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Vermont
Field Trips and Events
Conservation Connections: Building Partnerships for Action
April 02, 2011 - May 12, 2011
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Closing reception 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.
College of St. Joseph, Rutland, VT
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Directions
College of St. Joseph
71 Clement Rd.
Rutland, VT
(802) 773-5900
From the North
Take Route 7 South to the Intersection of Routes 7 and 4 in Rutland. At this intersection, go straight approximately one-third of a mile. Turn right onto Madison Street (Christ the King Church will be on your left). Follow Madison Street to stoplight. At light, go straight onto River Street. Follow River Street to the end; turn right and follow the curving road a short distance to the College on your left.
From the South
Take I-91 to Route 103 (Exit 6). Follow Route 103 to Route 7 North. Once on Route 7, turn left at the left traffic light (the road forks; Kentucky Fried Chicken is on the left and Dunkin’ Donuts will be on your right). Turn left at the next light onto River Street. Follow River Street to the end; turn right and follow the curving road a short distance to the College on your left.
From the East
(I-89 to Exit 1 in Vermont)
Take Route 4 West to the intersection of Routes 4 and 7 in Rutland. Turn left at this intersection and go straight approximately one-third of a mile. Turn right onto Madison Street (Christ the King Church will be on your left). Follow Madison Street to the stoplight. At light, go straight onto River Street. Follow River Street to the end; turn right and follow the curving road a short distance to the College on your left.
From the West
Take Exit 20 off I-87. Go east on Route 149 to Fort Ann. Turn left onto Route 4 East and proceed into Vermont. Take exit 6. Turn left at the end of the ramp. Turn right where the road connects with Route 4 East. Follow signs for Route 4 Rutland Business District. Turn right on Ripley Road and go over bridge. The college will be on your right.
Join your fellow conservation leaders, town officials, volunteers, conservation organization staff and other partners to explore a wide range of issues and solutions, share resources and inspiration, and strengthen core capacities. Connect with individuals working on conservation and food systems initiatives in communities across Vermont.
• A plenary session will explore the critical role of conservation in Vermont’s economic and environmental future and our quality of life and issue a call to action
• Eighteen workshops will highlight conservation tools and methods, showcase successful collaborations, and offer practical management techniques
• Resource fair available throughout the day
• Lunchtime fieldtrip option to the nearby West Rutland Marsh birding area
• Closing reception featuring Vermont foods and products.
Sponsors: The Vermont Housing and Conservation Board, the Vermont Land Trust, The Nature Conservancy, the Association of Vermont Conservation Commissions, The Upper Valley Land Trust, Vermont Association of Conservation Districts, Rutland Area Farm and Food Link and the Land Trust Alliance.
Workshop descriptions and registration materials will be available soon on the Vermont Housing and Conservation Board website: www.vhcb.org/conservationconnections
For information contact:
Karen Freeman, Director Conservation Partnerships & Training
Vermont Housing & Conservation Board
58 E. State Street, Montpelier, VT 05602
802-828-5067
kfreeman@vhcb.org
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