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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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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
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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:20260613T033127
CREATED: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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250406T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250406T120000
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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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250404T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250404T160000
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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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250304T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250304T200000
DTSTAMP:20260613T033127
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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
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CREATED:20250206T150644Z
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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
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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
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CREATED:20241218T190630Z
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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
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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:20260613T033127
CREATED:20240828T204627Z
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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:20260613T033127
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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
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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:20260613T033127
CREATED:20240416T203527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240418T201056Z
UID:17848-1717837200-1717848000@newildernesstrust.org
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:20260613T033127
CREATED:20240415T145233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240425T181109Z
UID:17822-1717005600-1717011000@newildernesstrust.org
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:20260613T033127
CREATED:20240403T134043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240508T155215Z
UID:17716-1716541200-1716566400@newildernesstrust.org
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:20260613T033127
CREATED:20240409T142819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240426T150406Z
UID:17757-1714897800-1714948200@newildernesstrust.org
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240419T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240419T160000
DTSTAMP:20260613T033127
CREATED:20240327T210854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240410T202043Z
UID:17638-1713517200-1713542400@newildernesstrust.org
SUMMARY:Moriah Wilderness Preserve Earth Day Clean Up
DESCRIPTION:Just in time for Earth Day\, join our New York Land Steward\, Janelle\, to help clean up the roadsides at the newly established Moriah Wilderness Preserve. We will start on Silver Hill Road at 9AM\, then work our way into the property to two rewilding sites. \nLocation: The Silver Hill Road entrance to the preserve. Look for the logs dragged into the road or follow the GPS coordinate link. \nRegistration is not necessary\, but feel free to email Janelle Jones at janelle@newildernesstrust.org with any questions or concerns. If you can’t join right at 9AM\, reach out to Janelle for details on where to meet.
URL:https://newildernesstrust.org/event/newt-moriah-wilderness-preserve-earth-day-clean-up/
LOCATION:Moriah Wilderness Preserve\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240418T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240418T180000
DTSTAMP:20260613T033127
CREATED:20240325T143706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240410T201802Z
UID:17583-1713459600-1713463200@newildernesstrust.org
SUMMARY:Ecologist Shelby Perry's talk on Trees and Rewilding
DESCRIPTION:In collaboration with Mad River Valley Arts’ first group show of the year RISE: Trees\, Our Botanical Giants\, join us for a multi-media presentation on Trees and Rewilding given by Shelby Perry\, Wildlands Ecologist. \nThis talk will be held at Mad River Valley Arts on Thursday\, April 18th at 5 pm and will explore the ecology\, philosophy\, and experience of the wild forests of today\, and what the future might hold for them. This event is free and open to the public.
URL:https://newildernesstrust.org/event/newt-ecologist-shelby-perrys-talk-on-trees-and-rewilding/
