JUNE 2025: IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING SLoCAMP, FORESTRY SUMMIT, AND VWA FESTIVAL!
This is a follow-up to last week's schedule reminder. Please read on for new events added to the June calendar, as well as new exciting information for SLoCAMP, the Vermont Forestry Industry Summit, and the 110th Anniversary & Forest Festival hosted by Vermont Woodlands Association!
CLICK HERE FOR ALL WORKSHOP REGISTRATIONS
JUNE WORKSHOP SCHEDULE (UPDATED)
MAPLE: TO TAP OR TO CUT? (FINAL NOTICE! REGISTRATION CLOSES 2 DAYS BEFORE WORKSHOP DATE!)
(CLICK HERE TO REGISTER)
THURSDAY, JUNE 12TH, 2025
TINMOUTH OLD FIRE HOUSE
5 MOUNTAIN VIEW ROAD
TINMOUTH, VT 05773
8:00 AM - 3:30 PM | LUNCH INCLUDED | 8 CREDITS LEAP; 6 CREDITS SAF | $60
FRIDAY, JUNE 13TH, 2025
STERLING COLLEGE
16 STERLING DRIVE
CRAFTSBURY COMMON, VT 05827
8:00 AM - 3:30 PM | LUNCH INCLUDED | 8 CREDITS LEAP; 6 CREDITS SAF | $60
2025 VERMONT FOREST INDUSTRY SUMMIT
THURSDAY, JUNE 19TH, 2025 | (CLICK HERE FOR REGISTRATION)
BOLTON VALLEY RESORT, VT | BUFFET LUNCH | 8 LEAP CREDITS; 8 SAF CREDITS | STUDENT FEE $25 | GENERAL FEE $50
SLOCAMP TRAININGS (DETAILS IN NEWSLETTER BELOW)
TUESDAY, JUNE 24TH, 2025 | CLICK HERE FOR ISLAND POND REGISTRATION
ISLAND POND, VT
7:30 AM - 3:45PM | FREE
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25TH, 2025 | CLICK HERE FOR MENDON REGISTRATION
MENDON, VT
7:30 AM - 3:45PM | FREE
110TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION & FOREST FESTIVAL
SATURDAY, JUNE 28TH, 2025 | (CLICK HERE TO REGISTER)
CLOVER HILL TREE FARM
SOUTH STRAFFORD, VT
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM | ADULTS $30; FREE FOR KIDS UNDER 16 | CREDITS AVAILABLE FOR FORESTRY PROFESSIONALS
THE 14-DAY VERMONT FORESTRY CLIMATE ADAPTATION CHALLENGE
(CLICK HERE TO REGISTER)
ONLINE
DAILY EMAIL DELIVERY WITH PODCAST LINKS
DURATION: 14 DAYS | 8 CREDITS LEAP | FREE
WORKSHOP DETAILS
You can find all of the details and information for upcoming workshops below. PLEASE Register online. Registration for the Workshops will close two days before the Workshop Date, and a week before for the Game of Logging training and the "Maple, To Tap or Cut" workshops! Please Register ahead of time for all workshops! PLEASE no walk-ins!
If you see a workshop that is sponsored by another organization, make sure it says it has LEAP credits associated with it if you want to receive credit for it.
LEAP WORKSHOPS
REGISTER HERE
MAPLE: TO TAP OR TO CUT?
(LAST CHANCE!)
8 credits LEAP | 6 credits SAF An appropriately timed workshop to help identify what a healthy sugar bush looks like, when that tree might be better to tap or cut and how to improve road and tubing systems. Information will be presented showing when a Maple tree is more valuable as a Sap producer vs. a Lumber producer. A Presentation on the Silviculture of a healthy Sugar Bush. And suggestions for creating appropriate woods roads into areas that need access during the worse time of year to be in the woods. Inside presentations in the morning followed by an afternoon in the Bush.
Speakers include: Michael Farrell, Ph.D. of Cornell University; Dave Wilcox, Dept F.P.&R, Silas Rainville, FPR, David Wilcox FPR, Mark Isselhardt UVM Ext.; Chris Lindgren UVM Ext.; Sally Burke, UVM; Dana Ruppert, UVM.
Loggers, Landowners, Sugarmakers and Foresters welcome!
2025 VERMONT FOREST INDUSTRY SUMMIT
The focus of this event is to discuss innovative applications and developments relative to forest products, how they will affect the forest economy and the future of forests on the global market. Bolton Valley Resort will host knowledgeable speakers bringing forth the topics of what challenges lie ahead for forestry professionals, as well as what role forest stewardship will continue to play in the world ahead of us, and participate in an interactive session where perspectives and ideas will be exchanged among forestry experts from various fields tied to our woods.
