Join us for a showing and discussion of "Join or Die," a film about why you should join a club...

In this Emmy-nominated feature documentary, follow the half-century story of America’s civic unraveling through the journey of legendary social scientist Robert Putnam, whose groundbreaking “Bowling Alone” research into America’s decades-long decline in community connections could hold the answers to our democracy’s present crisis.

Tai Dinnan, president of the Charlotte Grange, will facilitate a conversation about civic and community engagement following the film showing.

Presented by the Charlotte Library and the Charlotte Grange.

Grange members gather on the third Tuesday every other month to discuss business matters. Doors open at 6:15 PM, meeting starts at 6:30.

To learn more or get involved email Grange President Tai Dinnan at charlottegrangevt@gmail.com.

Poets and poetry lovers are warmly invited to our monthly Poetry at the Grange series.  Bring a few of your favorite poems or your own poetry to read or recite, or just come to listen. 

On Thursday March 12, Greg Bernhardt will kick off the program as featured poet.  Greg is the author of a book of poetry, Goats & Those Who Live by Them, and the novel When Everything Was Possible. Greg is also a professional painter, an artisanal cheesemaker, and farmer at Blue Ledge Farm, which he and his wife, Hannah Sessions, established in Addison County, Vermont in 2000. In his creative acts of writing and painting, Greg merges the focal points of his life, which he finds rely on one another: the farm and its inhabitants, the artisanal cheese craft, making hay, animal husbandry, and working alongside his wife.

Should our parking lot fill up, please park at the Catholic Church just south of the Grange, by the fence.  Kindly stay home if you are feeling sick and mask up if you have been exposed to someone with a contagious respiratory ailment.

Poetry at the Grange is held every second Thursday at the Charlotte Grange Hall in collaboration with the Charlotte Public Library. The winter poetry  program  runs from 1-2:30. This is just one of many events run by the Charlotte Grange, located at 2858 Spear St.  For more information about the Charlotte Grange and to view a full calendar of interesting events, we hope you will check out our website:  https://www.charlottegrange.org/

Town Meeting this year will be held in person at Charlotte Central School on Saturday February 28th, 2026.

You must attend this event to vote on the town budget. All articles will be voted live at Town Meeting. This includes budgets, any proposed amendments to budgets and all items that have been warned by the Selectboard.

This year’s warning includes the Charlotte Grange’s request for our property taxes to be waived for the next five years. This is an article that comes up every five years and its passing allows us to to all the work we do in the community without needing to focus valuble time and energy on raising additional money every year. We appreciate the town’s long history of voting yes!

Come visit us at the Grange table in the hallway to learn more about the Charlotte Grange.

The Charlotte Recreation Department will be offering FREE childcare for kids grades K-5 at the Charlotte Town Meeting on Saturday, February 28th, 8:45AM-1:00PM. Do not miss the meeting, we will look after your children. Kids will enjoy games, arts & crafts, sports, dance, and tumbling activities. 

We are asking parents to pre-register for this program so we can get an idea of the number of kids we need to supervise. If you do not pre-register, we will be allowing families to sign up for this childcare coverage the morning of the meeting. However, we will be limiting the number of kids we will take to 40. Link to Register: https://charlottevt.myrec.com/info/activities/default.aspx 

We are still looking for at least one more adult volunteer and one more high school student to assist with this program. If you are interested in helping, please contact Gary Rogers at 802-989-2929 or email recreation@townofcharlotte.com.

Voting for town positions (Selectboard, School Board, Library Trustee, etc.) and the school budget will be voted by paper ballot on March 3 at the Charlotte Town Hall. Absentee ballots are available at Town Hall for the paper ballot vote.

Poets and poetry lovers are warmly invited to our monthly Poetry at the Grange series.  Bring a few of your favorite poems or your own poetry to read or recite, or just come to listen. 