LOCATION:Mad River Valley Arts\, 5031 Main St\, Waitsfield\, 05673\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240407T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240407T140000
DTSTAMP:20260613T033127
CREATED:20240306T204703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240307T183631Z
UID:17439-1712484000-1712498400@newildernesstrust.org
SUMMARY:Woodbury Mountain BioBlitz: Winter to Spring Ecology Walk
DESCRIPTION:Meet-up location: Knights of Columbus Hall (206 Vermont 14 Hardwick\, VT 05843); max. 20 participants. RSVP here to reserve your spot! \nJoin Eric Sorenson\, ecologist\, for a ramble on the diverse and beautiful Woodbury Mountain Wilderness Preserve. We will visit and explore wetland and upland natural communities\, discuss the natural processes at play in each\, examine soils\, and discuss the bedrock and glacial history of the Woodbury Mountain area. With either snow cover or a warm spring day\, we will identify trees\, shrubs\, herbs\, bryophytes\, birds\, and animal tracks as we walk. And while immersed in the Woodbury Mountain Wilderness Preserves\, we will discuss the importance of old forests\, wilderness\, and how this preserve is critically important for ecological connectivity between the Adirondacks Mountains and the Gaspé Peninsula. Please wear footwear for spring tromping\, bring lunch for the day\, bring a hand lens if you have one\, and be prepared for the weather of the day. Be prepared for a 2-3 mile hike up possibly steep terrain. \nAbout Eric: Eric is an ecologist\, with special interests in natural communities\, birds\, mosses\, and conservation science. He is a coauthor of Wetland\, Woodland\, Wildlands: A Guide to the Natural Communities of Vermont\, and is a proud board member of Northeast Wilderness Trust. \n 
URL:https://newildernesstrust.org/event/woodbury-mountain-bioblitz-winter-to-spring-ecology-walk/
LOCATION:Woodbury Mountain Wilderness Preserve\, Woodbury\, VT\, 05640\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230923T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230923T130000
DTSTAMP:20260613T033127
CREATED:20230822T212546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230823T204155Z
UID:15535-1695463200-1695474000@newildernesstrust.org
SUMMARY:Woodbury Mountain BioBlitz: Pollinators
DESCRIPTION:Meet-up location will be emailed to attendees. Max. 15 participants; RSVP here to reserve your spot! \nJoin Jason Mazurowski\, a local naturalist and native bee specialist\, to discover autumn pollinators at Woodbury Mountain Wilderness Preserve. We’ll explore wetlands and forest edges to document some of Vermont’s 350+ species of native bees\, just as bumblebee colonies are reaching their annual late-summer peak. We’ll discuss and observe other groups of pollinators such as butterflies\, moths\, wasps and more as they forage on late-season wildflowers. We will also learn to record our sightings using the iNaturalist app\, which is a fun way to learn about nature in your own backyard while contributing to science. Please wear sturdy footwear; the field-based portion of this walk will be spent off-trail on uneven terrain exploring forests and wetlands. Tick protection\, and waterproof footwear are recommended. Be prepared for bugs\, rain\, and/or sun. \nAbout Jason: Jason is an ecologist\, naturalist\, and instructor for the University of Vermont’s Field Naturalist MS program. He currently works with UVM’s Gund Institute for Environment to study the role of native bees in agricultural systems. \n  \nPhoto: 
URL:https://newildernesstrust.org/event/woodbury-mountain-bioblitz-pollinators/
LOCATION:Woodbury Mountain Wilderness Preserve\, Woodbury\, VT\, 05640\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230908T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230908T120000
DTSTAMP:20260613T033127
CREATED:20230711T163315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230822T210751Z
UID:15251-1694163600-1694174400@newildernesstrust.org
SUMMARY:Woodbury Mountain BioBlitz: Turtles & More
DESCRIPTION:Meet-up location TBD; max. 20 participants. RSVP here to reserve your spot! \nJoin Kiley Briggs\, a local herpetologist\, to look for and learn about the reptiles and amphibians that live in Woodbury Mountain Wilderness Preserve. Frogs\, salamanders\, snakes\, and turtles can all be found in the Preserve’s forest and wetlands. We will have up-close encounters with animals usually hidden from sight. We will also learn to record our sightings using the iNaturalist app\, which is a fun way to learn about nature in your own backyard while contributing to science. Please wear sturdy footwear and be ready to get your feet a little wet; portions of the trip may be spent off-trail on uneven terrain. Be prepared for bugs\, rain\, and/or sun. \nAbout Kiley: Kiley is the Director of Conservation for the Orianne Society\, and works on a number of turtle conservation projects in the region. Growing up in the Champlain Valley\, he always felt drawn to northeastern Vermont and set a goal to oneday live in a place where he could find Mink Frogs (a Northeast Kingdom special) in his own yard. He hasn’t found one in his yard yet\, but he can sometimes hear them calling from his front steps on warm summer nights\, which is always a treat. \n  \nPhoto: Painted turtle by Brendan Wiltse \n 
