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17 10, 2025

Winter Trails Prep at Willoughby State Forest

2025-10-20T11:17:42-04:00October 17th, 2025||

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...]

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29 04, 2025

Second Vermont Butterfly Atlas Volunteer Workshop

2025-04-30T11:25:28-04:00April 29th, 2025|, , , |

Saturday, June 21 10-2pm Butterflies are in your garden, along your hiking trails, and even along the side of the road. Did you know that you can help protect them just by writing down what you see? New or experienced butterfly watchers alike can join the Vermont Center for Ecostudies and the NorthWoods Stewardship Center to learn how to contribute to the Second Vermont Butterfly Atlas. In this 3 hour free workshop, you will learn how to identify local butterfly species, how to use community science tools like eButterfly and iNaturalist, get tips and tricks on photographing butterflies and more. [Read More...]

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13 01, 2023

LEAP AmeriCorps Environmental Ed & Outdoor Rec Instructor

2023-01-13T16:19:13-05:00January 13th, 2023|, , |

This position is part of the Lyndon Economic opportunity AmeriCorps Program (LEAP). LEAP is a national service program that places AmeriCorps members with non-profit organizations throughout the Northeast Kingdom (NEK) of Vermont to support those organizations in building capacity and expanding their services that many communities rely on. LEAP members deliver direct service to local youth in the form of PreK-12 STEAM educational programming. LEAP supports members in their path to educational and career attainment through direct service, on-going trainings, and professional development opportunities offered during the service year. Position Description [Read More...]

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27 09, 2018

Searching for Amphibians in the Demonstration Forest

2018-09-27T09:57:24-04:00September 27th, 2018|Forest Stewardship Institute, Highlights, News|

Earlier this month, the Sustainable Forestry Interns took a break from running chainsaws to join herpetologist Jim Andrews on his search to document the species currently found in Vermont, town by town. The day we met Jim, he was on a mission to document some of the species thought to be living in Morgan, VT. After driving to the NorthWoods Demonstration Forest access in Morgan, we gathered with Jim and two volunteers to hear our goal for the day. Jim started by explaining the habitat that we were looking for, "Most herps prefer hardwood forests, and plenty of downed wood. That's mostly found in older [Read More...]

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16 06, 2015

Volunteer Gardeners Wanted!

2016-12-13T19:11:56-05:00June 16th, 2015|Miscellaneous|

NorthWoods' flowerbeds benefit insects and birds and provide a beautiful backdrop for school programs, camps and community events. We rely on volunteer help to keep them looking their best. Our neighbor and favorite green-thumb Sue Dwelle has started the spring clean-up and made a list of projects for the season. If you would enjoy gardening for a good cause, please get in touch with Colleen (802-723-6551 x301) about scheduling and garden needs. You are welcome to garden on your own as weather and free time permit, or we can put you in [Read More...]

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Office: Monday – Friday, 8am-4pm

Trails: Sunrise to Sunset, 7 days a week.

Mailing Address

PO Box 220, East Charleston, VT 05833

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Email: [email protected]

Main Phone: 802.723.6551

Office & Administration ext: 301
Conservation Science & Forestry ext: 302
Education & Outreach ext: 303
Conservation Corps ext: 304

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