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  • 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
  • Two people nordic skiing along the All Persons Trail. One pulls a sled with a baby.

    Winter Open Lodge

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

    Every Saturday, January 17-February 28 March 7 10-3pm New this winter, stop by during our Winter Open Lodge! We have trails for everyone, come tour our 13km network of groomed trails, including our All Persons Trail loop. Our staffed lodge will have a fire blazing and hot cocoa on offer, with ski and snowshoe rentals available. Accessible equipment available, thanks to our friends at Adaptive Sports Partners! We plan to have a few workshops concurrent with the Winter Open Lodge, so stay tuned for more!

    Free

  • 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

  • TrailBlazers

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

    Saturday, March 21 1-4:30pm Open to female and gender-expansive youth ages 9-14 from the Northeast Kingdom. Activities and conversations led by local female mentors. Designed to get more girls feeling confident and comfortable in their bodies and building community with one another! Includes yoga, outdoor snowshoe, and nature journaling. Snowshoes will be provided, but if you have your own, please bring them. Wear clothes that will be comfortable for doing yoga, and bring layers to go outside afterwards. Yoga mats will be provided. This event is made possible in part by sponsorship [Read More...]

    Free

  • Vermont Hunter Education Course

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

    Join us at NorthWoods for the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Hunter education course. Would-be hunters must successfully complete the Hunter Education course in order to purchase their first license. All courses are led by certified volunteer instructors, all are free, including materials, and all are open to all ages and experience. All courses, reading materials, and exams are written at a 6th grade reading level. Sessions will be held every Tuesday and Thursday from April 7th-16th from 6pm-9pm, with a final session on Saturday, April 18th from 8am-12pm. Participants must attend [Read More...]

    Free

  • Shane Copp Annual Youth Fishing Day

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

    Saturday, May 2, 2026, 8am - 12pm For Kids – FREE Two registration time slots: 8-10am and 10am-noon. Spring is here! Join us for the Shane Copp Annual Youth Fishing Day! This event is an opportunity for kids and families to try their luck in catching (and keeping up to 2) recently stocked brook trout. Let’s Go Fishing Instructors will share anglers’ tips and techniques. The fishing is for the kids, but parent supervision is required and participation encouraged. Bait provided. Barbless hooks required; we’ll have extras here (note – you [Read More...]

    Free

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!