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2007 Annual Celebration, Saturday, June 16,
at Shelburne Farms
Come to one of Vermont’s most spectacular
conserved locations for our Annual Celebration. Join us on one of six
field trips in the early afternoon and then rally with music, food and
friends of conservation.
Early afternoon field trips will cover dairy
farming, historic forestland, forestry and furniture-making, wine and
cheese production, river marsh ecology, in addition to a bicycle tour of
conserved farmland. Also, families may enjoy visiting the Children’s
Farmyard.
In the mid afternoon, the lively music of
the Lemon Fair String Band will keep people smiling as they enjoy some
of Vermont’s best pizza from American Flatbread and delicious fare from
City Market. Children are very welcome.
For more information on the June 16 event,
visit: www.vlt.org or call (802) 223-5234.
Schedule
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Registration for Field Trips 11:15 a.m.
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Field Trips 12:30 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.
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General Registration for Annual
Celebration 1:30 – 3:00 p.m.
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Rally 3 - 6 p.m.
Area excursions happening throughout the month of June
As part of our month-long celebration, we will be holding the follow
events around the state. For more information about the excursions or to
reserve your place, visit www.vlt.org or
contact Annie Crawford at (802) 262-1241.
June 2
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Preston Pond Hike, June 2, 9 a.m.
- 12 p.m., Bolton
Visit the ancient ponds and wetlands of the Chittenden County
uplands. Bring your binoculars and look for peregrine chicks.
Moderate hike.
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Rose Forest Tour, June 2, 9:30
a.m. - 3 p.m., Stockbridge
See what more than 70 years of hard work and a devotion to
stewardship can accomplish. Join us on an inspiring forestland
tour to one of Dick Rose’s conserved properties. Moderate hike.
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June 3
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Greensboro Conservation Tour,
June 3, 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Greensboro
See how the Vermont Land Trust, Greensboro Land Trust and the
Nature Conservancy have worked together to successfully conserve
over 2,500 contiguous acres in N. Greensboro. You will need your
own watercraft for easy paddling on Long Pond. Easy walk.
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June 5
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Alternative Energy Tour, June 5,
10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Franklin Co.
See wind turbines and a methane digester in action. Visit three
farms in Franklin County that are using innovative ways to
produce their own power. Easy walk. |
June 9
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Mount Peg Walk. June 9, 9 - 11
a.m., Woodstock
Enjoy a stroll up Mount Peg and enjoy the view. Moderate
hike on uneven terrain with a climb. |
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Randolph Farms Tour, June 9, 9
a.m. - 12 p.m., Randolph
Learn about the challenges of running a small to medium
sized dairy farm. Visit organic and conventional dairies. Easy
walk. |
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Alternative Energy Tour, June 9,
10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Franklin Co.
See wind turbines and a methane digester in action. Visit
three farms in Franklin County that are using innovative ways to
produce their own power. Easy walk. |
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Westfield Farms Tour, June 9,
12:30 - 4 p.m. Westfield
Visit some of the successful, conserved and diversified
farms in town. Easy walk. |
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Conservation and Co-housing, June
9, 1 - 4 p.m. Greater Burlington
Visit three co-housing sites in Chittenden County and learn
how residents are using conserved land for public benefit
through community-supported agriculture, affordable housing, and
recreation. |
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Woods Walk and Birding at Gale
Meadows Pond, June 9, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Winhall
Walk with staff from the Vermont Land Trust, VT Forests
Parks & Recreation, and Fish & Wildlife and discuss land
management. The varied habitats make this an ideal spot for bird
watching. Moderate hike. |
June 10
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Franklin County Bike Trip, June
10, 9:45 a.m. start
The 45-mile route passes through three large blocks of
conserved land and includes a section of the Missisquoi Valley
Rail Trail. Several farms are opening their barn doors for tours
and will offer samples of fresh milk straight from the bulk
tank. Advanced road-biking. |
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A View of the Valley: Wu Ledges,
June 10, 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Waitsfield
Follow winding trails to a rock outcrop for a unique view of
the Mad River Valley. Moderate hike. |
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WHPA Woods Walk, June 10, 2 - 5
p.m., Westminster.
Stroll the nature trail at Windmill Hill Pinnacle
Association Stephen Martin Memorial Wildlife Sanctuary. Learn
about this area’s history and forest ecosystem. Easy walk.
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June 23
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East Montpelier Town Trail. June
23, 1 – 5 p.m., East Montpelier
Walk sections of the town trail created in conjunction with
farmland conservation and community conservation projects. Easy
walk over several miles. |
June 24
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Food for Thought, June 24, 3 - 5
p.m., Brandon
Wood’s Market Garden, one of Vermont’s oldest vegetable
farms, has been in continuous operation and selling to the
public since the 1920s. Owner Jon Satz will lead a tour of the
farm and greenhouses. Easy walk. |
June 30
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Paddle and Bike Adventure, June
30, 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. Enosburg and Sheldon
Learn about farmland conservation and floodplain forest
restoration as you paddle down the Missisquoi and bike back on
the Rail Trail past conserved land. Bring your own bike and
boat. Intermediate – must be able to paddle and bike for several
miles. |
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About the Vermont Land Trust
The Vermont Land Trust is a private, nonprofit land conservation
organization working on behalf of all Vermonters to protect vital pieces
of our landscape for farming, forestry, biological diversity, scenic
beauty, and recreational use. Since 1977, VLT has helped conserve about
eight percent of the private, undeveloped land in the state. The
conserved land includes more than 600 working farms, hundreds of
thousands of acres of productive forestland, and important community
lands. To learn more visit www.vlt.org.
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