From the Amazon to Addison: Conservation happens when regular people act

At its core, conservation is about people as much as it is about land and nature.

Kids explore nature, conservation through theater arts

Drama met nature last week during an outdoor production of “The Haunted Forest,” an original play written and performed by close to 30 Middlebury Area Land Trust (MALT) summer program campers on the Trail Around Middlebury this past Friday.

USAID veteran will lead Middlebury Area land trust

Kevin Fox knows what it’s like to spearhead environmental change on a global scale. As a foreign service officer with U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), he’s mobilized more than $100 million for environmental programs across five embassies … (read more)

Former USAID leader to head Midd Area Land Trust

Middlebury Area Land Trust has selected Kevin Fox as MALT’s new Executive Director.

Letter to the editor: Americorps cuts will deeply affect MALT funding

I am an AmeriCorps member working for the Middlebury Area Land Trust. On April 28 we received notice that all five Vermont AmeriCorps grants were terminated by the Trump Administration, effective immediately, and that members should pause service activiti … (read more)

Community Forum: MALT offers wealth of activities

As we approach our 40th anniversary, we are taking stock and creating our MALT Vision 2040. Of course, we will remain committed to our educational offerings as we continue our vision-setting process.

Community Forum: TAM leadership seeks public input

As the Middlebury Area Land Trust approaches its 40th anniversary, we are at an important moment. Over the past three decades, our organization has grown from a small advisory committee to an essential part of our community’s fabric by conserving more tha … (read more)

Go birding with Audubon Society on June 15

Nature enthusiasts of all ages are invited to take part in a beginner’s bird walk through Wright Park, a segment of the Trail Around Middlebury.

MALT eyes Wright Park upgrades

The Middlebury Area Land Trust is seeking around $200,000 in federal funds to repair and upgrade Wright Park, a well-used, 150-acre tract of publicly accessibly land off Seymour Street that includes a popular 3.8-mile trail network.

Flood-damaged TAM needs repair

Most segments of the 16-mile hiking loop, which is maintained by Middlebury Area Land Trust, are worse for wear since the deluge, but two areas in particular require serious repair.

Otter Creek Audubon to host beginner bird walk June 17 in Middlebury

Nature enthusiasts of all ages are invited to take part in a beginner’s bird walk through Wright Park, a segment of the Trail Around Middlebury.

Career Center students learn in the field

Around two dozen Patricia Hannaford Career Center students have temporarily swapped their computer keyboards, pencils and paper for chainsaws, hammers and bolts. 

Middlebury Area Land Trust enjoys growth spurt

The Middlebury Area Land Trust (MALT) is celebrating a healthy return from one of its top fundraising events, and is now well-positioned to bolster its environmental programming and volunteer outreach thanks to the largest supporting cast it has ever had.

New birders welcome on TAM walk

Nature enthusiasts of all ages are invited to take part in a beginner’s bird walk through Wright Park, a segment of the Trail Around Middlebury, on Saturday, June 18, from 9 to 11 a.m.

Willard’s Woods is open for recreation

The close of a beautiful fall day last week saw the formal opening of a wonderful woods bathed in seasonal foliage and a stunning view of Mount Abraham.

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