Woods & Waters Day Camp
2025-08-04 09:00 - 2025-08-08 16:00 (America/New_York) | NorthWoods Stewardship Center, 154 Leadership Drive, East Charleston, VT, 05833, United States
A camp experience steeped in nature between the Clyde River and Echo Lake on the NorthWoods campus where science, education, and action come together to inspire future stewards. This staple camp experience exemplifies all things NorthWoods through fun activities, cool explorations, and amazing discoveries. Whether paddling a lake, jumping in a pond, or hiking to a glacial eractic this camp has it all. Join us as we create memories to last a lifetime in and among the woods and waters of the Northeast Kingdom.

WILD Sciences Camp
2025-08-11 09:00 - 2025-08-15 16:00 | NorthWoods Stewardship Center, 154 Leadership Drive, East Charleston, VT, 05833, United States
NorthWoods’ brings back one of our favorite camp offerings, our WILD Sciences day camp welcomes all budding biologists or anyone that loves to learn about nature! With daily themes of Have to Have a Habitat, Furbearers and the Forest, Wonders of Water, Investigating Interdependence, and Fun with the Future, campers will learn about big concepts like ecology and conservation through active and experiential learning with activities and games from Project WILD, Aquatic WILD, and Project Learning Tree. Camp days will be full of games, crafts, and expeditions outside – including hiking and canoeing – that will have campers investigating the hows and whys of our natural world. Featuring lessons from special guest professionals in the field of conservation, campers will get a glimpse into the work of foresters, biologists, and more – all while exploring our local natural communities in fun, hands-on experiences. For kids who can’t get enough of learning about our neighborhood animals and plants, this camp will be sure to inspire and encourage their natural curiosity.

Audubon Training & Endorsement Workshop for Vermont Foresters
2025-08-13 09:00 - 16:00 | NorthWoods Stewardship Center, 154 Leadership Drive, East Charleston, VT, 05833, United States
Wednesday, Aug 13th, 2025, 9:00am – 4:00pm
Where: Northwoods Stewardship Center | 154 Leadership Dr, Island Pond, VT 05846
Registration required. This event is for forestry professionals.
To register, or for more information, please contact Tim Duclos at: tim.duclos@audubon.org

Support Wildlife, Strengthen Forests
Habitat for birds and other wildlife is a top priority for many Vermont forest landowners. Audubon is here to help you meet that goal.
Through our Forester Training and Endorsement Program, you’ll gain practical strategies for enhancing forest diversity and resiliency-benefiting birds, biodiversity, and landowner satisfaction. This training covers bird habitat needs, landscape- and stand-level planning, and tools to support your work in the field.
Our goal? A growing network of professional foresters partnering with Audubon to promote healthy, bird-friendly forests-without adding to your workload. We offer simple reporting, ongoing support, and opportunities for continuing education and peer connection.
This training fulfills Steps 1 & 2 of the 3-step endorsement process.
Learn more: vt.audubon.org/forester-program
Limited to 20 participants
Bring your own lunch; coffee and snacks provided.
This program will be approved for 4.5 Category 1 SAF CFEs

WORKSHOP AGENDA
Morning: Classroom Presentations

Forest Bird Habitat Assessment and Planning – Learn how to assess habitat for forest birds at both the landscape and stand level using Audubon’s practical approach. We’ll cover quick methods for evaluating forest cover, estimating age-class diversity, and identifying ways to reduce threats to breeding birds-all with habitat management in mind.
Forest Management for Birds – Explore how to apply silviculture to support breeding birds across life stages. We’ll focus on strategies to create and maintain the diverse conditions mature and young forest birds need to thrive.

Afternoon: Forest Tour

Stop 1: Habitat assessment exercise in mature forest stand, incorporating content from morning presentations.
Stop 2: Example stand prescription exercise in mature forest stand. This fulfills Step 2 of the process for foresters seeking Audubon endorsement.
Stop 3: Further discussion of integrating stand-level and landscape-level management planning and prescriptions.

Audubon’s Forester Training and Endorsement Program is funded in VT by a New England Forests and Rivers Fund grant through the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation.

