We partner with local businesses, community groups, and schools to help steward and restore our natural areas. Our outings, workdays, and workshops help educate, engage, and inspire a wide range of community members, including landowners, corporate volunteer groups, and young people.
Protecting the Lake, One Child at a Time
It was warm, cloudy, and humid, but the class of Joey Adams’ 5th graders from Shelburne Community School didn’t hold back. They jumped on shovels to break the sod and used their hands to dig out dirt at the Upper La Platte River Natural Area.
It was a team effort. Volunteers from the Wake Robin Life Care Community mentored the kids and worked alongside them, providing guidance in digging and planting techniques.
These kids were on a service learning field trip, helping to plant trees to begin the process of reforesting the floodplain and protecting the riverbank from erosion.
After planting, the class took time to discuss the importance of protecting the river, not only to provide good habitat for the endangered Stonecat fish, but also to protect our communities from destructive flooding.
You can read about all our project partnerships in the history section of our “Hike and Paddle” natural area pages.
To learn more about how you can make a difference by partnering with the Lake Champlain Land Trust contact Executive Director Chris Boget at . You can also view our Volunteer Page.
