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SUMMARY:Central VT Trail Manager Meet-up
DESCRIPTION:Are you a volunteer or staff member responsible for taking care of trails in a town forest\, school\, town park\, nature center\, or in a conserved area? Are you a trail manager interested in connecting with other groups who do similar work in the area? \nIf so\, the Central Vermont Regional Planning Commission and the Vermont Trails and Greenways Council (VTGC) are teaming up to host a regional trail manager meet-up in early January 2026. \n\n\nWhen: Wednesday\, January 28 (Snow date: Thursday\, January 29) at 5:30 \n\n\nWhere: UVM Extension\, 327 US Route 302\, Berlin\, VT \n\n\nWe’re bringing trail managers together to develop a stronger trail community\, learn about current projects in the region\, and identify areas of needed support and skill building. Come at 5 for pizza and networking. Please register here by 1/25.
URL:https://vermonttgc.org/event/central-vt-trail-manager-meet-up/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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SUMMARY:Windham Region Trail Manager Meet-up
DESCRIPTION:Are you a volunteer or staff member responsible for taking care of trails in a town forest\, school\, town park\, nature center\, or in a conserved area? Are you a trail manager interested in connecting with other groups who do similar work in the area? \n If so\, the Windham Regional Planning Commission and the Vermont Trails and Greenways Council (VTGC) are teaming up to host a regional trail manager meet-up in early January 2026. \n\nWhen: Wednesday\, January 21 (Snow date: Thursday\, January 22). Come at 5 for networking\, pizza\, and cider.\nWhere: Great Room\, Thomas Hall\, Winston Prouty Campus\, 209 Austine Dr\, Brattleboro\n\nWe’re bringing trail managers together to develop a stronger trail community\, learn about current projects in the region\, and identify areas of needed support and skill building. RSVP by 1/19 
URL:https://vermonttgc.org/event/windham-region-trail-manager-meet-up/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T200000
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SUMMARY:Public Meetings on New Act 250 Tiers - Windsor - October 29
DESCRIPTION:Last year\, the legislature passed Act 181\, which creates new land designation “Tiers” intended to change the Act 250 permitting process. “Tier 1” areas where growth is planned for and encouraged will have reduced or eliminated Act 250 permitting\, whereas “Tier 3” areas with important natural resources will face automatic permitting in most cases. \nThe Land Use Review Board (LURB) is responsible for developing the definitions for these Tiers\, and has just released a proposed plan for Tier 3 lands as part of their Tier 3 Rulemaking process. Their website also includes a Map Viewer that shows the proposed Tier 3 zones\, many of which lie in or near existing trail systems. The LURB is holding a series of public engagement meetings next week where Vermonters can ask questions and weigh in with their concerns. \nThe Vermont Trails and Greenways Council is pushing for clarification as to whether and how trails will be considered as part of Tier 3 Act 250 designations. Presently\, trail projects in the Vermont Trails System can disturb up to 10 acres of earth before triggering a permit\, though it is unclear if this policy – often referred to as Rule 71 – will persist if a trail touches a Tier 3 zone. We encourage trail folks to attend one of the following meetings to learn more and\, as appropriate\, communicate the negative implications of such a regulatory change. Take a look at the Map Viewer to see if and how your trails might be impacted. \nUpcoming public meetings: \n\nOctober 21 – Morristown Tegu Building Meeting Room\, 43 Portland Street\nOctober 22 – Rutland Regional Planning Commission Office\, 16 Evelyn Street (2nd floor)\nOctober 28 – Newport City Gateway Center Meeting Room\, 84 Fyfe Drive\nOctober 29 – Windsor Selectboard Meeting Room\, 29 Union Street
URL:https://vermonttgc.org/event/public-meetings-on-new-act-250-tiers-windsor-october-29/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T200000
DTSTAMP:20260505T065125
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SUMMARY:Act 250 Tier 3 Meeting October 28 Newport City Gateway Center
DESCRIPTION:Last year\, the legislature passed Act 181\, which creates new land designation “Tiers” intended to change the Act 250 permitting process. “Tier 1” areas where growth is planned for and encouraged will have reduced or eliminated Act 250 permitting\, whereas “Tier 3” areas with important natural resources will face automatic permitting in most cases. \nThe Land Use Review Board (LURB) is responsible for developing the definitions for these Tiers\, and has just released a proposed plan for Tier 3 lands as part of their Tier 3 Rulemaking process. Their website also includes a Map Viewer that shows the proposed Tier 3 zones\, many of which lie in or near existing trail systems. The LURB is holding a series of public engagement meetings next week where Vermonters can ask questions and weigh in with their concerns. \nThe Vermont Trails and Greenways Council is pushing for clarification as to whether and how trails will be considered as part of Tier 3 Act 250 designations. Presently\, trail projects in the Vermont Trails System can disturb up to 10 acres of earth before triggering a permit\, though it is unclear if this policy – often referred to as Rule 71 – will persist if a trail touches a Tier 3 zone. We encourage trail folks to attend one of the following meetings to learn more and\, as appropriate\, communicate the negative implications of such a regulatory change. Take a look at the Map Viewer to see if and how your trails might be impacted. \nUpcoming public meetings: \n\nOctober 21 – Morristown Tegu Building Meeting Room\, 43 Portland Street\nOctober 22 – Rutland Regional Planning Commission Office\, 16 Evelyn Street (2nd floor)\nOctober 28 – Newport City Gateway Center Meeting Room\, 84 Fyfe Drive\nOctober 29 – Windsor Selectboard Meeting Room\, 29 Union Street
