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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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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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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
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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
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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
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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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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
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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
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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
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240419T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240419T160000
DTSTAMP:20260615T061353
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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:20260615T061353
CREATED:20240325T143706Z
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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
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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:20260615T061353
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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
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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
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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:20260615T061353
CREATED:20230718T183002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240425T180906Z
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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:20260615T061353
CREATED:20230710T220657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230713T204302Z
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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:20260615T061353
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/
LOCATION:VT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230418T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230418T183000
DTSTAMP:20260615T061353
CREATED:20230208T210145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230216T203359Z
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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/
LOCATION:VT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230404T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230404T183000
DTSTAMP:20260615T061353
CREATED:20230208T203846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230209T202748Z
UID:13116-1680629400-1680633000@newildernesstrust.org
SUMMARY:Biodiversity: The Language of Wilderness
DESCRIPTION:Register here!\nJoin Northeast Wilderness Trust virtually for a talk with special guest Janet McMahon; watch from the comfort of your own home and participate in a Q&A discussion. \nUnderpinning the work of Northeast Wilderness Trust is the belief that all organisms\, from charismatic bobcats and bears all the way down to inconspicuous microorganisms like slime molds and nematodes\, have the right not just to survive but to thrive\, reproduce\, and evolve. Ecologist Janet McMahon will share how old forests offer niche and under-represented habitat types\, supporting higher levels of biodiversity across many taxa. Learn how old and undisturbed forests act as lifeboats in the face of extinction\, habitat loss\, and climate change. \n  \nJanet McMahon is a consulting ecologist for conservation organizations\, state agencies\, and private landowners. She developed a blueprint for an ecological reserves system for the state of Maine and her thesis\, The Biophysical Regions of Maine\, is used as a framework for landscape-scale conservation efforts by The Nature Conservancy and others. Janet authored the second volume of Northeast Wilderness Trust’s Wild Works series\, which focuses on biodiversity. Read Wild Works 2 here. \n  \nPhoto: White Admiral butterfly by Bryan Pfeiffer.
URL:https://newildernesstrust.org/event/biodiversity-the-language-of-wilderness/
LOCATION:VT
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230316
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230501
DTSTAMP:20260615T061353
CREATED:20230316T153020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230316T153501Z
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SUMMARY:Hornbeck Canoe Raffle 2023
