The latest from VYCC

Many of the articles below come from our e-newsletter, which offers in-depth stories about Corps Member experiences, relevant updates, and opportunities to get involved with VYCC. Enjoy a closer connection to Vermont’s youth and public lands when you sign up.

We send one to two issues per month. VYCC does not share or trade email addresses.

Enjoy our latest Gratitude Report here! (previous year’s found here)

East Monitor Barn: History, People, Restoration

August 24, 2023

Video Alert!
Walk through and around the East Monitor Barn with Eva Sollberger in her latest edition of SevenDays’ Stuck In Vermont.

Read More

WCAX Visits the East Monitor Barn for Open Farm Week

August 14, 2023

Vermont news station WCAX paid the East Monitor Barn a visit as part of Open Farm Week. They chatted with Executive Director Breck Knauft about the scope and the purpose of the restoration. Check out the video in this post!

Read More

Our Work Boots Are On: updates from recent floods

July 27, 2023

Thanks to strong community support, and to the dedication of Corps Members willing to work hard to make a difference, projects are getting done. The weather has not made it easy. We are happy to share that crews have remained safe through heat, poor air quality, and heavy rains.

Read More

Completed Projects: July 2023 Edition

July 25, 2023

Conservation Crews have completed several projects that are already improving the health of our waters, forests, and trail networks: Colchester Pond Loop Trail, Williston's Sucker Brook Trail, Woodstock's Waterfall Trail, and water quality projects in Highgate and at Lake Carmi.

Read More

2023 Project Preview

June 13, 2023

The lasting impacts of VYCC begin with projects. We have dozens of projects lined up for this year’s crews - details inside!

Read More

We’re Beginning Restoration of the East Monitor Barn!

May 5, 2023

The first phase of restoration is underway.

Read More

Early Spring Happenings

May 4, 2023

Late April around VYCC: Members and Leaders are applying for jobs, solidifying their plans, and spring crews are getting started. Here's a glimpse of Farm & Forest work in April, and the people behind it.

Read More

2022 Gratitude Report

May 1, 2023

Enjoy stories from the field and all who made 2022 a great season!

Read More

Look Who’s Back – Returner Highlights

April 24, 2023

VYCC is designed for growth. Corps Members can complete multiple seasons to build skills toward careers, accumulate AmeriCorps Education Awards and college credit, and earn industry-recognized credentials. We are excited to highlight a few of the folks who are returning in 2023 ...

Read More

Announcing Spring, Summer & Fall Opportunities

January 25, 2023

If you are looking for an outdoor seasonal position in 2023, we are confident we have something you’ll find rewarding, challenging, and fits your availability. Read on to see if we’re right! 

Read More