Field Trips and Events

Ongoing Special Events
  • North Pawlet Hills Nature Hike and Celebration

    North Pawlet Hills Natural Area, Pawlet, VT.


    June 01, 2013 - June 01, 2013

    Nature Hike, 2pm-5pm Encompassing 1,444 acres the North Pawlet Hills Natural Area is one of the most distinctive ridge lines in Rutland County. And a rarity in our lived in landscape, the natural area now protects most of a 2,000 acre forested area unfragmented by r... Learn more

Special Events
  • Hike the Helen W. Buckner Preserve

    Helen W. Buckner Preserve
    - June 22, 2013

    Join Former Vermont State Director Bob Klein and Southern Critical Lands Manager Murray McHugh for a visit to the Helen W. Buckner Natural Area, our flagship preserve. Within the nearly 4,000 acres of conserved forests, vast wetlands and limestone cliffs, nesting pe... Learn more

Volunteer Opportunities
  • Invasive Knotweed Removal

    White River Ledges Natural Area
    Pomfret/Sharon
    July 18, 2013

    Join fellow volunteers in a continuing effort to remove invasive Japanese knotweed from this special Natural Area. The scouring effects of winter and spring ice flows of the White River create shoreline conditions ideal for several species of rare and hardy plants at... Learn more

  • Invasive Knotweed Removal

    White River Ledges Natural Area
    Pomfret/Sharon, Vermont
    July 15, 2013

    Join fellow volunteers in a continuing effort to remove invasive Japanese knotweed from this special Natural Area. The scouring effects of winter and spring ice flows of the White River create shoreline conditions ideal for several species of rare and hardy plants at... Learn more

  • Invasive Knotweed Removal

    White River Ledges Natural Area
    Pomfret/Sharon, Vermont
    July 10, 2013

    Join fellow volunteers in a continuing effort to remove invasive Japanese knotweed from this special Natural Area. The scouring effects of winter and spring ice flows of the White River create shoreline conditions ideal for several species of rare and har... Learn more

  • Trail Work

    Chickering Bog Natural Area
    East Montpelier/Calais
    July 08, 2013

    Please join fellow volunteers in an effort to improve the trail system that provides important visitor access to this beautiful spot! No experience required, just an interest in working hard in a beautiful place and a willingness to join us on one of our more strenuo... Learn more

  • Trail Work

    Chickering Bog Natural Area
    East Montpelier/Calais, Vermont
    June 24, 2013

    Please join fellow volunteers in an effort to improve the trail system that provides important visitor access to this beautiful spot! No experience required, just an interest in working hard in a beautiful place and a willingness to join us on one of our more strenuo... Learn more

  • Trail Work

    Williams Woods Natural Area
    Charlotte, Vermont
    August 01, 2013

    Join fellow volunteers in an effort to improve the existing trail system at Williams Woods. No experience required, just an interest in working hard in a beautiful place and a willingness to join us on one of our more strenuous (and rewarding!) work projects. William... Learn more

  • Trail Work

    Williams Woods Natural Area
    Charlotte, Vermont
    July 24, 2013

    Join fellow volunteers in an effort to improve the existing trail system at Williams Woods. No experience required, just an interest in working hard in a beautiful place and a willingness to join us on one of our more strenuous (and rewarding!) work projects. William... Learn more

  • Trail Work

    Williams Woods Natural Area
    Charlotte, Vermont
    June 20, 2013

    Join fellow volunteers in an effort to improve the existing trail system at Williams Woods. No experience required, just an interest in working hard in a beautiful place and a willingness to join us on one of our more strenuous (and rewarding!) work projects. William... Learn more

  • Trail Work

    Raven Ridge Natural Area
    Monkton, Vermont
    July 30, 2013

    Join fellow volunteers in an effort to improve the trail at our new Raven Ridge Natural Area. No experience required, just an interest in working hard in a beautiful place and a willingness to join us on one of our more strenuous (and rewarding!) work projects. Locat... Learn more

  • Trail Work

    Raven Ridge Natural Area
    Monkton, Vermont
    July 01, 2013

    Join fellow volunteers in an effort to improve the trail at our new Raven Ridge Natural Area. No experience required, just an interest in working hard in a beautiful place and a willingness to join us on one of our more strenuous (and rewarding!) work projects. Locat... Learn more

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