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Vermont Climate Council Launches Series of Public Events to Gather Feedback and Ideas for Statewide Climate Action Plan

September 13, 2021 – From hotter days to more frequent and intense storms, Vermont’s climate patterns are clearly shifting and impacting our state. This fall, state officials, local leaders and members of the Vermont Climate Council invite the public to attend one of several events to learn about the development of the state’s Climate Action Plan and help prioritize approaches.
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Burning Dry Firewood Saves Money and Improves Air Quality

September 8, 2021 - With wood stove season rapidly approaching, it is time to make sure you have enough dry firewood ready to go for this winter.
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Vermont Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation and the Ascutney Trails Association Announce the Opening of The Norcross Trail

July 27, 2021 - The Vermont Department of Forests, Parks, and Recreation (FPR) in partnership with Ascutney Trails Association (ATA) announced the completion and opening of a new multi-use trail on Mt. Ascutney. The 8-mile Norcross Trail provides a link for mountain bikers and hikers between the Ascutney Outdoors Center and Mount Ascutney State Park.
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Public Invited to Learn About Forest Management at the Hinesburg Town Forest

July 22, 2021 - The Hinesburg Town Forest Committee and the Chittenden County Forester invite the public to visit the Hinesburg Town Forest (HTF) to learn more about responsible forest management and its benefit to wildlife and habitat through two new self-guided tours.

Creating and promoting high quality wildlife habitat is dependent on responsible forestry practices and thoughtful planning, both of which are highlighted in the most recent project at the Hinesburg Town Forest (HTF).
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Fish & Wildlife Offers Introduction to Fishing Clinics

July 12, 2021

The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department is offering Introduction to Fishing Clinics on Wednesday, July 21, at Heineberg Bridge Access Area on the Winooski River in Colchester and Thursday, July 22, on Otter Creek at Proctor Falls in Proctor.
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Vermont Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation Launches Over $6 Million in Grants for Outdoor Recreation
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As Summer Heats Up, Recreation Leaders Ask People to Be Safe and Considerate at Swimming Holes

June 25, 2021 -- With swimming holes across Vermont getting busier as summer arrives, more than a dozen non-profit organizations and state and federal agencies in the Vermont Swimming Hole Collaborative want to remind the public about important safety and etiquette considerations.
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Vermont Turkey Brood Survey Starts July 1

June 23, 2021

Wild turkeys are found throughout most of Vermont, but their reproductive success is monitored annually by the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department with help from “citizen scientists.” The department had an annual online survey for reporting turkey broods in August, but this year the survey will start July 1 and continue to the end of August.
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Pollinators in Peril

June 22, 20201

Many of Vermont’s pollinator species are in peril, and the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department would like to share a few simple suggestions to greatly benefit our essential pollinator species.
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Learn about Cyanobacteria Blooms at Public Meeting on June 17

June 15, 2021

A hot start to June has many people heading for their favorite waterbody to cool off. Prepare to enjoy a safe summer of swimming, fishing, and boating on your favorite lake or pond. Join the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation, the Vermont Department of Health, and Lake Champlain Committee on Thursday, June 17 at 5:30 pm for a free public meeting on cyanobacteria. The virtual event is free and open to the public.
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Vermont Climate Council Launches Series of Public Events to Gather Feedback and Ideas for Statewide Climate Action Plan

Burning Dry Firewood Saves Money and Improves Air Quality

Vermont Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation and the Ascutney Trails Association Announce the Opening of The Norcross Trail

Public Invited to Learn About Forest Management at the Hinesburg Town Forest

Fish & Wildlife Offers Introduction to Fishing Clinics

Vermont Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation Launches Over $6 Million in Grants for Outdoor Recreation

As Summer Heats Up, Recreation Leaders Ask People to Be Safe and Considerate at Swimming Holes

Vermont Turkey Brood Survey Starts July 1

Pollinators in Peril

Learn about Cyanobacteria Blooms at Public Meeting on June 17

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