Thursday, February 12, our featured poet will be Dan Close, a poet and novelist living in South Burlington. In addition to many prose works, he is the author of What the Abenaki Say About Dogs, a book of poetry which chronicles the lives of the Abenaki of the Champlain basin. His latest poetry collection is entitled The Night the Moon Went Sailing. Dan’s education in English Literature influenced by the poetry and song of the Beat Generation, which counter-balanced the more formal poetry taught at the university. 

Should our parking lot fill up, please park at the Catholic Church just south of the Grange, by the fence.  Kindly stay home if you are feeling sick and mask up if you have been exposed to someone with a contagious respiratory ailment.

Poetry at the Grange is held every second Thursday at the Grange in collaboration with the Charlotte Public Library. The winter poetry  program  runs from 1-2:30. This is just one of many events run by the Charlotte Grange, located at 2858 Spear St.  For more information about the Charlotte Grange and to view a full calendar of interesting events, we hope you will check out our website:  https://www.charlottegrange.org/

We’re thrilled to be bringing Candidate’s Night back to the Charlotte Grange!!

Ask questions and share concerns with the candidates on this year's ballot. Learn more about each candidate, their priorities, reasons for running, and points of view.

Questions for the candidates can be emailed to Tai Dinnan at charlottegrangevt@gmail.com or posed during the event.

This event will be moderated by Charlotter Kyra Wegman and is coordinated by the Charlotte Grange in collaboration with the Charlotte Library.

This is a hybrid event. Attend in person at the Charlotte Grange or online (Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89954831911). Overflow parking available at the Catholic Church to our south. Follow the orange cones.

Grange members gather on the third Tuesday every other month to discuss business matters. Doors open at 6:15 PM, meeting starts at 6:30.

To learn more or get involved email Grange President Tai Dinnan at charlottegrangevt@gmail.com.

Poets and poetry lovers are warmly invited to our monthly Poetry at the Grange series.  On Thursday, January 8, Buffy Aakaash of East Calais will be our featured poet.  Buffy is on the executive board of the Poetry Society of Vermont, and serves as editor of the Mountain Troubadour.  He has written two books of poetry entitled "Untangling the Knots" and “Breaking", authors a blog full of interesting commentary about poetry, and hosts monthly on-line poetry workshops.

After Buffy presents some of his work, audience members will be invited to share their own or their favorite poems with the group.

Should our parking lot fill up, please park at the Catholic Church just south of the Grange, by the fence.  Kindly stay home if you are feeling sick and mask up if you have been exposed to someone with a contagious respiratory ailment.

Poetry at the Grange is held every second Thursday at the Grange in collaboration with the Charlotte Public Library. The winter poetry  program  runs from 1-2:30. This is just one of many events run by the Charlotte Grange, located at 2858 Spear St.  For more information about the Charlotte Grange and to view a full calendar of interesting events, we hope you will check out our website:  https://www.charlottegrange.org/

Please note: this event will be held on the second floor, which is not handicap accessible.

No Planning Committee Meeting in December. But keep us in mind! The Grange’s Program Committee is busy dreaming and planning 2026 events and invites you to join in on the fun. Everyone is welcome to help us plan events on an ongoing basis or to volunteer the day of an event! Our goal is to build community in all sorts of interesting ways. We meet monthly on the 4th Friday of the month from 8:30 - 10 AM at the Grange Hall.

To learn more, contact: CharlotteGrangeVT@gmail.com

Grange Members and their families gather at the Grange Hall for a potluck and social gathering on the third Tuesday every other month. This potluck gathering alternates monthly with our Business Meeting. Bring a dish to share (anything you choose!), plus your own plate/utensils and non-alcoholic beverage of your choice. Tea available. Doors open at 6:15 PM.

Our December Potluck will be more festive than normal as we come together to celebrate the year’s accomplishments.

If you are “Grange Curious,” are considering becoming a member, and/or would like to meet and talk with other Grange Members, please contact Tai at CharlotteGrangeVT@gmail.com.

POETRY OPEN MIC!

