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Welcome to the Vermont Department of Forests, Parks, and Recreation site for Conservation Education and Information. We are happy to help answer your questions about Vermont’s forests, parks and outdoor recreation resources. If you are a teacher, we can help you locate materials for teaching about Vermont’s forests, wood products and state lands.

Contact -
Rebecca Phelps
Conservation Education Coordinator
Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
1 National Life Drive, Davis 2
Montpelier, VT  05620-3801
Phone: 802-522-0780
Fax: 802-828-1399
rebecca.phelps@state.vt.us

UPCOMING EVENTS

Becoming an Outdoor Family Weekend

Friday, May 31—Sunday June 2

Groton State Forest, Groton, VT

Your whole family will have fun learning outdoor skills, including tips for wilderness survival, geocaching, kayaking and identifying trees in the forest. Located on Groton Lake in the 28,000-acre Groton State Forest, you’ll also have free time to enjoy the park’s recreational activities such as fishing, swimming and hiking. For more information or to register: Becoming an Outdoor Family Website