Open Houses for second session crews are quickly approaching! Join us as we listen to crew stories and celebrate each crew’s work accomplishments at their campsites throughout Vermont. All family, friends, and supporters of the VYCC are welcome. For specific details about open houses, please read the below information. For more information, call the contact number listed.

**Roving 1 Co-ed LDC (Crew Leaders: Marcus and Mo)**
When: August 11, 2:30 – 4:30pm
Where: Seyon Ranch State Park, 2967 Seyon Pond Rd, Groton, VT 05046
Google Directions
Seyon Ranch State Park Map
Call Ry for details about specific campsite (881-5023)

**Roving 2 FLDC (Crew Leaders: Heather and Briana)**
When: August 21, 8:00 PM
Where: West Monitor Barn – Hay Mow (top floor), Richmond, VT
Google Directions
Call Mary T for details (881-5028)

UPDATE! **Roving 3 LEAP (Crew Leaders: Cara and Elon)**
When: August 14, 5:00 PM
Where: Meet in front of the EAST Monitor Barn in Richmond, VT (the large barn just east of the West Monitor Barn)
Google Directions
What: Potluck Style! Bring a dish to share with crew and others
Call Eliza for details (881-5025)

**Roving 4 (Crew Leaders: Erin and Kateri)**
When: August 11, 5:30 PM
Where: Moosalamoo Campground, Goshen, VT — look for big blue and green tarps and gray van.
What: Potluck, fun, and campfire! Bring enough for crew of 8 young hungry folks.
Google Directions
Call Ry for details (881-5023)

**Roving 5 (Crew Leaders: Cyndi and Laura)**
When: August 15, afternoon, EXACT TIME TBD.
Where: Silver Lake Campground (NOT Silver Lake State Park)
Directions: from Rte 7. Turn east onto Rte 73. Turn left onto Town Hill Road. From Rte. 100 Turn west onto Rte 73, Turn right onto town hill road. There is a sign for Moosalamoo and Blueberry Hill Inn. Continue onto Capen Hill Road, turn left onto Flora White Road. At stop sign go straight onto silver lake road/forest service road 27. Veer right. Park in lot, trail head on backside of lot. Follow Goshen trail (approx .4 miles.) Be sure to veer right at first trail intersection. At next trail intersection, go right to campground sites 1 and 2
What: Potluck
Google directions
Call Ry for details (881-5023)

**Roving 6 (Crew Leaders: Nikki and Dom)**
When: August 11, 5:30 PM
Where: Hapgood Pond Campground Site 17, Peru, VT
Google Directions
Hapgood Pond Campsite Map
What: Potluck Dinner with project presentation
Call Eliza for details (881-5025)

**Roving 7 (Crew Leaders: Matt and Katie)**
When: August 11, 5:00 PM
Where: Grout Pond Campground, West Wardsboro, VT
Google Directions
Grout Pond Campsite Map
Call Eliza for details (881-5025)

**Roving 8 (Crew Leaders: Chris R and Elizabeth)**
When: August 11, 5-7:00 PM
Where: 4266 VT Rt 14, South Royalton, VT 05068
Google Directions
What: Potluck snacks
Call Eliza for time and details (881-5025)

**Roving 9 (Crew Leaders: Shane and Ashley)**
When: August 11, 6:00 PM
Where: North Hero State Park, Loop 2, lean-to Apple and Cherry
Google Directions
What: Italian-themed Potluck
Call Ry for details (881-5023)

**Roving 10 (Crew Leaders: Patrick and Lisa)**
When: August 11, 7:00 PM
Where: MMU High School, Jericho, VT. Off Packard Road, in parking lot.
Google directions
What: Potluck, no desert please!
Call Mary for details (881-5028)

UPDATE! **Roving 11 (Crew Leaders: Dave and Carly)**
When: August 11, 5:00 PM
Where: Open House in Dummerston, VT at the Congregational Church in the center of town.
What: Potluck
Directions: Take 91S to the Putney Exit and turn left on the East-West Road into Dummerston. The Congregational Church is in the center of town.
Google directions
Call Mary for details (881-5028)

UPDATE! **Roving 12 (Crew Leaders: Pete and Vanessa)**
When: August 15, 3:00 PM
Where: Crew’s campsite at Sand Gate (near Arlington)
Directions: Take Rte 7 south through Manchester. 10 miles South of Manchester take 313 West. Take a left to stay on 313 West. Take a Right onto Sandgate Road. The crew will be greeting guests about one mile down Sandgate Road.
*Note: Destination on this map is approximate. Drive about a mile on Sandgate road until you see the crew! Google directions
Call Mary for directions and details (881-5028)

