Remember
to REGISTER for the AVCC SUMMIT - Conservation into the Future: Charting the
future of Vermont’s landscape. Sept 23 in Starksboro! Scroll down to see
the schedule of workshops and presentations. We’ve got an excellent selection
of speakers and workshops and we’ll be conducting our annual election of
officers to the Association of Vermont Conservation Commissions Board of
Directors. Please join us!
We'll be giving the headcount of those that have
registered to the caterer in the coming days. Please register now to guarantee
your seat (&lunch!)
Conservation into the Future: Charting the future of Vermont’s
landscape
Conservation into the Future is a day-long summit in Starksboro,
Vermont to bring together conservation leaders, community volunteers,
commissioners, youth, and thought leaders to respond to Vermont’s conservation
needs and opportunities. The summit aims to connect and engage practitioners
and citizens alike to chart a path forward for Vermont that reduces forest
fragmentation, protects our waterways, and explores how to amplify our
collective efforts through collaboration, networking, and information sharing.
Featuring a variety of sessions and workshops, Conservation into
the Future will focus on exploring the skills, partnerships, science, and
technologies that are changing the face of conservation. Sessions include:
climate smart conservation, the economics of conservation, planning trails with
wildlife and plants in mind, wetlands now and in the future, recruiting and
engaging youth for Conservation Commissions, making citizen science and
smartphones work for you, the why and how of zoning, strategic planning and
prioritization for Conservation Commissions, and BioFinder and the future of
Vermont’s landscape.
This year’s keynote speaker, Allan Thompson of Northern Stewards
Consulting and Waterbury Conservation Commission, will highlight the strategies
and outcomes of innovative partnerships, years of scientific inquiry, and
multi-pronged implementation effort to maintain connectivity in the Shutesville
Hill collaborative.
More Information:
Registration details and full schedule, workshops, and more can be
found at http://vtconservation.com/conservation_summit/.
The summit will take place September 23, 2017 at the Common Ground
Center in Starskboro, Vermont. The summit is convened by the Association of
Vermont Conservation Commissions (AVCC). For 27 years, AVCC has provided
citizen Conservation Commissions with the support and resources they need to
protect and enhance the natural resources in their communities while
effectively engaging in local and regional governance.
Register by September 1, 2017 to secure your early-bird discount!
Program Schedule
- 8:30 – 9:00am Registration
- 9:00-9:30am Welcome and Opening Remarks, AVCC elections.
- 9:30-10:30am Keynote Address– Allan Thompson, Waterbury Conservation Commission
- 10:45-11:45am Concurrent Sessions (Choose One)
- 11:45–12:45pm Lunch & exhibitor space
- 12:45pm–1:45pm Concurrent Sessions (Choose One)
- 2:00-3:00pm Concurrent Sessions (Choose One)
- 3:00-3:30pm Closing – Karen Freeman, AVCC
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10:45-11:45am
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12:45pm–1:45pm
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2:00-3:00pm
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Caring for Natural
Resources—Taking Action in Your Community (NR2), Monica Przyperhart (Vermont Fish & Wildlife
Department) (Participants should pre-register for this training by emailing Monica.przyperhart@Vermont.gov
after you’ve registered for the Summit & must attend all three sessions.)
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Recruiting and Engaging Youth
for Conservation Commissions, Joe Colangelo (Shelburne Town Manager), Kyle Bergeron (Shelburne Natural Resources and
Conservation Committee), Asa Richardson-Skinner(Youth member of Montpelier
Conservation Commission), Nancy Jones, Chair, Bradford Conservation Commission;
Secreatry AVCC Board
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Strategic planning and
prioritization for Conservation Commissions, Jens Hilke (Vermont Fish & Wildlife
Department)
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Making Citizen Science &
Smartphone Technology Work for You, Bridget Butler (Bird Diva Consulting & Cold
Hollow to Canada)
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Planning Trails with Wildlife
and Plants in Mind,Bob Zaino (VT Fish & Wildlife Department)
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Wetlands Now and in the Future, Zapata Courage(Department of Environmental
Conservation)
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BioFinder and the Future of
Vermont’s Landscape, Liz Thompson (Vermont Land Trust), Robert Zaino & Jens Hilke (Vermont Fish & Wildlife
Department)
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Climate Smart Conservation, Melissa Gaydos(National Wildlife Federation)
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The Why and How of Zoning
Workshop, Kate McCarthy (Vermont Natural Resources
Council)
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