DESCRIPTION:Take a shot at winning a Hornbeck canoe of your own! In celebration of the 2023 Spring Speaker Series\, Northeast Wilderness Trust is raffling off a Classic 10′ Hornbeck Canoe\, thanks to the generosity of Hornbeck Boats. \nThe winner of this raffle will take home a Classic 10-foot Hornbeck canoe. Weighing in at just 15 pounds\, this stable yet easy-to-maneuver boat has been in production for more than 40 years. It is a beloved Adirondack boat\, perfect for front- or backcountry trips across wild lakes\, ponds\, and rivers. The canoe retails for $1\,695…and for just $20\, you have a chance to call it yours! (Plus\, the more tickets you buy\, the cheaper each one is.) \nClick here to see more details about this beautiful boat. \nThe Canoe Raffle will close at noon on April 30\, and we will announce the winner on May 1\, 2023. \nPick-up details: Once a raffle winner has been announced\, we will coordinate pick-up details with them. \nAll proceeds benefit Northeast Wilderness Trust’s work to conserve forever-wild landscapes for nature and people. \nPhoto by Tom Butler
URL:https://newildernesstrust.org/event/hornbeck-canoe-raffle-2023/
LOCATION:VT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221027T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221027T200000
DTSTAMP:20260615T061353
CREATED:20220909T150943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220912T210509Z
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SUMMARY:"This Land Was Saved for You and Me" with Author Jeffrey Ryan (Vermont)
DESCRIPTION:Northeast Wilderness Trust\, in partnership with North Branch Nature Center and Bear Pond Books\, welcomes author Jeffrey Ryan to share his new book about the creation of public lands in America: This Land Was Saved for You and Me. Jeffrey will read highlights from “This Land\,” which traces the protection of America’s public lands by identifying a series of critical generational handoffs — from Frederick Law Olmsted to Gifford Pinchot to the generation of foresters that would lead the movement to preserve some lands as forever wild. Ryan’s book features many notable names\, but importantly many lesser-known people whose efforts broke new ground by recognizing that America’s resources were not inexhaustible\, calling for a means of protecting and managing them before it became too late. \nCopies of “This Land” will be available for purchase and signing at the event. $5 from each book sold will be donated to Northeast Wilderness Trust in support of conserving forever-wild landscapes for nature and people.  \n \n 
URL:https://newildernesstrust.org/event/this-land-was-saved-for-you-and-me-with-author-jeffrey-ryan-vermont/
LOCATION:North Branch Nature Center\, 713 Elm Street\, Montpelier\, VT\, 05602\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221014T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221014T143000
DTSTAMP:20260615T061353
CREATED:20220908T213145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221014T165026Z
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SUMMARY:POSTPONED - Floodplain Forest Volunteer Day (New York)
DESCRIPTION:This event will be rescheduled (date TBD) due to flood warnings across eastern New York. Please sign up for our monthly Enewsletter here to receive event updates. \n  \nJoin Northeast Wilderness Trust and Adirondack Council for a day on the land helping care for a special wild place. The Floodplain Forest is an 87-acre preserve within the Split Rock Wildway of Essex\, NY owned by the Eddy Foundation and conserved with a Northeast Wilderness Trust easement. This unique forested wetland naturally floods as the river rises and falls\, often leaving behind trash on the land. We’ll put our hands to the task to clean up litter and debris that has accumulated. \nRSVP to Sophi Veltrop at sophi@newildernesstrust.org to register and receive directions. Please include number of people in your party and your phone number. We look forward to cleaning up Floodplain Forest with you!
URL:https://newildernesstrust.org/event/floodplain-forest-volunteer-day/
LOCATION:VT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221002T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221002T130000
DTSTAMP:20260615T061353
CREATED:20220908T203330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220930T125502Z
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SUMMARY:Hike through the Heart of Three Forever-Wild Preserves (Connecticut)
DESCRIPTION:UPDATE: Due to long-lasting rains on Saturday\, the event has been moved to the rain date\, Sunday 10/2 at 10:00 AM. We hope to see you then. \nClick here to register for this event! \nExperience Connecticut’s newest forever-wild landscape on a hike with Cornwall Conservation Trust (CCT) and Northeast Wilderness Trust (NEWT). Over the course of 2 miles (round-trip)\, we’ll walk through two Preserves\, Red Mountain Preserve and Dobbs Preserve\, and enjoy beautiful views of the third\, Greyledge Preserve\, at a bald overlook. Encompassing 375 acres\, these wildlands are owned by CCT and were further protected this summer with a forever-wild conservation easement held by NEWT. Learn how this wilderness area is safeguarding biodiversity\, sequestering carbon\, and growing into an ancient forest of tomorrow—all thanks to the power of partnership. \nOur hike will follow a spur trail of the Mohawk State Trail. It is steep and rocky\, and gains about 600 feet in elevation. Park at the kiosk on Johnson Road\, off of Cornwall Hollow Road (Route 43) in Cornwall (click here for directions). Please leave pets at home. \nRain Date: In the event of heavy rain or thunderstorms\, the hike will be held on Sunday\, October 2 at 10:00 AM. Registrants will be notified.
