Stowe Land Trust

Stowe Land Trust Conserving the land and waters we love to enhance quality of life for all connected to the Stowe area. Conserving land for our community.

Recognize this sound? With warmer weather and plenty of rain in the forecast, spring peepers and many other amphibians a...
04/03/2026

Recognize this sound? With warmer weather and plenty of rain in the forecast, spring peepers and many other amphibians are beginning their spring migration to vernal pools to breed🐸 🌧️

Spring peepers are known for their distinctive chorus, as males try to attract a female with their loud and frequent calls that echo across their breeding grounds.

Because amphibians prefer to travel after dark on wet, early spring nights, please drive slowly and watch out for our slow-moving friends! 🚙

Learn more about early spring amphibian movement at https://www.stowelandtrust.org/news/post/naturalist-corner-why-did-the-amphibians-cross-the-road

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Why did the amphibian cross the road?Join our partners, North Branch Nature Center, for a free, virtual Amphibian Crossi...
03/24/2026

Why did the amphibian cross the road?

Join our partners, North Branch Nature Center, for a free, virtual Amphibian Crossing Program - Ecology & Training Night, tonight, March 24th, from 6:30 - 8:00 pm. Learn why amphibians migrate by the millions from upland forests to wetland breeding grounds each spring, and how you can make a difference helping them cross the road.

Although North Branch Nature Center is in Montpelier, amphibian road crossings occur statewide! Volunteers from all over Vermont venture outside on warm, wet nights in early spring to help amphibians safely reach a vernal pool to breed.

Learn more about how you can help here: https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/science-stewardship/amphibian-conservation

RSVP here: northbranchnaturecenter.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/northbranchnaturecenter/eventRegistration.jsp;

Wildlife don’t recognize town boundaries—but they do feel the impacts of roads, development, and habitat fragmentation.W...
03/05/2026

Wildlife don’t recognize town boundaries—but they do feel the impacts of roads, development, and habitat fragmentation.

Waterbury is centrally located within Vermont’s connected forest network, making it a crucial passageway for animals responding to seasonal needs and climate change. Wildlife road crossings in town help maintain these connections safely and effectively.

Join the Waterbury Conservation Commission and Jesse Mohr of Native Geographic LLC for an in-person community presentation!

- Wednesday, March 18, 2026
- 6:30–8:00 PM
- WSF&GC Club House
- No Zoom option

This presentation will highlight wildlife crossings in and around Waterbury, the species that depend on them, and how community planning decisions shape biodiversity conservation at both local and regional scales.

Whether you’re a landowner, commuter, outdoor enthusiast, or simply curious about the landscape we share, this event is for you!

Join Stowe Land Trust and The Nature Conservancy for a nature night on February 12th from 7-8:30 pm at the Akeley Memori...
01/28/2026

Join Stowe Land Trust and The Nature Conservancy for a nature night on February 12th from 7-8:30 pm at the Akeley Memorial Building - Top Floor! 🌙🦉 Scan the QR code below to RSVP. We hope to see you there! 💫

Happy holidays from Stowe Land Trust! ❄️This week’s features Burnham Farm, one of the last active hill farms in Stowe ...
12/19/2025

Happy holidays from Stowe Land Trust! ❄️

This week’s features Burnham Farm, one of the last active hill farms in Stowe Hollow when it was conserved in 1995. 🌾 The land was deeply loved by Harry Burnham, who enjoyed poetry and classic literature, lining his cabin walls with Shakespeare.

Burnham Farm spans 107 acres and includes Raven Hill Forest and the White Pine Forest, with beautiful snowy views of Stowe Village, the Green Mountains, and the Worcester Range. Raven Hill Forest is part of the Shutesville Hill Wildlife Corridor, so keep an eye out for wildlife, and fresh tracks in the snow! 🐾❄️

P.S. The lower meadows and open fields are not open to the public, so please make sure to follow the trail along the edge of the field until you enter the forest. Learn more here: https://www.stowelandtrust.org/work/land-protection/conserved/hd-burnham-farm

❄️ We’ve been loving all this snowy weather! ❄️It’s the perfect time to get outside and enjoy our wintry properties, whe...
12/12/2025

❄️ We’ve been loving all this snowy weather! ❄️

It’s the perfect time to get outside and enjoy our wintry properties, whether you’re snowshoeing, Nordic skiing, or hiking along our protected trails.