URL:https://newildernesstrust.org/event/woodbury-mountain-bioblitz-turtles-more/
LOCATION:Woodbury Mountain Wilderness Preserve\, Woodbury\, VT\, 05640\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230825T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230825T130000
DTSTAMP:20260613T033127
CREATED:20230714T165234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230714T165431Z
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SUMMARY:Woodbury Mountain BioBlitz: Botany
DESCRIPTION:Meet-up location TBD; max. 15 participants; RSVP here to reserve your spot! \nJoin local ecologist Liz Thompson to help document the flora of Woodbury Mountain Preserve—the trees\, shrubs\, wildflowers\, ferns\, grasses\, and sedges. We’ll scour the hillsides with keen eyes\, hand lenses\, wildflower guides\, and a sense of fun. What we can’t identify on the spot\, we will photograph for later identification. We will probably move slowly\, but there may be some steep terrain. \nAbout Liz: Liz Thompson is a conservation ecologist and botanist living in Jericho\, Vermont. She serves on Northeast Wilderness Trust’s Board of Directors. Liz is recently retired from a 40-year career in land conservation in Vermont. She co-authored Wetland\, Woodland\, Wildland\, A Guide to the Natural Communities of Vermont\, as well as Vermont Conservation Design and\, most recently\, Wildlands in New England\, Past\, Present\, and Future. For 20 years she taught Field Botany and Ecology at the University of Vermont. Liz’s current favorite pastime is walking in nature with a camera\, finding the beauty in small and ordinary things. \n  \nPhoto: Interrupted fern and New York fern at Woodbury Mountain Wilderness Preserve by Natalia Boltukhova
URL:https://newildernesstrust.org/event/woodbury-mountain-bioblitz-botany/
LOCATION:Woodbury Mountain Wilderness Preserve\, Woodbury\, VT\, 05640\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230801
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240801
DTSTAMP:20260613T033127
CREATED:20230718T183002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240425T180906Z
UID:15359-1690848000-1722470399@newildernesstrust.org
SUMMARY:Woodbury Mountain BioBlitz
DESCRIPTION:Contribute to citizen science and Northeast Wilderness Trust’s Ecology Program through our community BioBlitz at Woodbury Mountain Wilderness Preserve in central Vermont! \nFrom August 2023 through July 2024\, we will inventory the species found on this special 6\,000+ acre Preserve using the tool iNaturalist. You are invited to attend a walk led by an experienced naturalist to delve into a specific taxa (such as fungi\, insects\, trees\, or birds). Find current offerings at www.newildernesstrust.org/events. Or\, join in on the fun by striking out on your own (don’t forget to bring a buddy) to record species observations on the Preserve. Check out our family friendly Woodbury Mountain BioBlitz Guide to get started.
URL:https://newildernesstrust.org/event/woodbury-mountain-bioblitz/
LOCATION:Woodbury Mountain Wilderness Preserve\, Woodbury\, VT\, 05640\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230720T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230720T190000
DTSTAMP:20260613T033127
CREATED:20230710T220657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230713T204302Z
UID:15242-1689872400-1689879600@newildernesstrust.org
SUMMARY:Adding a Natural Approach to Forest Management: Letting Trees Grow Old
DESCRIPTION:The Hanover Conservation Commission & Biodiversity Committee will host a panel discussion with a dynamic and diverse group of practitioners and scientists to discuss the importance of letting local\, native forests grow old in the Upper Valley. This practice has benefits for forest health and public health—particularly in the face of climate change. The panel discussion will cover the value of creating reserves\, old growth\, wild forests and how to create them in your community and on your lands. There will be a chance for the public to ask questions at the end of the discussion. \nTo watch remotely via Zoom\, register here! \n\n\n\n\n\nPanelists \n\nWilliam Moomaw\, Professor Emeritus of Environmental Policy\, Tufts University\nJohn Roe\, Forest Ecologist\, Carbon Markets expert\nBob Linck\, Conservation Director\, Northeast Wilderness Trust\nEric Jones\, private landowner of 1500 wild\, protected acres in New Hampshire\nDaniel Stepanouskas\, Consulting Forester in New Hampshire for 35 years
URL:https://newildernesstrust.org/event/adding-a-natural-approach-to-forest-management-letting-trees-grow-old/
LOCATION:Howe Library\, 13 South Street\, Hanover\, NH\, 03755
