Thank you to the volunteers for your time and dedication to helping make the Vermont trail system a safe and enjoyable place.

With being mindful of volunteers and your time, VAST will be continuing with an online format for the 2025 Spring Construction Course.  

An eNews was emailed to all VAST clubs at the club email address on Friday, April 25, with an introduction for the 2025 VAST Spring Construction Course, as well as a follow-up email on Thursday, May 1.

·         The VAST Spring Construction Course will be available from May 1 to May 31. The course will automatically close at 11:59 PM on May 31. At least one volunteer from your club must complete the VAST Spring Construction Course to be eligible for the FY26 Grant-in-Aid. No exceptions will be made.

·         The American Outdoor Risk Retention Group (AORRG) is proud to announce that it is once again sponsoring VAST’s annual Chainsaw Safety and Operation Course.  The course will be available online from May 1 to September 1 and will automatically close at 11:59 PM.  Any member of a VAST club who successfully completes the course will earn an entry for their club into a raffle. Prizes include multiple gift certificates for Champlain Valley Equipment or United Ag & Turf, starting at $250, as well as other valuable chainsaw-related safety equipment.  The drawing will be held with prizes distributed at the 2025 VAST Annual Meeting on September 6, 2025, in Addison County. 

 **Please note that there are NO make-up options**

If you do not have access to a computer, smartphone, or tablet for the course, you are welcome to call VAST at 802-229-0005 or trails@vtvast.org  to schedule an appointment to complete the course onsite at the VAST office.

Thank you all for your hard work and dedication; we wouldn't have the amazing VAST trail system without you!