UVLT interns Cora Day and Ella Barrett plant tomato seedlings at Brookmead Food Pantry Garden.

Let's hear it for (and from!) our Interns!



Summertime is... gardens and woods and volunteers and conservation easements, and bears (oh my!).

We are incredibly grateful to UVLT summer interns, Ella Barrett and Cora Day, and are excited to share some of their observations, in their own words. Check out the blogs from Ella and Cora to read more from them, including multiple black bear encounters, time well spent in the food pantry gardens, and the installation of a permanent 8-foot perimeter fence. It's a lot of hard work, but our team sure makes it feel like a LOT of fun!

Interested in becoming an intern (or know someone else who loves to work outdoors?) Contact Cassie to learn more!

What's Happening at UVLT

Trails, farmland, woods, wetlands, and room for housing!



UVLT’s acquisition and establishment of the 75-acre Timotheus Pohl property in Hartland, VT will provide many conservation benefits and fulfill long standing community goals. We’re thrilled by the success of the campaign for this property: 75 acres including high-quality hayfields, mixed hardwood forest, and the hub of a 25-kilometer trail system managed by Hartland Winter Trails, an all-volunteer Nordic ski and snowshoe group. Read more here.

Funnel cloud develops in Lyme, NH on July 16, 2024

Tornado impacts conserved land in Lyme



On July 17th, a tornado, confirmed by the National Weather Service to be a FW1 event, formed over Post Pond and touched down along the conserved buffer by Clay Brook before crossing farm fields north of Whipple Hill. Packing winds near 110 MPH, and following a nearly 1.8 mile path, the system took down about 1000 trees. Fortunately, no people or animals were harmed during this wild weather system. 

Did you know that natural disturbances can be beneficial for forests? Curious as to why? Read more here.

August is Make-A-Will month!

Why is August make-a-will month? We don’t know! But, perhaps like the reading lists many students take up this time of year, you’ll find that creating or updating your will is easier and more fun than you expected. It’s about taking care of who and what you care about. It’s empowerment and peace of mind. And it feels good. So why wait?

Now is the time to share your love and vision in your will. You can get started at no cost today. The Freewill tool on our website can help you prepare information for a meeting with estate planning advisors, or if you prefer, you can create a free legal will online. Plan for tomorrow starting today! Click here to start.

Join us for TWO upcoming Mission Monarch events!

Mission Monarch - Count the Cats (erpillars) on August 3, 2024 | 9 - 10:30 AM

Join Sullivan County Education and Outreach Specialist Dawn Dextraze and the Upper Valley Land Trust on Saturday, August 3, to learn about monarch life cycles. During this event, we will actively search milkweed plants for monarch eggs, caterpillars, and adult butterflies as part of the 2024 International Monarch Monitoring Blitz. Learn more and register today!

Mission Monarch - Monarch Tagging on September 7, 2024 | 3 - 5 PM

AND, be sure to come back (or join us for the first time!) for Monarch Tagging on September 7th! September 2–15 is peak monarch butterfly migration week for our area. During this period, adult butterflies ride the southerly winds during the day and feed in the late afternoon. They roost in trees nearby overnight and fly off again the next morning. Learn more and register today!



Stargazing at Mountain View Farm

August 5, 2024 | 7:30 - 9:30 PM

Join us at Mountain View Farm on Monday, August 5th for our annual night under the stars, hosted with the Orford Conservation Commission. The event opens at 7:30 pm for those who want to come early and find their perfect viewing spot. The tour of the night sky begins at 8 pm. In the past, participants have brought a picnic dinner to enjoy the time spent waiting for the sun to set. Please bring your own blankets and chairs, and a flashlight or headlamp, which are necessary to find your way when leaving the event! Learn more and register!

Okkervil River Benefit Concert at Whaleback

August 23, 2024 | Doors open at 5 PM

On August 23, the acclaimed indie rock band Okkervil River, whose founding members met at Kimball Union Academy, will return to the Upper Valley for a concert at Whaleback Mountain, with proceeds split between Whaleback and UVLT. The musical lineup includes Western Terrestrials, self-proclaimed "hard driving honky-tonk outsiders from Vermont." It's a night you won't want to miss. Have fun, and do good for two local non-proft organizations vital to the Upper Valley! Get your tickets now before they sell out!

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