Base Camp
2025-08-18 09:00 - 2025-08-22 16:00 | NorthWoods Stewardship Center, 154 Leadership Drive, East Charleston, VT, 05833, United States
At Base Camp NorthWoods campus will serve as home base as a launching spot for exploring the Northeast Kingdom on this ultimate outdoor adventurer camp. Throughout the week we visit different areas and try different methods of exploration in the Northeast Kingdom. Swimming, biking, hiking, & paddling are all on the agenda of this action packed camp experience. Thursday’s adventure will last until Friday afternoon following an overnight backpacking adventure that will test camper’s endurance and backcountry skills. No experience necessary; all outdoor gear provided.
Day camp with one overnight.

Summer Riparian Seed Collection Workshop
2025-08-30 08:30 - 12:30 | NorthWoods Stewardship Center, 154 Leadership Drive, East Charleston, VT, 05833, 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 with the Society of American Foresters. Please inquire with organizer Jess Colby for more information: jess@northwoodscenter.org
This event is made possible through funding from the Vermont Housing & Conservation Board.

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Game of Logging Levels 1 & 2
2025-09-20 08:00 - 2025-09-21 17:00 | NorthWoods Stewardship Center, 154 Leadership Drive, East Charleston, VT, 05833, 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 forestry@northwoodscenter.org.
Pre-registration required; space is limited, so sign up early!

Fall Riparian Seed Collection Workshop
2025-09-21 13:00 - 15:00 | NorthWoods Stewardship Center, 154 Leadership Drive, East Charleston, VT, 05833, 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: jess@northwoodscenter.org
This event is made possible through funding from the Vermont Housing & Conservation Board.

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2025 Westmore Mountain Challenge
2025-09-27 | NorthWoods Stewardship Center, 154 Leadership Drive, East Charleston, VT, 05833, United States
1 day. 5 mountains. 26 miles.
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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!
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Fall Riparian Seed Collection Field Workshop
2025-10-25 08:30 - 12:30 | NorthWoods Stewardship Center, 154 Leadership Drive, East Charleston, VT, 05833, 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 1 credits with the Society of American Foresters. Please inquire with organizer Jess Colby for more information: jess@northwoodscenter.org
This event is made possible through funding from the Vermont Housing & Conservation Board.
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Winter Trails Prep at Willoughby State Forest
2025-11-09 08:45 - 13:00 | VT
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 workwear (gloves, boots, long pants, long sleeves) and bring along water, snacks/lunch and layers. No prior experience necessary. NorthWoods will provide hand tools, brush saws and protective equipment. Note that chainsaw use is restricted to staff.
The Northeast Kingdom Backcountry Coalition will also be hosting a volunteer work day on the backcountry glades on the same day – so winter enthusiasts of all types can meet, greet and get ready for winter together.
Registration preferred, but not required.

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Trailblazers
2026-01-02 13:00 - 16:00 | NorthWoods Stewardship Center, 154 Leadership Drive, East Charleston, VT, 05833, 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 Burke local with three years of experience working at NorthWoods camps. She is 18 years old, a senior at Phillips Exeter Academy, and started Trailblazers hoping to get more girls from the NEK together to find community and inspiration adventuring outdoors.

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The Hidden Lines—Film Screening
2026-01-03 17:00 - 19:30 | Burke Hotel Ballroom, 2559 Mountain Rd, East Burke, 05832, 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 conditions, and mapping lines, he not only makes the terrain more navigable, but also builds a deeper, more intuitive understanding of the landscape he calls home.
In The Hidden Lines, we follow Adam as he returns to previously written-off zones with a more refined eye, revisiting terrain with a methodical blend of intuition and engineering precision. His goal is not just to ski the best lines on the East Coast, it’s to connect to them deeply, and in doing so, connect to something larger than skiing.
Suggested Donation: $10
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Winter Open Lodge
2026-01-17 10:00 - 2026-03-07 15:00 | NorthWoods Stewardship Center, 154 Leadership Drive, East Charleston, VT, 05833, 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!

Valentine's Day Candlelit Snowshoe
2026-02-14 17:30 - 19:30 | NorthWoods Stewardship Center, 154 Leadership Drive, East Charleston, VT, 05833, 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 required, as winter parking is limited. 50% refunds will be provided for cancellations made at least a week before event start date. No refunds for reservations canceled less than seven days before the event start date.
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Wildlife Track & Sign Workshop
2026-02-21 09:30 - 16:00 | NorthWoods Stewardship Center, 154 Leadership Drive, East Charleston, VT, 05833, 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 we find (bundle up more than for your typical hike or walk in the woods)!
Snowshoes may be required and are available to rent at NorthWoods ($10/pair). Bad weather date is Saturday, February 28.
Advance registration is required. Please register for either the AM or PM session – group size is limited so that we can all circle around tracks together.
Hosted by NorthWoods Stewardship Center.