URL:https://newildernesstrust.org/event/hike-through-the-heart-of-three-forever-wild-preserves/
LOCATION:VT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221001T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221001T180000
DTSTAMP:20260615T061353
CREATED:20220824T170329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220909T163751Z
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SUMMARY:Discover Grafton Forest Wilderness Preserve (Maine)
DESCRIPTION:Experience Grafton Forest Wilderness Preserve on a day-long guided hike with Northeast Wilderness Trust’s Northern New England Land Steward\, Becky Clough\, and Outreach Manager\, Sophi Veltrop. We’ll explore the wildlife and ecosystems of this newly established Preserve via the Speck Pond Trail. See rewilding in action and learn about how forever-wild conservation happens in the Western Maine Mountains and beyond. This trip is limited to 10 participants. \nThis adventure will be 6.4 miles round-trip with 2\,300 feet of elevation gain. There will be an option to hike additional mileage to Speck Pond (resulting in 7.2 miles total round-trip). The terrain will be rocky and steep in many places. \nRSVP to sophi @ newildernesstrust.org by 9/26 to reserve your spot! Directions and details will be emailed to attendees. \nIn the event of inclement weather\, the rain date is 10/8. \n  \nPhoto by Becky Clough
URL:https://newildernesstrust.org/event/discover-grafton-forest-wilderness-preserve/
LOCATION:VT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220615T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220615T193000
DTSTAMP:20260615T061353
CREATED:20220609T133504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220609T134249Z
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SUMMARY:"Our Better Nature" Book Launch & Biodiversity Walk
DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate the release of Our Better Nature: Hopeful Excursions in Saving Biodiversity\nJune 15 from 6:00 to 7:30 pm | FREE\nNorth Branch Nature Center \nLearn why Bill McKibben writes\, “This book could not be more timely\, more charming\, more useful\, or more needed! Anyone who cares about our small and lovely state will want to spend time with it – its impact will spread beyond Vermont’s borders.” \n \nA collaboration among Vermont conservation organizations and conservationists\, this work\, grounded in experience and science presents readers with stories\, essays\, and resources to guide and inspire action in favor of nature everywhere. \nDedicated to pioneering biologist and author Edward O. Wilson (1929–2021). \nA lifelong observer of nature\, E. O. Wilson noted what we all must: Of all the challenges facing the planet\, the loss of biodiversity and the current extinction crisis are among the gravest. In the face of this\, and in light of Wilson’s optimism in spite of it\, Our Better Nature offers messages of hope. \n\nStories of creative citizens whose successes with protecting and restoring nature are examples we can apply anywhere. \nEssays by regional experts who help us understand the power of resilient ecosystems\, of nature education for all ages\, and Vermont’s dedication to conservation science.\nResources for turning our collective desire to protect biodiversity into actions that do.\n\nAt the event\, you’ll hear readings from several contributors to the book – George Schenk\, farmer and founder of American Flatbread\, Tom Butler\, Senior Fellow at the Northeast Wilderness Trust\, Alicia Daniel\, founder of the Vermont Master Naturalist Program\, and Sean Beckett\, Director of Natural History Programs at North Branch Nature Center. \nYou’ll also have the opportunity to purchase the book for $25 (by cash or check)\, get your book signed\, see photographs from the book\, and enjoy some refreshments. The event will conclude with a short biodiversity walk led by North Branch Nature Center staff. The first fifteen purchasers will receive a hand painted bookmark by George Schenk. \nIf the weather is nice\, the program will be outside under a tent. If inclement\, we’ll gather in the community room. \nSponsored by North Branch Nature Center\, Northeast Wilderness Trust\, Vermont Natural Resources Council\, and Vermont Alliance for Half-Earth. \n  \nDragonfly photo by Sean Beckett
URL:https://newildernesstrust.org/event/our-better-nature-book-launch/
LOCATION:North Branch Nature Center\, 713 Elm Street\, Montpelier\, VT\, 05602\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220517T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220517T190000
DTSTAMP:20260615T061353
CREATED:20220302T214251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220422T192009Z
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SUMMARY:NEW DATE: Wild Animals We Thought We Knew
DESCRIPTION:New Date! Register here.\nNaturalist and professional tracker Susan Morse has traveled North America photographing and studying some of our most iconic creatures\, including cougars\, bears\, caribou\, wolverines\, and Canada lynx. Her studies of scent-marking and “babysitter trees” have contributed to the new body of research that shows how little we have understood these animals\, potentially resulting in management assumptions and practices that are inappropriate. Sue argues that it’s time to approach conservation and management with humility. With global warming and habitat fragmentation already impacting the lives and populations of many species\, there is no time to lose. This presentation will offer a fresh synthesis of new discoveries. Sue’s breathtaking wildlife photos will illustrate the talk. \nThis event is co-hosted with Bonnyvale Environmental Education Center. \nThis event is free and made possible by NEWT’s wonderful community of supporters. Please consider a $5-10 donation to support Northeast Wilderness Trust’s work to save wild places. Click here to make a gift…thank you! \n  \n \nAbout the Speaker \nSusan Morse is an ecologist\, professional wildlife tracker\, educator\, and published author. She is the founder and science director of Keeping Track\, a non-profit that serves to engage communities in monitoring wildlife and their habitats. Teams that Susan has trained have conserved more than 40\,000 acres of land throughout North America.
