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Entries by Betsy Hunt
2025 Caspian Challenge on July 27: Register Today!
The Caspian Challenge: Sunday, July 27, 2025 at 8:30 a.m. REGISTRATION ONLINE STARTING MAY 1 ($15) DAY OF RACE REGISTRATION $20 (CASH ONLY) The 14th Annual Caspian Challenge Road Race is scheduled for Sunday, July 27, 2025 at the Ballfield in Greensboro, the corner of Lake Shore Road and Breezy Avenue. The race consists […]
Important Information from Orleans County Natural Resources Conservation District’s Lake Watershed Program Specialist
A Letter from Orleans County Natural Resources Conservation District’s Lake Watershed Program Specialist — Will Marlier Spring 2025 For many, Spring is a time of new beginnings. The snow melts, the ice recedes, crocuses bloom, and peepers fill the air with their cacophonous song. Lakes across the state shake the lethargy from their shores as […]
Caspian Lake Watershed Action Plan
Stewards of the Greensboro watersheds partnered with the Orleans County Natural Resources Conservation Service to complete a Lake Watershed Action Plan for the Caspian Lake Watershed. A Lake Watershed Action Plan is an assessment and planning tool which identifies the greatest threats to the lake ecosystem, including impacts on water quality and wildlife habitat from stormwater runoff and […]
February Greetings from the Greensboro Association
February Greetings from the Greensboro Association Snowy winter continues and the 2025 Tour de Greensboro took place on February 9– a cold but sunny Sunday morning with a blanket of fresh snow for participants. It was declared, “Nordic skiing at its best” by many of the over 100 skiers who participated in the 18K/25K cross-country […]
Orleans County Conservation District invites you to a Community Meeting on February 10
The Orleans County Conservation District Vermont invites you to a Community Meeting at Irasburg Town Hall on Feb 10th. There will be short presentations on Memphremagog and Champlain watershed water quality, forests and agriculture and a discussion on natural resource priorities, needs, gaps and future solutions. To find out more and RSVP follow the link […]
Ban Wake Boats and Wake Sports on Caspian Lake: Hearing on December 12
The public meeting for the Caspian petition to ban wake boats and wake sports will be held on December 12th. The Caspian team will present a summary of its petition and will have time to present supporting evidence. The evidence that we provide in this step in the process will determine whether Caspian will be […]
2024 Community Impact Report: Celebrating 90 Years of Collective Action
As we look back on this year’s events and activities, we are deeply appreciative of our members’ collective impact throughout the greater Greensboro community. Your ideas, connections, time, and donations make a big difference in the lives of many. Last winter, in recognition of the GA’s 90 years, the Board engaged in a strategic review […]
Seventy-Five Willow Trees Planted
Volunteers from the Greensboro Association and the Greensboro Conservation Commission planted 75 Willow trees on Saturday, November 9th in East Hardwick and Greensboro Bend as part of the Stream Wise program. The trees were purchased with funding provided by the Greensboro Association. Thanks to property owners Meredith Holch, Cindy Dailey and Pierrette Lyman for […]
2025 Tour de Greensboro
The Tour de Greensboro is a non-competitive classic style ski tour event located in the beautiful town of Greensboro Vermont. The course is a 25 km single loop starting and ending at the Highland Lodge with a 15 km cutoff for those who prefer not to ski the entire distance. Participants will experience some of the best classic skiing […]
Seeking Volunteers for Town of Greensboro Adopt-a-Culvert Program
The Town of Greensboro has over 800 culverts that play a functional role in moving water through road ditches or from water storage areas. Blocked or failed culverts can lead to costly road damage and water pollution via phosphorus transport. The goal of the adopt-a-culvert program is to ensure that ditches and culverts are maintained […]
Caspian Lake Sailing–2024 Season Report
Caspian Lake Sailing – 2024 Season Report Caspian Lake Sailing ran another strong season of racing this summer. In the August Series 38 total sailors competed over the course of 8 races in 3 weeks. Counting July programs there were 43 participants over all. August races averaged 12 boats per race. On three occasions the […]
Greensboro Community Survey 2024—It’s Time to Update the Town Plan!
To complete the survey: Scan the QR Code below Download the survey here Complete the survey online here Pick up a hard copy at Smiths, the Library or at the town offices
2024 Caspian Challenge Results
Congratulations to all! Click here for results
The Great Greensboro Bird Event on Saturday, August 17
Mark your calendars for the Great Greensboro Bird event on Saturday August 17th at 1pmfeaturing the ‘Vermont Bird Diva’ Bridget Butler followed by the Raptors of VINS – the Vermont Institute of Natural Sciences. This event will take place at the Highland Center for the Arts (HCA) and is jointly sponsored by the HCA and the Greensboro Conservation Commission. […]
GREENSBORO ASSOCIATION RELIEF FUND – FLOOD RELIEF
After last year’s devastation we’re learning and getting stronger by supporting our mutual aid networks. We are still learning about the impacts and understanding the extent of the damage of last nights storm. Every dollar donated will support our local community. Please share widely! Link: https://bit.ly/GreensboroAssociationDonations
Greensboro Celebrates our Freedom and Independence on Saturday, July 6
The Funky Fourth Parade: 10 AM Saturday, July 6st. Grand Marshal Clive Grey and the graduating Class of Lakeview Elementary will lead the menagerie down Breezy Avenue. The parade will feature bagpipe virtuoso Bill MacEisner, the legendary HoneyBee Steel Band, the Bread and Puppet Theater, Greensboro Ladies Walking Society, dogs, horses, cows, small & big-time politicians, weird floats, […]
The Greensboro Association’s New Mission and Vision Statements
In honor of our 90th year as an organization, the Greensboro Association Board of Trustees recently conducted a strategic review and planning process to guide us to 100 years and beyond. As part of that review, we revisited the Greensboro Association’s Vision and Mission statements, which we are delighted to share with you: Our Mission […]
13th Annual Caspian Challenge: July 28, 2024: Registration opens on May 1
The Caspian Challenge: Sunday, July 28, 2024 at 8:30 a.m. REGISTRATION ONLINE STARTING MAY 1 ($15) DAY OF RACE REGISTRATION $20 (CASH ONLY) The 13th Annual Caspian Challenge Road Race is scheduled for Sunday, July 28, 2024 at the Ballfield In Greensboro, the corner of Lake Shore Road and Breezy Avenue. The race consists […]