Poets, poetry lovers, and everyone interested in poetry are invited to gather at the historic Charlotte Grange Hall!  Bring your original poetry or a few of your favorite poems to read or recite, or just come to listen. 

On December 11, YOU are the featured poets!  Participants are invited to recite their own poetry (5 poems or five minutes) and then participate in a Texas Round Robin, where all take turns presenting one poem each until we are out of poems, poets, or time.

Please stay home if you are not feeling well and might be contagious, and please mask if you have been exposed to any respiratory illnesses.

Everyone is welcome!  Poetry at the Grange is held in collaboration with the Charlotte Library. We gather every second Thursday from 1-2:30 pm during winter and spring months of November through April. Excess parking can be found at the Catholic Church south of the Grange, next to the back fence. For more information or to RSVP (appreciated but not necessary):  abigailkilley@me.com,

Please note: this event will be held on the second floor, which is not handicap accessible.

The Grange’s Program Committee is busy dreaming and planning this year’s events and invites you to join in on the fun. Everyone is welcome to help us plan events on an ongoing basis or to volunteer the day of an event! Our goal is to build community in all sorts of interesting ways. We meet monthly on the 4th Friday of the month, 8:30-10 AM at the Grange Hall.

To learn more, contact: CharlotteGrangeVT@gmail.com

Join us for a winter wreath making project at the Grange!  Lee Blanchard, a local wreath making expert, has generously offered to lead a workshop to construct 6 winter wreaths that will adorn Charlotte's 3 beautiful covered bridges for the holiday season.  We are seeking 3 metal wreath frames roughly 24 inches in diameter;  8 contractor bags full of evergreen boughs cut (after November 15) to roughly 18” pieces; and 12 volunteers to construct the wreaths on Saturday, November 22  from 1-4 pm.

Please call or text Abby at 802-343-6807 or email abigailkilley@me.com for more details about the project and to volunteer to help.

November’s walk is canceled due to a wet and cold forecast. Our scheduled walks are finished for the season - we expect to start back up again in the spring! There may be some “pop-up” winter adventures…if you’d like to be notified if these happen, please email Karen at kknh.nh@gmail.com to get our our “Charlotte Walks Notification List.”

We hope you can join us on this month's "Charlotte Walks" on the Town Link Trail!

On the third Friday of each month, we meet at 8:30 at a different Charlotte trailhead for a morning walk. It's a great way to get more familiar with Charlotte's public trails, and to meet up and chat with other Charlotters. Walks usually last about an hour and are led at a comfortable adult walking pace.

In November we’ll walk the Village Loop Trail. Meet at the Charlotte Town Hall parking lot at 8:30am.

Shout out to our partners on the Charlotte Trails Committee for maintaining this and other trails in our town. You can find out more about the trails - and the committee - on the town website (or, come to this walk and ask us!).

Contact Karen at kknh.nh@gmail.com if you have any questions!

Grange members gather on the third Tuesday every other month to discuss business matters. Doors open at 6:15 PM.

To learn more or get involved email Grange President Tai Dinnan at charlottegrangevt@gmail.com.

All are invited to a Vets Town Hall at the Charlotte Grange on Friday, November 14th, 2025, at 6:30pm. Veterans are invited to speak about what their service means to them. Non-veterans are encouraged to attend and listen. This event is free, non-political, and all perspectives are valued. There will be no debate on American foreign policy.

RSVPs are optional, but encouraged.  Click here to RSVP. If you are interested in speaking, we'd especially appreciate an RSVP! Spontaneous speakers are also very welcome. Snacks will be available.

More information available at https://www.vtvetstownhall.org/event/charlotte-vets-town-hall/

What to Expect

For all attendees: All community members are invited to this event. Only veterans will speak, but non-veterans are encouraged to attend and listen. Throughout the event, you may hear something you agree or disagree with. You may have a question. Or you may want to say encouraging words with the intention to help. However, we ask that you please refrain from responding. We are simply here to listen and learn about what it was like to serve in the wars that this nation has chosen to fight.

