The latest from VYCC
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Young Adults Earn Wages and College Credit at Vermont Youth Conservation Corps
November 30, 2022
VYCC Crew Leaders can earn up to 12 college credits at no cost to them. Leader Nathan Treadway shares what this means to him.
VYCC’s Response to COVID-19 and Updates
November 22, 2022
The health and safety of the VYCC community are our top priorities. We are an organization that prides itself on our ability to offer profound learning and work experiences for young adults. Central to running successful programs is the ability to manage and mitigate risk.
Community Meet Up Recap: Forest Projects Crew
September 19, 2022
Here's a summary of another great crew meet-up - We are pretty sure you'll learn something ...
Completed Projects You Can Visit!
September 14, 2022
Read on for details on completed projects and how to find them.
Locations: Bristol, Burlington, Marshfield, North Hero, Rutland, Stratton, and Woodstock
Going next-level
August 30, 2022
VYCC's Pro Build crew has embarked on our first backcountry hut build in partnership with the Vermont Huts Association. Hear Members' perspectives a few weeks into the project.
Community Meet Up: VYCC Campus Crew
August 2, 2022
Join us Thursday, August 18 at 3:00 PM at the West Monitor Barn!
VYCC's Campus Crew invites you to join them to learn about their work on VYCC's public trails.
Harvest Dinner: Thursday, October 13
July 29, 2022
Join us for a family friendly harvest meal!
5:00 on Thursday, October 13
$30 per person; Kids 12 and under are free
Open Farm Week
Visit the Farm at VYCC for a guided farm tour, meet and hear from Crew Members, taste some veggies.
The event is free, but registration is required and will close on August 5.
Land Link Harvest Festival
Join us on Saturday, September 24 from 11:00 to 3:00 PM for our second annual hosting of the Abenaki Land Link Project's Harvest Festival. Free and open to the public.
Life Cycles on the Farm
July 22, 2022
Keri Toye (she/they) is the Farm Project Lead responsible for animals and compost this season. Keri and I toured the farm to bring you insight into their role, learning, and contributions in the first four months of an eight-month position.