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April
Emerald Ash Borer's Impact on Farms & Forests in New England Monday April 6 from 1-1:45 PM | Randolph, VT Join Otter Creek NRCD for a webinar presentation by Zoe Albion on the emerald ash borer in New England, with updates on current research and efforts to stop its impact on trees. |
Current Use Myth Busting Info Session Thursday April 9 from 12-1:30 PM | Derby, Vermont If you own land or are considering it this information session will provide a clear, overview of Vermont’s Current Use (Use Value Appraisal) program. Participants will leave with a stronger understanding of how the program works, how enrollment affects property taxes, forest management, long-term planning, and future land transfers, while addressing common myths and misconceptions. |
Vermont Woodland Conference Saturday April 11 from 9-4 PM | Randolph, VT Hosted by Vermont Woodlands Association is an all-day event for landowners, foresters, loggers, and forester stewards to review important forestry lessons from the past year. The conference hosts educational sessions, policy updates, and peer-to-peer learning sessions. This year's sessions are on forest health, markets, stewardship, and wildlife track and a panel discussion on managing for resilience. |
Vermont Coverts Cooperator Trainings April 24 - 26 | Marlboro, VT or August 28 - 30 | Castleton, VT Hosted by Vermont Coverts, a peer-to-peer community of landowners, professionals and others learning from and supporting each other to enhance wildlife habitats through sound forest management, Coverts Cooperators are forest landowners and/or community members who are interested in having an impact on their own land and in their communities. This program connects you with resource professionals, landowners and others while learning how you can improve your woodlands. |
Ash Conservation Gathering Monday April 27 from 10-4:00 PM | Danby, VT Please join Smokey House Center learning and seed collection skill building along with partner organizations. This event is for folks who are interested in learning how to conserve ash species through seed collection and other practices. No prior experience is required, but these skills will be most valuable to people who are in the position to collect seed multiple times this fall and throughout the coming years. |
May
The Living Landscape Forest and Water Health on Adirondack Private Lands Saturday and Sunday May 2-3 | Schroon Lake, NY This two‑day gathering brings together private landowners, forest professionals, and conservation leaders to explore the unseen changes shaping Adirondack forests, waters, and soils. Saturday evening features networking, dinner, and a keynote preview by author Brad Edmondson on the history and future of conservation in the Adirondacks. Sunday offers a one‑day conference with expert panels, including a session moderated by Dr. Ali Kosiba. Pannels include topics on forest dynamics and water systems, providing practical insights, monitoring tools, and stewardship strategies for resilient private lands.
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Spring Ephemerals, Perennials and Resilient Forestry Tuesday May 5 | Jericho, VT Hosted by UVM Jericho Research Forest to learn about forest management, ecological diversity, agroforestry, and climate. Learn about the history and management goals of Jericho Research Forest, then walk to several sites to observe native ephemerals, indicator species, and signs of ginseng germination from the 2026 planting. This hands‑on workshop highlights how intentional forest management and forest farming can support ecological resilience and climate adaptation in Vermont. |