**Wilderness 1 (Crew Leaders: Carrie and Rick)**
When: August 15, 12:00 PM
Where: Gate on top of Forest Road 58, near Peru, VT
Directions: From rt 11, turn onto Main St in Peru. Bear left Hapgood Pond Road, and then bear left again a few minutes later onto North Rd (there is a sign for Wings XC). Turn left onto Mad Tom Notch Road (FR 21). Take a right onto FR 58, Mad Tom Notch Rd. Travel approx 10 minutes until you see a gate!
Google directions
What: Potluck. Festivities will start at the gate, but if interested, prepare for a one hour intermediate hike to see campsite and work project.

**Wilderness 2 (Crew Leaders: Meg and Brigitte)**
When: August 11, 5:00 to 8:00 PM. Potluck begins at 6:00PM
Where: 2000 Lottery Road Shrewsbury, Vt. On LT/AT. Welcoming crew will be there to escort you to the site.
Google Directions
What: Bring dish to share, preferably your child’s favorite! Expecting 20 people. Bring silverware, plates, and drinkables.
Questions: call Meg or Brigitte at 881-5017 or supervisor Katherine (774-239-2371)

**Wilderness 3 (Crew Leaders: Maureen and Thorin)**
When: August 15, 12:00 PM
Where: At the crew campsite, off of Stony Brook Rd, Notown, VT
Directions: From Richmond: 89 South to Exit 3 for Bethel. Turn right off the exit ramp. Stay on rt 107, after bearing left at intersection in Bethel. Continue for approx 10 – 15 minutes. Turn left onto Stony Brook Rd. Follow for 20 minutes. You’ll see a gold Rav-4 on the left, near a foot bridge. Campsite is through the meadow to the left.
Google Directions *Note destination not exact, keep following road until you see the gold Rav 4!
What: Potluck

Check out these great pictures from our first session Wilderness and Roving crews! On Saturday, July 17 first session crews returned to the West Monitor Barn in Richmond for a final community circle up. The session was a great success with crews based throughout the state, from the Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge in Swanton to the Appalachian Trail outside of Stockbridge. Thank you to all of our corps members, crew leaders, sponsors, partners, and VYCC staff who made the crews possible!

With one session finished, the next session is just around the corner! Our second session crews start this Saturday, July 24. If you have any questions about crew start up or would like to visit a second session crew, email info@vycc.org.

Saturday, July 17 is closure for first session Wilderness and Roving crews. Parents and guardians should plan to arrive at the West Monitor Barn (directions to the barn in Richmond, VT below) at 11am. Please do not come any earlier as all crews will be working hard to unpack their equipment, sharpen tools, and reorganize themselves! At 11am, we will gather for a last community circle up and then say our farewells. Friends and families can expect to leave by noon.

If you are interested in carpooling please leave a comment below, with your town of departure, either offering or asking for a ride.

See you on Saturday!

Driving Directions to the West Monitor Barn in Richmond, VT:

If driving north on I-89, take exit 10 (Waterbury). From the exit ramp, turn left on Route 100 South (towards Waterbury). Route 100 will dead end in one mile. Turn right on Route 2 West. The West Monitor Barn is located on the right side of Route 2, one mile after Jonesville.

If driving south on I-89, take exit 11 (Richmond). From the exit ramp, turn right on Route 2 East (towards Richmond). The West Monitor Barn is located on the left side of Route 2, two miles after the light in the town of Richmond.

On June 27 the VYCC hosted Herbie and Henry, two (huge!) draft horses who work at Maple Wind Farm. Owner Bruce Hennessey presented a workshop on using draft horses in the field, after which folks big and small had the opportunity to give it a go. Check out the slideshow to see the fun!

Celebrate our crews’ accomplishments by attending open houses! Each session VYCC crews invite friends, family members, and supporters to visit their camp sites, learn about their work projects, and share crew stories. Most 4-week, first session open houses are July 7, but check out each crew’s plan below for specific details. (Hint: Crews love it when you bring food!)

If you have any questions, please call Cailie Burns at (802) 434 – 3969 x113.

