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SUMMARY:NEWT Speaker Series | When Humans Pull Back: How Abandoned Places Recover and Rewild
DESCRIPTION:Author and journalist Cal Flyn joins Northeast Wilderness Trust for its next Speaker Series webinar on Tuesday\, December 16 at 6:00 p.m. ET. Flyn will speak about her experiences researching and visiting places around the globe where human disturbance has diminished or vanished altogether. Flyn and Nicie Panetta\, Northeast Wilderness Trust’s Vice President of Advancement\, will then discuss the remarkable process of recovery these places undergo when natural communities are allowed to flourish. Flyn and Panetta will also take questions from the virtual audience. Registration for the webinar is free. \nPhoto by Valentine Kulikov.
URL:https://newildernesstrust.org/event/newt-speaker-series-when-humans-pull-back/
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SUMMARY:NEWT Speaker Series | Leave It to Beaver(s): The Ecology of Rodent Rewilders
DESCRIPTION:Northeast Wilderness Trust’s Speaker Series continues on November 11 at 6:30 p.m. ET with award-winning environmental author and journalist Ben Goldfarb! Goldfarb will give a virtual presentation on beaver ecology\, which he documented in his book Eager: The Surprising\, Secret Life of Beavers and Why They Matter. He will then engage in a discussion with Northeast Wilderness Trust’s President and CEO Jon Leibowitz about the ways in which these remarkable rodents shape ecosystems and hasten the rewilding process. Attendees will also have the opportunity to pose questions to Goldfarb and Leibowitz during a Q&A session. \nBen Goldfarb is an environmental journalist whose work has appeared in National Geographic\, The Atlantic\, The New Yorker\, Smithsonian Magazine\, and many other publications. His first book\, Eager: The Surprising\, Secret Life of Beavers and Why They Matter\, won the PEN/E.O. Wilson Literary Science Writing Award. His most recent book\, Crossings: How Road Ecology Is Shaping the Future of Our Planet\, was named one of the best books of 2023 by the New York Times\, and received the Rachel Carson Award for Excellence in Environmental Writing and the Banff Book Competition’s Grand Prize. He lives in Colorado with his wife\, his daughter\, and his dog\, Kit—which is\, of course\, what you call a baby beaver. \nBeaver photo by Paul Willis; Ben Goldfarb headshot by Terray Sylvester. \n 
URL:https://newildernesstrust.org/event/newt-speaker-series-leave-it-to-beavers-the-ecology-of-rodent-rewilders/
LOCATION:MA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T193000
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SUMMARY:Wild Lands:  What They Are\, and Present and Future Opportunities for Protection and Restoration
DESCRIPTION:Join John Davis\, Jon Leibowitz\, and Ronan Donovan for a panel discussion on wild lands and rewilding. This program is co-sponsored by the Howe Library and the Hanover Conservation Commission. This is a hybrid event. Join us in person in the Mayer Room to meet other movers and shakers in the conservation arena\, or online via Zoom. No registration required in person; register for Zoom here. \nJohn Davis\, Rewilding Advocate at Adirondack Council\, Jon Leibowitz\, CEO of Northeast Wilderness Trust\, and Ronan Donovan\, National Geographic Fellow\, will  explore the future of wilderness and rewilding in the Northeast USA. They will focus on rewilding opportunities across the region\, with particular attention to the potential recovery of missing carnivores—such as cougar and wolf—and to “wildways\,” or habitat connections\, that can be protected and restored. They will examine what wilderness is and is not\, and how little of it exists—even here in New Hampshire despite the White Mountain National Forest. The discussion will highlight both the challenges and the hopeful possibilities of rewilding and wilderness protection\, and invite us to imagine a future where wilderness and wildlife thrive once more across the region.  A Q&A will follow the panel presentation. \n\n\n\nPanel: \nJohn Davis works as rewilding advocate for the Adirondack Council. In that role and as a wildways scout for The Rewilding Institute\, his explorations have included a 7000 mile trek through wilder parts of the eastern United States and southeastern Canada\, described in his book Big\, Wild\, and Connected: Scouting an Eastern Wildway from the Everglades to Quebec. \nRonan Donovan’s work as a National Geographic Fellow\, wildlife biologist\, and conservation photographer “has always been to mend the rift between modern humans and the more than human world. Through visual\, written and spoken stories\, I strive to capture the intimate rhythms of family bonds\, shared challenges\, and ancient behaviors that call us back to our wild selves. My photography and film reveal that the boundaries we imagine between ourselves and nature are illusions. \nJon Leibowitz has served as the CEO of Northeast Wilderness Trust since 2017—the only regional land trust in the Northeast that focuses exclusively on rewilding through the protection of forever-wild lands.  The organization also exists to champion the idea of wilderness.  With over 100\,000 acres safeguarded today\, the Wilderness Trust has ambitious plans over the next five years to continue scaling up its work on behalf of the wild. \nModerator: Terry Spahr. Terry is a first term member of the New Hampshire State House and serves on the Ways and Means committee. In 2016 Spahr left the business world. He researched\, wrote  and co-produced the award winning feature length environmental documentary\, 8 Billion Angels\, which premiered Internationally April 2021 and was broadcast nationally on PBS in 2023. Spahr is the founder and Executive Director of Earth Overshoot\, a nonprofit dedicated to making nature and its resources central to all personal and public decision-making through targeted education and advocacy.
