10632 VT Route 116
Hinesburg
VT
Vermont Woodlands Association and the Vermont Tree Farm Program will hold the 2026 Vermont Tree Farm Celebration at the Hinesburg Town Forest in Hinesburg, VT on Saturday, September 12th from 8:30 am to 2:30 pm.
The Celebration will feature 4 guided tours highlighting different aspects of management and use of the 1,100 acre town forest. Tours include:
Forestry & Birding
Explore active forest management with local foresters and Audubon Vermont’s Steve Hagenbuch. See how timber management can improve bird habitat, forest health, and resilience.
Reading the Forest: Exploring the History of the Land
Discover cellar holes, stone walls, and other clues that reveal how centuries of human use shaped the forest we see today.
See Forestry on a Mountain Bike Wheels
Experience the Town Forest by mountain bike while learning about trail stewardship, recreation, and forest management. Participants should bring their own bike.
Family Friendly Reptile & Amphibian Exploration
Search for salamanders, frogs, and reptiles while learning how forests and wetlands work together—and how families can support wildlife at home.
Schedule for the Day
8:30–9:00 AM — Registration and refreshments
9:00–9:30 AM — Welcome and opening remarks
9:30 AM–12:30 PM — Travel and guided tours in Hinesburg Town Forest
1:00–2:00 PM — Picnic lunch in Hinesburg Town Hall
2:00–2:30 PM — Tree Farm of the Year Award presentation
Pre-registration is required. Please register by September 4.
Registration is $25 per adult, and kids are free!
Space is limited to 100 participants. Reserve your place today!
Register at Hinesburg Town Forest Tree Farm of the Year Celebration — Vermont Woodlands Association