary Students
We recently taught an after-school class about rivers and flooding.
Barre: Art for Our Rivers
We spent a cold Saturday afternoon outside for our rivers. From storytelling, to snowshoeing, to warming up by the fire, there was something for all ages to enjoy while we created a trail entry arch.
Meet our Stewardship Coordinator, Amanda
Meet our 2023 River Steward! Summer is a busy season for us here at Vermont River Conservancy. Amanda will be a friendly face out in the field, helping us get all of the important work done on the ground.
Winter Mist
Have you ever noticed the ethereal mist that forms on our rivers in the winter? Read this blog post to learn why this happens.
Easement Surveying Adventure
Read about an adventure surveying a soon-to-be-protected river corridor easement.
What Inspired our AmeriCorps Member’s Service?
Read about what inspires our Community Engagement Coordinator's service through AmeriCorps at Vermont River Conservancy.
Opportunities for Winter River Exploration in Vermont
Find a spot along a Vermont river to explore during the winter.
Celebrating 23 Projects Completed for our Rivers in 2023
Curious about what we have done this year? Read about 23 projects we completed in 2023 and how they contribute to our mission of protecting and restoring rivers in Vermont.
Sampling Macroinvertebrates on the Green River
People of all ages learned about macroinvertebrates and stream health during this all ages event in Guilford.
Meditation along Whetstone Brook
In October, a group met to learn about meditation along physical and metaphorical floodplains. Led by Peter Gould, an author and educator, the group gained more experience with mindfulness.