With hunting season gearing up, and Youth & Novice Weekend happening this weekend, it’s important to know how to safely share the woods! 🪾 If you’re recreating in an area that permits hunting, remember to: - Wear blaze orange 🧡 - Avoid hiking during dawn and dusk🥾 - Keep dogs leashed and in blaze orange🐶 - Check Vermont’s hunting calendar before heading out 🗓️ 🍂Several Stowe Land Trust-conserved properties are closed to hunting, such as Mayo Farm and the Quiet Path. The Quiet Path is a wonderful spot for a peaceful stroll with family and friends, a dog walk, or simply taking in panoramic views of Stowe. #featurefriday Did you know that Mayo Farm was Stowe Land Trust’s first conserved propety? Learn more about the property and its history here: https://www.stowelandtrust.org/work/land-protection/conserved/mayo-farm (fb)

With leaves beginning to blanket the forest floor and crisp October air all around, there is no better time to get outside and explore Kirchner Woods🍂 Kirchner Woods offers a peaceful, family-friendly escape just minutes from town. Walk the Summit Loop for views of dramatic cliffs and ledges, or take the Sugarhouse Loop, winding through hardwood forest and ending at a quiet picnic spot 🧺 Whether you’re chasing fall colors, crisp air, or the satisfying crunch of leaves beneath your shoes, Kirchner Woods is calling🍁 #featurefriday Learn more about Kirchner Woods here: https://www.stowelandtrust.org/work/land-protection/conserved/kirchner-woods 📸: Chris Wheeler (fb)