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  • Summer Riparian Seed Collection Workshop

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

    Saturday, August 30, 8:30am-12:30pm, Free! Interested in the work of our Riparian Lands Crew? Join us for a day of seed collection this August, when we'll be collecting and processing chokecherry. This is a great opportunity to get out in the field and learn id and collection methods, no prior training necessary. Attendees meet and park at NorthWoods Stewardship Center at 8:30 am. Limited attendee slots, so please register early! If weather or seed ripeness is not cooperating, backup date is August 30th. This event is approved for 2.5 Cat 1 credits [Read More...]

    Free

  • Game of Logging Levels 1 & 2

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

    Level 1 – Saturday, September 20 Level 2 – Sunday, September 21 Cost: $250 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! The minimum age for Game of Logging classes at NorthWoods is 16 years old. Participants ages 16-17 must have a parent/guardian waiver. For more information and to register contact [email protected]. Pre-registration required; space is limited, so sign up early!

    $250

  • Fall Riparian Seed Collection Workshop

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

    Sunday, September 21, 1pm-3pm Learn about seed id, collection, and processing techniques used for fall species and how you can help us scout for species of interest. Attendees of the classroom workshop will be invited to practice what they have learned by participating in a field collection workshop in October. This course is eligible for credits with the Society of American Foresters. Please inquire with organizer Jess Colby for more information: [email protected] This event is made possible through funding from the Vermont Housing & Conservation Board.   Register Here

    Free

  • 2025 Westmore Mountain Challenge

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

    1 day. 5 mountains. 26 miles. Moose-Hor-Pisgah-Haystack-Bald Save the date -September 27, 2025- for our annual Westmore Mountain Challenge which celebrates our beautiful regional mountains and trails and the crews who care for them! Click here to Register  

  • Fall Riparian Seed Collection Field Workshop

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

    Saturday, October 25, 8:30am-12:30pm Practice seed scouting, collection and processing techniques used for fall riparian woody plant species. This event is open to the public and is a great opportunity to get out in the field, no prior training necessary. Free, but limited attendee slots, so please register early! We will meet at NorthWoods Stewardship Center and be ready to depart in our vehicles to the collection site at 8:30, please bring boots and layers and come prepared for 4 hours in the woods and fields, whatever the weather. This event is approved for 2.5 Cat [Read More...]

    Free

  • Winter Trails Prep at Willoughby State Forest

    Sunday, November 9, 8:45am-1pm Do you love spending time in the Willoughby State Forest on skis or snowshoes? We know it is a favorite network for many locals and visitors. NorthWoods Stewardship Center contracts with the State of Vermont Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation to groom the ski and snowshoe trails in Willoughby State Forest. This year, we are seeking volunteers to help prep the trails for winter fun. Meet at the parking CCC Road parking lot, just off Rte 5a at 8:45 am. We'll finish by 1 pm. Wear [Read More...]

    Free

  • Trailblazers

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

    Friday, January 2, 1pm-4pm An afternoon of adventure & community building. Open to female and gender-expansive youth ages 9-14 from the Northeast Kingdom. Cross-country ski, hot chocoloate, and conversation led by local female mentors. Designed to get more girls adventuring outside, building community with each other, and learning leadership skills! No experience required. Participants should wear/bring a warm jacket, snowpants, and gloves/mittens—we will be outside in the snow. XC Skis and boots will be available, but please bring your own if you have them!  This event will be led by Camryn Reimert—a [Read More...]

    Free

  • The Hidden Lines—Film Screening

    Burke Hotel Ballroom 2559 Mountain Rd, East Burke, United States

    Saturday, January 3 Doors 5pm, Film 5:45pm Showing of the film The Hidden Lines (22min), includes social hour, film screening, Q&A and behind-the-scenes slideshow. At the heart of this film is Adam Kruszyna, a Vermont native whose mental map of his home terrain has been years in the making. What began in the 250-acre forest behind his childhood home has grown to include the rugged backcountry of Jay, Vermont. An engineer by trade and a dedicated skier, Adam doesn’t reject technology — he uses it with intention. By tracking routes, logging [Read More...]

    $10

  • Valentine’s Day Candlelit Snowshoe

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

    Saturday, February 14th Session 1: 5:30, Session 2: 6:30  $15/single or $20/pair  Join us for a beautiful evening snowshoe through the candlelit forest with your sweetheart, friends or family, then cozy up to a warm fire with some hot chocolate and sweet treats to listen to live music by Ben Kinsley on classical guitar! Children under 12 attend for free. Route will follow our new All Persons Trail - a wide, undulating 3/4 mile long groomed loop. Snowshoes are included with rental, or you are welcome to bring your own. Pre-registration [Read More...]

    $20

  • Wildlife Track & Sign Workshop

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

    Saturday, February 21, 2026, $5 Two sessions: 9:30am to Noon OR 1:30pm to 4:00pm 154 Leadership Drive, East Charleston, VT Join Wildlife Track & Sign Professional Lucian Avery for a 2.5-hour excursion at NorthWoods Stewardship Center. Intended for beginner and intermediate wildlife trackers, we will discuss track and trail identification and explore the behavior of any wildlife trails we find. This program is geared towards adults and teens. Wear lots of warm layers, as we will move at a gentle pace and spend lots of time circled up discussing the tracks [Read More...]

    $5

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: [email protected], or call 802-723-6551 during office hours. Thank you!