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Waterbury VT Conservation The Conservation Commission is a Town appointed Board of nine members that works under the auspices of the Planning Commission and the Select Board.

It is the mission of the Town of Waterbury’s Conservation Commission to conserve and promote the quality of Waterbury’s cultural and natural resources and the benefits they provide to the residents of our town. Meetings: 3rd Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at Steele Community Room, 28 North Main Street, Waterbury, VT.

🌿 Help Us Discover Waterbury’s Natural Treasures!The Waterbury Conservation Commission is looking for landowners interes...
09/15/2026

🌿 Help Us Discover Waterbury’s Natural Treasures!
The Waterbury Conservation Commission is looking for landowners interested in participating in Phase II of Waterbury’s Natural Resources Inventory (NRI).
Phase I, completed earlier this year by Arrowwood Environmental, used remote mapping to identify forests, wetlands, waterways, wildlife habitat, and other important natural features throughout Waterbury.
Now, Phase II will bring that work into the field through focused investigations on private properties—always with landowner permission.
Participating is an opportunity to learn more about the ecological features of your land and how those features connect with the broader Waterbury landscape. The information gathered will also help inform the upcoming Waterbury Town Plan and future conservation and planning efforts.
🌱 Curious what a completed inventory looks like?
Towns across Vermont have completed Natural Resources Inventories to better understand their natural resources. Take a look at Underhill’s NRI report and interactive map for an example:
Underhill Natural Resources Inventory
Interested in learning more or having your property considered for Phase II? We’d love to hear from you.
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🗓️ Next week!Join Jesse Mohr of Native Geographic LLC for a 1.5-hour deep dive into:🦌 Wildlife road crossings🌎 Biodivers...
03/12/2026

🗓️ Next week!
Join Jesse Mohr of Native Geographic LLC for a 1.5-hour deep dive into:
🦌 Wildlife road crossings
🌎 Biodiversity conservation
🏔️ Waterbury’s role in regional connectivity
This is your chance to learn, ask questions, and be part of shaping a healthier landscape.

Biodiversity isn’t just about wildlife—it’s about us.Healthy ecosystems provide:💧 Clean water🌲 Flood resilience🐝 Pollina...
03/06/2026

Biodiversity isn’t just about wildlife—it’s about us.
Healthy ecosystems provide:
💧 Clean water
🌲 Flood resilience
🐝 Pollination
🌬️ Clean air
Jesse Mohr's community presentation connects the dots between wildlife crossings, conservation science, and everyday life in Waterbury.
Check out our events page for details!

Climate change is already reshaping how wildlife moves across Vermont.As habitats shift, animals must travel farther and...
03/04/2026

Climate change is already reshaping how wildlife moves across Vermont.
As habitats shift, animals must travel farther and more often—making safe road crossings essential. Without them, populations decline and ecosystems suffer.
Join Jesse Mohr to learn how Waterbury’s infrastructure can support resilient ecosystems for generations to come. Check out our events page for details.
Image via Shutterstock/Carol Hamilton

Tomorrow, March 3 is World Wildlife Day! This year, we’re celebrating medicinal and aromatic plants. Learn more: https:/...
03/03/2026

Tomorrow, March 3 is World Wildlife Day! This year, we’re celebrating medicinal and aromatic plants. Learn more: https://www.wildlifeday.org/en

🎨 Poster by Hannah Payet. Hannah Payet is a Seychellois creative designer and illustrator specializing in brand design and visual storytelling. Her work blends strategic thinking with nature-inspired aesthetics, often drawing from island life, environmental narratives, and cultural identity. She is the founder of Pistachio Bloom Creative Studio.

Did you know listening to bird songs can ease symptoms of anxiety and depression? That’s right– getting outside is preve...
02/28/2026

Did you know listening to bird songs can ease symptoms of anxiety and depression? That’s right– getting outside is preventative medicine. And winter is a great time to find a trail and listen up. Birds are easier to spot among the bare trees, and with fewer birds in town for the season, they’re also easier to identify by sight or sound.

📷 Redpoll Photo by: Josh Lincoln
Take a look at this list of bird mnemonics to help you identify the birdsongs you hear.https://vt.audubon.org/sites/default/files/bird_song_mnemonics.pdf

Ever wonder how animals safely cross Route 100—or what happens when they can’t?Safe crossings are mostly a matter of tim...
02/27/2026

Ever wonder how animals safely cross Route 100—or what happens when they can’t?
Safe crossings are mostly a matter of timing and luck — animals pick a moment when traffic is lighter or quieter and dash across. But on a busy road like Route 100, they’re at risk from cars and trucks, especially at dawn or dusk when visibility is low.
Learn more at our upcoming community presentation with Jesse Mohr.
Enjoy this quick read: https://www.nature.org/en-us/about-us/where-we-work/priority-landscapes/northeast-region/habitats-highways-migratory-species/

Waterbury isn’t just scenic—it’s strategic. Our roads cut through one of Vermont’s most important wildlife movement corr...
02/25/2026

Waterbury isn’t just scenic—it’s strategic.

Our roads cut through one of Vermont’s most important wildlife movement corridors. That means what we build—and how we plan—matters not just locally, but statewide.

Join Jesse Mohr (Native Geographic LLC) to learn how wildlife crossings in and around Waterbury support:
🐢 Local species
🌎 Regional biodiversity
💦 Climate adaptation across Vermont

Event details:
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
6:30–8:00 PM
WSF&GC Club House - 5365 Waterbury-Stowe Rd, Waterbury Center, VT 05677
No Zoom option

How are you getting outdoors this winter? Whether you ski, walk, or sled, this time of year is perfect for observing the...
02/25/2026

How are you getting outdoors this winter? Whether you ski, walk, or sled, this time of year is perfect for observing the wildlife. Animal tracks are easier to see in the snow, and birds are easier to spot in the bare trees. Give it a go, and let us know what you observe on your next outing!
📷 Animal tracking in Vermont. Print your guide at:https://vtfishandwildlife.com/sites/fishandwildlife/files/documents/Learn%20More/Library/FACTSHEETS/WILDLIFE%20TRACKS/ANIMAL%20TRACKS%20POCKET%20GUIDE.pdf
Prints of humans and animals in snow at Arctic Refuge., Greg Weiler/USFWS, Public Domain, https://www.fws.gov/media/prints-humans-and-animals-snow-arctic-refuge

02/23/2026

The Waterbury Conservation Commission is happy to present a bit of . Did you know that being out in nature can reduce cortisol, lower blood pressure, and promote relaxation? Turn your sound on and enjoy these 15 seconds of the Winooski River.

📷 Winooski River, accessible from Winooski Street in Waterbury Village. Video clip by: Waterbury Commission members

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