Grand Isle County Natural Resources Conservation District

10/28/2026

Volunteers wanted! Tree planters, tree tube assemblers, moral supporters, and DJs are all welcome!

Join us for a volunteer work party at our Two Heroes Stream Restoration Site on Tuesday, November 3, from 1–4 p.m.We’ll be planting native trees and shrubs to help wrap up our stream restoration project.

Come for 15 minutes or stay for the whole afternoon. Every helping hand is appreciated. No RSVP needed. See you there!

Full details here: shlt.org/events/twoheroestreeplanting

10/15/2026

🌱 Local farmers looking for farmland! 🌱

We’re helping a couple spread the word as they search for land to start their own farm here in Grand Isle County!

With 20+ years of experience in organic vegetable production, and an education and background in soil science and community engagement, they have the experience to build a thriving farm business.

What they're looking for:
🍓 10–30+ acres of flat, tillable farmland with good, well-drained soils
🏠 Ideally, a house and/or barn with electricity
💧 Access to a water supply
🚜 A location on or near a well-traveled road with good public access

Their goal is to establish an organic vegetable and berry farm, and they're open to a range of opportunities, including properties that don't meet every criterion.

Know of a property that might be a good match? Please reach out to Emma at [email protected] or 978-807-4685.

You can also learn more through their Vermont Land Link profile: vermontlandlink.org/find-farmer/couple-seeking-10-30-tillable-acres

09/29/2026

Tomorrow!

We are still welcoming RSVPs. Visit to grandislecountynrcd.org/events and spend a fun evening with us in North Hero.

Our next Conservation Block Party is coming to North Hero!

Join us Wednesday, September 30, from 4:30–6:00 PM at Camp Ingalls Butternut Hill Natural Area.

Enjoy food and conversation with friends and neighbors, then join Karen Bates, Master Naturalist and Basin Planner with Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation, for an immersive nature walk exploring local habitats, wildlife, and ways we can build resilience on our own properties.

Come for the food and friends, stay for the nature!

RSVP: grandislecountynrcd.org/events

Co-hosted with South Hero Land Trust and North Hero Parks and Recreation.

09/08/2026

Our next Conservation Block Party is coming to North Hero!

Join us Wednesday, September 30, from 4:30–6:00 PM at Camp Ingalls Butternut Hill Natural Area.

Enjoy food and conversation with friends and neighbors, then join Karen Bates, Master Naturalist and Basin Planner with Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation, for an immersive nature walk exploring local habitats, wildlife, and ways we can build resilience on our own properties.

Come for the food and friends, stay for the nature!

RSVP: grandislecountynrcd.org/events

Co-hosted with South Hero Land Trust and North Hero Parks and Recreation.

09/03/2026

We’re excited to announce that locally led conservation funding is available to help Grand Isle County farmers - including our small and diversified specialty crop farms - invest in healthier soils and stronger, more productive farms. Funding can support a range of practices, including cover crops, pest management, mulching, soil amendments, high and low tunnels, and more.

This funding comes from the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). While NRCS accepts applications year-round, Vermonters interested in fiscal year 2027 funding should apply by September 25 to be considered.

If these opportunities sound like a good fit for your farm and you live in Grand Isle County, we encourage you to apply! To participate, applicants must have their land registered with the Farm Service Agency (FSA).

Have questions or want to talk through whether this funding might be a good fit for your operation? Reach out to us at [email protected] or to your local NRCS office.

08/28/2026

We’re excited to partner with our local Vermont Farm Bureau & Winooski NRCD for an evening of conversation with local candidates from Grand Isle and Chittenden Counties.

Come connect with candidates, ask questions, and hear firsthand about the issues and priorities that matter to farmers and our communities.

Join us at Two Heroes Two Heroes - Brewery in South Hero on Monday, September 21 at 6:00 PM. We hope to see you there!

📩 RSVP or learn more: [email protected]

08/03/2026

One week from today! Join the Abenaki Nation of Missisquoi for a community conversation on Monday, August 10, 2026 from 6-8pm at the Islands in the Sun Senior Center (547 Main St, Alburgh).

This discussion will focus on community priorities related to water quality, habitat, recreation, and access. Participants will help identify future projects and opportunities that support the needs and goals of the Abenaki community, with support from the Franklin County NRCD - VT to pursue funding and move ideas into action.

Dinner will be provided, and participants will receive a $42 stipend. Childcare services, travel stipends, and interpretation services are available upon request.

All are welcome to participate. Learn more and register here: tinyurl.com/AlburghLandWater

07/30/2026

What is going on behind Two Heroes Brewery? This week contractors from Goodhue Excavating broke ground on a new water quality improvement project in South Hero. First identified by SHLT and GICNRCD in the Keeler Bay Action Plan, and designed by engineers at Fitzgerald Environmental, this project aims to restore a small stream that flows into Keeler Bay. The project includes adding stone grade controls to reduce the velocity of water, excavation of floodplain benches to allow water during storm events to spread out and infiltrate into the groundwater, and revegetating with native trees and perennials. Together, these improvements will reduce erosion, improve water quality, provide wildlife habitat, and sequester carbon.

Stay tuned this fall for volunteer planting days! This project is a partnership between Grand Isle County Natural Resources Conservation District, South Hero Land Trust, and Two Heroes Brewery. Funding is provided by the Northern Lake Champlain (Basin 5) Clean Water Service Provider.

07/06/2026

Join the Abenaki Nation of Missisquoi and the Franklin County NRCD - VT for a community conversation on Friday, July 24, 2026 from 6-8pm at the North Hero Community Hall (3537 Route 2, North Hero).

This discussion will focus on community priorities related to water quality, habitat, recreation, and access. Participants will help identify future projects and opportunities that support the needs and goals of the Abenaki community, with support from the Franklin County NRCD to pursue funding and move ideas into action.

Dinner will be provided, and participants will receive a $42 stipend. Childcare services, travel stipends, and interpretation services are available upon request.

All are welcome to participate. Learn more and register here: tinyurl.com/NorthHeroLandWater

06/29/2026

We’re kicking off the second season of Conservation Block Parties by trading the neighborhood “block” for the lake!

Join us on July 16 at Sand Bar State Park for a day of paddling, wildlife watching, birdsong, and connecting with your friends and neighbors. Kayaking is available from 10 AM–2 PM, or hang out on shore for a hands-on aquatic plant workshop from 11 AM–12 PM. Free lunch for all participants.

Thanks to our partnership with NDAA’s Kayaking for All program, adaptive kayaks (and non-adaptive kayaks) and on-water assistance will be available, making this event accessible to everyone.

Registration is required. RSVP at GrandIsleCountyNRCD.org/events.

Thank you to Lake Champlain Basin Program & New England Interstate Water Pollution Control Commission (NEIWPCC) for supporting this event series!