URL:https://newildernesstrust.org/event/wild-lands-what-they-are-and-present-and-future-opportunities-for-protection-and-restoration/
LOCATION:Howe Library\, 13 South Street\, Hanover\, NH\, 03755
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SUMMARY:The Power of Rewilding: Restoring Balance\, Biodiversity\, and Belonging with Nicie Panetta | Manchester Essex Conservation Trust
DESCRIPTION:Nicie Panetta grew up exploring the woods and coastlines of New England\, experiences that sparked her lifelong passion for wild places. She now leads efforts to protect “forever-wild” lands across the northeast\, drawing on her extensive experience in nonprofit leadership\, finance\, and communications. \nNicie will share how rewilding—allowing nature to reclaim and restore its own balance—offers hope for biodiversity\, climate resilience\, and stronger connections between people and the land. Drawing on her work with the Northeast Wilderness Trust\, and her roots here in Manchester\, she will invite us to imagine what a wilder Cape Ann\, and a wilder northeast\, might look like. \nWe’ll have a short Annual Meeting to elect officers and trustees\, and to present 2024 financial results\, 2025 activities\, and discuss our plans for the future. Then we’ll turn it over to Nicie Panetta! \nRiversbend Restaurant in Essex is generously hosting us. Enjoy their wood-fired pizza\, courtesy of our sponsors\, and a cash bar. (Gluten free pizza is available!) \nRegistration is required to make sure everyone has a seat! \nRegister here
URL:https://newildernesstrust.org/event/the-power-of-rewilding-restoring-balance-biodiversity-and-belonging-with-nicie-panetta-manchester-essex-conservation-trust/
LOCATION:Riversbend Restaurant\, 35 Dodge St\, Essex\, MA\, 01929\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T190000
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SUMMARY:Haskins Lecture 2025 with Tom Butler - From New England to Patagonia: Wildlands and the People Who Save Them | Aspetuck Land Trust
DESCRIPTION:Every year\, millions of us visit America’s great natural treasures. We hike at Acadia\, camp in the Great Smoky Mountains\, fish in the shadow of the Tetons—and yet we know nothing about the individuals who helped protect these national parks for posterity. The tradition of wildlands philanthropy may be little known but has profoundly affected the American experience. \nPlease join Aspetuck Land Trust on Thursday October 30th from 7:00 to 8:30 pm as Tom Butler\, author of Wildlands Philanthropy: The Great American Tradition\, shares fascinating\, little-known stories of the men and women who went above and beyond to conserve the landscapes they loved – across the continent and around the world. Now more than ever\, when support for parks and conservation is under stress\, these stories remind us of the power of individuals to protect the wild places we cherish. \nTom Butler is a Senior Fellow at Northeast Wilderness Trust and the former longtime editor of Wild Earth journal. His books include Wildlands Philanthropy: The Great American Tradition\, Protecting the Wild\, and On Beauty. \nTickets are free and open to the public. \nRegister Here \nThe Haskins Lecture is made possible by the generous support of the Caryl & Edna Haskins Fund and in partnership with The Westport Library.
URL:https://newildernesstrust.org/event/haskins-lecture-2025-with-tom-butler-from-new-england-to-patagonia-wildlands-and-the-people-who-save-them/
LOCATION:The Westport Library\, 20 Jesup Rd\, Westport\, 06880\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T173000
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SUMMARY:Hope is Wild: Land Trusts and the Path to Rewilding the Northeast with Jon Leibowitz
DESCRIPTION:Many people are unfamiliar with what land trusts are\, how they operate\, and the diverse conservation strategies they employ. These organizations play a crucial role in protecting land for a variety of purposes\, including sustaining managed timberland and farmland\, creating recreational areas\, and safeguarding critical wildlife habitat and biodiversity. This program will introduce participants to the essential work of land trusts\, explaining how they function and why they are central to the future of conservation. It will also highlight a particularly powerful and hopeful strategy known as rewilding—an approach that allows nature to recover by trusting in its own capacity to adapt\, evolve\, and thrive when given the necessary space and time. \nGuest Speaker:\nJon Leibowitz has served as the CEO of Northeast Wilderness Trust since 2017—the only regional land trust in the Northeast that focuses exclusively on rewilding through the protection of forever-wild lands.  The organization also exists to champion the idea of wilderness.  With over 100\,000 acres safeguarded today\, the Wilderness Trust has ambitious plans over the next five years to continue scaling up its work on behalf of the wild. \nRegistration is required | $20 per person
URL:https://newildernesstrust.org/event/hope-is-wild-land-trusts-and-the-path-to-rewilding-the-northeast-with-jon-leibowitz/
LOCATION:Southern Vermont Arts Center\, 860 Southern Vermont Arts Center Dr\, Manchester\, VT\, 05254\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T171500
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT Book Discussion on "The Light Eaters" by Zoë Schlanger
DESCRIPTION:Northeast Wilderness Trust Book Discussion: The Light Eaters by Zoë Schlanger with optional dinner afterwards. Registration is required below. \n\nJoin David Hindin\, environmental advocate and former U.S. EPA career executive\, as he leads a discussion with Northeast Wilderness Trust staff\, friends and supporters about Zoë Schlanger’s provocative and fascinating book\, The Light Eaters. The book explores the new science of plant intelligence\, arguing that plants possess sophisticated abilities for decision-making\, memory\, and communication\, challenging traditional views of them as passive organisms. \nParticipants are expected to have read the book in advance of our discussion. This event is free and open to the public. Participation is capped at 25 registrants. \nReaders who buy their copy of The Light Eaters at Bridgeside Books in Waterbury can receive 10% off. Bridgeside Books is a wonderful Vermont bookstore and they will ship the book to you if you do not live close to Waterbury. \n· Book link: https://bridgesidebooks.com/item/MEgaIBq6_d8dayuIVrB-Ag \n· Promo code is NEWT10 \nAfter the discussion\, participants may join for an optional dinner and refreshments (pay your own way) at the Blackback Pub in Waterbury at 7:00 pm. Please indicate on the registration form whether you will be staying for dinner so we can reserve a seat for you at the restaurant. The restaurant is a short walk from Bridgeside Books. \nRegistration is required via Eventbrite
