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Citizen Science Projects on the Long Trail and Beyond

March 22, 2022 by Chloe Miller 1 Comment

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Spring is an excellent time to explore the natural world around us and celebrate plants and animals emerging again. But did you know your casual observations can contribute to scientific research projects all over the world? Citizen science refers to the public’s collaboration and participation in professional science projects, especially in the natural world. The […]

Filed Under: Education, From the Field, Sustainability

Hiker’s Choice: Winter Photo Contest

March 7, 2022 by Chloe Miller 1 Comment

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There are a few more weeks of winter, so whether you’re soaking up the snow or counting down the days till spring, take a gander through these crisp, cold snaps that are part of the Hiker’s Choice finalists for the 2022 Winter Photo Contest. Vote for your favorite by March 14. Please only vote once […]

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Hiking Camel’s Hump Every Day

February 24, 2022 by Chloe Miller 3 Comments

Mark Kelley climbs Camels Hump every day

In 2012 Mark Kelley found himself in a rut. He was 48, recently single, and unfulfilled at work. He needed a jumpstart to get him out of his rut. Like many folks, he set a goal to help him build a habit and stay focused. “I started this whole hiking passion of mine in earnest […]

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Announcing GMC’s Winter Photo Contest

February 1, 2022 by Chloe Miller 2 Comments

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The air is crisp and cold, the perfect time to get outside with a camera and enter GMC’s winter photo contest! Any winter-themed photo taken on the Long Trail, its side trails, the Appalachian Trail in Vermont, or trails in the Northeast Kingdom are welcome. Submit up to three frosty snaps by February 28. Winners […]

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New GMC Historical Marker Celebrates Club’s Founding

December 2, 2021 by Chloe Miller 2 Comments

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The first flurries of winter floated around a gathering of 30 or so loyal GMC-ers in Burlington to unveil the state’s newest roadside historical marker commemorating the founding of the Green Mountain Club and the club’s lasting contributions to the state of Vermont. The crowd included past and current GMC Board members, GMC section volunteers […]

Filed Under: History, News, People

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Aedes aegypti, a type of mosquito

The When, Where, Why, and How of Vermont’s Bugs

June 29, 2022

Summer is a hot time of year for Vermont's critters, especially the creepy, crawly kinds. And while bugs are great — they pollinate vegetation; decompose dead plants and animals; and fuel the food chain — they can also threaten human health and wellbeing. Here's what you need to know to protect … Read more

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The Green Mountain Club is the founder and maintainer of the Long Trail - the oldest long distance hiking trail in America. Established in 1910 to build this trail stretching the length of Vermont, the club now also maintains the Appalachian Trail in Vermont and trails in the Northeast Kingdom in its mission to "make the Vermont mountains play a larger part in the life of the people." Read more...

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