Resilient Sugarbush Management Level 1 Course
A new course "at your own pace" built for maple producers, forest landowners, and natural resource professionals who are ready to future-proof their sugarbush.
Dive into the science behind maple tree growth, sap flow, and modern tapping practices, and learn how insects, diseases, and environmental stressors influence tree health and syrup yield. You will also explore emerging industry trends and the real-world challenges shaping maple production.
This fully asynchronous course takes about 4 hours to complete and fits into your schedule at any time. Register today for $25.
| | | | | |
Get A Quality Report
on your Maple Syrup
Submit maple syrup samples for quality testing and a custom report from UVM Extension Maple.
You'll receive a detailed report on color, clarity, density, and flavor, along with feedback to help improve overall quality of your syrup.
| | |
Invasive Plant Management Survey: Seeking Participants
Researchers at UMass Amherst and the University of Maryland are surveying natural resource professionals about when and how they manage invasive plants and how timing may be shifting with climate change.
The survey takes 15–25 minutes, is anonymous, and if you filled it out last year, they’d love to hear from you again.
| | Have questions? Contact Dr. Bethany Bradley (bbradley@eco.umass.edu). | |
Plant Sales are
Around the Corner
Now is a great time to see what trees, plants, and even trout are available to purchase near you. Explore the Vermont Association of Conservation District page to browse upcoming plant and fish sales in your area.
Each sale is organized by your local conservation district with its own selection of species, ordering process, and pickup deadlines. Browse early as orders often fill up quickly.
| | | |
Forest Hydrology
How Forests Cycle, Absorb, and Store Water
As heavy rain events become more frequent and powerful across the Northeast, forests are increasingly important in absorbing water and reducing runoff. Learn how forests slow, spread, and sink water to reduce soil erosion, downstream flooding, infrastructure damage, and support climate-resilient landscapes.
Watch Dr. Ali Kosiba present hosted by North Branch Nature Center's Naturalist Journeys presentation series on rivers.
| |
Upcoming Events
Forestry Talk
March 20 from 10-12 PM | Reading, VT
Join others who share your love of trees, forests, and stewardship at the Reading Greenhouse Oasis Lounge. This is an open, relaxed space with cozy couches and lush plants where there will be open-ended discussions on forest ecosystems, forest management, forest health, and the many ways we can take an active role in restoration and stewardship.
Whether you come with questions, curiosity, or simply a passion for the woods, all are welcome. Come connect, learn, and grow with fellow forest enthusiasts!
Located at Reading Greenhouse Oasis Lounge, 786 VT-106, Reading VT
| |
Vermont Woodland Conference
April 11 from 9-4 PM | Randolph, VT
Hosted by Vermont Woodlands Association is an all-day event for landowners, foresters, loggers, and forester stewards to review important forestry lessons from the past year. The conference hosts educational sessions, policy updates, and peer-to-peer learning sessions. This year's sessions are on forest health, markets, stewardship, and wildlife track and a panel discussion on managing for resilience.
Learn and Register (Web)
| | |
Vermont Coverts Cooperator Trainings
April 24 - 26 in Marlboro, VT or
August 28 - 30 in Castleton, VT
Hosted by Vermont Coverts, a peer-to-peer community of landowners, professionals and others learning from and supporting each other to enhance wildlife habitats through sound forest management, Coverts Cooperators are forest landowners and/or community members who are interested in having an impact on their own land and in their communities. This program connects you with resource professionals, landowners and others while learning how you can improve your woodlands.
Learn and Register (Web)
| | We have a growing number of resources available for landowners, foresters, conservation groups, and other folks interested in learning about forests and how to steward them. Visit our website to check them out. | | | | |