URL:https://newildernesstrust.org/event/book-discussion-on-the-light-eaters-by-zoe-schlanger/
LOCATION:Bridgeside Books\, 29 Stowe Street #1\, Waterbury\, VT\, 05676\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251001T180000
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SUMMARY:Kestral Land Trust - Online Webinar - Voices for the Land Speaker Series: Community-Centered Conservation
DESCRIPTION:This program is the second of Kestrel’s 2025 “Voices for the Land” Online Speaker Series to highlight diverse perspectives on the land\, nature\, and community. \nCommunity-centered conservation is a relationship-building practice that engages communities in all aspects of land conservation. When approached thoughtfully\, this practice can lead to deep\, lasting conservation outcomes that promote the health\, resilience\, and cultural vitality of communities while improving access to and strengthening relationships between people and the land. \n\nJoin us on Wednesday\, October 1st\, 6:00-7:30 PM for an online presentation by Forrest King-Cortes of the Land Trust Alliance (LTA). Forrest will share how the Alliance is advancing the practice of community-centered conservation and will highlight local and national examples of this work. He will also suggest some practical steps that conservation staff\, board\, and supporters can take to create community-centered spaces and places. \nThe LTA strengthens land conservation across America and serves as the voice of the land trust community. The Alliance’s 950+ members include local and statewide land trusts\, national conservation organizations\, regional and state land trust associations\, government agencies\, professional service providers\, and others with an interest in land conservation. \n\nFor more information visit: https://www.kestreltrust.org/calendar/voices-for-the-land-speaker-series-community-centered-conservation/
URL:https://newildernesstrust.org/event/kestral-webinar-voices-for-land/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:2025 Northeastern Old Growth Conference - Wildlands and Old-Growth Forests: A Vision for the Future
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the Northeastern Old Growth Conference! We are looking forward to joining together with all who love old-growth forests and want to learn about their value\, their ecology\, and their conservation. We look forward to seeing you in person at Middlebury’s beautiful Bread Loaf Campus in Ripton\, Vermont\, or online\, where talks will be livestreamed and recorded for viewing after the conference. \nThe Northeastern Old Growth Conference brings together researchers\, conservationists\, planners\, policy makers\, health professionals\, and lovers of wild nature to share their knowledge and perspectives on old-growth ecosystems. \nThis year’s conference\, Wildlands and Old-Growth Forests: A Vision for the Future\, reflects the urgency of protecting wildlands and old-growth ecosystems for their critical contributions to biodiversity\, climate resilience\, and human well-being. \nWe have a fabulous slate of keynote speakers already lined up\, and many more topics and ideas coming in to our planning team. \nWe’ll be sending out more information about the conference over the coming months. Be sure to sign up to receive conference updates\, which will include information about calls for presentations\, sponsorship\, and donor opportunities\, registration\, and more! \nLiz Thompson\, Conference Coordinator\, oldgrowth2025@gmail.com\nMarc Lapin\, Middlebury College\, host\nAli Kosiba\, University of Vermont Extension\, host
URL:https://newildernesstrust.org/event/2025-northeastern-old-growth-conference-wildlands-and-old-growth-forests-a-vision-for-the-future/
LOCATION:Middlebury College
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T100000
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SUMMARY:Public Open House: Howland Research Forest
DESCRIPTION:Learn more about science at Howland Research Forest and take a tour of this special forest. \nFirst tour 10:30am\nSecond tour 1:00pm \nTOUR DURATION | 30 minutes\nLOGISTICS | Please wear comfortable clothes and good walking shoes. Snacks and drinks will be provided. \nFor full open house details click here. \nAbout Howland Research Forest \nEstablished in 1986 through a partnership between the University of Maine and International Paper Company\, the Howland Research Forest is an ecosystem research site in central Maine\, representing a low-elevation northern conifer forest dominated by spruce and hemlock. Over the past decades\, world renowned science on forest carbon cycling has been conducted at this site which is now owned by Northeast Wilderness Trust. \n 
URL:https://newildernesstrust.org/event/public-open-house-howland-research-forest/
LOCATION:MA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250911T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250911T200000
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SUMMARY:Free Public Talk – Bringing Catamounts Home: Lessons from Los Angeles' Wild Neighbors
DESCRIPTION:Organized by Mighty Earth \nJoin Beth Pratt — cougar advocate\, author of When Mountain Lions Are Neighbors\, and leader of the Save LA Cougars campaign — for the inspiring story of P-22\, the mountain lion who made his home in Los Angeles’ Griffith Park. Learn how coexistence with cougars is possible\, even in one of America’s largest cities\, and how these lessons can help us imagine the catamount’s place in Vermont’s forests once again. \n✅ Free and open to the public ~ Walk-ins welcome \n📲 Registration here to save your spot \n🎁 First 25 attendees get a free “Bring Catamounts Home” t-shirt!