For speakers: Tell us what your service means to you. Please tell us about your own experiences, whatever they may be, rather than speaking broadly about an issue or organization. You’re a member of our community, and it’s your stories, reflections, and insights that we’re anxious to hear. If you’re interested in speaking but aren’t sure what to speak about, click here for some questions that can serve as starting points. Each veteran will be given up to 10 minutes to speak. Veterans who would like to speak can mark that preference when registering. If you’re considering speaking but prefer not to register, we encourage you to attend. After pre-registered speakers go, the host will take speakers from the floor, time permitting. The goal is for every veteran who would like to speak to have a chance to do so. Of course, veterans (and all community members) are also welcome to simply attend and listen.

Join Peter Demick of the Charlotte Conservation Commission for a 24-minute video of local wildlife, captured through trail cameras right here in Charlotte.

This unique footage is part of the Commission’s ongoing efforts to raise awareness and appreciation for the rich biodiversity in our community.

Following the video, there will be a Q&A session and an opportunity to learn how you can get more involved in conservation initiatives in Charlotte.

Whether you're a nature enthusiast or simply curious, this is a great chance to connect and contribute to local environmental stewardship.

Please note: this event will be held on the second floor, which is not handicap accessible.

Poets, poetry lovers, and everyone interested in poetry are invited to gather at the historic Charlotte Grange Hall!  Bring a few of your favorite poems or your own poetry to read or recite, or just come to listen. 

Charlotte’s own Carpenter Poet, Joe Bergin, will be the featured poet in November. Joe will treat us to poetry he composed on boards and scraps of lumber during his many years as a carpenter. Participants are then invited to recite their own poetry or read poetry of their choosing. Prizes will be offered to those who can recite their poems from memory! 

Everyone is welcome! This monthly gathering is held in collaboration with our great friends at the Charlotte Library! We will gather every second Thursday from 1-2:30 pm during winter and spring; and 6:30-8 pm during the summer and fall months of June, August, September and October. Check this Grange Events Calendar to re-confirm dates.

RSVPs appreciated by not necessary:  abigailkilley@me.com

Please note: this event will be held on the second floor, which is not handicap accessible.

This is one of a series of classes with a capacity of 12 students. Students sign up for the full fall series, with drop-ins when capacity allows. Pre-registration required by emailing Felipe at champlainwellness@gmail.com

Taiji Quan or Taiji (Tai chi) is an Internal Martial Art system which emphasizes the development and control of Qi (chi) within the body. The Chen Style of Taiji or Taiji of the Chen Family originated in the village of Chen Jia Gou in Henan Province, Northern China, the ancestral home of the Chen Family. Chen Taiji is the original root source of a variety of different styles known around the world today.

Objectives of this Introductory Class: This class lays the foundation of the practice of Taiji, focused on the teachings of relaxation of the body, the importance of posture alignment and awareness of our center of gravity, and how to move without obstruction with a calm and focused mind.

Who this class is for: This class is oriented to beginners and can also be enjoyed by anyone who has practiced Taiji before.

What we will cover: Fang song gong (relaxation exercises); Zhang Zhuang gong (upright meditation), Pu Fa (walking techniques); Chan si gong (reeling silk exercises), Hexie (13 movement form).

Instructor Bio: Felipe Toro is a Taiji practitioner with over 10 years of practice with the Chen Bing Taiji Academy (in Chile) under the instruction of Master Alberto Catalan, disciple of Master Chen Bing (representative of the XX generation of the of the Chen Family and Director of Chen Bing Taiji Academy). Felipe is also a Licensed Acupuncturist with over 15 years of clinical practice dedicated to the study of chinese medicine, settled in Charlotte VT since 2020.

Where: Charlotte Grange (2nd floor)

Days: Mondays and Wednesday from 6pm to 7:30pm

Beginning on: September 8th 2025 Ending on: November 5th 2025

Donations: Suggested donation for the program $90 (18 classes) or $5.00 for each class.

