A Farm Legacy Protected in Bradford

Members of the Cook family smile as Amy Cook signs the conservation easement documents with the Upper Valley Land Trust that permanently protect their farm in Bradford, VT. When asked about his attitude toward land conservation prior to conserving his farm David Cook said,

"I've been conservation minded but seeing the map of all of the conserved lands and farms in this area had a great impact. I love driving through here."

Read more about their diverse agriculture operation, the legacy of their farmland, and the partnerships that helped make it possible by clicking here.

Conservation at Work:

UVLT Leads in Protecting Farmland

A recent study by the American Farmland Trust found that a small group of land trusts have done most of the work permanently protecting the 3+ million acres of farm and ranch land conserved nationwide. UVLT is among the group. Click here to learn more.

Upcoming Events and Activities

UVLT at Flavors of the Valley
Sunday, April 14, from 11am – 3pm

Hartford High School, Hartford, VT

Come celebrate healthy, local food with us! We’ll be next to our friends from UVLT conserved Sunrise Farm. Flavors of the Valley is hosted by Valley Food & Farm, a program of Vital Communities . Buy local food, meet farmers & chefs, stop by UVLT’s table and say hello!

Duck and Early Migrant Trip

Saturday, April 20, 6:30am

Dartmouth Printing Company, Lyme Rd, Hanover, NH

This walk is hosted by the Mascoma Chapter of NH Audubon and jointly sponsored with Hanover Conservancy and Upper Valley Land Trust and lead by George Clark and Art Mudge. Meet at Dartmouth Printing Company parking lot in Hanover at 6:30am. From there we’ll follow the river north making various stops from Wilson’s Landing to Grant Brook in Lyme. Free and open to the public.

UVLT Naturalist Training 2013

Begins Tuesday, April 23

Various classroom & field locations

UVLT is partnering with the Hulbert Outdoor Center in Fairlee, VT to offer a four-week training about habitats and wildlife in our region.

Click here for more details, a downloadable class schedule, and registration information.

UVLT Volunteer Monitoring Training 2013

Saturday May 11, 8am – 3pm

UVLT office & field location

Join the UVLT team of volunteers: become proficient in map and compass skills, using GPS tools, and “reading” the conservation landscape. Class size is limited to 12 and fills up early.

19 Buck Road | Hanover, NH 03755 US