Waterbury VT Conservation

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.

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!

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

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.

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

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/

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

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

02/21/2026

It may be cold outside, but there’s a lot happening under the snow! Head to the Waterbury Public Library to learn more about our local wildlife, or listen along to “Over and Under the Snow” by Kate Messner.

A young girl skiing with her father discovers a hidden world of winter life just out of sight!Mr. Paul reads aloud “Over and Under the Snow” written by Kate ...

02/20/2026

Most wildlife conservation happens quietly—under bridges, along streams, and across roads you drive every day.
Where do animals cross?
Why does climate change make this urgent?
How can a town like Waterbury make a regional impact?
Join us for a 1.5-hour community presentation with Jesse Mohr (Native Geographic LLC) to uncover the hidden pathways that keep ecosystems healthy.
Photo Credit: nfw.org

02/18/2026

Did you know we live in one of the world’s greatest remaining forests and Waterbury sits at a critical crossroads for wildlife movement in Vermont?
From black bears to salamanders, animals depend on connected forests—and safe road crossings—to survive and adapt to climate change.
In a powerful upcoming presentation, on March 18th Jesse Mohr of Native Geographic LLC will reveal how wildlife road crossings work, which species rely on them, and why Waterbury plays an outsized role in Vermont’s biodiversity.
Save the date—details coming soon.