URL:https://vermonttgc.org/event/act-250-tier-3-meeting-october-28-newport-city-gateway-center/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T200000
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CREATED:20251020T110348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T111425Z
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SUMMARY:Act 250 Tier 3 Meeting Rutland - Oct 22
DESCRIPTION:Tier 3 areas contain critical natural resources that merit consideration in the Act 250 permitting process. Moving to location-based Act 250 jurisdiction means reducing or eliminating Act 250 permitting in areas planned for growth (Tier 1 areas) and increasing Act 250 permitting in critical natural resource areas that lack suitable State-level review and protection (Tier 3 areas). \nAct 181 (2024) mandated Act 250 jurisdiction for projects in Tier 3 areas as determined by the rules of the Board. During the rulem \nLast year\, the legislature passed Act 181\, which creates new land designation “Tiers” intended to change the Act 250 permitting process. “Tier 1” areas where growth is planned for and encouraged will have reduced or eliminated Act 250 permitting\, whereas “Tier 3” areas with important natural resources will face automatic permitting in most cases. \nThe Land Use Review Board (LURB) is responsible for developing the definitions for these Tiers\, and has just released a proposed plan for Tier 3 lands as part of their Tier 3 Rulemaking process. Their website also includes a Map Viewer that shows the proposed Tier 3 zones\, many of which lie in or near existing trail systems. The LURB is holding a series of public engagement meetings next week where Vermonters can ask questions and weigh in with their concerns. \nThe Vermont Trails and Greenways Council is pushing for clarification as to whether and how trails will be considered as part of Tier 3 Act 250 designations. Presently\, trail projects in the Vermont Trails System can disturb up to 10 acres of earth before triggering a permit\, though it is unclear if this policy – often referred to as Rule 71 – will persist if a trail touches a Tier 3 zone. We encourage trail folks to attend one of the following meetings to learn more and\, as appropriate\, communicate the negative implications of such a regulatory change. Take a look at the Map Viewer to see if and how your trails might be impacted. \nUpcoming public meetings: \n\nOctober 21 – Morristown Tegu Building Meeting Room\, 43 Portland Street\nOctober 22 – Rutland Regional Planning Commission Office\, 16 Evelyn Street (2nd floor)\nOctober 28 – Newport City Gateway Center Meeting Room\, 84 Fyfe Drive\nOctober 29 – Windsor Selectboard Meeting Room\, 29 Union Street\n\nLearn more and get links to meetings here 
URL:https://vermonttgc.org/event/act-250-tier-3-meeting-rutland-oct-22/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T150000
DTSTAMP:20260505T065125
CREATED:20250908T160533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T160603Z
UID:2273-1761141600-1761145200@vermonttgc.org
SUMMARY:Developing an Outreach Plan to Celebrate your Town's Woods\, Wetlands and Wildlife
DESCRIPTION:It can be daunting to plan the outreach for a series of events or plan an outreach strategy that may lead up to a proposed municipal change\, sometimes years in the making. In this webinar you’ll learn more about creating an outreach plan with multiple events\, separating messages for different audiences and identifying an over-arching theme that helps tie the series together. The panel of presenters includes Elise Schadler and Jens Hilke\, with years of municipal technical assistance experience\, and Megan Davin\, a Communications and Outreach specialist. Join us for this exciting event to help improve your commission’s communications. \n\n\nSession 1: Wednesday\, October 22nd 2025\, 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.  Register\n\n\nSession 2: Thursday\, December 4th 2025\, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.  Register\n\n\nPresenters\n\n\nElise Schadler\, Program Manager VT Urban & Community Forestry Program\, Vermont Department of Forests\, Parks & Recreation\n\n\nMegan Davin\, Communications and Outreach Specialist\, Vermont Department of Forests\, Parks & Recreation\n\n\nJens Hilke\, Conservation Planner\, VT Fish & Wildlife Department
URL:https://vermonttgc.org/event/developing-an-outreach-plan-to-celebrate-your-towns-woods-wetlands-and-wildlife/
LOCATION:zoom
CATEGORIES:Meeting,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T200000
DTSTAMP:20260505T065125
CREATED:20251020T104901Z
