Believe it or not, spring is just around the corner!

From our garden layouts, to our tree planting projects, to our road and driveway maintenance, now is the perfect time to start planning. On Feb 11th at 1pm, Audubon Vermont and Mountain Gardeners are hosting Plants for Birds: Restoring our Community One Garden at a Time at the Big Picture Theatre in Waitsfield. You can learn more about the event via Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/events/1427879600696193/

This year Friends of the Mad River will be mobilizing volunteers and working across the Valley to plant trees. We want to help protect and restore the forests that clean our water, protect us from floods, and provide vital habitat to our wildlife neighbors. Most of the land in the Valley is privately owned, meaning it will take a community wide effort to protect our natural resources.

If you want to plant native trees and shrubs on your property, Friends wants to help make it happen. We can help identify good planting sites, species, and help develop a planting plan. We also have some funds available to offset the cost of the plants, and in some sites, pay for all the plant material. Visit our website www.friendsofthemadriver.org or reach out at stormsmart@friendsofthemadriver.org to learn more.

Oct 10, 2024, 4 to 9 PM

Oct 11, 2024, 5 to 6 PM

Oct 11, 2024, 7 PM