This is one of a series of classes with a capacity of 12 students. Students sign up for the full fall series, with drop-ins when capacity allows. Pre-registration required by emailing Felipe at champlainwellness@gmail.com

Taiji Quan or Taiji (Tai chi) is an Internal Martial Art system which emphasizes the development and control of Qi (chi) within the body. The Chen Style of Taiji or Taiji of the Chen Family originated in the village of Chen Jia Gou in Henan Province, Northern China, the ancestral home of the Chen Family. Chen Taiji is the original root source of a variety of different styles known around the world today.

Objectives of this Introductory Class: This class lays the foundation of the practice of Taiji, focused on the teachings of relaxation of the body, the importance of posture alignment and awareness of our center of gravity, and how to move without obstruction with a calm and focused mind.

Who this class is for: This class is oriented to beginners and can also be enjoyed by anyone who has practiced Taiji before.

What we will cover: Fang song gong (relaxation exercises); Zhang Zhuang gong (upright meditation), Pu Fa (walking techniques); Chan si gong (reeling silk exercises), Hexie (13 movement form).

Instructor Bio: Felipe Toro is a Taiji practitioner with over 10 years of practice with the Chen Bing Taiji Academy (in Chile) under the instruction of Master Alberto Catalan, disciple of Master Chen Bing (representative of the XX generation of the of the Chen Family and Director of Chen Bing Taiji Academy). Felipe is also a Licensed Acupuncturist with over 15 years of clinical practice dedicated to the study of chinese medicine, settled in Charlotte VT since 2020.

Where: Charlotte Grange (2nd floor)

Days: Mondays and Wednesday from 6pm to 7:30pm

Beginning on: September 8th 2025 Ending on: November 5th 2025

Donations: Suggested donation for the program $90 (18 classes) or $5.00 for each class.

The Building Committee is hosting a Grange Hall fall clean-up on Sunday November 2nd at 1pm.  

The entire effort should be complete in about two hours.  There will be indoor and outdoor tasks, plenty of chatting opportunities with work partners, and the chance to collectively help tidy things up after a busy year of programming at the Hall.

Event questions can be sent to Katie at Katie_devoid@hotmail.com

This is one of a series of classes with a capacity of 12 students. Students sign up for the full fall series, with drop-ins when capacity allows. Pre-registration required by emailing Felipe at champlainwellness@gmail.com

Taiji Quan or Taiji (Tai chi) is an Internal Martial Art system which emphasizes the development and control of Qi (chi) within the body. The Chen Style of Taiji or Taiji of the Chen Family originated in the village of Chen Jia Gou in Henan Province, Northern China, the ancestral home of the Chen Family. Chen Taiji is the original root source of a variety of different styles known around the world today.

Objectives of this Introductory Class: This class lays the foundation of the practice of Taiji, focused on the teachings of relaxation of the body, the importance of posture alignment and awareness of our center of gravity, and how to move without obstruction with a calm and focused mind.

Who this class is for: This class is oriented to beginners and can also be enjoyed by anyone who has practiced Taiji before.

What we will cover: Fang song gong (relaxation exercises); Zhang Zhuang gong (upright meditation), Pu Fa (walking techniques); Chan si gong (reeling silk exercises), Hexie (13 movement form).

Instructor Bio: Felipe Toro is a Taiji practitioner with over 10 years of practice with the Chen Bing Taiji Academy (in Chile) under the instruction of Master Alberto Catalan, disciple of Master Chen Bing (representative of the XX generation of the of the Chen Family and Director of Chen Bing Taiji Academy). Felipe is also a Licensed Acupuncturist with over 15 years of clinical practice dedicated to the study of chinese medicine, settled in Charlotte VT since 2020.

Where: Charlotte Grange (2nd floor)

Days: Mondays and Wednesday from 6pm to 7:30pm

Beginning on: September 8th 2025 Ending on: November 5th 2025

Donations: Suggested donation for the program $90 (18 classes) or $5.00 for each class.

