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Canoe Camp

NorthWoods Stewardship Center 154 Leadership Drive, East Charleston, VT, United States

July 1-3 Ages: 8-13 Three Days and Two nights on the Connecticut River. Campers in this camp will learn basic canoeing skills and backcountry skills as we navigate our way down the river while camping at designated camp sites. Campers will be immersed in the backcountry for this intense nature experience. Cook your own meals using backcountry techniques, set up camp, learn to paddle, go swimming, learn how to go to the bathroom in the woods, and have the experience of a lifetime in this three- day adventure camp. Overnight camp. [Read More...]

$400

MAC Center for the Arts Exhibit

MAC Center for the Arts 158 Main Street, Newport, VT, United States

The “Inspiration of Trees” exhibit opens July 5th with an opening from 5-7pm at the Memphremagog Arts Collaborative in Newport. The event, in collaboration with the Northwoods Stewardship Center, will include all mediums that use wood or are inspired by trees, and will include the work of NorthWoods staff members. The exhibit will remain open throughout the summer. Both the exhibit and event opening on July 5th are free and open to the public. “There will be an independent art activity that visitors can do on their own and then take [Read More...]

Free

Lake Shoreland Best Management Practices Workshop

Morgan Community House Meade Hill Rd, Morgan, VT, United States

Learn how to manage stormwater, lakeside forests, invasives species & wastewater to preserve water quality in our lakes! Monday, July 8, 9am-1pm Where: Morgan Community House, Seymour Lake Meade Hill Rd. Located beside the Morgan Town Clerk's office, across from the Morgan Country Store and the church at the 4-corners of Route 111 and Meade Hill Rd and Morgan-Charleston Rd. Join the Echo & Seymour lake associations for an educational workshop on lake shoreland best management practices. Come to the talks that interest you, or all. The presenter has allowed time [Read More...]

Free

Game of Logging Basic Use & Safety

NorthWoods Stewardship Center 154 Leadership Drive, East Charleston, VT, United States

Saturday, July 20 Cost: $220 In this full, one-day course, expert instructors from Northeast Woodland Training will teach about the safe handling of a chainsaw and practice boosting confidence for those with little saw experience. For more information and to register contact forestry@northwoodscenter.org. Pre-registration required; space is limited, so sign up early!

$220

Film Showing: Just Getting By

NorthWoods Stewardship Center 154 Leadership Drive, East Charleston, VT, United States

Free! Come to the NorthWoods campus for a free showing of Just Getting By - a Kingdom County Productions documentary about housing insecurity in Vermont by director Bess O'Brien. The film is 90 minutes long and will be followed by a Q&A with the director. Register Here -- About Just Getting By: Just Getting By is a sweeping, and yet intimate look at the lives of Vermonters who are struggling with food and housing insecurity. Vermont has the second highest rate of homeless people in the United States, right after [Read More...]

Free

Earth Sisters Camp

NorthWoods Stewardship Center 154 Leadership Drive, East Charleston, VT, United States

July 29 – August 1 Ages: 10-15 This camp is an opportunity for girls to build connections with one another and the natural world through games, adventures, and skill building. With a focus on experiential learning, campers will enjoy a glimpse into NorthWoods’ four programs: forestry, conservation science, education, and the conservation corps through fun, hands-on activities. In this low-pressure and supportive environment, campers will be encouraged to learn new skills and explore the natural communities around us via paddling, hiking, woodworking, and more. We’ll also leave plenty of time for [Read More...]

$400

Woods & Waters Day Camp

NorthWoods Stewardship Center 154 Leadership Drive, East Charleston, VT, United States

August 5-9 Ages: 6 – 14 Join us for the quintessential NorthWoods Experience! Centered around scientific exploration and outdoor skills, in this camp we’ll explore the Clyde River ecosystem, swim daily in local waterbodies, hike a nearby peak, practice survival skills and attempt to build a boat made of cardboard & duct tape. Daily themes include Swimming, Paddling, Wildlife Exploration, and Backcountry Basics. Camp ends with a boat race on the pond with the camp-made boats! Day camp. Drop-off/Pick-up: Monday-Friday, 9am to 4pm Cost: $400 Register

$400

Climate Resilience in Her Forest

NorthWoods Stewardship Center 154 Leadership Drive, East Charleston, VT, United States

Did you know that women statistically show greater interest in addressing climate change than men? This means that women landowners are more likely to focus their land management goals on reducing the effects of climate change. Join WOW-VT (Women and our Woods Vermont) and Northwoods Stewardship Center to discuss techniques for developing climate resilience in your woodlands that you can use directly in your forest management plans all while learning with other women landowners and woodland enthusiasts. Join us for a walk on the 1,500 acre demonstration forest at Northwoods Stewardship [Read More...]

Free

Adventure Camp

NorthWoods Stewardship Center 154 Leadership Drive, East Charleston, VT, United States

August 12-16 Ages: 10-15 Adventure Camp is an exploratory camp experience that brings participants around the Kingdom to dabble in outdoor activities. Climbing, Paddling, Swimming, Hiking, Fishing, Biking, and more. No experience or equipment is needed. Each day brings a new adventure where campers will meet at NorthWoods and travel to local recreational destinations. Campers are fed bagged lunches daily as well as morning and afternoon snacks. Thursday is an overnight adventure paddling & camping on the Connecticut River. Monday-Bald Mountain Tower, Tuesday-Paddle Lake Willoughby, Wednesday-Biking, Thursday overnight River Trip on [Read More...]

$600

Game of Logging Levels 1 & 2

NorthWoods Stewardship Center 154 Leadership Drive, East Charleston, VT, United States

Level 1 - Saturday, August 17, Level 2 - Sunday, August 18 Cost: $220 per level Expert instructors from Northeast Woodland Training will teach the fundamentals of safe chainsaw use, precision tree felling, and equipment care. Take the guesswork out of sawing- your safety matters! For more information and to register contact forestry@northwoodscenter.org. Pre-registration required; space is limited, so sign up early!

$220

Outreach Events and Workshops Cancellation Policy: Unless otherwise noted, 50% refunds will be provided for cancellations made at least a week before workshop start date. No refunds for reservations cancelled less than seven days before the workshop start date. Workshop dates and venues are subject to change. NorthWoods Stewardship Center reserves the right to cancel a program at any time, in which case NorthWoods will notify registrants via email and a full refund will be provided.

Questions about an event or registration? Email us: events@northwoodscenter.org, or call 802-723-6551 during office hours. Thank you!

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PO Box 220, East Charleston, VT 05833

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