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TrailBlazers
2026-03-21 13:00 - 16:30 | NorthWoods Stewardship Center, 154 Leadership Drive, East Charleston, VT, 05833, 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 from the Vermont Rural Education Collaborative (VREC).

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Vermont Hunter Education Course
2026-04-07 18:00 - 2026-04-16 21:00 | NorthWoods Stewardship Center, 154 Leadership Drive, East Charleston, VT, 05833, 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 all the course dates and hours. Throughout the course your instructor will cover many topics including firearm handling, ethics & safety, map & compass and so much more.
There will be a live fire exercise and exam. Participants who pass all aspects of this course will be presented with their orange firearm hunter education certificate at the end.
Dress for the weather and bring a water bottle. Do not bring your own gun or ammo. All supplies will be provided to you at no cost. Students under 16 must bring a parental consent form.
Course accommodations can be made, free of charge, with advanced notice. Please call 802-828-1193 or email Huntereducation@vermont.gov with any requests, questions, or help with registration.
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Shane Copp Annual Youth Fishing Day
2026-05-02 08:00 - 12:00 | NorthWoods Stewardship Center, 154 Leadership Drive, East Charleston, VT, 05833, 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 can make a barbless hook from a barbed hook with a set of pliers!). If you’d like to bring a catch home, bring a cooler and a ziploc bag. Bring your own pole; bait provided.
Please select a time frame you plan to come to the pond. Used for planning purposes only – if you are early or late, that’s okay!

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Game of Logging Levels 1 & 2
2026-06-27 08:00 - 2026-06-28 17:00 | NorthWoods Stewardship Center, 154 Leadership Drive, East Charleston, VT, 05833, United States
Level 1 – Saturday, June 27
Level 2 – Sunday, June 28
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 forestry@northwoodscenter.org. Pre-registration required; space is limited, so sign up early!

Woods & Waters Day Camp
2026-06-29 09:00 - 2026-07-03 16:00 | NorthWoods Stewardship Center, 154 Leadership Drive, East Charleston, VT, 05833, United States
A camp experience steeped in nature between the Clyde River and Echo Lake on the NorthWoods campus where science, education, and action come together to inspire future stewards. This staple camp experience exemplifies all things NorthWoods through fun activities, cool explorations, and amazing discoveries. Whether paddling a lake, jumping in a pond, or hiking to a glacial eractic this camp has it all. Join us as we create memories to last a lifetime in and among the woods and waters of the Northeast Kingdom.
Day Camp. Early drop-off available: 8:30am.

Mountain Bike Adventure Camp (Week 1)
2026-06-29 09:00 - 2026-07-03 16:00 | Burke Mountain, 223 Sherburne Lodge Rd, East Burke, VT, 05832, United States
For kids who love to travel on two wheels – this is a dream camp experience, on Kingdom Trails, the Burke Mountain Bike Park, and in some of our favorite outdoor destinations in the NEK. Personal progression is emphasized, and experienced instructors create a nurturing and challenging environment, appropriate for different levels of riders. Camp also includes an introduction to bike maintenance, a hike up a local peak, swimming, and building connection between campers. Our goal is to share our connection to place, and a spark for stewardship with mountain bikes as the medium.

Mountain Bike Adventure Camp (Week 2)
2026-07-06 09:00 - 2026-07-10 16:00 | Burke Mountain, 223 Sherburne Lodge Rd, East Burke, VT, 05832, United States

Mountain Bike Adventure Camp (Week 3)
2026-07-13 09:00 - 2026-07-17 16:00 | Burke Mountain, 223 Sherburne Lodge Rd, East Burke, VT, 05832, United States