URL:https://newildernesstrust.org/event/free-public-talk-bringing-catamounts-home-lessons-from-los-angeles-wild-neighbors/
LOCATION:Main Street Landing\, 60 Lake Street\, 3rd floor\, Burlington\, VT\, 05401\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250905T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250905T130000
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SUMMARY:Rewilding Spruce Ridge! Ecology Hike and Picnic
DESCRIPTION:Rewilding Spruce Ridge: Hike and Picnic with Northeast Wilderness Trust’s Wildlands Ecology Director \nJoin Shelby Perry\, Wildlands Ecology Director at Northeast Wilderness Trust\, for an ecological adventure at the future Spruce Ridge Wilderness Preserve in Orford\, New Hampshire. \nThe proposed 2\,079-acre preserve in the Upper Valley abuts the Appalachian Trail and contains diverse forests\, mountain ridges and a pond fed by cold\, clear streams. It is also home to a wide variety of flora and fauna. \nThis event is free and open to the public. Registration is required–here. Those wishing to support the purchase of the property can learn more and make a donation at: https://newildernesstrust.org/projects/spruce-ridge/ \n\nWhat to expect: We will walk a loop that visits upland forests and the shores of Mason Pond. We’ll look for evidence of the wild residents of the land\, and talk about who calls this future preserve home!\n\n\nFitness/ability level: EASY. A roughly 1.5-mile walk\, and fewer than 200 feet of elevation change\, will take place mostly on trails/old woods roads.\n\n\nWhat to wear: Participants should wear closed-toed footwear for tromping through the woods\, be prepared for a 2–3-mile hike and the weather of the day (rain or shine)\, and the possibility of bugs.\n\n\nWhat to bring: Bring lunch\, plenty of water\, a hat\, rain gear if appropriate\, and your curiosity! Binoculars\, cameras\, field guides\, and trekking poles optional!\n\nExact meeting point will be provided in the confirmation email upon registration.
URL:https://newildernesstrust.org/event/rewilding-spruce-ridge-ecology-hike-and-picnic/
LOCATION:Spruce Ridge Wilderness Preserve\, Orford\, NH\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250726T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250726T130000
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SUMMARY:Ecology Nature Walk at Woodbury Mountain Wilderness Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Join Wildlands Ecologist Jason Mazurowski and Northeast Wilderness Trust for an ecological exploration of the Woodbury Mountain Wilderness Preserve.We’ll begin with a geologic overview of the northern Green Mountains and the Woodbury Range\, exploring how the region’s bedrock and glacial history have shaped its climate\, plant communities\, and wildlife. \nThe walk will follow a semi-maintained trail through rich northern hardwood forests\, past waterfalls\, and among late-season wildflowers. Weather and timing permitting\, there may be an option to continue to the forested summit of Woodbury Mountain—the highest point on the preserve. \nRegistration is required\, click here to register. \nPlease come prepared with sturdy\, closed-toe footwear and clothing suitable for off-trail travel\, as well as food\, water\, and protection from heat\, insects\, and changing weather conditions. \nParking: Please park at the pull off along Country Rd\, coordinates 44°27’45.5″N 72°25’35.0″W
URL:https://newildernesstrust.org/event/ecology-nature-walk-at-woodbury-mountain-wilderness-preserve/
LOCATION:Woodbury Mountain Wilderness Preserve\, Woodbury\, VT\, 05640\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250524T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250524T120000
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SUMMARY:Birding Bushwhack at Grasse River Wilderness Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Join Janelle Jones\, NY Land Steward\, for a walk through deciduous forests\, past beaver wetlands\, and alongside wild stretches of the Grasse River. This land is managed as a wilderness preserve; there are no official trails\, but old logging roads sometimes create a clear path to walk on. Participants should be prepared for mud and wet boots. Birders of all experience levels are invited; beginners are encouraged to attend. Species we can hope to see and/or hear are: Ruffed Grouse\, Broad-winged Hawk\, Veery\, a wide variety of warblers\, and possibly Wood Ducks. \nMeeting location: Parking is limited at the main entrance to the preserve. Exact directions to parking will be given upon registration. Please respect all neighboring private property. \nBring: Binoculars\, camera (if desired)\, snack\, water\, insect/tick repellent\, sun protection\, appropriate footwear and clothing \nGroup size is limited to 10. This field trip is co-sponsored between Northern New York Audubon and Northeast Wilderness Trust. \n\nTo register: Email Janelle Jones janelle@newildernesstrust.org
URL:https://newildernesstrust.org/event/may-birding-grasse-river/
LOCATION:Grasse River Wilderness Preserve\, Russell\, New York
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250506T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250506T193000
DTSTAMP:20260613T020646
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SUMMARY:Speaker Series: Rewilding Across Continents
DESCRIPTION:Please join Northeast Wilderness Trust on Tuesday\, May 6 at 6:00 p.m. ET for the third installment of our 2025 Speaker Series. The webinar will feature Kathleen Fitzgerald and Sebastián Di Martino\, veteran conservationists with decades of combined experience rewilding landscapes and ecosystems across North America\, South America\, and Africa. Fitzgerald and Di Martino will give presentations on their work\, followed by a discussion comparing key insights and reasons for hope. \nKathleen Fitzgerald is the Project Director\, Enduring Earth at The Pew Charitable Trusts\, former Vice President at the African Wildlife Foundation\, partner at Conservation Capital\, and was co-founder and Executive Director of Northeast Wilderness Trust. \nSebastián Di Martino is Conservation Director at Rewilding Argentina\, where he oversees the reintroduction of species and environmental restoration. \n\nPlease RSVP here.
