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It is such a peaceful escape and I love taking people here. Hiking the trails has always been a family favorite for my young kids. We've seen everything from owls to frogs along the way, and it was such an amazing refuge for my family during the pandemic. My kids love playing at the Community Garden after a trail hike, where they look forward to digging for dinosaurs in the sandbox, reading the walking stories and climbing up the treehouse. We are so lucky to have this incredible beauty in our community.” — Cat Cutillo, South Burlington resident https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60bf65433f37916856653981/1626199923435-40DD9PZIY70SQD155M2F/hiker-transparent.png Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60bf65433f37916856653981/1626200158223-7N7DN5A1PSR499OVJWEV/money-transparent.png Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60bf65433f37916856653981/1626209233556-23C211LSDTBHV4YJHU6X/soil-transparent.gif Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60bf65433f37916856653981/1626206659388-YO7DXHLEIZPOX4FYQ8AL/underwood.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60bf65433f37916856653981/1626374712568-RLP4AU3TAW7DX65SZWKI/maples.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60bf65433f37916856653981/d9d54289-f42c-4d88-8eb6-a0bc3fc82856/cows.jpg Home https://www.sblt.org/benefits-of-open-land daily 0.75 2023-01-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60bf65433f37916856653981/1626201496304-826Y3QMU84IY1LJAXH18/breadnbutter.jpg Benefits of Open Land - It Makes Financial Sense For every dollar invested in land conservation the city earns $4 to $11 in natural resources services. Just 20 parcels in South Burlington bring the city as much as $16 million dollars per year and that value lasts indefinitely. Over twenty years those South Burlington will earn as much as $240 million dollars from those parcels alone. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60bf65433f37916856653981/1626201559036-8SDJZWEANHNNEI8ECGAQ/image-asset.jpeg Benefits of Open Land - A Natural Climate Solution Open lands, including forests, meadows, streams and rivers, agricultural lands, and wetland systems are critical to the long-term health of our community and to our survival in the face of the threat of climate change. Conserving land is a natural climate solution for carbon sequestration, and the scientific community agrees that we must conserve 30% of the Earth’s land by 2030 to avoid the worst effects of climate change. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60bf65433f37916856653981/1626201258325-GTC60PIEUHG9B9V36YQY/CP5A3922.jpg Benefits of Open Land - Quality of Life Open lands and a diverse landscape are central aspects of the quality of life in our community, and are a fundamental reason we live here. They provide important benefits for South Burlington residents including recreation, mental health benefits and neighborhood livability. https://www.sblt.org/environmental-benefits daily 0.75 2023-01-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60bf65433f37916856653981/1626195087429-NMH9RI7X32F7QUJ7DH4O/flood-trans.gif Environmental Benefits https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60bf65433f37916856653981/1626211372913-ECNE3ZEIX1LNGI5NIG6D/CO2-transparent.png Environmental Benefits https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60bf65433f37916856653981/1626211383323-5D92M1D05ZUIJ15YL6L5/air-transparent.png Environmental Benefits https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60bf65433f37916856653981/1626211407099-ZHEGFR4SRB1TPQQJ4QO9/soil-transparent.gif Environmental Benefits https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60bf65433f37916856653981/1626211437425-V3HV5AVMHF0ELLKLRJ7U/water-transparent.png Environmental Benefits https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60bf65433f37916856653981/1626211453332-DMTG3AAJJ1EZMPAEMU7I/bird-transparent.png Environmental Benefits https://www.sblt.org/economic-benefits daily 0.75 2023-01-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60bf65433f37916856653981/1627868599199-IGAK6I9ZW4Q55LRT1I63/breadandbutter_theknoll.jpg Economic Benefits “Vermont’s economy is rooted in the conservation of land. Working forests and fields, preserved parks and wild streams, flood plains and wetlands, and fish and wildlife habitat