Canaan, VT, created a Community Forest in 2012 that today supports a robust experiential learning program for local students.

Since 2019, the Center has spearheaded the regional marketing campaign “getNEKedVT”. Now, with an additional grant secured, the campaign can further position the region as a place to not only visit but to live for a lifetime.

The Northern Forest’s tradition of conserving land for community benefit earns boost from the U.S. Forest Service.

Project partners revealed designs for new wayfinding signage for the Newport Waterfront Recreation Path and adjoining Beebe Spur Trail in Newport, Vermont.

The Center has purchased 560 Railroad Street in St. Johnsbury, Vermont, to redevelop as middle-market housing and commercial spaces to support the community.

The Center purchased 560 Railroad Street in St Johnsbury, Vermont with plans to redevelop the building as a mix of small commercial rentals and middle-market housing.

The Center is proud to have supported the Enduro World Series event in Burke, VT through three of our destination development programs.

New map connects outdoor recreation and downtown development in this Northeast Kingdom community.

To advance community and economic development in the Northern Forest, the Center will invest nearly $170,000 in mountain biking projects [...]

the Center has been supporting community leaders and institutions in Island Pond, Burke, Lyndon, and St. Johnsbury, Vermont, to work together to develop and manage tourism that can be sustainable and beneficial to the communities.