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The Friends of the Mad River is excited to launch its new series, “Climate and Ecology”! Join us for a foliage hike while learning all about the ways that climate change is impacting our trees and forests. This is the first in a series of monthly outdoor adventures that focuses on how our watershed and […]
Are you curious about what a floodplain is and why you hear that term in almost every discussion on flooding and climate resilience? Then, join Friends of the Mad River and Ned Swanberg of the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation (VT DEC) to learn about what floodplains are, why they are so important to health […]
In partnership with the MRV Libraries and the Friends of the Mad River, this month’s book discussion is about “Migrations” by Charlotte McConaghy. Set in a future where many animals have gone extinct, the story is about a young woman who talks her way onto a fishing boat and follows Artic terns to Antarctica. Please […]
Curious about wildlife activity now that winter is upon us? Luckily, snow offers us a great canvas to see exactly who is here 🙂 Join Friends of the Mad River and Dave Muska, naturalist and educator, for a workshop on tracking and trailing wildlife, aimed at beginner-level participants. We’ll start at the shelter at Lareau […]
🌿We’re excited to announce our partnership with the Mad River Valley Libraries on a monthly environmental-themed book club. For January, in partnership with the Moretown Library, we’re excited to mix things up and watch a documentary instead! 🌿 We’ll be watching and discussing two documentaries: The first tells the story of the 1972 Rapid City […]
As part of our Winter Flood Series, Friends of the Mad River would like to invite you to an open mic “Moth-inspired” storytelling event on community resilience. Have you experienced the power of community in the face of difficult times? We’d love to hear your story! These stories can be about your personal experiences, or […]
Interested in experiencing nature in a mindful and familiar way? Then join us and Cory Stephenson, a naturalist, and the Moretown Library Director, for a forest bathing (shinrin-yoku) experience. On this gentle nature walk, we will learn more about the trees that inhabit our forests, and through the practice of forest bathing discover which ones […]
Flooding has been at the forefront of our minds in the past year, from the summer floods that mostly spared the Mad River Valley, to the December floods that reminded us that even in the winter, the river will do what the river does. But flooding can also be a learning opportunity. It reminds us […]
Join us for a guided snowshoe trek with a Mad River Glen naturalist as we learn about the ecology and wildlife that call Stark Mountain home! While the trek will focus on bear signs and understanding bear hibernation, we’ll learn more generally about the Green Mountain forest and all its inhabitants. This event is hosted […]
We will discuss the book, The Bear, by Andrew Krivak. A few copies of the book are available now at the Joslin Memorial Library. Please remember to register in advance if you plan on attending the lively discussion.
Join Friends of the Mad River for a unique outdoor experience where you can enjoy cross-country skiing (or snowshoeing) alongside a knowledgeable naturalist! This family-friendly event combines the thrill of skiing with the opportunity to learn about the surrounding nature and wildlife. Our naturalist will guide you through the trails, pointing out interesting flora and […]
Every spring, amphibians migrate from forests to wetlands, following a biological process that often returns them to the same vernal pools where they were born. Their route often traverses roads and they are hard to see by motorists on the dark, wet nights during which they prefer to travel. This is where we come in […]
Join the Friends of the Mad River and the Mad River Valley Libraries for a climate and ecology-themed book discussion. In April, we will be discussing “The Omnivore’s Dilemma” by Michael Pollan. In The Omnivore’s Dilemma, Pollan explores our food choices and their connection to our health and survival as a species and offers a […]
Join us for a book reading and discussion of “Our Better Nature” by Curt Lindberg and Eric Hagan as part of the Tri-Town Conservation Commission Biodiversity Series and the Climate and Ecology Book Club. Grounded in experience and science, Our Better Nature presents readers with stories, essays, and resources to guide and inspire action in […]
Join Friends of the Mad River in collaboration with the Warren, Fayston, and Waitsfield Conservation Commissions for a community tree planting. The work group will set out to various areas to plant native tree species and strengthen riparian buffers. Please bring shovels and work gloves if you have them. This is a great opportunity to […]
