October, 2008   

Oct. 4, Addison, VT. -  7th Annual Dead Creek Wildlife Day
 Mark your calendar for a day filled with wildlife demonstrations, guided nature walks, and loads of family fun. Dead Creek Wildlife Management Area 966 VT Route 17 W Sat - 9:30 to 4:00 Free Admission and Parking. Celebrate Wildlife at the Dead Creek Wildlife Day
Hosted by: Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department, Vermont Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation, Otter Creek Audubon Society, Addison County Chapter of Ducks Unlimited, Addison County Chamber of Commerce, Bird Banding Demonstration, Forest Bird Initiative, Clayplain Forest Walk and Plant Identification, Small Mammals of New England (live critters), Let’s Go Fishing Activities, Retriever Handling, Bobcat Ecology, Goose Blinds and Decoy Sets, Coyote Ecology, Waterfowl Identification, Vermont Butterfly Atlas, Vermont’s Common Tern, Face Painting, Blue Bird Box Building, Decoy Carving, 4-H Pellet Target Range, Rocket Netting Demonstration, Snow Goose Viewing Plus much more! Phone: 802-241-1454 802-241-3700 www.vtfishandwidlife.com  Free lil.lumbra@state.vt.us


Oct. 11-12, 2008 - All Sports Recreation and Fitness Expo - Last Call
Champlain Valley Exposition is happy to announce the second annual All Sports Recreation and Fitness Expo presented by MVP Health Care which will be held on Oct. 11-12, 2008. 
The All Sports Recreation & Fitness Expo is the centerpiece of a busy weekend at CVE which will also host:
    * The USA Luge Olympic recruitment that weekend, an exciting event that will be aggressively promoted by the USA Luge team.
    * Smugglers’ Notch Ski and Snowboard Club Sale will host its annual event.
    * The March of Dimes will be hosting a “Touch a Truck” event for kids to get an opportunity to walk around, touch, and sit in vehicles that are certainly not normal everyday vehicles.  
All of these events working together and sharing a common theme with the All Sports Recreation & Fitness Expo will surely create a buzz in the community and attract families to the events. 
The 2008 All Sports Recreation & Fitness Expo will once again feature many local exhibitors as well as seminars and demonstrations by experts in the sports recreation and fitness industry. The 2008 All Sports, Recreation & Fitness Expo will display and provide information on the latest equipment, services, venues, leagues, teams, associations and related supplies for sports, recreation and fitness enthusiasts.  The event will be promoting an interactive aspect of as many athletic endeavors as possible from climbing walls to plastic ice demonstrations.
The event will be supported by an aggressive advertising, promotion and public relations campaign to bring quality and active consumers to the Expo. 
Please join us as an exhibitor or sponsor this year as the event continues to grow thanks to the sponsorship from the Champlain Valley Exposition, Vermont Outdoor Guide Association (VOGA), Smugglers’ Notch Resort, the Soccer Center, Vermont Department of Tourism and Marketing, and SuperSounds Entertainment.  http://cvexpo.org/Allsports.aspx 

SPECIAL OFFER! - Save at the All Sports, Recreation & Fitness EXPO 
Join VOGA and pay only $125 for a 10 x 10 booth at the upcoming “All Sports, Recreation & Fitness EXPO” to be held on October 11 & 12, 2008 at the Champlain Valley Expo. At a rate of $275 for a booth, VOGA is underwriting the rest of the cost for our members. That’s a savings of $150!  Visit: http://cvexpo.org/Allsports.aspx to learn more about the event.  Contact us for more information on membership and a VOGA EXPO registration form. info@voga.org  

Special Offer for New VOGA Members
Join the Vermont Outdoor Guide Association today and your initial membership will run for 15 months*. You will receive three months of free listings and services from VOGA. VOGA has been providing affordable support and promotion for the outdoor recreation, travel and tourism industry for twelve years.  Membership is an unbeatable value; annual dues range from $100 to $150 depending on your business. *Offer expires October 31st, 2008  http://www.voga.org/vermont_outdoor_guide_associatio.htm

October 18, Groton, VT. - Vermont Trail Symposium
The Vermont Department of Forests, Parks, and Recreation in partnership with the Vermont Trails and Greenways Council will be hosting the Second Annual Vermont Trail Symposium on Saturday, October 18th, at Groton State Forest. The day will consist of a number of skill building workshops presented by trail professionals from around the state. We will also honor individuals and organizations who have dedicated countless hours of time energy towards the cause of recreation. Come join us for a day of dirt, fun, and celebration! Please visit www.vermonttrailsandgreenways.org for more information or e-mail our very own Justin Kenney at jkenney@vycc.org.

