Help Us Locate Bear Signs on Power Poles AND Learn More about the Various Ways that VELCO Manages The Land Under the Lines!

Join us for a short but strenuous walk under the transmission line in the VELCO ROW.

The Walk has two purposes! First, help the SCC examine the transmission poles to see if they show signs of bear. This will help us continue collecting data on where wildlife crosses Route 103, since the power line parallels that road.

Secondly, join forester Devon Synder from VELCO for observation on vegetation differences that reflect different management methods used to keep trees from growing too tall and falling on the power lines. This area has land managed for several years with herbicides and next to it land managed by cutting, so we can readily see the resulting differences. This will be of particular interest to Shrewsbury residents who own land on the power lines to help you determine whether you wish to opt out of herbicide spraying or not in the future.

Park on Freeman Brook Road where the VELCO lines crosses the road at 9:00 am. Wear long pants with tick prevention in mind, as we will be pushing through tall grasses and some shrubs. This is an adventuresome walk – with uneven, challenging footing in some places. Question? Contact Weezie at shrewsburyvtconservation@gmail.com

Event Info

Nov 27, 2024, 10 AM to 12 PM

Nov 28, 2024, 12 to 3 PM

Dec 1, 2024, 6:30 to 7:30 PM