URL:https://newildernesstrust.org/event/speaker-series-rewilding-across-continents/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250411T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250411T163000
DTSTAMP:20260613T020646
CREATED:20250401T181727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T181727Z
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SUMMARY:2025 A2A Science Symposium: Connecting Ecosystems for a Resilient Future
DESCRIPTION:This event is organized by the Algonquin To Adirondacks Collaborative. For more information head to the organizer’s website. \nDiscover how scientists\, NGOs\, governments\, and citizens are working to enhance and preserve ecological connectivity between Algonquin Park and the Adirondacks (A2A). \n🦌 A2A Science Symposium on Friday\, April 11th \nTime: 9:00-4:30 pm (Registration & poster set-up opens at 7:30 am)\nLocation: 1000 Islands Harbour Hotel\, Clayton\, NY\nKeynote presentation from Erin Sito\, from the Wildlands Network\, who will be discussing wildlife crossings\, habitat connectivity policy\, and the role that scientists can play in advancing solutions. \nPresentations from leading experts on road ecology\, wildlife movement\, ecological connectivity\, and Indigenous-led conservation in the A2A.\nOpportunities for networking and collaboration among participants.
URL:https://newildernesstrust.org/event/a2a-science-symposium25/
LOCATION:MA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250406T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250406T120000
DTSTAMP:20260613T020646
CREATED:20250311T143214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250320T151958Z
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SUMMARY:Wildlands in the Northeast: A Conservation Vision at the Northeast Natural History Conference
DESCRIPTION:This presentation is part of the Northeast Natural History Conference. For more information head to the organizer’s website. \nWildlands in the Northeast: A Conservation Vision \nShelby Perry\, NEWT’s Wildlands Ecology Director will moderate and introduce an overview of the vision of Wildlands representation in the Northeast. Shelby will be joined by speakers: \nLiz Thompson to discuss: Wildlands in New England: Past\, Present\, and Future \nRobert Zaino: Vermont Conservation Design as a Case Study for Wildlands Representation \nBrian Hall: Wildlands By Design: Building the Tool \nAbout the Northeast Natural History Conference: You won’t want to miss the Northeast’s largest regional forum for researchers\, natural resource managers\, students\, and naturalists to present current information on the varied aspects of applied field biology (freshwater\, marine\, and terrestrial) and natural history for the Northeastern United States and adjacent Canada. It will serve as a premier venue to identify research and management needs\, foster friendships and collegial relationships\, and encourage a greater region-wide interest in natural history by bringing people with diverse backgrounds together. Every year\, we receive affirmative feedback about how friendly\, collegial\, and enjoyable the conference is and how it is especially welcoming of and valuable to students.
URL:https://newildernesstrust.org/event/wildlands-in-the-northeast-a-conservation-vision-at-the-northeast-natural-history-conference/
LOCATION:MA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250404T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250404T160000
DTSTAMP:20260613T020646
CREATED:20250311T132237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T132252Z
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SUMMARY:Field Trip to the Vernon Black Gum Swamp for the Northeast Natural History Conference
DESCRIPTION:This field trip is part of the Northeast Natural History Conference. For more information head to the organizer’s website. \nAdvanced registration is required by March 31 \nThe Vernon Black Gum Swamps are a series of small basin wetlands nestled within a gently rolling upland forest. In the swamps\, large\, rare\, and ancient Nyssa sylvatica (Black Gum or Tupelo) tower above a vibrant green forest floor covered in Sphagnum mosses. This is a natural community that is rare in Vermont\, found here at the northern edge of its range. The swamps contain some very old trees\, with a few over 400 years old\, and several species of plants and animals that are rare in Vermont. This will be a slow and fairly easy hike on well-maintained trails that pass very close to the swamps but do not go into them. \nFor more information\, contact Liz Thompson at lizecolvt@gmail.com. \nThe field trip is limited to 25 participants. \nNo fee. \n\nImage via www.vernonvt.org.
