Voices from the Trail
Category: Stewardship
Stewardship Projects Enhance Access to Franklin, Union Falls Ponds
The Northern Forest Canoe Trail (NFCT) has completed a series of stewardship projects that improve access to Franklin Falls Pond and Union Falls Pond and mitigate negative environmental impacts to both water bodies. “These projects are the latest in a…
Learn How to Identify Invasive Plants in Your Own Backyard
Anyone can help prevent the spread of invasive species, even without leaving their yard. That’s the gist of the Adirondack Park Invasive Plant Program’s free webinar “Backyard Invasives—Identification and Management of Terrestrial Invasive Species,” which will run 10- 11:30 a.m….
Expanding Access to the Missisquoi River
The Northern Forest Canoe Trail (NFCT) stewardship crew has completed the construction of a new access point on the Missisquoi River, just off River Road in the town of Troy. The project, a collaboration with the Upper Missisquoi and Trout…
Reflecting on a Remarkable Season
Wow — what a summer! The Northern Forest Canoe Trail stewardship crew and volunteers had an incredibly successful season, completing over a dozen stewardship projects. I am so thankful for the positive energy and enthusiasm of our field coordinator, Phineas…
Musings on Travel by Canoe & the Beauty of Teamwork
I am a firm believer in the fact that the best way to become familiar with a place is from the vantage point of a canoe. Paddle in hand, PFD strapped on and Nalgene at the ready, there really isn’t…
Fellowship of the Trail
As we start laying the third stone step for the Union Falls access, a car pulls into the dirt lot across the street. Out pops a spry older man, with a plaid shirt tucked into his khakis, a baseball cap…
A Love Letter to the NFCT Crew of 2021
Hello Northern Forest Canoe Trail followers! It has been such a pleasure to interact with the volunteers, community members and staff that make this trail system possible. The passion and commitment that engulfs this community is truly inspiring and it’s…
Stewardship work improves portage trails along the Clyde River
The Northern Forest Canoe Trail (NFCT) stewardship crew, along with a team of volunteers and community partners, has successfully completed several projects that improve access along the Clyde River. This work is part of a greater effort to maintain and…
Missisquoi Paddle-Pedal set for Aug. 7
Paddling and cycling enthusiasts will converge in Richford, Vt., on Saturday, Aug. 7, to participate in the Missisquoi Paddle-Pedal event, hosted by the Northern Forest Canoe Trail (NFCT) and in partnership with the Upper Missisquoi and Trout River Wild &…
Meet the NFCT’s 2021 stewardship crew!
Our stewardship season is officially underway. Two weeks in, projects have been completed in Vermont along the Mad River in Waitsfield and the North Branch Cascades Trail. Under the direction of NFCT Stewardship Director Noah Pollock, the team will tackle…