URL:https://newildernesstrust.org/event/wild-animals-we-thought-we-knew/
LOCATION:VT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220510T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220510T190000
DTSTAMP:20260615T061353
CREATED:20220407T200453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220412T143953Z
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SUMMARY:Bear With Us!
DESCRIPTION:Living with Bears in the North Country…\nRegister here.\nBe prepared for lots of fascinating information on black bear biology and ecology\, with emphasis on the field identification of tracks and sign. Sue is very excited about this show because it offers the most comprehensive discussion of bear scent-marking behaviors\, illustrated with dozens of her original images. As for living in harmony with black bears\, it’s entirely up to us\, as this program will solidly demonstrate. “Bear safety” is achieved largely because of what we do out there\, whether it be in the wild or around our home and farmyard. It is more about what we can do to minimize the hazards we pose to bears. As a bonus we will also explore Sue’s adventures studying and photographing grizzly\, brown\, and polar bears. \nCo-hosted with Mad River Valley Bear Initiative. For more information on the MRV Bear Initiative and resources on living with bears\, click here.  \nThis event is free and made possible by the generous support of the MRV Bear Initiative and Northeast Wilderness Trust. \n  \n \nAbout the Speaker \nSusan Morse is an ecologist\, professional wildlife tracker\, educator\, and published author. She is the founder and science director of Keeping Track\, a non-profit that serves to engage communities in monitoring wildlife and their habitats. Teams that Susan has trained have conserved more than 40\,000 acres of land throughout North America.
URL:https://newildernesstrust.org/event/bear-with-us/
LOCATION:VT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220503T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220503T190000
DTSTAMP:20260615T061353
CREATED:20220302T220003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220407T172447Z
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SUMMARY:Talking in Circles\, Speaking Another Language
DESCRIPTION:Register here.\nJoin Rich Holschuh for a place-based perspective on listening to the layers of stories embedded in the land. Languages embody the worldviews of those native to a particular place\, formed over deep time and in close relationship with their homelands. These values persist and offer lasting examples\, despite centuries of attempts at erasure. \nThis event is free and made possible by NEWT’s wonderful community of supporters. Please consider a $5-10 donation to support Northeast Wilderness Trust’s work to save wild places. Click here to make a gift…thank you! \n  \n \nAbout the Speaker \nRich is a resident of Wantastegok (Brattleboro\, VT) and an independent historic and cultural researcher. He has served on the Vermont Commission on Native American Affairs and is a public liaison and Tribal Historic Preservation Officer for the Elnu Abenaki\, members of the contemporary Indigenous community. Rich is founder of the Atowi Project. His work draws upon indigenous history\, linguistics\, geography\, and culture to share beneficial ways of seeing and being in relationship with place.
URL:https://newildernesstrust.org/event/talking-in-circles-speaking-another-language/
LOCATION:VT
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