Deadline for Watershed Grants is November 14
WATERBURY, VT - Applications are available for the 2009 Vermont Watershed Grants Program to fund projects that help Vermonters protect, restore and enjoy the state's watersheds.  Applications are due to the Vermont Watershed Grants office by Friday, November 14.
"Watershed Grants are available to municipalities, local or regional governmental agencies, nonprofit organizations, and citizen groups," said Rick Hopkins of the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation (VTDEC).  "Watershed Grants can be awarded for many types of watershed projects, including those that protect or restore water quality, shorelines, or fish and wildlife habitats."
"We also fund projects that monitor water quality or fish and wildlife populations, improve recreational use of watersheds, educate people about watersheds, or identify historic and cultural resources," added Hopkins. "The work can be done on public or private lands."
Rod Wentworth of the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department (VTFWD) explained the watershed grants provide a way for local people to make a difference.
Vermont Watershed Grants is a joint project of the VTFWD and VTDEC.  It is funded by Vermont Conservation License Plate sales.  The program has funded 230 watershed projects statewide since 1998.
"When Vermonters purchase a Conservation License Plate they're helping protect clean water as well as conserving wildlife and important habitats for future generations," said Fish & Wildlife Commissioner Wayne Laroche.  "Proceeds from the sale of Conservation License Plates fund the Watershed Grants program and help support the Fish & Wildlife Department's Nongame Wildlife Fund."
The Watershed Grants application guide and application forms are available on the web at: www.anr.state.vt.us/dec/waterq/lakes/htm/lp_watershedgrants.htm or by calling VTDEC Water Quality Division at 802-241-3769.
Applications for the Vermont Conservation License Plate are available on the Fish & Wildlife website: www.vtfishandwildlife.com/support_plates.cfm  or by calling 802-241-3709.


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October 4th, 2008 Staetwide - Archery Season Begins - Deer
White-tailed deer are one of the most studied and talked about species in the state. The importance Vermonters place on deer is evident in looking at the state seal. It is a deer, not an eagle or other mythical creature that sits atop the state seal! In Vermont, deer are found in the mountains, river valleys, agricultural lands, and even in backyard suburbs! Email  fwinformation@state.vt.us  Website  http://www.vtfishandwildlife.com    For a complete list of hunting season dates, click HERE

Oct. 4, Addison, VT. -  7th Annual Dead Creek Wildlife Day
 Mark your calendar for a day filled with wildlife demonstrations, guided nature walks, and loads of family fun. Dead Creek Wildlife Management Area 966 VT Route 17 W Sat - 9:30 to 4:00 Free Admission and Parking.
Celebrate Wildlife at the Dead Creek Wildlife Day
Hosted by: Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department, Vermont Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation, Otter Creek Audubon Society, Addison County Chapter of Ducks Unlimited, Addison County Chamber of Commerce, Bird Banding Demonstration, Forest Bird Initiative, Clay plain Forest Walk and Plant Identification, Small Mammals of New England (live critters), Let’s Go Fishing Activities, Retriever Handling, Bobcat Ecology, Goose Blinds and Decoy Sets, Coyote Ecology, Waterfowl Identification, Vermont Butterfly Atlas, Vermont’s Common Tern, Face Painting, Blue Bird Box Building, Decoy Carving, 4-H Pellet Target Range, Rocket Netting Demonstration, Snow Goose Viewing, Plus much more! Phone: 802-241-1454 802-241-3700 www.vtfishandwidlife.com  Free lil.lumbra@state.vt.us

October 05, 2008, , Sand Bar State Park - Waterfowler/Hunters Party
11:00 a.m.  We will have a retriever demo, duck calling demo also We are asking that if you have a favorite wild game dish that you bring it to share. If you bring a wild game dish you will receive a free card of 5 raffle tickets. We hope this will be a great beginning of a wild game dinner. Also if you wear any camo item you will receive a ticket for a gun raffle. The waterfowl/hunters party has dozens of decoys, layout blinds and guns for the cost of raffle tickets. We will also have a raffle for kids. The fee for the kids raffle is $10. To make this work we will need to sell at least 100 tickets to our waterfowl/hunters party. Adult tickets will be $25 per person and kids are free (unless they want to be in kids raffle). This will include lunch and a Ducks Unlimited membership. The date and time is set for October 5 from 11am to 5pm at Sand Bar State Park. Contact Name: Vilas & Mary Gentes Phone: (802)878-3700 Contact Email: vtdumtnchp16@aol.com

October 7th - Becoming A Hunter Education Instructor in Vermont
North Country Sportsman's Club, This is NOT a hunter's education program.  This IS a class to become a certified instructor, a person who wants to share their love and experience of hunting with others.  Approximately 5,000 students participate in the Vermont Hunter Education Program annually. As a result, the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department is always looking for volunteer instructors. The work is demanding, the pay is lousy, and the hours are often long and inconvenient. Instructors love their work not because of any material rewards or benefits, but because they know they are contributing in some small way to the future of hunting and trapping. Dayle Vance Goad, Certified Let's Go Fishing Instructor, email:  vtmoonlight@gmail.com Phone: 802-355-5714  From the State of Vermont's site (http://www.vtfishandwildlife.com/edu_hunter.cfm#instructors):