URL:https://newildernesstrust.org/event/field-trip-vernon-black-gum-swamp/
LOCATION:MA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250304T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250304T200000
DTSTAMP:20260613T020646
CREATED:20250124T210848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250124T210848Z
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SUMMARY:Speaker Series: The Role of Large Carnivores in Rewilding Ecosystems | Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Please join Northeast Wilderness Trust on Tuesday\, March 4 at 6:30 p.m. ET for the second installment of our 2025 Speaker Series. Panthera’s Dr. Mark Elbroch will give a presentation on the key role large carnivores\, particularly wild cats\, play in healthy ecosystems\, and share other insights from his decades of research into mountain lion ecology. Mark and Shelby Perry\, Wildlands Ecology Director at Northeast Wilderness Trust\, will then discuss the most pressing obstacles to the restoration of North America’s large carnivores while exploring avenues of potential conservation progress. \nDr. Mark Elbroch is an ecologist\, author\, and storyteller. He studies mountain lion ecology in his role as Puma Director at Panthera\, a global wild cat conservation organization. He is also an animal tracker working to preserve ancient skills\, and to elevate their applications in the modern world. \n\nPlease RSVP here.
URL:https://newildernesstrust.org/event/speaker-series-carnivors-in-ecosystems/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250219T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250219T183000
DTSTAMP:20260613T020646
CREATED:20250206T150644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250206T150725Z
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SUMMARY:MCLA Seminar - Rewilding in an Unlikely Landscape: The Recovery of the Northern Forest of the Northeastern United States
DESCRIPTION:Jon Leibowitz\, President and CEO\, Northeast Wilderness Trust\, will be presenting as part of the MCLA Green Living Seminar Series Spring 2025 “Rewilding Our World.” The 2025 series is a presentation of the MCLA Environmental Studies Department and the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts. \nThis event is free and open to the public. For more information head to: https://www.mcla.edu/mcla-in-the-community/events/greenliving-seminars/index.php \n 
URL:https://newildernesstrust.org/event/mcla-seminar-rewilding-in-an-unlikely-landscape-the-recovery-of-the-northern-forest-of-the-northeastern-united-states/
LOCATION:Feigenbaum Center for Science and Innovation at MCLA\, 47 Blackinton St\, North Adams\, MA\, 01247\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T190000
DTSTAMP:20260613T020646
CREATED:20250207T193445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250207T193658Z
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SUMMARY:Berkshire Green Drinks - "From Pretzel Slime to Carnival Candy: An Introduction to Slime Molds" with Shelby Perry
DESCRIPTION:Join Berkshire Environmental Action Team (BEAT) for the February 2025 Berkshire Green Drinks event featuring Shelby Perry of Northeast Wilderness Trust\, who will discuss the fascinating life cycle of slime molds! \nDuring this talk\, Shelby will explain the life cycle of the slime mold and some of its surprising habits. You’ll learn where and when to find them in the forest and see a variety of impressive species that live in the Northeast. Resources will be compiled at the end of the presentation if you’re psyched on slime molds and want to learn more! \nRegister for the Zoom meeting here.
URL:https://newildernesstrust.org/event/berkshire-green-drinks-from-pretzel-slime-to-carnival-candy-an-introduction-to-slime-molds-with-shelby-perry/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250130T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250130T200000
DTSTAMP:20260613T020646
CREATED:20241218T190630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241218T201558Z
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SUMMARY:Rewilding North America\, One Region at a Time: From 'America’s Serengeti' to the Northeast | Click here to RSVP
DESCRIPTION:A presentation on restoring America’s prairie by Henry Pollock\, President and CEO of Southern Plains Land Trust\, followed by a conversation between Pollock and Jon Leibowitz\, President & CEO of Northeast Wilderness Trust\, comparing differing regional approaches to rewilding. \nHenry Pollock is the Executive Director of Southern Plains Land Trust\, a Colorado land trust working to restore “America’s Serengeti.” Henry has a background in ecology and conservation with a strong focus on quantitative\, data-driven science and practice. He has a Ph.D. from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in Ecology\, Evolution\, & Conservation Biology and nearly 15 years’ experience as a wildlife biologist and academic researcher. \n\nPlease RSVP here.
URL:https://newildernesstrust.org/event/speaker-series-one-region-at-a-time/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241114T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241114T193000
DTSTAMP:20260613T020646
CREATED:20240822T173746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241029T132343Z
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SUMMARY:Wildlands & Woodlands: A Unified Vision for the Future of New England's Forests
DESCRIPTION:Featuring: Jon Leibowitz\, President and CEO at Northeast Wilderness Trust and Bob Perschel\, Executive Director at New England Forestry Foundation. \nOn Thursday\, November 14\, join the New England Forestry Foundation and Northeast Wilderness Trust as we celebrate and reflect on a groundbreaking partnership to bolster New England’s forests against the climate and biodiversity crises. \nDiscover how an expanded network of wildland reserves and innovative forestry approaches can position forests to combat climate change\, safeguard native species\, and fuel a thriving bioeconomy. Hear inspiring examples of our collaboration to protect and preserve our precious forest ecosystems\, and learn how you can engage with this transformative vision. \nSpeaking program begins at 5:45 p.m. with reception to follow. \nModerated by Katherine Collins\, Head of Sustainable Investing at Putnam Investments \n\nPlease RSVP here.
