Join the Orford Conservation Commission, partnering with the Upper Valley Land Trust, to hike the iconic Cottonstone Mountain on Sunday, October 18. We will hike in on Cottonstone’s scenic Northside forest roads to the ridgeline that rises above Route 10 and the Connecticut River for sweeping views up and down the river valley. The Upper […]
UVLT's Smith Pond Shaker Forest Conservation Area consists of 995 acres of forest and wetlands in Enfield, NH, located between two State Wildlife Management Areas. The three properties combine to provide thousands of acres of significant wildlife habitat. The property boasts two waterfalls, numerous articles from Shaker history including spillways, dams, canals, and stone walls, […]
On Sunday, October 25, UVLT will host a forest management walk with forester Tii McLane, Verse River Logging, and landowners to look at a recent timber harvest on Cossingham Road Farm in Norwich, VT. These trails have been a beloved community resource for many years, so those involved in this effort would like to share […]
While the total number of hunters nationwide has steadily declined for several decades, the number of women hunters is actually on the rise. Deer numbers disproportionately out-pace their reduction by hunters in most states, including NH and VT. This event will help us understand why hunting deer is important from an ecological perspective and the […]
Join UVLT and County Forester, Hannah Dallas, for a beginner‑friendly Introduction to Nature Journaling workshop. In this workshop, we’ll explore simple ways to observe the natural world, especially forests, and make simple drawings and notes to foster curiosity and exploration. No art skills or journaling background are needed. All supplies will be provided for the […]
