Hike at Cottonstone

Join the Upper Valley Land Trust and the Orford Conservation Commission for a special hike up this prominent peak in the Connecticut River Valley!
We’ll explore the origin of this intriguing name while soaking in stunning views of the river, including the iconic Fairlee/Orford Bridge. Along the way, we’ll take breaks to discover the natural wonders that make this hike truly special.

The Last Ice: Glacial Lake Hitchcock

Bugbee Senior Center 262 N Main St, Hartford, Vermont, United States

Join UVLT and the Upper Valley Food Coop Documentary Club for an exclusive screening and post-show Q&A with filmmaker Gregory H. Stott. The film explores the ancient glacial lake that once stretched across New England, delving into its profound impact on the region's landscape. Free and open to the public.

The Last Ice: Glacial Lake Hitchcock showing in Orford

Rivendell Academy 2972 NH Route 25-A, Orford, NH, United States

Join UVLT and the Orford Conservation Commission for a screening and post-show Q&A with filmmaker Gregory H. Stott. The film explores the ancient glacial lake that once stretched across New England, delving into its profound impact on the region's landscape. Scientists recount the formation and drainage of the lake over 15,000 years ago. For more information and/or to RSVP, please email contactus@uvlt.org.

Annual Winter Solstice Hike – 2024

Lyme Pinnacle Consveration Area Highbridge Road, Lyme

Join us for a self-paced hike to the top of Lyme Pinnacle, where we will gather around a fire to enjoy shared company, conversation, and hot chocolate to celebrate the Winter Solstice. Lets celebrate the official start of Winter, and the return of increased daylight as we watch the sun set!

Full Moon Snowshoe at Mountain View Farm

Mountain View Farm Orford, NH, United States

UVLT is excited to co-sponsor this full moon snowshoe to Mason Pond at Mountain View Farm in Orford, NH.

Stonehouse Mountain Hike with Orford Conservation Commission

Stonehouse Mountain Conservation Area Stonehouse Mountain Road, Orford, NH, United States

Join the Upper Valley Land Trust and the Orford Conservation Commission on Saturday, February 22nd for an exciting winter hike on Stonehouse Mountain in Orford, NH! We’ll be hiking a newly opened section of trail to an extraordinary lookout point, offering breathtaking southern views of Holt’s Ledge, Ascutney, Velvet Rocks, Lyme Pinnacle, Lyme Hill, and even Killington and Pico to the southwest.

Bear Pond Snowshoe 2025

Bear Pond Natural Area Canaan, NH, United States

Join the UVLT staff and members of the Canaan Conservation Commission for our Annual Bear Pond Snowshoe! We'll embark on a scenic hike to the pond (3-4 hours roundtrip) and immerse ourselves in its breathtaking winter beauty.

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Volunteer Easement Monitor Training 2025

Zoom and In-person

Are you interested in helping the Upper Valley Land Trust monitor conserved properties, including farms and forests, throughout the region? Join us for this year's volunteer easement training, where you'll learn everything you need to know about monitoring conservation easements! Please note, you must attend the Zoom session before participating in the in-person training. We look forward to having you join us in protecting the lands we love!

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Volunteer Easement Monitor Training 2025

Zoom and In-person

Are you interested in helping the Upper Valley Land Trust monitor conserved properties, including farms and forests, throughout the region? Join us for this year's volunteer easement training, where you'll learn everything you need to know about monitoring conservation easements! Please note, you must attend the Zoom session before participating in the in-person training. We look forward to having you join us in protecting the lands we love!

Upper Valley Wildlife Tracking Club Meetup

Lyme Hill Conservation Area Dartmouth College Highway, Lyme, New Hampshire, United States

Come on out and join the new Upper Valley Tracking Club for its second-ever field meetup hosted by the Upper Valley Food Co-op and the Upper Valley Land Trust. This month, we're headed to Lyme Hill Conservation Area for some Connecticut River-adjacent tracking - and there have been recent sightings of otter tracks (slides!) in the area, so we're getting excited!

Vernal Pools Hike at Brookmead Conservation Area 2025

Brookmead Conservation Area 701 Turnpike Road, Norwich, VT, United States

Join Upper Valley Land Trust staff and Norwich Conservation Commission for an exciting hike through our Brookmead Conservation Area to find a few vernal pools and its inhabitants.

Earth Day Hike at Starr Hill 2025

Starr Hill Conservation Area Wheatly Street, Lebanon, NH

Join Upper Valley Land Trust staff and the Lebanon Conservation Commission  for a short ‘Wild About Lebanon’ hike on Starr Hill to find some signs of Spring!