Watch this "Stuck in Vermont" episode where they caught up with a community crew at Schmanska Park in Burlington, where they were building stairs to help provide access to the public and also to prevent runoff into the Winooski River.
WCAX’s Across the Fence: A Look At VYCC’s Water Quality Work
Learn more about the water quality work of VYCC crews in this recent episode of WCAX's "Across the Fence."
Vt. Officials Call for Vigilance Against ‘Cesspool of Organisms’
Top officials in Vermont are renewing their plea to people across the state to remain vigilant about potential threats from ticks this summer. A VYCC Crew in Woodstock helps explain how to stay safe!
“VYCC building trails and character”
Life is good in the Owls Head Town Forest in Dorset, but for a group of teens working there, that doesn't mean it's easy.Four teens, ranging in age from 15 to 18, are finishing out what amounts to a month-long camping trip in the forest.But instead of spending their days swimming in quarries or lounging in hammocks they're swinging sledgehammers to break rocks and clear trails to make the path to the top easier for those seeking only a view at the top.
“Conservation corps clearing Hoosic River trail in Pownal for public use”
The public will soon have easier access to the Hoosic River with a newly-cleared trail.The Vermont Youth Conservation Corps is working to clear a trail along the river in town for hikers and walkers, in an effort to provide more recreation opportunities in the area.
PRESS RELEASE: VYCC WINS ANNETTE COMPTON FIERTZ AWARD
In June, the Vermont Youth Conservation Corps (VYCC)’s was honored by the Woodstock community with the Annette Compton Fiertz Award. The award recognizes outstanding contributions by individuals or organizations that advance the Woodstock Trails Partnership goals of trail stewardship, outreach and education, volunteerism, and partnership development that supports and enhances the Woodstock trail network.
Congressman Welch Visits VYCC Woodstock Crew
The Woodstock Crew proudly showed Congressman Welch their work this summer, the tools they have learned to use, and the learning that surrounds a VYCC project---leave no trace, nature of the day, the impacts of climate change, and more. The crew explained about how they have to work as a team, how the work is challenging but that they get to see the impact it makes and that they know it will last a long time. Congressman Welch shared with the crew that he often hikes or runs on trails and knows that a lot of work goes into it, but it makes it all that more real to see a crew in action.
Fun Run/Walk to benefit Health Care Shares, Saturday June 15
Join our partner, Central Vermont Medical Center, for a 5-mile run/walk around Berlin Pond on Saturday, June 15! This annual fundraiser supports VYCC and Central Vermont Medical Center’s partnership – in which VYCC grows food for CVMC patients. This is our eighth year working with CVMC on the Health Care Share project.
“One Town at a Time” screening at the West Monitor Barn, June 13
A screening of "One Town at a Time" on Thursday, June 13 from 7 p.m.-9 p.m. at The West Monitor Barn as part of a summer screening tour. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
CVMC Charity Golf Classic, Friday, June 7
Registration is open for the annual CVMC Charity Golf Tournament at the Country Club of Vermont in Waterbury Center, Friday, June 7. All skill levels welcome! Register today.