Roving 1 Co-ed Leadership Development Crew (Crew Leaders: Marcus and Mo) – AUGUST 11 – 2:30 to 4:30pm at Seyon Lodge State Park, 2967 Seyon Pond Rd, Groton

Roving 2 All-female Leadership Development Crew (Crew Leaders: Heather and Briana) – AUGUST 21 – Closing weekend (time and day TBD) at the West Monitor Barn

Roving 3 LEAP (Crew Leaders: Elon and Heather) – JULY 11 – Potluck at 4-7 pm, West Monitor Barn

Roving 4 (Crew Leaders: Erin and Kateri) – JULY 7 – Potluck, 5:30pm at Moosalamoo Campground, sites 17 & 19, Goshen

Roving 5 (Crew Leaders: Cyndi and Brigitte) – JULY 7 – 4pm to 8pm at Silver Lake Campground, Leicester (next to Goshen, note this is NOT the Silver Lake State Park near Woodstock)

Roving 6 (Crew Leaders: Nikki and Dom) – JULY 7 – Potluck, 5:30 pm at Hapgood Pond in Peru, VT

Roving 7 (Crew Leaders: Katie and Matt M) – JULY 7 – Potluck, 5:30pm – 8:30pm; meet at the Manchester Ranger Station and we’ll caravan to Grout Pond Campground

Roving 8 (Chris and Elizabeth) – AUGUST 11 – Potluck and snacks, at 4266 VT Rt 14, South Royalton. Time TBD

Roving 9 (Crew Leaders: Ashley and Shane) – JULY 7 – 6pm at North Hero State Park

**UPDATED** Roving 10 (Crew Leaders: Emma and Pat) – July 13 – 7pm at the West Monitor Barn in Richmond, VT(either in the Hay Mow or outside on the deck)

Roving 11 (Crew Leaders: Cara and Dave) -JULY 7 – Dessert Potluck, 7pm at Valley Cares in Townshend, VT

Roving 12 (Crew Leaders: Vanessa and Pete) – JULY 7 – Potluck, 5:30pm at Montshire Museum, Norwich

Wild 1 (Crew Leaders: Carrie, Rick & Maureen) – JULY 7 – 5:00pm, Meet at the gate on Forest Service Rd 58 in Peru, Vt (off of Mad Tom Notch Road, toward Griffith Lake) Be prepared to hike! Festivities will start at the gate, but if people want to see the work or campsite, they should be expecting an hour hike over easy terrain

Wild 2 (Crew Leaders: Claudia and Lisa) – JULY 7 – Potluck at 5:30 – 8:30 pm. Meet where the crew parks their emergency vehicle on Lottery Rd, in Shrewsbury, VT. Be prepared to hike! Festivities will start on the road, but if people want to see the campsite, they should be expecting a twenty minute hike over moderate, wet, muddy terrain

Wild 3 (Crew Leaders: Meg and Thorin) – JULY 7 – Potluck at 6pm, Crew campsite off of Stony Brook Rd, Stockbridge. Look for a silver Honda Civic parked on the left side of the road about 15 minutes up the road. The crew campsite is beyond a meadow located directly behind a rickety footbridge going over a stream on the Appalachian Trail. Stony Brook Rd is gravel, and bumpy! Go slow! At some point you might think you haven’t gone far enough but keep going until you see the silver Honda on the left!

Burlington Community Crew (Crew Leaders: Catsey and Ryan) – JULY 28 – 5pm at Starr Farm Park, Burlington

Richmond Community Crew (Crew Leaders: Nate and Marissa) – July 28 – 5pm at the West Monitor Barn, Richmond

Rutland Community Crew (Crew Leaders: Nigel and Tyler) – July 28 – 2pm; Elfin Lake Recreation Area. Meet at the beach by the new rain garden that the Rutland Community crew built!

Woodstock Community Crew (Crew Leaders: Marie and Erik) – July 28 – 1pm – 7pm, Forest Center at Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historic Park in Woodstock

Montpelier Community Crew: (Crew Leaders: Carly and Brit) – July 28 – Time and location TBD. Details coming soon!

Join the VYCC for a discussion led by Bruce Hennessey of Maple Wind Farm about “Grass, the Animals that Eat it, and the Vegetables they Help Grow: An Integrated Approach to Conserving the Working Landscape.” The walk and talk will be held at the VYCC’s Monitor Barns Farm (off Rte 2, two miles east of Richmond, VT) on Sunday June 6, from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Free and open to the public, the interactive workshop will explore how diversified farmers at Maple Wind Farm and the VYCC use cover cropping, legume seeding, and high density grazing to add organic matter and fertility to conventional corn ground in preparation for high quality organic (after transition) vegetable production.

Participants will meet at the VYCC Headquarters Monitor Barn Parking Lot and proceed to the field from there.

VYCC and Maple Wind entered into a cooperative partnership to form the Monitor Barns Farm CSA in 2009 and are in their second season of vegetable and poultry production this spring. For more information, visit our Farm and Food Program website.