Earlier this month, the Caledonia County NRCD held the workshop, Bale Grazing for Success at Mile Long Farm in Sheffield. With a backdrop of stunning fall foliage, tips were shared on bale grazing on hayfields and pastures. With experience raising cattle and sheep,...
While Franklin County Natural Resources Conservation District (FCNRCD) focused on capacity building over the past year, it was with an eye towards providing better aid to their agricultural community. As with other conservation districts, agricultural support is...
The Orleans County NRCD hosted a workshop on Tuesday, September 24 at Crystal Lake State Park in Barton with presentations by the OCNRCD, Vermont DEC, and the Northwoods Stewardship Center. The workshop focused on best management practices for shoreland projects with...
The staff and supervisors of the Orleans, Essex, and Caledonia County Natural Resources Conservation Districts met in East Burke on Thursday, September 12 to share a meal and engage in conversation. The three NEK districts have been meeting annually for at...
This summer a lake-friendly alternative to a retaining wall was installed on Joe’s Pond in Danville. Thanks to the willing landowners, this was Caledonia County Natural Resources Conservation District’s first project on the pond. Working with a team that included a...
This past summer, the Windham County Natural Resources Conservation District launched a creative project to raise awareness about storm drains and their role in protecting water systems. The initiative encouraged community involvement and environmental stewardship...