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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 California. […]

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 […]

$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 […]

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

Kits and Cubs Day Camp

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

August 19-23 Ages: 3-6 In Kits and Cubs Day Camp, campers are encouraged to explore the wonders of nature through stories, games, crafts, and activities to get them outside and moving! Each day brings new adventures exploring the NorthWoods campus while building on the learning from the day before with fun and informative lessons created by our camp staff, Growing Up WILD, and the National Wildlife Federation. Daily themes include Playing in the Pond, Woodland Wonders, Wildlife Exploration, and Forest Skills. Camp ends with a trip to Brighton State Park for [Read More...]

$300

Bald Mountain Volunteer Carry

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

Before the 35th Anniversary Party at the NorthWoods Lodge on Saturday, August 24th, we'll be hosting an optional volunteer hike up Bald Mountain. Join us, alongside the VT Forest Parks & Recreation and the Green Mountain Club on Saturday morning at 10am to help us carry oak boards up Bald Mountain to replace the existing fire tower steps. Many hands make light work and a great opportunity to get some outdoor fun with friends! To help organize this hike, please register here so we know who to expect! Thanks! Contact marie@northwoodscenter.org [Read More...]

35th Anniversary Party!

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

This year, we are celebrating 35 years of fostering environmental stewardship in the NEK, and that means -- a party! Friends old and new, neighbors, alumni: Please join our celebration on Saturday August 24, with a free BBQ, live music and camaraderie. All welcome!  Looking for a fun volunteer hike? Join us Saturday morning at 10am to help us carry oak boards up bald mountain to replace the existing fire tower steps. Many hands make light work and a great opportunity to get some outdoor fun with friends!Many hands make light [Read More...]

Free

Game of Logging Levels 3 & 4

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

Level 3- Saturday, September 7, Level 4 - Sunday, September 8 Cost: $220 per level Ready to step up your chainsaw game? Levels 3 and 4 give experienced sawyers the skills to deal with challenging trees and hazardous situations in the woods. Level 3 focuses on trees with heavy lean, compression/tension, and limbing/bucking techniques. Level 4 shows you how to deal with hung-up trees, and may include winching, rope use, harvest pre-planning, or other topics, depending on the group interests. Both levels include precision felling practice. Participants must have taken Game of Logging Levels [Read More...]

$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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