This is one of a series of classes with a capacity of 12 students. Students sign up for the full fall series, with drop-ins when capacity allows. Pre-registration required by emailing Felipe at champlainwellness@gmail.com

Taiji Quan or Taiji (Tai chi) is an Internal Martial Art system which emphasizes the development and control of Qi (chi) within the body. The Chen Style of Taiji or Taiji of the Chen Family originated in the village of Chen Jia Gou in Henan Province, Northern China, the ancestral home of the Chen Family. Chen Taiji is the original root source of a variety of different styles known around the world today.

Objectives of this Introductory Class: This class lays the foundation of the practice of Taiji, focused on the teachings of relaxation of the body, the importance of posture alignment and awareness of our center of gravity, and how to move without obstruction with a calm and focused mind.

Who this class is for: This class is oriented to beginners and can also be enjoyed by anyone who has practiced Taiji before.

What we will cover: Fang song gong (relaxation exercises); Zhang Zhuang gong (upright meditation), Pu Fa (walking techniques); Chan si gong (reeling silk exercises), Hexie (13 movement form).

Instructor Bio: Felipe Toro is a Taiji practitioner with over 10 years of practice with the Chen Bing Taiji Academy (in Chile) under the instruction of Master Alberto Catalan, disciple of Master Chen Bing (representative of the XX generation of the of the Chen Family and Director of Chen Bing Taiji Academy). Felipe is also a Licensed Acupuncturist with over 15 years of clinical practice dedicated to the study of chinese medicine, settled in Charlotte VT since 2020.

Where: Charlotte Grange (2nd floor)

Days: Mondays and Wednesday from 6pm to 7:30pm

Beginning on: September 8th 2025 Ending on: November 5th 2025

Donations: Suggested donation for the program $90 (18 classes) or $5.00 for each class.

The Grange’s Program Committee is busy dreaming and planning this year’s events and invites you to join in on the fun. Everyone is welcome to help us plan events on an ongoing basis or to volunteer the day of an event! Our goal is to build community in all sorts of interesting ways. We meet monthly on the 4th Friday of the month from 8:30 - 10 AM at the Grange Hall.

To learn more, contact: CharlotteGrangeVT@gmail.com

This is one of a series of classes with a capacity of 12 students. Students sign up for the full fall series, with drop-ins when capacity allows. Pre-registration required by emailing Felipe at champlainwellness@gmail.com

Taiji Quan or Taiji (Tai chi) is an Internal Martial Art system which emphasizes the development and control of Qi (chi) within the body. The Chen Style of Taiji or Taiji of the Chen Family originated in the village of Chen Jia Gou in Henan Province, Northern China, the ancestral home of the Chen Family. Chen Taiji is the original root source of a variety of different styles known around the world today.

Objectives of this Introductory Class: This class lays the foundation of the practice of Taiji, focused on the teachings of relaxation of the body, the importance of posture alignment and awareness of our center of gravity, and how to move without obstruction with a calm and focused mind.

Who this class is for: This class is oriented to beginners and can also be enjoyed by anyone who has practiced Taiji before.

What we will cover: Fang song gong (relaxation exercises); Zhang Zhuang gong (upright meditation), Pu Fa (walking techniques); Chan si gong (reeling silk exercises), Hexie (13 movement form).

Instructor Bio: Felipe Toro is a Taiji practitioner with over 10 years of practice with the Chen Bing Taiji Academy (in Chile) under the instruction of Master Alberto Catalan, disciple of Master Chen Bing (representative of the XX generation of the of the Chen Family and Director of Chen Bing Taiji Academy). Felipe is also a Licensed Acupuncturist with over 15 years of clinical practice dedicated to the study of chinese medicine, settled in Charlotte VT since 2020.

Where: Charlotte Grange (2nd floor)

Days: Mondays and Wednesday from 6pm to 7:30pm

Beginning on: September 8th 2025 Ending on: November 5th 2025

Donations: Suggested donation for the program $90 (18 classes) or $5.00 for each class.