are the historical foundations of our economy.” -Joe Roman and Jon Erickson, Economics of Conservation in Vermont Final Report, Gund Institute for Ecological Economics Rubenstein School of the Environment and Natural Resources University of Vermont, June 2015 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60bf65433f37916856653981/1626187202812-6XDLG49YUFOV0W6EG0MB/00307E42-9DA9-4923-86C9-6FDF364ED6E2_1_105_c.jpeg Economic Benefits - Open Land Pays A 2020 report from Earth Economics concluded that the non-market value of only 20 parcels of South Burlington open land will provide $5 to $16 million each year, and the ongoing flow of economic value lasts into the future. The cumulative values over the next twenty years is conservatively estimated at $73 to $240 million. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60bf65433f37916856653981/1626199478909-LMAK57YRIMPF2BQVWMZK/road-transparent.png Economic Benefits https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60bf65433f37916856653981/1626199495902-4RX0A9AZ0P1A3AOC2JCA/flood-trans.gif Economic Benefits https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60bf65433f37916856653981/1626211437425-V3HV5AVMHF0ELLKLRJ7U/water-transparent.png Economic Benefits https://www.sblt.org/social-benefits daily 0.75 2023-01-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60bf65433f37916856653981/1626196462205-4OSAHFGGUWV397BPX7UO/hiker-transparent.png Social Benefits https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60bf65433f37916856653981/1626197592854-YYBQCKNCMEPD2N2PLLFP/mental-health-2-transparent.png Social Benefits https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60bf65433f37916856653981/1626197612717-EBOIOIXUIF1P15KNE8IZ/mental-health-1-transparent.png Social Benefits https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60bf65433f37916856653981/1626197665451-V6LU1FTK76TORK4UQWKD/traffic-transparent.png Social Benefits https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60bf65433f37916856653981/1626197702806-42NPYQM0AWYXZ78FVROL/neighborhood-transparent.png Social Benefits https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60bf65433f37916856653981/1626197747726-YVCYBEEBNX1C24FU86R2/civic-pride-transparent.png Social Benefits https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60bf65433f37916856653981/1626197782934-3H8FGZXN9F8VFJFDKTJ3/graduation-cap-transparent.png Social Benefits https://www.sblt.org/our-mission daily 0.75 2024-02-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60bf65433f37916856653981/1626200883725-MS7CY1MY4FT8FCFLPUY9/farmland-transparent.png Our Mission https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60bf65433f37916856653981/1626201041255-Q1JG05TKWWAJH6M4IZY0/buildings-transparent.png Our Mission https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60bf65433f37916856653981/1626201192076-5DRLM9I1ET3EWAAJ1QDT/forest-transparent.png Our Mission https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60bf65433f37916856653981/1626201363361-7N80BR75XER5GKYTG5EH/map-1-transparent.png Our Mission https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60bf65433f37916856653981/1626201550411-P8DJKDK91LMTVRE1SKKL/hardhat-transparent.png Our Mission https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60bf65433f37916856653981/1626202619119-4U3R3IPASEEK97S5WAF5/speech-bubble-1-transparent.png Our Mission https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60bf65433f37916856653981/1626202651902-9DIIVYGXJF6SIIHCFG31/pencil-transparent.png Our Mission https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60bf65433f37916856653981/1626202679516-IP1PAWSR4RV9O7XUIZ31/handshake-transparent.png Our Mission https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60bf65433f37916856653981/1626210299533-3HU66ZSD7CXM73K8MEE4/water-transparent.png Our Mission https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60bf65433f37916856653981/d5c165fd-0991-406d-a1f6-a0d4500396aa/lupine_wheeler.jpg Our Mission https://www.sblt.org/our-landscape daily 0.75 2021-08-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60bf65433f37916856653981/1626374712568-RLP4AU3TAW7DX65SZWKI/maples.jpg Our Landscape - Our Natural History South Burlington encompasses an area of approximately 10,600 acres to the east and south of the City of Burlington. It was a part of Burlington from the time of European settlement until 