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June at the Intervale Center
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Summer is here and the season is in full swing across the Intervale Center. From collecting native seed for future restoration projects to exploring new approaches to farmland access, we’re continuing our work to strengthen the connections between healthy ecosystems, local farms, and our community. As the growing season ramps up, there are also plenty of opportunities to get involved – whether you’re lending a hand at Summervale, helping steward the land, or supporting food access programs. We hope you’ll join us.
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Join us on Saturday, July 18 from 4–8 PM for Summervale, the Intervale Center’s annual celebration of local food, music, and community.
This free family-friendly event features live music from local bands, food and drink from beloved vendors, hands-on activities, a community tree planting, educational exhibits, lawn games, and more. Summervale brings together neighbors, farms, food producers, and community organizations for an evening of connection and celebration.
Food and drink will be available to purchase from a variety of local vendors: American Flatbread, The Skinny Pancake, Maharaja Spice, Taste of Abyssinia, The Pinery, and LuLu Ice Cream!
We are still searching for volunteers! We’d love your help with event setup, activities, parking, and more.
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Farmland access is one of the greatest challenges facing the future of agriculture in Vermont.
Our Farm Business Services team created a new resource exploring collaborative land access models and how they can help farmers navigate rising land costs, farm succession, and changing agricultural landscapes. By sharing real-world examples and practical considerations, this project aims to support farmers, advocates, and communities working toward a more resilient agricultural future.
A special thank you to the Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund and the Farm to Plate Network for funding this project, and to the producers who generously shared their time, knowledge, and experiences.
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Riparian Lands Native Seed Partnership
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Ever wonder where many of the native trees and shrubs planted in restoration projects across Vermont come from?
As part of the Riparian Lands Native Seed Partnership (RLNSP), Intervale Center staff work alongside partners to collect native seed from wild populations across the region. Those seeds are then grown into trees and shrubs that help improve water quality, reduce flood impacts, restore wildlife habitat, and strengthen riparian ecosystems.
Learn more in the latest Riparian Lands Native Seed Partnership Newsletter!
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Volunteers make our work possible – whether you can join us once or on a regular basis, your time makes a real difference!
The People's Farm – Join our volunteer-powered farm effort to grow food for the community! Produce is grown for our free CSA-style produce pick-up, Fair Share, and it is a fun and welcoming space for all to learn about agricultural processes.
Weekly on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, Wednesday and Thursday mornings
Conservation Nursery – This time of year, much of the Intervale Conservation Nursery staff are away from the Intervale, planting trees or collecting seed across the state. We need your help to keep operations running smoothly in our greenhouse and fields! Tend to native saplings, trees, and shrubs while learning hands-on forestry skills.
Weekly on Tuesdays, Wednesday, and Friday mornings
Food Access – Ensure food reaches the community! We need weekly assistance in packing and distributing fresh produce for Fair Share, our free, CSA-style, produce pick-up.
Weekly on Mondays from July-October
Land Stewardship – Invasive Species Removal Stewards help by remove non-native invasive plants with staff in treatment plots. Learn all about these amazing plants and effective management strategies so we can keep our natural areas healthy and resilient. Weekly on Wednesday Mornings
Join the People's Orchard Mailing List to participate in on-call harvesting so that the People's Orchard fruit can then be distributed to the community - for free!
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Are you a City Market Co-op member? If you volunteer for 4 hours at the Intervale Center, you can receive a 12% discount for a month! Learn more here.
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