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28 06, 2019

Walking your Woodlot

2019-06-28T10:54:42-04:00June 28th, 2019|Forest Stewardship Institute, Highlights, News|

Summer is here! A long time coming, but with the snow and cold weather becoming things-of-the-past,June is a perfect time for a walk in the woods. Native wildflowers, trees and shrubs are in bloom (including the lady slipper in the photo, a striking native orchid that we found in the forest understory while walking with a landowner). Migratory songbirds have made their way back to Vermont to enjoy the summer weather, and you may have heard them singing, especially in the early morning hours. Wildlife of all shapes and sizes [Read More...]

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27 06, 2019

Friends in the News: Al Robertson Tree Farmer of the Year

2019-06-27T12:36:40-04:00June 27th, 2019|Forest Stewardship Institute, Highlights, News|

Congratulations to Al Robertson for being named 2019 Vermont Outstanding Tree Farmer of the Year! This award is given annually by the Vermont Tree Farm Program, and we are excited to hear that Al is this year's awardee. In addition to decades of actively managing his Tree Farm in Sheffield, VT, and his contributions as a member of the Vermont Woodlands Association board and the Vermont State's Private Lands Advisory Committee, Al has been a friend of NorthWoods for many years. Al served on the NorthWoods board from 2012 through 2015 [Read More...]

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21 06, 2019

Community Celebrates 30 Years of NorthWoods

2019-06-21T11:33:11-04:00June 21st, 2019|Highlights, News|

On Saturday, June 8th, NorthWoods Stewardship Center in East Charleston celebrated 30 years of environmental conservation, education and stewardship in the communities of northern New England. Over 150 community members attended the event, which included a free community dinner, live music by celtic ensemble The Wind that Shakes the Barley, and a silent auction featuring items donated by local artisans and businesses. Executive Director Jonathan Gilbert welcomed guests to the celebration, and highlighted the premiere of a short video recognizing the three decade history of NorthWoods, from its founding in 1989, to its [Read More...]

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14 05, 2019

Can I Hike? Keeping Our Trails in Shape.

2019-05-14T17:49:40-04:00May 14th, 2019|Highlights, News|

As the weather turns warm and the first flush of color starts to turn the mountains green, many of us start thinking about lacing up our hiking boots and heading to our latest trail to take in the view. But wait! Spring hiking, while tempting, can cause alot of damage to our public trails, as visitors struggle up steep, saturated ground, walk around mud patches onto protected vegetation, and generally tear up soft, wet trails that our crews have worked hard to improve. While you may think 'I'm just one person, [Read More...]

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30 04, 2019

Corps Field Season Begins: Faulkner Island Lighthouse

2019-04-30T11:30:25-04:00April 30th, 2019|Conservation Corps, Highlights, News|

The Conservation Corps is gearing up for the season and has already begun spring projects. In partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and the Faulkner Island Lighthouse Brigade, the Corps built a 60-foot brick walkway leading up to Connecticut’s second oldest lighthouse on Faulkner Island in Long Island Sound. The lighthouse, built in 1802 and commissioned by President Thomas Jefferson, still serves as a navigational aid to boats passing through the sound. The island is a part of the Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge, and is [Read More...]

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30 04, 2019

Ask Oberon: Knocking for Love

2019-04-30T09:57:42-04:00April 30th, 2019|Ask Oberon, Forest Stewardship Institute, Highlights, News|

Dear Oberon, Why do woodpeckers keep pecking on my metal roof and stovepipe where there aren’t any bugs? Sincerely, Bang Bang Bang Dear Bang Bang Bang, Your pseudonym is more apt than you know. I’m no ornithologist or melittologist, but I can tell you that the answer to your question involves both birds and bees. The period between Late April and the end of May is the woodpecker’s usual mating season. During mating season, male woodpeckers have discovered that hitting their beaks on pieces of metal makes the sound of their [Read More...]

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27 03, 2019

Ask Oberon: Thinking Spring

2019-03-28T10:23:52-04:00March 27th, 2019|Ask Oberon, Highlights, News|

Dear Oberon, This long winter and heavy snow has been giving me the blues, even though my house is nice and warm. How do animals handle it when they have to live outside in this weather? Sincerely, Thinking Spring --- Dear Thinking Spring, Winter can feel like an endless time when you’re a summer bird. Well, my friend, there are several ways that different animals deal with the long, cold winters here in Vermont, and maybe one of those can help you cope. There are three basic ways that animals can [Read More...]

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26 02, 2019

Ask Oberon: Beating the Flu Blues

2019-02-26T10:18:11-05:00February 26th, 2019|Ask Oberon, Highlights, News|

Dear Oberon, Every Winter I seem to fall ill at least once or twice, and my friends say it is because I spend too much time outside in the cold. How do I keep from getting sick as the temperatures drop? Sincerely, Sick-as-a-dog     Dear Sick-as-a-dog, As an owl, I am luckily unable to catch the common cold or flu like you humans do. However, I do think I can help! It is a common myth (often perpetuated by worried grandmothers) that being outside in the cold temperatures will make [Read More...]

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12 02, 2019

Valentine’s Day Raffle

2019-02-12T14:53:21-05:00February 12th, 2019|Highlights, News|

Bringing your honey to our Valentine's Day Candlelit Snowshoe? Put your name in the hat for a chance to win a free stay in our woodland bunkhouse (plus a bottle of champagne!) - redeemable for any available night in 2019! Invite your friends (sleeps 16), or just book for two. Book in the summer to enjoy day hikes on campus or beautiful local trails. Pack your canoe to take advantage of nearby access to the Clyde River, or your bikes to plan a weekend at Kingdom Trails. Book in the winter for [Read More...]

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24 01, 2019

Ask Oberon: Who Cooks for You?

2019-01-24T15:00:34-05:00January 24th, 2019|Ask Oberon, Education, Forest Stewardship Institute, Highlights, News|

Dear Oberon, Mine is a two-part question. How did you come to live at NorthWoods, and why is your name Oberon? Thanks, Who Are You Dear Who Are You, Thanks for asking! “Who am I?” is a question that has stumped owl philosophers for many moons, as I’m sure it has the human variety. While delving deeply into this question on a metaphysical level may cover the pages of several books and screenplays, in order to answer this question in the form of a letter, I will simply give you my [Read More...]

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