This all-day session offers 8 Category 1 SAF Credits and 8 VT LEAP Elective Credits for Loggers.
Click here to visit the Event Page for more details!
UPDATED INFORMATION REGARDING SLoCAMP!
Supporting Loggers' Compliance with AMPs (Acceptable Management Practices)
APPLICATIONS FOR THIS PROGRAM BEGIN JULY 21ST, 2025!
SloCAMP is a pilot program funded by the Vermont Legislature and administered through FPR to support logging contractors by funding pro-active water quality practices on logging operations.
Cost Sharing Practices include hardening truck roads and landings, improving drainage on skid trails and improving stream crossings to be flood resilient.
Logging contractors will apply for funding for the implementation of necessary practices on upcoming logging jobs.
To assist loggers with navigating eligibility, meeting the requirements, and project types, in-person sessions are now available for registration. For those unable to attend in person, SLoCAMP is offering an ONLINE webinar on July 15th, 2025, from 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM.
In-person workshops are linked in the Newsletter Schedule.
Click HERE for the online webinar registration if you cannot attend the June workshops.
SLoCAMP website HERE
This June, Vermont Woodlands Association Celebrates
THE 110th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION & FOREST FESTIVAL!
Join us on Saturday, June 28th at Clover Hill Tree Farm in South Strafford, VT!
8:30AM - 3:30 PM
The Vermont Woodlands Association is turning 110—and we’re throwing a Forest Festival to celebrate! As a statewide nonprofit dedicated to helping landowners and professionals care for Vermont’s privately owned forests, we believe good forest stewardship starts with knowledge, community, and fun. Whether you're a landowner, a forest enthusiast, or just looking for a great day outdoors with natural resource experts, this event is for you.
Join us for a full day of learning and celebration focused on forests, wildlife, and stewardship! Families are especially welcome—don’t miss our Family Woodland Adventure Walk with naturalist Adrienne Flowers, along with hands-on activities like scavenger hunts, forest art, and woodland exploration designed for kids and caregivers alike.
Event Highlights
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Over 5 themed woods walks- offered as 9 presentations and repeated in the morning and afternoon, including a walk for families and kids!
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Featuring regional natural resource experts like, Ethan Tapper, author of How to Love a Forest, among other natural resource experts from across Vermont, including partnering organizations like Audubon Vermont, Forest Stewards Guild, UVM Extension, VT Coverts, Vermont Land Trust, VT Dept. of Forests, Parks & Recreation, and VT Fish & Wildlife
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Family-Friendly Activities — Fun, engaging and educational activities for all ages
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Enjoy a cookout style lunch, included with your registration.
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Live music from the Seven Stars Community Fiddle Band, led by Emerson Gale
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Silent Auction — Bid on woodland-inspired items and support our work to promote healthy forests through responsible, thoughtful stewardship
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Exhibits & Displays — Learn more about forest stewardship and conservation programs
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Continuing Education Credits — 4.5 CEUs available for forestry professionals
Click HERE for more information and to register.
The VT Forest Business School Presents...THE 14-DAY VERMONT FORESTRY CLIMATE ADAPTATION CHALLENGE CLASS Vermont loggers and other forestry professionals can now complete a climate adaptation training class through the new 14-day Vermont Forestry Climate Adaptation Challenge. Listen to each unit when it is convenient for you (zero classroom time). This innovative professional development opportunity offers 8 continuing education credits through the Vermont LEAP program at no cost to participants. Participants must enter $0 when registering on Gumroad.com
In addition to credits, participants receive a Completion Award: Certificate of Completion.
How to Participate:
· Visit the Gumroad platform to register ( https://tinyurl.com/VTForestry )
· When prompted for the price, enter $0 to register for free.
· Add Gumroad to your email safe-sender list (check spam folder if daily emails are not received)
· Listen to each day's podcast episode
· Upon completion you will be sent an email link to fill out a form to self-certify completion)
· Receive Certificate of Completion (VT LEAP has access to all records)
Recap:
Each day, participants will receive an email containing the unit description and a link to that day's episode from the FBS Podcast's Climate Adaptation Series. After completing all daily lessons, participants will receive access to certification documentation. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your forestry knowledge and earn valuable LEAP credits while learning about climate adaptation strategies for Vermont's forests.
VT LEAP, Middletown Springs, VT www.vtleap.com
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