*UPDATE: Since we've had many people express an interest in attending the Mushroom Foraging Workshop but told us they can't attend all three sessions, we have opened the Workshop for people who would like to attend just one or two. You can now choose to attend one or two of the … [Read more...] about Mushroom Identification Forays in Essex UPDATE
Thursdays on the Trail with Charlotte
It's summer so the grass is growing—that means opportunities to help on the trails! Beginning this Thursday, June 19, CATS summer intern, Charlotte Staats will lead "Thursdays on the Trail with Charlotte" projects throughout the summer. Each Thursday will be different—it … [Read more...] about Thursdays on the Trail with Charlotte
CATS’ First Summer Intern
Champlain Area Trails (CATS) is happy to announce that Charlotte Staats will be an intern with the organization for the summer. Charlotte will work diligently with CATS staff and volunteers to maintain trails, learn about land conservation, and understand the internal workings of … [Read more...] about CATS’ First Summer Intern
Celebrate Champlain Area Trails on June 7
The Fifth Annual Celebrate Champlain Area Trails Event will be here before you know it! Join us NEXT SATURDAY, June 7, at the Barn at Blockhouse Farm in Essex as we celebrate five years of making trails and saving land in the Champlain Valley. This annual day of hiking and … [Read more...] about Celebrate Champlain Area Trails on June 7
CATS’ Grand Hike A Great Success
It started with a brief conversation last January between Chris Maron of Champlain Area Trails and Rick Dalton, owner of the Essex Inn and CEO of College for Every Student (CFES). CATS had a successful "hamlet-to-hamlet" hike the previous October and the idea of an "inn-to-inn" … [Read more...] about CATS’ Grand Hike A Great Success