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230425T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230425T183000
DTSTAMP:20260613T033127
CREATED:20230208T204107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230209T202721Z
UID:13118-1682443800-1682447400@newildernesstrust.org
SUMMARY:Protecting Half of Earth for All Life
DESCRIPTION:Register here!\nJoin Northeast Wilderness Trust virtually for a talk with special guest Dennis Liu; watch from the comfort of your own home and participate in a Q&A discussion. \nThe goal for global conservation is Half\, inspired by E.O. Wilson’s call to protect half of our precious planet for the rest of nature. Although the “America the Beautiful” campaign\, the US implementation of 30 x 30\, is a good start\, it will not be enough to reverse the current extinction crisis and bring humanity into the safe zone. At this time\, the US currently has about 15% of its land under formal protection for biodiversity\, which matches the global percentage. Half-Earth’s goal of 50% is not reachable in the US through state and federal action alone. It must include conservation by non-profits\, NGOs\, and individuals—including the forever-wild lands Northeast Wilderness Trust protects. Half-Earth’s goal is to leave no species behind. Dennis Liu will feature stories of charismatic creatures like hummingbirds and dragonflies\, and discuss how protecting one species often benefits others. He’ll also talk about what each of us can do as individuals and as communities to support all of the miraculous species we love and need. \n  \nDennis Liu\, Ph.D. is an internationally recognized expert in science education. Midway in his career\, influenced by E.O. Wilson\, he shifted his focus from molecular medicine to what Ed called “the little things that run the world\,” – from ants to hummingbirds to pitcher plants\, the millions of other species our very lives depend on. As Vice President of Education for the E.O. Wilson Biodiversity Foundation\, Dennis works to carry forward Ed’s mission to protect our planet’s precious biodiversity now and for future generations. Dennis also serves on the boards of the American Chestnut Foundation\, Homegrown National Park\, and as Board President for the American Conservation Film Festival. \n  \n  \nPhoto: Alder Stream Wilderness Preserve\, ME and farm field across the Piscataquis River by Jerry Monkman/Ecophotography
URL:https://newildernesstrust.org/event/protecting-half-of-earth-for-all-life/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230418T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230418T183000
DTSTAMP:20260613T033127
CREATED:20230208T210145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230216T203359Z
UID:13120-1681839000-1681842600@newildernesstrust.org
SUMMARY:Great Trees and Forests of the Northeast\, Past and Present
DESCRIPTION:Register here!\nJoin Northeast Wilderness Trust virtually for a talk with special guests Bob Leverett and Monica Jakuc Leverett; watch from the comfort of your own home and participate in a Q&A discussion. \n“Old-growth forest evangelist” Bob Leverett will take us on a virtual tour of treasured trees and forests in New England and New York. We’ll learn about the many values of old-growth forests\, from both a scientific and spiritual perspective. Bob’s wife and partner Monica will offer supporting insights. This presentation is a must-see for all of our tree-huggers out there. This event is co-sponsored by Kestrel Land Trust. \n \nBob Leverett is co-discoverer of most of the known old growth in Massachusetts. Co-author of several books\, including the Sierra Club Guide to Ancient Forests of the Northeast\, he has been the central figure in the Ancient Eastern Forests Conference Series. Bob is co-founder of the Native Tree Society\, co-founder and President of Friends of Mohawk Trail State Forest\, and Chair of the Massachusetts DCR Forest Reserves Science Advisory Committee. Educated as an engineer\, he is a recognized expert in the discipline of measuring trees for both science and sport. Currently\, he is working with climate scientists to help measure carbon sequestration in individual trees\, and is devising a carbon analysis tool for NEWT and others. \nMonica Jakuc Leverett is a retired professor of music at Smith College\, where she taught from 1969-2008. She is a classical music concert pianist. In addition\, as Bob’s partner and wife\, she has spent the last 18 years exploring forests with him\, helping organize his work and events\, and editing his writings. She is Clerk/Treasurer of Friends of Mohawk Trail State Forest. \nBob and Monica have established the Monica and Bob Leverett Forever-Wild Fund at Kestrel Land Trust. \n  \n  \nPhoto: Eastern White Pine at Eagle Mountain Wilderness Preserve by Brendan Wiltse. \n 
URL:https://newildernesstrust.org/event/great-trees-and-forests-past-and-present/
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