The second phase of the ten-year project to enhance wildlife habitat variety in the Hogback Mountain Conservation Area starts this fall. We’ll be cutting the overgrowth on the former Great White Way ski slope in order to rejuvenate the early successional habitat (ESH) that developed when the ski area closed in 1986. Five work parties have been scheduled. The first will be Sunday, Sept. 13. Volunteers are needed to wield loppers, haul brush, and operate chain saws. We meet at 9:00 and quit by noon. Gather in the field behind the white A-frame building on Route 9 just west of the gift shop.

Work gloves and some hand tools will be available to borrow, but if you have your own favorite tool, bring it. Chain sawyers, bring your own saw and please note, you must have chaps and hearing/eye protection. A few sets of safety equipment are available to borrow. Please contact us at hogbackvt@gmail.com to reserve a set. For more information and to check for last-minute changes, see our website at hogbackvt.org and click on the ESH tab.

Jan 17, 2025, 7 AM

Jan 17, 2025, 3:45 to 6 PM

Jan 18, 2025, 5:30 PM