March 29, 2020 - It will be no surprise to anyone that the current health crisis affecting the world is also affecting 2020 plans for Mount Independence. We have already cancelled two pre-season events (The Spring Wildflower Walk and the Strong Ground Walk About). There is a strong likelihood that the official season will be … Continue reading COVID-19 Update
Coalition News
News about the Mount Independence Coalition
Coalition Tote Bag with donation of $50 or more
Help us meet our year-end fundraising goal of $1500. We don't always do a year end fundraising campaign, so we decided we needed this one to have a bit more impact by offering a handsome canvas tote bag for donations of $50 or more.* This 12 ounce canvas tote has sporty navy blue accents, matching … Continue reading Coalition Tote Bag with donation of $50 or more
Coalition Annual Meeting – June 8 at 10:30 am
The membership of the Mount Independence Coalition is invited to the annual meeting, which will take place at the Visitor Center auditorium on Saturday, June 8, beginning at 10:30 a.m. Help shape the direction of the Coalition, enjoy refreshments and socialize with other members. Four current board members are up for re-election: Board Member … Continue reading Coalition Annual Meeting – June 8 at 10:30 am
Award of Excellence for Strong Ground
On Saturday, October 27, 2018, the Mount Independence Coalition received an Award of Excellence from the League of Local Historical Societies and Museums for the publication of Strong Ground. Stephen Zeoli accepted the award on behalf of the Coalition at the ceremony in Woodstock. Here is the cover letter Zeoli wrote when submitting the book … Continue reading Award of Excellence for Strong Ground
Crown Point Road Assoc. History Tour – July 21
The Crown Point Road Association is leading a "one-day, drive-yourself caravan history tour" of the Summer of 1777 battlefields. The event consists of guided tours of the Hubbardton and Bennington battlefields and many brief stops along the way. The final stop is the Bennington Battle Monument. Meet at the Hubbardton Battlefield State Historic Site at … Continue reading Crown Point Road Assoc. History Tour – July 21
The MIC welcomes its newest board member, Heather Workman
The Mount Independence Coalition board of directors is pleased to announce our newest member, Heather Workman of Cornwall, Vermont. Heather has been a Vermonter from birth, a fact that may surprise you after hearing her delightful “British” accent, the result of what she describes as a geographically and culturally eclectic upbringing, which includes school in … Continue reading The MIC welcomes its newest board member, Heather Workman
Annual Meeting – Saturday, June 9
The Mount Independence Coalition invites all of its members to attend this year's annual meeting. It takes place at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 9, at the Visitor Center Auditorium. Among the usual business of the day, we'll be voting on a new board member, Heather Workman of Orwell. Here is a brief bio for … Continue reading Annual Meeting – Saturday, June 9
The Birds of Spring – May 26
Enjoy a walk on the wild side by participating in the annual Early Bird Nature Walk at the Mount Independence State Historic Site in Orwell, Vermont. This guided walk is on Saturday, May 26, 2018, from 8:00 to 10:00 AM. Noted bird expert Sue Wetmore of Brandon is your guide. The Lake Champlain corridor is … Continue reading The Birds of Spring – May 26
Protecting yourself from ticks while hiking the Mount
On the eve of our first public hike of the season, it is time to remember that ticks are easy to pick up on the trails of Mount Independence, especially if you wander off the beaten paths. The New York Times recently ran ab article about how to protect yourself from tick (and mosquito and … Continue reading Protecting yourself from ticks while hiking the Mount
