Reciprocity is the rekindling of humanity’s affection for the riotous, wondrous wild. At its core, reciprocity is a visceral revelation of our interdependence with all the astounding entities of this planet.
Places where people may witness a kaleidoscope of beings evolving freely are integral to cultivating the will to preserve diverse, resilient ecological communities. When other life forms are honored for their own sake, and granted the freedom to flourish, the wonder of the natural world becomes increasingly palpable. Experiencing this innate awe can transform us, and inspire the wisdom and compassion needed to protect and pass on a vigorous, beautiful world.
Northeast Wilderness Trust is dedicated to the reciprocal act of offering our wild neighbors places where they may rest, recover, and thrive. The Wilderness Trust welcomes careful, responsible experiences of reciprocity with these cherished lands and waterways.
Safety in the Snow
/in Featured News, Newts from the Field, WildlifeLearn how some wildlife in the Northeast use deep snowpack as insulation to survive cold winters and hide from hungry predators!
We’ve Joined Nature Needs Half!
/in Carbon & Climate Change, Featured News, WildlifeNortheast Wilderness Trust is proud to sign on as the 49th member of Nature Needs Half, a global initiative to protect 50% of Earth by 2030
The Wildlife of Duren Mountain
/in Featured News, Vermont, WildlifeGet a glimpse of the charismatic wildlife who find food and shelter at Duren Mountain Wilderness Preserve, a forever-wild forest and wetland in northeast Vermont.
Season of Plenty
/in Featured News, Newts from the Field, WildlifeAugust marks the beginning of the season of plenty. While I am trying my best to stay in the present and savor the last days of summer, many of my wild neighbors have their eyes to the future and are beginning their furious preparations for the long cold winter ahead.
Slime Molds Galore!
/in Featured News, WildlifeAnimal, vegetable, mineral…or none of the above? Learn about the surprising lives of slime molds (myxomycetes) in our Slime Mold naturalist presentation by Stewardship Director Shelby Perry, which was hosted live on April 27, 2020.
Bearly Awake
/in Featured News, Newts from the Field, WildlifeOne of my very favorite signs of spring, and one that I often first see in April, is black bear (Ursus americanus) tracks. Sometimes staggering, sometimes determined, the prints tell the tale of one of our region’s largest wild predators, and spotting them always gives me a thrill.