Save the Date!

UVLT’s Annual Volunteer Recognition and Open House will be held Tuesday November 12 from 4:30 – 7:00pm at the UVLT Office building in Hanover, NH.  Party details to follow – we hope to see you there!

Thank You Interns!

We had the pleasure of working with three wonderful interns this summer!  We would like to thank and recognize them for the contributions they made. 

Craig Privett joined us as our Vermont Law School legal intern.  In his time with us Craig completed countless hours of legal and policy research and real estate documentation for our conservation staff.  Craig returned to Vermont Law School to complete his final year of law school but he isn’t gone for good!  Craig still returns to UVLT to lend a hand with legal research and other projects. He is hoping to work in land conservation after he graduates.

Jessica Buckey was our Patchen Miller Intern.  Jessica grew up in the Upper Valley where her love of hiking and nature frequently led her outdoors.   This summer she met with Upper Valley residents who have protected their land and talked about their experiences with land conservation.  Each person had a unique story to tell and Jessica compiled her recordings into five short films that speak to conservation, history, ecology, and even a little about farming here in the Upper Valley!  We will début the films on our YouTube channel later this fall.  Jessica has returned to Yale for her Junior year where she is pursuing a degree in Geology and Geophysics.

Fuller Henriques interned with our Stewardship department this summer.  Just prior to his arrival at UVLT, Fuller injured his ankle and arrived with a cast but that didn’t slow him down!  He helped out with a variety of projects until he was more mobile including testing his artistic ability by painting trail signs! Once he healed Fuller shifted his focus to help develop UVLT’s trail assessment protocol required by recent changes to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).  His research and field testing led to methods that are simple and efficient – and recently received accolades from the US Forest Service’s National Accessibility Program Manager!  Fuller will return to Bates this spring after a fall study-abroad program.  He plans to major in Environmental Studies.

Volunteers Help Spruce-up UVLT Trails

This month has been a busy month for trail maintenance and repair.  Four groups of volunteers have assisted UVLT Stewardship staff with trail improvements on the Linny Levin, Coburn, Johnson Loop, and Broad Brook & Veteran’s Memorial Trails.  And more work is planned!  Stay tuned to our website and Facebook page for updates and don’t forget you can check out our trails for yourself!  Visit www.uvlt.org/public-access/trailsuv/ for maps and trail information.

To read about the work done on the Linny Levin Trail click here.

To see our Facebook album of the other trail projects click here.

If you’re interested in volunteering for trail work, give us a call: 603-643-6626.

Upcoming Events

UVLT at the 9th Annual Rivendell Ramble
Saturday September 28, 8:00am – 12:30pm, Westshire Elementary School, West Fairlee, VT

Join UVLT at the 2013 Rivendell Ramble!  This event helps raise funds to support the Cross Rivendell Trail - a 36 mile educational and recreational resource that runs from Mt. Cube in Orford, NH to Flag Pole Hill in Vershire, VT.

UVLT will be leading the Family Hike up Patterson Mountain on the Sally Drew trail - a short but moderately difficult hike.  A shuttle bus will take participants to and from the trailhead.  The shuttle for the hike will leave at 9am and be back in time for lunch at 11:30am! For more details: http://crossrivendelltrail.org/Ramble2013.htm

UVLT at ‘Helen’s Haven’ Forest Walk and Talk hosted by the Bradford Conservation Commission
Sunday September 29, 3:00-5:30pm

Helen Chatfield was the driving force behind the establishment of the Bradford Conservation Commission in the early 1990s.  Now, Helen’s daughter Lora Chatfield has decided to protect “Helen’s Haven” forever by donating a conservation easement on the 76-acre forest tract to the Upper Valley Land Trust.  The Bradford Conservation Commission is assisting with this project by dedicating the proceeds from its annual appeal for the Bradford Conservation Fund to go toward costs associated with a conservation easement.

Come learn more about 'Helen's Haven' at this event hosted by the Bradford Conservation Commission! 

RSVPs are requested and carpooling is suggested.  Please visit the Bradford Conservation Commission website for details and RSVP information:  http://www.bradfordconservation.org/

UVLT at the Association of Vermont Conservation Commissions Annual Summit
Saturday October 5, 9am-2:30pm, Main Street, Bradford, VT

The 2013 AVCC Annual Summit is an opportunity to get updates on cutting edge developments on Vermont conservation issues, for networking with other conservation commissions, and for exchanging ideas with others from throughout the state. AVCC members and non-members are welcome to attend this stimulating and informative gathering!

The schedule includes a diverse array of trainings, presentations and exhibits for commissioners of all experience levels.  UVLT will join exhibitors during the registration period and lunch.

This will be an exciting time celebrating Vermont's local conservation work! 

Registration is requested – email vtconservation@gmail.com for registration information, pricing, and schedule details. 

UVLT at Fall Paddle the Border
Sunday October 6, Newbury Boat Launch, Newbury, VT

This is a fun opportunity to get out and enjoy the Connecticut River!  

The Fall Paddle goes from Newbury Boat Launch beside the Haverhill/Newbury Bridge in Newbury, VT to Bugbee Landing next to the Bradford Golf Course, Bradford, VT. 

Along the way, you will pass by some UVLT-conserved lands and Connecticut River campsites. To learn more about our campsites, please visit http://www.uvlt.org/public-access/campsitesuv/.  If you have questions you can ask the UVLT staff who will be on hand to help get boats in the water.  

Paddle the Border is sponsored by Newbury Conservation Commission, Haverhill Recreation Commission, Cohase Chamber of Commerce, Woodsville/Wells River Rotary Club, and Butler’s Bus Service.

For more information, please contact Michael Thomas 802-348-3913 or mikethom1@charter.net.

UVLT and the Converse Free Library present: Interpreting Nature for Others: Techniques to Educate & Inspire
Saturday October 12, 10am-3pm, Lyme, NH

Are you a seasoned naturalist looking for ways to inspire others? Or, are you a beginning nature enthusiast hoping to expand your skill-set? Then this workshop is for you!

Learn tips and techniques for sharing your knowledge about the natural world in an engaging and effective way.  We will explore the basics of effective nature interpretation, practice techniques and learn from each other’s experiences.  

The workshop will begin at the Converse Free Library in Lyme, NH at 10 a.m. and then head to the UVLT Lyme Hill Conservation Area just down the road after lunch.  UVLT’s Environmental Education Consultant and long time Environmental Educator Maggie Stoudnour will lead us.

Snacks provided, please bring a bag lunch.  Dress for the weather – workshop is rain or shine! Suggested donation is $10.  Space is limited, so register now by calling Lorie Hood at UVLT at 603-643-6626 or email lorie.hood@uvlt.org.

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