WILD Sciences Camp
2026-07-20 08:00 - 2026-07-24 16:00 | NorthWoods Stewardship Center, 154 Leadership Drive, East Charleston, VT, 05833, United States
Our WILD Sciences day camp welcomes all budding biologists or anyone that loves to learn about nature! With daily themes of Have to Have a Habitat, Furbearers and the Forest, Wonders of Water, Investigating Interdependence, and Fun with the Future, campers will learn about big concepts like ecology and conservation through active and experiential learning with activities and games from Project WILD, Aquatic WILD, and Project Learning Tree. Camp days will be full of games, crafts, and expeditions outside – including hiking and canoeing – that will have campers investigating the hows and whys of our natural world. Featuring lessons from special guest professionals in the field of conservation, campers will get a glimpse into the work of foresters, biologists, and more – all while exploring our local natural communities in fun, hands-on experiences. For kids who can’t get enough of learning about our neighborhood animals and plants, this camp will be sure to inspire and encourage their natural curiosity.
Day Camp. Early drop off available: 8am.

Kingdom Heritage Backpack Expedition
2026-07-28 09:00 - 2026-07-30 16:00 | NorthWoods Stewardship Center, 154 Leadership Drive, East Charleston, VT, 05833, United States
Conquer 20 relentless miles in three grueling days along the unforgiving Kingdom Heritage Trail. This is no tour; it’s an unyielding test of will, where you’ll shoulder all your survival gear and, under the strict command of Wilderness First Aid certified instructors, master essential backcountry and Leave No Trace skills. The Northern Forest shows no mercy, but you will emerge from this ordeal forged by the challenge with rock-solid competence. Only those ready to push their absolute limits need apply.
Overnight camp.

Backcountry Olympics Camp
2026-08-03 09:00 - 2026-08-07 16:00 | NorthWoods Stewardship Center, 154 Leadership Drive, East Charleston, VT, 05833, United States
Campers will earn badges and medals in this backcountry olympics-style camp. We’ll have challenges on all terrain, all across the Northwoods campus. Campers will participate in activities like cross-cut sawing, ax throwing, archery, and atlatl as a team. Campers will be awarded badges based on their proficiency level within these areas. At the end of the week, we’ll celebrate our accomplishments with a wet and wild obstacle course, flag flying ceremony and team showcases! No experience necessary – all abilities welcome.
Day Camp. Early drop off: 8am.

Singletrack Sisters Mountain Bike Camp
2026-08-03 09:00 - 2026-08-07 16:00 | Burke Mountain, 223 Sherburne Lodge Rd, East Burke, VT, 05832, United States
This camp is an opportunity for girls to share their love of adventures, bicycles and the camaraderie of sisters in a low-pressure, fun and supportive environment. Our instructors will inspire young riders to test their limits and progress their skills. We will also connect with nature and each other during swims, hikes, and games.

Kits & Cubs Day Camp
2026-08-10 09:00 - 2026-08-14 15:00 | NorthWoods Stewardship Center, 154 Leadership Drive, East Charleston, VT, 05833, United States
In Kits and Cubs Day Camp, campers are encouraged to explore the wonders of nature through stories, games, crafts, and activities to get them outside and moving! Each day brings new adventures exploring the NorthWoods campus while building on the learning from the day before with fun and informative lessons created by our camp staff, Growing Up WILD, and the National Wildlife Federation. Daily themes include Playing in the Pond, Woodland Wonders, Wildlife Exploration, and Forest Skills. Mid-week will feature a special trip to Brighton State Park for a short hike, time with the park naturalist, and a splash in Spectacle Pond! All participants must be potty-trained.

Canoe Camp
2026-08-17 09:00 - 2026-08-21 16:00 | NorthWoods Stewardship Center, 154 Leadership Drive, East Charleston, VT, 05833, United States
This rigorous, week-long overnight expedition follows a formidable route designed to test your absolute limits. Venture deep into the wilderness and navigate challenging waters to earn incredible views. Master advanced paddling, read unpredictable moving water, and practice essential Leave No Trace camp craft. Push your boundaries and conquer the wild!
Overnight camp.

10th Annual Westmore Mountain Challenge
2026-09-26 | NorthWoods Stewardship Center, 154 Leadership Drive, East Charleston, VT, 05833, United States
This year marks our 10th annual Westmore Mountain Challenge, on September 26th, 2026! This 1 day, 26 mile Challenge traverses 5 mountains through some of the most beautiful scenery here in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont.
You can learn more details about the Challenge, plus sign up for registration notices by visiting our Westmore Mountain Challenge page.
Eager to get signed up? Public registration for the event opens in May. Registration numbers are capped, so make sure to sign up for email notices to hear when we open the event.