URL:https://newildernesstrust.org/event/wildlands-woodlands-a-unified-vision-for-the-future-of-new-englands-forests/
LOCATION:Nutter McClennen & Fish LLP\, 155 Seaport Blvd.\, Boston\, MA\, 02210\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241030T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241030T200000
DTSTAMP:20260613T020646
CREATED:20240828T204627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240924T131646Z
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SUMMARY:Rewilding the Northeast: The Case for Untrammeled Nature in a Changing World
DESCRIPTION:Northeast Wilderness Trust invites you to learn about the growing movement to conserve wild nature for biodiversity and a livable climate. \nKelsey Wirth\, Co-Founder\, Mothers Out Front\, and Jon Leibowitz\, President and CEO of Northeast Wilderness Trust\, will convene a reception and roundtable with wilderness movement leaders: \n• Mark Anderson\, Director of Conservation Science\, The Nature Conservancy \n• Tom Butler\, Senior Fellow\, Northeast Wilderness Trust \n• Aaron Mair\, “Forever Adirondacks” Director\, Adirondack Council \nWhen: Wednesday\, October 30\, 2024\, 6:30 PM (Doors open 5:45) \nWhere: WBUR CitySpace – 890 Commonwealth Ave\, Boston \nDrinks and light bites \nHost Committee Chairs: Emily Bateson & Tom Cooper \nHost Committee: Mark & Susan Zankel\, Carol Fox\, Susie O’Keeffe\, Peter & Abby Coffin \n\nRegister here. \n\nImage by Jerry Monkman Ecophotography. \n\n \n 
URL:https://newildernesstrust.org/event/rewilding-the-northeast-boston/
LOCATION:WBUR CitySpace\, 890 Commonwealth Avenue\, Boston\, 02215\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241013T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241013T140000
DTSTAMP:20260613T020646
CREATED:20240904T171932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240904T174828Z
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SUMMARY:Woodbury Mountain BioBlitz: Biodiversity and Wilderness Insights
DESCRIPTION:A walk to identify and understand the importance of wilderness\, biodiversity\, and land formation. \nJoin Brett Engstrom\, local ecologist\, and Northeast Wilderness Trust for a venture on the Woodbury Mountain Wilderness Preserve. We will spend most of our time getting to know a small piece of this wilderness area\, investigating species interactions\, thinking of the processes of land formation and hydrology\, and tying it all back to the important mission of conserving forever wild places. While immersed in the landscape\, we will spend time listening to the sounds of the forest\, identifying different species\, and take time to slow down and connect with the outside world. Please wear footwear for tromping through the woods in possibly steep terrain\, be prepared for a 2–3-mile hike\, prepare for the weather of the day\, and bring lunch and plenty of water. \nDirections: We will convene at the Curtis Pond Access Area at 9AM\, then carpool in a few cars to the entrance of the property off Woodbury Mountain Road. \n\nPlease RSVP here.
URL:https://newildernesstrust.org/event/biodiversity-wilderness-insights/
LOCATION:Curtis Pond Access Area\, 376 Worcester Road\, Calais\, VT\, 05648\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240721T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240721T140000
DTSTAMP:20260613T020646
CREATED:20240606T205031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240607T152401Z
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SUMMARY:Woodbury Mountain BioBlitz: Mushrooms
DESCRIPTION:Join naturalist and educator Dave Muska for a walk through the Woodbury Mountain Preserve in search of the wondrous fungi of Vermont’s landscape. Our time together will be inspired by the mushrooms we encounter and our own personal inquiry as we make our way through the lush forested ecosystem of this preserve. \nTopics of discussion will include mushroom ID\, fungal ecology\, cultural history and uses of local fungi for food & medicine\, and much more. Participants will additionally learn how they may contribute to fungal conservation efforts through the ‘Fungi of Vermont Community Science Initiative’. A short training of recording mushroom observations using the iNaturalist App will be included. It will be helpful to have the iNaturalist app downloaded to your phone and to have an account created before our walk. \nPlease Bring: \n\nPlease wear weather appropriate clothing and footwear for walking outdoors off trail and on uneven terrain.\nWater\, snacks\, and any other items to keep yourself healthy and happy are encouraged.\nA basket or hard sided container for collecting mushrooms for later study and spore prints\nA Hand Lens/Magnifying Glass\nMushroom Field guide (optional)\nPhone w/iNaturalist App Installed (encouraged)\n\nAbout Dave: \nDave Muska is a naturalist\, educator\, and founder of Ondatra Adventures\, a business devoted to providing meaningful connections to the natural world through Guided Excursions\, Naturalist Study\, and Wilderness Living Skills. He is also a naturalist at the North Branch Nature Center in Montpelier\, VT and serves on the leadership council of the State of Vermont Fungal Scientific Advisory Group (FSAG). Dave offers instruction and apprenticeships in Fungal Ecology\, Wildlife Tracking\, Mushroom Identification\, Wilderness Living Skills\, and much more throughout the Northeastern US and beyond. He has studied with many talented professionals in the fields of his expertise and continues to learn\, understanding that a true educator must also be a student. Dave believes that developing a personal relationship with the natural world is a fundamental component of a healthy life and a global community.
