2027 Winter Conference
Monday, March 15, 2027
Mt. Ascutney Holiday Inn Resort, Brownsville, VT
Theme: Wetlands in our Backyards
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Abstract Submittal
Abstract Submittal
We are now accepting abstracts for 30 minute slots (20 minute presentations with 5 mins Q&A). The theme is: Wetlands in our Backyards
Abstracts to be a presenter at the 5th Winter Conference are being accepted, with a deadline of January 15, 2026. Submit a short abstract (1/2 page or less) which summarizes the key aspects of the presentation and who will be presenting.
Please provide enough information for the review committee to be able to evaluate amongst a potentially wide range of topics. Please submit abstracts to president@vermontwetlandscience.org.
Not sure about what to present on….? How about turning soggy managed wetland lawns into rain gardens, working with wetlands in stormwater designs, restoration/flood resiliency wetland projects, understanding historical use of wetlands (cedar post harvesting, medicinal uses, peat mining), using wetlands as outdoor education areas, integrating wetland education on new or existing trail systems, increasing wetland awareness or protection zoning in towns.
We all have stories, lessons, and projects to share. Here is your opportunity to do so.
Registration
Registration
Contact Zapata to see if there are open spaces due to cancellation after March 5th: President@vermontwetlandscience.org
Contact Zapata to see if there are open spaces due to cancellation after March 5th: President@vermontwetlandscience.org
Early Bird (Until Feb 1) Registration for Current 2027 members=$50.00
Registration (Feb 2-March 5) for Current 2027 members=$80.00 Register Here
Registration for current students=$25.00
Registration for Non-members= $100.00
Registration currently includes parking, breakfast, lunch, and an all-day opportunity of networking and presentations. See MAP
VAWS will be voting on the Vice President position during the short business meeting. As stated in our bylaws, the nominations for positions on the Board shall be warned 7 days in advance of the Winter Conference. Voting shall take place during the short business meeting at the end of the Conference. All current VAWS members have the right to cast a vote.
The following nominations of re-election or with support from five (5) current VAWS members have been received for the following positions:
Vice President:
For short biographies of each, please see our Board of Directors nomination page
Registration 8:00-8:45 am with breakfast; lunch also provided
Keynote Speaker address: 9:00 am.
Consider becoming a Sponsor: Find details on on Sponsorship page
Keynote Speaker: to be announced
Keynote Speaker: to be announced
All Day In-person Event Presenter Biographies Coming Soon
8:00-8:45 am: Registration- Networking with a Continental Breakfast
8:45-9:00 Welcome and Introduction
9:00-9:30: Opening Remarks/ Keynote speaker:
9:30-10:30:
10:30-10:45: BREAK
10:45-11:15:
11:15-11:45:
11:45-1:15 Lunch and networking
1:15-1:45:
1:45-2:15:
2:15-2:45:
2:45-3:00: BREAK
3:00-3:30:
3:30-4:30: VAWS Business meeting, GRATITUDE RAFFLE, and Closing Remarks: you must be present to win a raffle item.
4:30-5:00:
5:00-6:00 pm: Happy Hour on-site
Raffle items will include a $100.00 item or gift card! Hand crafted, painted art work, photography, beaded jewelery, whisk brooms, books and even homegrown carnivorous plants are raffle items that have been provided this year so far!
PLEASE NOTE: VAWS logo winter hats in dark gray and hunter orange, and an eco-friendly option in light grey will be on sale for $30.00 at the Conference.
Here were the Sponsors for the 2026 Winter Conference and VAWS hosted events.
Here were the Sponsors for the 2026 Winter Conference and VAWS hosted events.
Add you logo for 2027!
Add you logo for 2027!
Thank You!
Thank You!
Thank you again to our previous 2026 Sponsors, making the 2026 Winter Conference a huge success!
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