Join us for this immersive walk into UVM Jericho Research Forest to learn about forest management, ecological diversity, agroforestry, and climate.
We’ll meet at UVM’s Jericho Research Forest classroom for an introduction to the Forest, including its history, current, and future management goals. We’ll provide an overview of forest health and climate indicators. Then, we’ll walk into the forest to different sites hosting a native mix of species, where we’ll observe and identify spring ephemerals and indicator species. We’ll also look for signs and evidence of ginseng germination from our fall 2026 planting workshop. There will be ample opportunities to talk about the current state of Vermont forests and active forest management, as well as forest farming.
The learning outcome of this workshop is to increase the awareness and knowledge of the intentional management of Vermont forests and discuss how forest farming—the selective planting of high-value botanicals—can be part of this management. Seeing the forest in the spring with native ephemerals and learning about conservation and management practices is an essential experience for improving our understanding of climate indicators, forest health, and resilience.
Workshop team includes Suzy Hodgson, Ali Kosiba, Walker Commack, and Jess Wikle
Collaborating organizations: University of Vermont, USDA Northeast Climate Hub, Northeast Extension Risk Management Education, Smokey House Center, and Vermont Forests, Parks and Recreation
This work is supported by the Northeast Extension Risk Management project award no. 2024-70027-42540, from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture.
