Fish and other aquatic organisms face threats from development as well as increasing frequency and intensity of floods and droughts and rising temperatures. Restoring rivers to natural conditions will help ensure the long-term survival of aquatic organisms, and has co-benefits for water quality and flood resilience. This talk will highlight three areas where municipalities can help protect aquatic habitats: forested riparian areas, aquatic organism passage, and log jams. Join VFWD Aquatic Habitat Biologist Will Eldridge to learn how allowing rivers to function naturally where it is safe to do so is more effective and more sustainable in the long run.

Presenters:

• Will Eldridge, Aquatic habitat Biologist,  VT Fish and Wildlife Department 
• Jens Hilke, Conservation Planner, VT Fish and Wildlife Department 

 Repeat sessions of this webinar will be offered on the following two dates: 

• Session 1: Wednesday, March 13th, 2024, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Register
• Session 2: Tuesday, April 9th, 2024 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Register

Fish and other aquatic organisms face threats from development as well as increasing frequency and intensity of floods and droughts and rising temperatures. Restoring rivers to natural conditions will help ensure the long-term survival of aquatic organisms, and has co-benefits for water quality and flood resilience. This talk will highlight three areas where municipalities can help protect aquatic habitats: forested riparian areas, aquatic organism passage, and log jams. Join VFWD Aquatic Habitat Biologist Will Eldridge to learn how allowing rivers to function naturally where it is safe to do so is more effective and more sustainable in the long run.

Presenters:

• Will Eldridge, Aquatic habitat Biologist,  VT Fish and Wildlife Department 
• Jens Hilke, Conservation Planner, VT Fish and Wildlife Department 

 Repeat sessions of this webinar will be offered on the following two dates: 

• Session 1: Wednesday, March 13th, 2024, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Register
• Session 2: Tuesday, April 9th, 2024 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Register

Learn additional fly-tying techniques to enhance their skills. Participants will be expected to know basic terminology and skills. This course is part of partnership between the Mad Dog Chapter of Trout Unlimited and Vermont Fish & Wildlife. All the tools and materials will be supplied for the course, but attendees can bring their own tools. There is a $30 fee for materials payable to Mad Dog Trout Unlimited on the first night of the course.

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Learn additional fly-tying techniques to enhance their skills. Participants will be expected to know basic terminology and skills. This course is part of partnership between the Mad Dog Chapter of Trout Unlimited and Vermont Fish & Wildlife. All the tools and materials will be supplied for the course, but attendees can bring their own tools. There is a $30 fee for materials payable to Mad Dog Trout Unlimited on the first night of the course.

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Learn additional fly-tying techniques to enhance their skills. Participants will be expected to know basic terminology and skills. This course is part of partnership between the Mad Dog Chapter of Trout Unlimited and Vermont Fish & Wildlife. All the tools and materials will be supplied for the course, but attendees can bring their own tools. There is a $30 fee for materials payable to Mad Dog Trout Unlimited on the first night of the course.

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Learn additional fly-tying techniques to enhance their skills. Participants will be expected to know basic terminology and skills. This course is part of partnership between the Mad Dog Chapter of Trout Unlimited and Vermont Fish & Wildlife. All the tools and materials will be supplied for the course, but attendees can bring their own tools. There is a $30 fee for materials payable to Mad Dog Trout Unlimited on the first night of the course.

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This event has been postponed due to the challenging weather conditions forecasted for March 23. More information will be sent via email to those who are registered for this seminar. 

Learning to Hunt Spring Turkeys is designed specifically for new hunters who will learn how to effectively hunt wild turkey gobblers in the upcoming spring hunting season. This turkey hunting seminar is being offered by the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department and volunteer instructors on Saturday, April 13 at the Waterbury Stowe Fish & Game Club.

Registration is required.

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Learn the basics of boater safety including the Vermont state laws and regulations. This course is mandatory for individuals wishing to operate a boat who were born after January 1, 1974. Attendees must be present all three days of class from start to finish in order to qualify to take the exam and receive a boating certificate, with no exceptions. 

Milton Recreation 

Location: Milton Grange, Milton

Dates: April 2-4

Time: 6:00pm-9:00pm

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Learn the basics of boater safety including the Vermont state laws and regulations. This course is mandatory for individuals wishing to operate a boat who were born after January 1, 1974. Attendees must be present all three days of class from start to finish in order to qualify to take the exam and receive a boating certificate, with no exceptions. 

Milton Recreation 

Location: Milton Grange, Milton

Dates: April 2-4

Time: 6:00pm-9:00pm

Register Now