This we’re highlighting Page Forest! 🌲
Several beautiful trails in the larger Sterling Valley network run right through Page Forest, including the Catamount Trail, Marston Trail, and Lauren’s Loop.

Bundle up, get outside, and enjoy the beautiful snowy weekend ahead! ⛷️🌨️☃️

Check out the trail map and property details here: https://www.stowelandtrust.org/work/land-protection/conserved/page-forest

Can you guess which animal made the tracks in the last picture?This week’s is Crawford Forest🌲❄️Yesterday was World Wi...
12/05/2025

Can you guess which animal made the tracks in the last picture?

This week’s is Crawford Forest🌲❄️

Yesterday was World Wildlife Conservation Day, and what better way to celebrate than getting outside, exploring conserved lands, and searching for animal tracks in the snow?🌨️

Crawford Forest is the perfect spot to practice your wildlife ID skills. Its mix of northern hardwoods,softwoods, wetlands, and varied elevation makes it home to all kinds of animals. If you’re lucky, you might catch sight of beavers or moose!🫎

Guess what animal left the markings in the last picture?This week’s is Crawford Forest🌲❄️Yesterday was World Wildlife ...
12/05/2025

Guess what animal left the markings in the last picture?

This week’s is Crawford Forest🌲❄️

Yesterday was World Wildlife Conservation Day, and what better way to celebrate than getting outside, exploring conserved lands, and searching for animal tracks in the snow?

Crawford Forest is a perfect spot to practice your wildlife ID skills. Its mix of northern hardwoods,softwoods, wetlands, and varied elevation makes it home to all kinds of animals. If you’re lucky, you might catch a sight of beavers or moose!🫎

Celebrate National Hiking Day with Stowe Land Trust - and cider donuts on Monday, November 17th 🍩🥾This we’re highlight...
11/14/2025

Celebrate National Hiking Day with Stowe Land Trust - and cider donuts on Monday, November 17th 🍩🥾

This we’re highlighting Sunset Rock🌅

This beloved community hike is located right in the heart of Stowe, and is an ideal hike for family and friends. Sunset Rock offers beautiful views overlooking both Stowe Village and the Green Mountains.🏔️

This conserved property includes a mix of forested and recently cut-over upland habitat, creating excellent wildlife habitat for deer, wild turkeys, partridge, and songbirds. The trail starts out a bit steep, but the overlook at the top is absolutely worth it!

Join us for a free guided hike at Sunset Rock on Monday and enjoy cider donuts while taking in the views✨

Sign up here: https://www.stowelandtrust.org/news-events/events/rsvp/guided-hike-series-1-sunset-

As the autumn days grow shorter, it’s the perfect time to get outside and enjoy stick season! 🍂While the colorful leaves...
11/07/2025

As the autumn days grow shorter, it’s the perfect time to get outside and enjoy stick season! 🍂

While the colorful leaves are gone, forests still have so much to offer, especially Brownsville Forest. Once an active hill farm community through the 1940s, it’s now home to maple, birch, beech, hemlock, and red spruce, and provides incredible wildlife viewing opportunities.
Located within the Worcester Range, one of Vermont’s most wild and least protected mountain ranges, Brownsville Forest is a great place to spot wildlife and take in sweeping views of the Green Mountains from its open meadows. ⛰️🐻🦌

Bare branches also make it easier to ID trees by their bark, twigs, and buds — another reason to love exploring in stick season!🪾

🎃 Happy Halloween from Stowe Land Trust! 👻This spooky ’s conserved property is DuMont Meadows! 🌾✨Conserved in 2003, thi...
10/31/2025

🎃 Happy Halloween from Stowe Land Trust! 👻

This spooky ’s conserved property is DuMont Meadows! 🌾✨

Conserved in 2003, this property features a mix of northern hardwood forest and a serene meadow along the Little River — the perfect place to spot fall colors or enjoy a peaceful walk. 🍂

Take a stroll down Alex’s Trail — an easy 1.5-mile route that’s great for hiking, biking, or snowshoeing when the snow starts to fall. ❄️🚴‍♀️

Learn more about DuMont Meadows here: https://www.stowelandtrust.org/work/land-protection/conserved/dumont-meadow

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