URL:https://newildernesstrust.org/event/woodbury-mountain-bioblitz-mushrooms/
LOCATION:Vaughn M. Douglass Access Area\, 900 Camp Rd\, Wolcott\, VT\, 05680\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240608T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240608T120000
DTSTAMP:20260613T020646
CREATED:20240416T203527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240418T201056Z
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SUMMARY:Birding Walk at Grasse River Wilderness Preserve
DESCRIPTION:This field trip is co-sponsored between Northern New York Audubon and Northeast Wilderness Trust. Join Janelle Jones\, NY Land Steward\, for a walk through deciduous forests\, past beaver wetlands\, and alongside wild stretches of the Grasse River. This land is managed as a wilderness preserve; there are no official trails\, but old logging roads create a clear path to walk on. Participants should be prepared for mud and wet boots. Birders of all experience level are invited; beginners are encouraged to attend. Species we can hope to see and/or hear are: Ruffed Grouse\, Broad-winged Hawk\, Veery\, a wide variety of warblers\, and possibly Wood Ducks. Group size is limited to 15.\n \nDirections: Parking is limited at the main entrance to the preserve. Exact directions to parking will be given upon registration. Please respect all neighboring private property.\nBring: Binoculars\, camera (if desired)\, snack\, water\, insect/tick repellent\, sunscreen\, appropriate hiking footwear and clothing\nTo Register: Email Janelle Jones janelle@newildernesstrust.org
URL:https://newildernesstrust.org/event/birding-walk-grasse-river/
LOCATION:Grasse River Wilderness Preserve\, Russell\, New York
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240529T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240529T193000
DTSTAMP:20260613T020646
CREATED:20240415T145233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240425T181109Z
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SUMMARY:Wildlands Ecologist Shelby Perry Presents @ Kestrel Land Trust: Conservation Action for Biodiversity: Wildlands - The Cornerstone of Ecological Resilience
DESCRIPTION:“Nature contains worlds of mysterious and remarkable life in such fantastic diversity that humans have only come to understand a small slice of this wonderful web we are a part of. Underpinning the work of conserving wildlands is the belief that all beings – from charismatic megafauna like bears and bobcats\, to inconspicuous microorganisms like slime molds and nematodes – have a right not just to survive\, but to thrive\, reproduce\, and evolve. Protecting wildlands shelters even the parts of nature that are not well understood by humans\, safeguarding a home for the full spectrum of life.” \nThe term “wildland” refers to places unmanaged by humans\, where nature can maintain autonomy across all the scales at which life exists. The result\, when allowed to play out over appropriate time scales in the northeast\, is (usually) old forests\, rich with life. \nJoin us on Wednesday\, May 29th\, 6:00-7:30 pm for an online presentation by Shelby Perry\, Wildlands Ecologist at Northeast Wilderness Trust. She will lead us on a journey through the process of rewilding in forests in the northeast\, discuss the implications of wildlands protections for biodiversity\, and introduce us to a few of the lesser known residents of these places. \nRegistration is required on Kestrel Land Trust’s website.
URL:https://newildernesstrust.org/event/wildlands-ecologist-shelby-perry-speaks-kestral-land-trust-conservation-action-for-biodiversity-wildlands-the-cornerstone-of-ecological-resilience/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240524T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240524T160000
DTSTAMP:20260613T020646
CREATED:20240403T134043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240508T155215Z
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SUMMARY:Eagle Mountain 5th Anniversary Hike
DESCRIPTION:To celebrate 5 years of wilderness at Eagle Mountain Wilderness Preserve\, join New York Land Steward\, Janelle\, on a hike through the 2\,440+ acre preserve. We will be using Benny’s Trail for some of the hike\, but participants should be prepared for off-trail hiking through varied terrain. The exact mileage and route will be provided upon registration. Please come prepared with food and water\, and be ready to spend the day in the woods. Group size is limited to 8 participants. The hike will take place rain or shine\, but should the weather pose safety risks\, the hike will be cancelled with at least 24 hours’ notice. \nRegistration: Email Janelle Jones at janelle@newildernesstrust.org
URL:https://newildernesstrust.org/event/newt-eagle-mountain-5th-anniversary-hike/
LOCATION:Eagle Mountain Wilderness Preserve\, Au Sable Forks\, NY\, 12912\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240505T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240505T223000
DTSTAMP:20260613T020646
CREATED:20240409T142819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240426T150406Z
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SUMMARY:Woodbury Mountain BioBlitz: Birds
DESCRIPTION:Join Glenn Etter\, birder and graduate of the Field Naturalist program at UVM\, on a walk at Northeast Wilderness Trust’s Woodbury Mountain Wilderness Preserve in Vermont. We will visit several different natural communities\, including wetlands and upland forests\, to identify species of birds present on the property and record them in our iNaturalist BioBlitz project. We will explore how to use different bird identifying tools including Merlin and e-bird\, as well as using bird calls to identify species. Please bring footwear for late spring tromping\, plenty of water\, and be prepared for the weather of the day. Be prepared for a 2-3 mile hike up possibly steep terrain and to be off-trail. \nLocation: Vaughn M. Douglass Access Area\, 900 Camp Road Wolcott\, VT 05680 \nRSVP here to reserve your spot! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nChickadee image credit to Brendan Wiltse.
URL:https://newildernesstrust.org/event/woodbury-mountain-bioblitz-birds/
LOCATION:Vaughn M. Douglass Access Area\, 900 Camp Rd\, Wolcott\, VT\, 05680\, United States
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