Reprinted with permission from The Vermont Standard

5/24/24

The warmer weather seems to be signaling a busy summer ahead. The deer are already nibbling on my hostas and the black flies continue to nibble on me! Noting some fun events below.

Elisabeth from Farm and Wilderness has sent me some interesting activities. Registration is needed. Questions can be answered at conservation@farmandwilderness.org or 802-422-3761

Lake Ninevah Wetland Paddle Saturday June 8th, 1:00pm,-3:00pm

Paddle and exploration of Lake Ninevah’s Fen with VT. Dept. of Environmental Conservation Wetland Scientist Charlie Hohn. This event is free but pre-registration is required. Boats and life jackets available to borrow. Click here to learn more and sign up: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lake-ninevah-wetland-paddle-tickets-899180040707?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

Community Garlic Mustard Pull Sunday July 13th,10am-11:30am, Sawyer Hill Road

Help Farm & Wilderness Conservation manage a patch of invasive garlic mustard on our conserved land. We will learn about the biology of garlic mustard and how we manage this invasive species. Participants will help pull an infested area of garlic mustard and get to taste test garlic mustard pesto! This event is free but pre-registration is required. Click here to learn more and sign up: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/farm-wilderness-conservation-community-garlic-mustard-pull-tickets-910552485997?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

Just a reminder about Vermont Days, statewide, June 8 & 9, 2024 that celebrate some of the special places in Vermont with a entire weekend of free entry into Vermont State Parks and Vermont State Historic Sites.

The Quechee Balloon Festival is June 14-16, 2024. Enjoy the Craft & Music Festival is New England’s longest-running hot air balloon festival.