October 12, Huntington, VT. - Wheel of Fire - MTB Adventure Race
The Fellowship of the Wheel, and the Green Mountain Adventure Racing Association present the Wheel of Fire - MTB Adventure Race. The race will start at Sleepy Hollow in Huntington, VT on the afternoon of Sunday, October 12. This unique event has been designed to test riders' stamina and their ability to strategically navigate the Sleepy Hollow and Hinesburg Town Forest trails. Free post-race BBQ for all entrants. Race entry fees are $31 by 10/1/08 and $36 by 10/11/08. Sorry, no race day registration. Members of FOTW and GMARA receive a $10 discount on the entry fee. Not a member yet, check out www.fotwheel.org or www.gmara.org and join up. For complete event info, visit www.fotwheel.org/race
 

October 18,  Waterbury Center, VT.  - Map and Compass I: Land Navigation Basics
GMC Headquarters Back Forty Lodge, Waterbury Center, Develop your navigation skills in the woods with a map and compass. Build your confidence in using these essential outdoor tools as we practice “getting lost” and finding ourselves in indoor and outdoor exercises. Learn what to do when you run into a cliff or river, how to interpret terrain, and estimate distances. No experience necessary. Compasses provided. Be prepared to spend most of the day outdoors. Distance not to exceed 4 miles or 1,500 feet elevation gain. Hike rating: easy to moderate. Instructors: GMC Education Staff. Limit 15. Fee: $50.  Age Limit: 16 and up. Register at least 2 weeks ahead. Saturday, 9:00 A.M, - 4:00 P.M call/e-mail (802) 244-7037 or www.greenmountainclub.org and sign up today.

October 24, 25, 26 - Montpelier - Primitive Skills Gathering
Join Roots in a gathering for all who are interested in learning the skills that connect us to ourselves, our community, and the earth. The Roots Rendezvous will be a several day event that begins on Friday afternoon at 4:00 PM and goes all day Saturday and ends on Sunday at 4 PM. Throughout the course of the weekend participants will be able to choose from a wide variety of workshops including: From Roots School: Fire by Friction, Primitive Weapon Making and Throwing Arts, Hide Tanning, Wildlife Tracking, Instinctive Archery, Flint Knapping, Weaving, Shelter Making, Cordage Making, Fire Side Cooking, Stalking and Movement, Awareness Training, and more… Also Featuring: Birding with Amy Butler, Ecological Communities with Dan Farrell, Ninjutsu with Ben Goodrich of New England Ninjutsu, Primitive Physical Conditioning with Abdul Mujib of North Country Kettle bells, Edible Plant Walks with Annie Mcleary and George Lisi of the Wisdom of the Herbs School, Medicinal Plants with the Vermont Center for Integrative Herbalism, Mushroom walk with Alan LePage of LePage Farm. We will be offering several workshops and adventures for children of all ages such as: Awareness Games, Tracking and Plant walks, Throwing sticks, and ancient games of skill. All Ages! Children under 16 must be accompanied by and adult. Please do not leave your children unattended. Children under 12 are Free! Cost: $50 for the whole weekend includes camping and dinner on Friday and Saturday. PLEASE PRE-REGISTER! $20 a day includes enrollment to all workshops and dinner. Some workshops may include small material fees. Absolutely No Alcohol, Drugs, or Pets Allowed For details on camping contact us Workshop schedule coming soon! info@rootsvt.com  http://www.rootsvt.com/

October 25th, 2008 St Johnsbury, VT. - The Kingdom Challenge
A point to point half marathon with typical Vermont terrain. Including a couple of hills, four covered bridges, and scenic Vermont back roads. This is a moderately challenging route that starts in Lyndonville and finishes in St. Johnsbury. The 5K race for both walkers and runners begins and ends at the finish line in St. Johnsbury. Email  thekingdomchallenge@yahoo.com  Website  http://www.goodshepherdschoolvt.org/interior.php/pid/5/eid/68

October 25 & 26, December 6 and 7, Waterbury Center, VT. - SOLO Wilderness First Aid
 Saturday and Sunday, , 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. GMC Headquarters Back 40 Lodge, Waterbury Center
 Sign up early – this course fills fast! This sixteen-hour, hands-on course will prepare you to deal with medical emergencies in the field. The focus is on the prevention, recognition, and treatment of backcountry injuries and illnesses. Wilderness First Aid certification or WFR recertification provided upon completion. Instructors: SOLO staff. Limit: 30. Fee: $180. Contact GMC for a list of overnight accommodations. Register no later than three weeks in advance of the course date. call/e-mail (802) 244-7037 or www.greenmountainclub.org and sign up today.
 

November 1, 2008, Quechee, VT. - Hoots & Howls at VINS Nature Center
Join us for our annual fun-filled family event, featuring: Live Animals, Storytelling, Skits, Crafts and more! Admission: $5.00; members and children under 2 are free. Reservations encouraged; walk-ins welcome! Event to be held at VINS Nature Center, 6565 Woodstock Road, Quechee, VT 05059 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm  Please call 802-359-5000 for more information and to reserve a space.

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* Women's Events and Outdoor Programming, Visit: http://www.voga.org/vermont_outdoors_woman_events.htm,
(Must include discount for members of Vermont Outdoors Woman to be listed)
* Outdoor Education, Training and Certifications, Visit: http://www.voga.org/outdoor_education_events.htm

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