Webinar

For towns, organizations, and landowners looking to better understand their land, conducting a Natural Resources Inventory is a great place to start.  Whether you are interested in wildlife, wetlands, or forest blocks, a natural resources inventory can help you identify what matters most and where it occurs on the landscape. Join Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department's Community Wildlife Program to learn how you can effectively kickstart this process and get the most out of your time and resources. This webinar is intended for Vermonters serving on town boards, municipal staff, conservation organizations, and interested Vermonters. Hosted in partnership with the Vermont Association of Conservation Commissions (AVCC).

Presenters: 
Jens Hilke, Conservation Planner, VT Fish and Wildlife Department 
Andy Wood, Conservation Planner, VT Fish and Wildlife Department 

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For towns, organizations, and landowners looking to better understand their land, conducting a Natural Resources Inventory is a great place to start.  Whether you are interested in wildlife, wetlands, or forest blocks, a natural resources inventory can help you identify what matters most and where it occurs on the landscape. Join Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department's Community Wildlife Program to learn how you can effectively kickstart this process and get the most out of your time and resources. This webinar is intended for Vermonters serving on town boards, municipal staff, conservation organizations, and interested Vermonters. Hosted in partnership with the Vermont Association of Conservation Commissions (AVCC).

Presenters: 
Jens Hilke, Conservation Planner, VT Fish and Wildlife Department 
Andy Wood, Conservation Planner, VT Fish and Wildlife Department 

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Join VT Coverts over lunch as we host VT Fish and Wildlife Biologist Nick Fortin to discuss Vermont’s deer herd.  Nick is the project leader for both the deer and moose projects. He will address where the deer population stands, concerns about over browsing and habitat improvements.  Register in advance for this meeting by clicking below.  After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

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Did you know that towns can establish dedicated funds to pay for conservation? Join Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department's Community Wildlife Program to learn about what it takes to start a Conservation Fund, where the money come from, and what to do with yours. We'll share useful tips, inspiring project stories from other towns, and help launch you towards realizing your town's conservation aspirations. This webinar is intended for Vermonters serving on town boards and municipal staff, and is hosted in partnership with the Vermont Association of Conservation Commissions (AVCC).

Presenters: 
Jens Hilke, Conservation Planner, VT Fish and Wildlife Department 
Andy Wood, Conservation Planner, VT Fish and Wildlife Department 

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A Conservation Commission is part of municipal government that has a wide purview to engage in all manner of inventory and education related to natural and cultural resources. More than half of Vermont towns already have a Conservation Commission and the activities that Conservation Commissions are engaged in range from land management of town owned forests to land use planning and even development review. Each commission looks a little different and can be incredibly helpful asset to your town! This webinar is hosted in partnership with the Vermont Association of Conservation Commissions (AVCC).

Presenters:
Jens Hilke, Conservation Planner, VT Fish and Wildlife Department 
Andy Wood, Conservation Planner, VT Fish and Wildlife Department 

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A Conservation Commission is part of municipal government that has a wide purview to engage in all manner of inventory and education related to natural and cultural resources. More than half of Vermont towns already have a Conservation Commission and the activities that Conservation Commissions are engaged in range from land management of town owned forests to land use planning and even development review. Each commission looks a little different and can be incredibly helpful asset to your town! This webinar is hosted in partnership with the Vermont Association of Conservation Commissions (AVCC).

Presenters:
Jens Hilke, Conservation Planner, VT Fish and Wildlife Department 
Andy Wood, Conservation Planner, VT Fish and Wildlife Department 

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Since January 1, 2018, towns and Regional Planning Commissions are required to identify forest blocks and habitat connectors, as well as plan for development in those places in ways that minimize forest fragmentation. This requirement asks towns to look at the larger patterns of forests and dive into the science of what is known about connectivity in their region at multiple scales. Some of the data involved is immediately actionable, but some of the models warrant caution and additional research. Tune in to hear how Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department's Community Wildlife Program can help your town interpret available data and translate it into actionable planning and policy.  

Presenters: 
Jens Hilke, Conservation Planner, VT Fish and Wildlife Department 
Andy Wood, Conservation Planner, VT Fish and Wildlife Department 

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Our Wildlife Trivia series on Facebook Live is meant to introduce people to the fish, wildlife, plants, and habitats of Vermont that we work to protect and conserve for their enjoyment. There is no registration required and no additional software to install – simply visit our facebook page for the scheduled session, bring your family and get ready for some wildlife fun!

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The Castleton Free Library invites you to a Virtual Program hosted by local angler, Joe Mark and VT Fish & Wildlife Fisheries Biologist, Shawn Good.

We are fortunate to live in a state full of bountiful lakes, ponds, and streams. In a collaborative program, fisheries biologist Shawn Good and local resident and angler Joe Mark will discuss where and how to catch fish in the greater Castleton area. They’ll talk about the region’s bodies of water, the fish species that they hold, and techniques and equipment used to catch them. The program will conclude with an opportunity for questions from attendees.

Please call 802-468-5574 or visit their website https://castletonfreelibrary.org/ for the zoom link.

Vermont is very important to animals such as bear, moose and bobcat. These animals need large, undeveloped areas to survive. Vermont’s forests and mountains link wildlife habitat between New York, New England, and Canada.

Climate change, invasive species, roads, and development are all threats. Many people are working hard to protect wildlife corridors—or undeveloped, natural landscapes—so these animals can survive, and thrive.

Join us as we explore these corridors and the threats facing animals. We’ll take a closer look at the Shutesville Hill Wildlife Corridor in Waterbury and Stowe. Hundreds of acres have been conserved there in the last two years.

This free webinar is perfect for those interested in learning more about wildlife and conservation.

Presenters: Kim Royar, biologist for VT Fish and Wildlife Department and Furbearer Project Leader Bob Heiser, regional director at the Vermont Land Trust

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After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.