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UID:2558-1761069600-1761076800@vermonttgc.org
SUMMARY:Public Meetings on New Act 250 Tiers - Morrisville - Oct 21
DESCRIPTION:Last year\, the legislature passed Act 181\, which creates new land designation “Tiers” intended to change the Act 250 permitting process. “Tier 1” areas where growth is planned for and encouraged will have reduced or eliminated Act 250 permitting\, whereas “Tier 3” areas with important natural resources will face automatic permitting in most cases. \nThe Land Use Review Board (LURB) is responsible for developing the definitions for these Tiers\, and has just released a proposed plan for Tier 3 lands as part of their Tier 3 Rulemaking process. Their website also includes a Map Viewer that shows the proposed Tier 3 zones\, many of which lie in or near existing trail systems. The LURB is holding a series of public engagement meetings next week where Vermonters can ask questions and weigh in with their concerns. \nThe Vermont Trails and Greenways Council is pushing for clarification as to whether and how trails will be considered as part of Tier 3 Act 250 designations. Presently\, trail projects in the Vermont Trails System can disturb up to 10 acres of earth before triggering a permit\, though it is unclear if this policy – often referred to as Rule 71 – will persist if a trail touches a Tier 3 zone. We encourage trail folks to attend one of the following meetings to learn more and\, as appropriate\, communicate the negative implications of such a regulatory change. Take a look at the Map Viewer to see if and how your trails might be impacted. \nUpcoming public meetings: \n\nOctober 21 – Morristown Tegu Building Meeting Room\, 43 Portland Street\nOctober 22 – Rutland Regional Planning Commission Office\, 16 Evelyn Street (2nd floor)\nOctober 28 – Newport City Gateway Center Meeting Room\, 84 Fyfe Drive\nOctober 29 – Windsor Selectboard Meeting Room\, 29 Union Stree
URL:https://vermonttgc.org/event/public-meetings-on-new-act-250-tiers/
LOCATION:Morristown Tegu Building and Remote
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250514T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250514T120000
DTSTAMP:20260505T065125
CREATED:20250414T220903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250416T114942Z
UID:1868-1747213200-1747224000@vermonttgc.org
SUMMARY:VTGC Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Hear the latest VTGC news: what we’ve accomplished in the past 12 months\, and what’s in store for the coming year. All members\, stakeholders\, and trail users welcome. All stakeholders and members welcome. Zoom. 9 am – noon. Register here. 
URL:https://vermonttgc.org/event/vtgc-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:zoom
CATEGORIES:Meeting,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250306T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250306T200000
DTSTAMP:20260505T065125
CREATED:20250226T200858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250226T200858Z
UID:1721-1741242600-1741291200@vermonttgc.org
SUMMARY:No More Pits: A New Era of Waste Management on the Long Trail
DESCRIPTION:Pit privies are gross. Dig a hole\, poop in it until it fills up\, cover\, repeat. So it is a grand accomplishment\, and also a relief\, to have finally decommissioned the last pit privy on the Long Trail System in 2024. How did GMC make it to this point\, and what still lies ahead? In this presentation\, Field Coordinator Nigel Bates will discuss the past\, present\, and future of waste management on the Long Trail. \nOur in-person programming returns this year to the Meeting Hall at GMC Headquarters in Waterbury Center. We look forward to welcoming you back to our club space and invite you to join us for a sneak peek of the nearly complete Rothberg-Birdwhistell Visitor Center before the event. Check out the new building\, mingle with other hikers\, and enjoy light refreshments.
URL:https://vermonttgc.org/event/no-more-pits-a-new-era-of-waste-management-on-the-long-trail/
LOCATION:Green Mountain Club Visitr Center\, 711 Waterbury-Stowe Road\, Waterbury Center\, Vermont
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241113T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241113T190000
DTSTAMP:20260505T065125
CREATED:20241112T180149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241112T180149Z
UID:1579-1731517200-1731524400@vermonttgc.org
SUMMARY:VT-100 Active Transportation Corridor Public Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join the VT-100 Active Transportation Corridor Scoping Study Team and Advisory Committee on November 13th for an engaging public meeting to discuss this important project. This meeting provides an opportunity for municipal leaders\, Regional Planning Commissions\, federal\, state\, and local agencies\, interest groups\, abutting property owners\, and community members to share their concerns\, ideas\, and feedback. Come learn about the project\, provide input\, and be a part of the conversation to help define future transportation improvements in our region.
URL:https://vermonttgc.org/event/vt-100-active-transportation-corridor-public-meeting/
LOCATION:Yestermorrow\, 7865 Main St\, Waitsfield\, 7865 Main St\, Waitsfield\, VT
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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