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22 02, 2023

Forest Carbon & Markets Explained

2023-02-22T10:30:39-05:00February 22nd, 2023|Forest Stewardship Institute, Highlights, News|

Forest Carbon in Vermont Vermont, the Green Mountain State, is somewhat synonymous with forests. Vermonters take pride in the forested landscape that they live amongst for its natural beauty, role in the economy, ecological benefits, and recreational opportunities. As our planet faces the challenge of adapting to a warming climate, Vermont forests have an important role to play. The sequestration and storage of carbon is quickly becoming a focus of management, policy, and public opinion. Understanding how to support our forests in this task, and how it is accounted for can [Read More...]

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21 02, 2023

Staff Visit the NY State Tree Nursery in Saratoga

2023-08-23T10:10:02-04:00February 21st, 2023|Conservation science, Highlights, News, Riparian Lands, Science|

This month, Jess Colby (Riparian Lands Project Coordinator) and Brooke Fleischman (State Seed Coordinator for the Intervale Conservation Nursery) visited the New York State Tree Nursery in Saratoga to learn more about their seed collection, processing, and storage techniques. The Colonel William F. Fox Memorial Saratoga Tree Nursery is the oldest state forest tree nursery in the country. The nursery currently produces more than 1.5 million seedlings annually and maintains more than 200 acres of seed production areas and orchards across the state. More than 6 million seedlings, representing over [Read More...]

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21 02, 2023

NVU Announces Sustainable Trail Building Education Partnership

2023-02-22T11:33:59-05:00February 21st, 2023|Conservation Corps, Highlights, News|

Lyndonville, VT – Northern Vermont University’s Center for Professional Studies announces a collaboration with the NorthWoods Stewardship Center to offer a hands-on Sustainable Trail Building Certificate program of study at the conservation organization’s site in East Charleston, Vt. The program will begin September 10, 2023. “The creation of this innovative program around trail construction and sustainability standards is another indication of Vermont State University’s bright future,” said President Parwinder Grewal. “The new Sustainable Trail Building certificate was developed as a practical solution for working adults who want to start or grow [Read More...]

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31 01, 2023

Riparian Lands Crew Members Featured on Restoration Podcast

2023-08-23T10:10:18-04:00January 31st, 2023|Conservation science, Highlights, News, Riparian Lands|

If you've been curious to hear a little more about our staff's seed collection efforts you are in luck! In December, Riparian Projects and Forestry Outreach Coordinator Jess Colby and Riparian Lands Crew members Rob Fitch and Rhona Thomson were interviewed about their recent work on wild seed collection with the Restoration Roundup podcast. This watersheds and restoration-focused podcast is hosted by Cate Krieder and Alison Adams and is funded by the EPA and operated by the UVM Extension and the Lake Champlain Sea Grant. In this series, the hosts interview [Read More...]

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24 01, 2023

Snow, Snow! Winter Trails Open

2023-01-24T09:57:10-05:00January 24th, 2023|Highlights, News|

While January was looking pretty dreary snow-wise, this past week has delivered some nice conditions to begin laying down a real base for our ski and snowshoe trails, and the forecast looks encouraging for it to stay that way!  According to staff member Charles Hill who in charge of trail grooming: We have finally gotten enough snow to groom our trails! Although there are some trails that need more snow to be able to groom, these include Leadership East, Tripp Hill Connector, Up, Up, And away, Tamarack, Olympic and Shed trail. [Read More...]

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10 01, 2023

Summer Camp Registration Opens

2023-01-10T12:29:03-05:00January 10th, 2023|Education, Highlights, News|

January is here, which means it is time to grab a spot for your kiddos for summer camp! We are offering nine summer camps with offerings for ages 3-16, with activities ranging from nature day camps to canoe expeditions to mountain bike adventures. Check out our full camp offerings on our Summer Camps page and snag a spot before they are filled! If you are looking to fill time during winter break, we are also offering two Winter Break Camps. For families who might have trouble affording summer camp for their [Read More...]

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15 12, 2022

Invasive Plant Control in the Clyde River Watershed

2023-08-23T10:10:56-04:00December 15th, 2022|Conservation science, Forest Stewardship Institute, Highlights, News, Riparian Lands, Watersheds|

Project Overview The NorthWoods Stewardship Center, located in the Clyde River Watershed in East Charleston, Vermont is an organization with a strong sense of place. As a conservation and educational organization in the North East Kingdom of Vermont, many of our programs and projects emphasize the importance of local stewardship to promote healthy ecosystems. The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department Habitat Stamp funded invasive plant control completed in the Clyde River Watershed was a collection of projects that addressed the spread of non-native plants in the area. These projects were completed [Read More...]

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19 11, 2022

Access for All on Campus

2023-03-29T15:36:10-04:00November 19th, 2022|Highlights, News|

Our vision for the future here at NorthWoods includes a campus and facility that is accessible to all people - even and especially those we've historically missed. With that in mind, one of our ongoing priorities is to invest in improvements to our home campus and ensure our mission and facilities are welcoming to all members of our community. With that in mind, we are excited to embark on the latest campus update—the Access for All Initiative. As a first step in this initiative, we will renovate the NorthWoods main lodge [Read More...]

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13 10, 2022

Hunting Season Safety & Resources

2022-10-13T11:51:46-04:00October 13th, 2022|Education, Forest Stewardship Institute, Highlights, News|

The NorthWoods Stewardship Center property is intended to be a long-term community resource, and will not be posted. However, management priorities and educational programs may require that we prohibit or limit certain activities. These include, but are not limited to research, school programs, and other forms of recreation. Hunters should exercise special caution while hunting on NorthWoods property, as it remains open to the public for a variety of non-motorized recreational uses throughout the year. Hunters should review the NorthWoods Trail Map to be familiar with areas that are likely [Read More...]

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25 09, 2022

2022 Westmore Mountain Challenge Results

2022-10-04T15:31:31-04:00September 25th, 2022|Highlights, News|

Congratulations to the finishers of the 2022 Westmore Mountain Challenge! We threaded the needle on the weather, with rain all week but a beautiful fall day for the hours of the event. As always, participants were hardworking and gracious, powering through this monumental mental and physical challenge and then sticking around to cheer on the others. Whether you strode over the finish line or enjoyed the trek at your own pace then took a shuttle home, you are part of an esteemed group, thank you for sharing the trails with us! [Read More...]

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Mailing Address

PO Box 220, East Charleston, VT 05833

Get in Touch

Email: info@northwoodscenter.org

Main Phone: 802.723.6551

Office & Administration ext: 301
Conservation Science & Forestry ext: 302
Education & Outreach ext: 303
Conservation Corps ext: 304

Or visit our Contact page for more ways to get in touch with our staff.


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