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Trip reports for July, 2020 (last updated 7/26/2020)
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Stevensville Trailhead Cabin restoration
Many of us have seen the old log Cabin at the Stevensville trailhead, and may be interested in knowing that a new owner is working on restoring it. More information can be found here.
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Reminder: GMC Annual Meeting Saturday, June 13
The GMC annual meeting (virtual this year) will be this Saturday, June 13, from 9 AM to 11 AM. More information here.
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Mobbs Farm in Jericho
We received this note with useful information for those planning to use the Mobbs Farm Trails in Jericho: Continue reading
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June Virtual Wildflower Tour (updated June 23)
While we’re all staying home and not doing group outings, Annette Seidenglanz will be taking us on a virtual tour of wildflowers (and other plants to be found in Vermont). She’s provided us so many posts we’ve separated them by month. Check back daily for updates! Continue reading
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May Virtual Wildflower Tour
While we’re all staying home and not doing group outings, Annette Seidenglanz will be taking us on a virtual tour of wildflowers (and other plants to be found in Vermont). She’s provided us so many posts we’ve separated them by month. Continue reading
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Photos from 1975 rebuild of Puffer Shelter
A blast from the past! Thanks to Lynn Elison for providing and to Ted Albers for scanning these old photos. Continue reading
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March/April Virtual Wildflower Tour
While we’re all staying home and not doing group outings, Annette Seidenglanz will be taking us on a virtual tour of wildflowers (and other plants to be found in Vermont). She’s provided us so many posts we’ve separated them by month. Continue reading
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Long Trail System closed
The Long Trail System (Long Trail and all side trails) along with several other trail systems on state lands have been closed to reduce the spread of the Corona virus and to protect the trails during mud season, and we ask you to stay off other portions of these trails not on state lands. Please recreate close to home (places you can walk to or bicycle to from your home). The complete statement on the trail closures is here, the GMC page on its COVID 19 response is here, and the Vermont Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation page is here.
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(Virtual) Coffee with a Forester
Friday March 27th at 9:00 AM
This and other upcoming virtual forestry talks can be found here.
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GMC Response to the Coronavirus
The Green Mountain Club recently celebrated its 110th birthday and strives to be a positive member of our community. As the spread and impact of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) continues in our region we have decided to cancel all outings, events and in-person meetings during March and April. Continue reading
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CANCELLED – Bolton Valley Celebration, Sunday, March 15
The 7th annual Bolton Valley Celebration that was to be held at the Bolton Backcountry and Nordic Sports Center on Sunday, March 15 has been cancelled due to concerns over COVID-19.
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