Are you curious about what a floodplain is and why you hear that term in almost every discussion on flooding and climate resilience?

Then, join Friends of the Mad River and Ned Swanberg of the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation to learn about floodplains, why they are so important to health and safety, and how the river and precipitation shape the valley we call home.

The workshop will be held at the Austin parcel, which is the location of an ongoing floodplain forest restoration. We'll learn about riverside soils, plants, and signs to discern the health and vitality of the river. We'll also learn from our local experts on the history of the land and see the progress of the ongoing restoration work.

Please dress appropriately to be outdoors for 1-2 hours.

Date: Saturday, November 18
Time: 10 am - 12 noon
Location: Lareau Park
Terrain: We'll cover 0.5 - 1 mile on mostly flat dirt trails covered in leaf litter or grass.

For more information and to RSVP, visit https://www.friendsofthemadriver.org/news/november-expert-series-floodplains-workshop or email Onome at onome@friendsofthemadriver.org with questions, concerns, or ideas!

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