Our gathering for Charlotte Grange members will focus this month on learning about Grange history and rituals. Light refreshments will be provided.

If you are “Grange Curious,” are considering becoming a member, and/or would like to meet and talk with other Grange Members, please contact Tai at CharlotteGrangeVT@gmail.com.

This is one of a series of classes with a capacity of 12 students. Students sign up for the full fall series, with drop-ins when capacity allows. Pre-registration required by emailing Felipe at champlainwellness@gmail.com

Taiji Quan or Taiji (Tai chi) is an Internal Martial Art system which emphasizes the development and control of Qi (chi) within the body. The Chen Style of Taiji or Taiji of the Chen Family originated in the village of Chen Jia Gou in Henan Province, Northern China, the ancestral home of the Chen Family. Chen Taiji is the original root source of a variety of different styles known around the world today.

Objectives of this Introductory Class: This class lays the foundation of the practice of Taiji, focused on the teachings of relaxation of the body, the importance of posture alignment and awareness of our center of gravity, and how to move without obstruction with a calm and focused mind.

Who this class is for: This class is oriented to beginners and can also be enjoyed by anyone who has practiced Taiji before.

What we will cover: Fang song gong (relaxation exercises); Zhang Zhuang gong (upright meditation), Pu Fa (walking techniques); Chan si gong (reeling silk exercises), Hexie (13 movement form).

Instructor Bio: Felipe Toro is a Taiji practitioner with over 10 years of practice with the Chen Bing Taiji Academy (in Chile) under the instruction of Master Alberto Catalan, disciple of Master Chen Bing (representative of the XX generation of the of the Chen Family and Director of Chen Bing Taiji Academy). Felipe is also a Licensed Acupuncturist with over 15 years of clinical practice dedicated to the study of chinese medicine, settled in Charlotte VT since 2020.

Where: Charlotte Grange (2nd floor)

Days: Mondays and Wednesday from 6pm to 7:30pm

Beginning on: September 8th 2025 Ending on: November 5th 2025

Donations: Suggested donation for the program $90 (18 classes) or $5.00 for each class.

Join us for this month's "Charlotte Walks"!

On the third Friday of each month, we meet at 8:30 at a different Charlotte trailhead for a morning walk. It's a great way to get more familiar with Charlotte's public trails, and to meet up and chat with other Charlotters. Walks usually last about an hour and are led at a comfortable adult walking pace.

This month we’re going to try a new trail slightly off the beaten tracks of Charlotte. It looks like the sun will come back out by Friday and it should be a glorious, colorful time to walk the Raven Ridge Loop Trail. The Raven Ridge Natural Area has been preserved through efforts of several conservation groups and individuals due to its exceptional wildlife habitat and location within a wildlife corridor.  

The trail begins with an accessible 0.3 mile board walk trail which leads through a beautiful cattail marsh to a peaceful beaver pond. Those wishing to ascend up to the ridge will be rewarded with magnificent views of Lake Champlain and the Champlain Valley. The area offers views of cliffs, vernal pools, interesting geological outcrops, historic artifacts, and even a cave for the very adventurous. The entire loop is 2.6 miles long with some elevation gain. However, a lovely morning can be had staying on the trails in the low lands. 

We will meet on Friday, 10/17 at 8:30 at the parking area located at 1279 Rotax Road. To get there from Route 7 in Ferrisburg, turn east onto Old Hollow. Old Hollow Rd will become Hollow Rd. Just after you pass the intersection with Higbee Rd take a slight left onto Rotax Rd. Follow Rotax for 2.1 miles and you will see the parking lot on the right. Parking is extremely limited so please carpool if you can. You can park along the road a bit but be cautious. If you have questions, you can text or call Abby at 802-343-6807.

Shout out to our partners on the Charlotte Trails Committee for maintaining this and other trails in our town. You can find out more about the trails - and the committee - on the town website (or, come to this walk and ask us!).