1865, when it became a separate town. This resulted from the water and waste water needs of the Lake front commercial and residential district becoming distinct from those of the primarily agricultural area. In prehistoric times the land we know as South Burlington lay under an inland sea and later a fresh water body which eventually morphed into Lake Champlain. Pleistocene Era sand dunes remain in the woods east of East Woods. There was an extensive Native American presence, including settlements and travel routes, in the whole Lake basin as early as 8000 BCE. They favored areas near water which, in a variety of forms, rings the current City boundaries (Lake Champlain, the Winooski River watershed, the Shelburne Pond watershed and our several brooks). On the land where the UVM Horticultural Farm is located and around Shelburne Pond archaeological remains of these settlements have been found. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60bf65433f37916856653981/944ed77e-5e79-420e-aa03-61d02dacd4d4/0R1A2597.jpg Our Landscape - Our Ecology The ecology of South Burlington encompasses varied geology due to the legacy of the inland sea. The soils encompass sandy, loamy types and also heavy gravel and clay types. 33% of the City has tree canopy, though a considerable amount has been lost recently. There are hardwoods, conifers and , unfortunately, thriving populations of invasive species. There are increasing examples of fragmented forest and habitat blocks. The Great Swamp, identified by Arrowwood Environmental as a critical habitat, has just been bisected by a road and residential development. We still host bobcat, white-tailed deer, grey fox, red fox, coyote, fisher, otter, and numerous species of reptiles, amphibians, insect, birds, wildflowers, and fungi, all of which we aspire to protect despite poorly placed development. https://www.sblt.org/about-sblt daily 0.75 2025-03-24 https://www.sblt.org/support-us daily 0.75 2025-03-24 https://www.sblt.org/privacy-policy daily 0.75 2021-08-02 https://www.sblt.org/our-work daily 0.75 2024-03-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60bf65433f37916856653981/1626797651045-JPVDLXCHQ6IGQ4RR5XCR/wildflox_wheeler.jpg Our Work - WHEELER NATURE PARK Wheeler Nature Park is a widely used community resource, with walking trails, community gardens, and a popular outdoor event space, all with beautiful views of the Green Mountains. SBLT helped facilitate its development and was influential in preventing the South Burlington Police Station from being relocated onto the property. Our work resulted in a win-win for all parties: The Police Station moved to a much needed new facility at different location and Wheeler Nature Park became the community treasure that it is today. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60bf65433f37916856653981/1626201496304-826Y3QMU84IY1LJAXH18/breadnbutter.jpg Our Work - BREAD AND BUTTER FARM THE CONSERVATION OF TWO FAMILY FARMS The Bread and Butter Farm is located on more than 500 acres of land on the eastern border of South Burlington and Shelburne. This land was once part of several family farms and, while it might have been sold for development, it is now conserved for agricultural use. In addition to producing food, the Farm hosts many educational programs, public events, and is planning to develop walking trails for public use. SBLT advocated and lent financial support to facilitate the preservation of this property as agricultural land. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec321c2af33de48734cc929/1618497259178-6XJGK9GR6YAVBQL5L519/20140301_Trade-151_012-2.jpg Our Work https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec321c2af33de48734cc929/1607694583486-2PQT0LQ193RL7MCB6DX4/20140228_Trade+151_0046.jpg Our Work https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec321c2af33de48734cc929/1607694644871-IC85FNH781UNZSZEGHDR/Aro+Ha_0428.jpg Our Work https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec321c2af33de48734cc929/1589847743861-GWVMBPD7Z7WQRQL9IZZ8/Large+JPG-Aro+Ha_0380.jpg Our Work https://www.sblt.org/bread-and-butter-farm daily 0.75 2024-02-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60bf65433f37916856653981/1626662274127-14MS8JSMN6ZR6U87JB32/corie_BNB.jpg Bread and Butter Farm - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60bf65433f37916856653981/1626662396712-88DZZC2HAB0ZM6G00PFH/kids_at_BNBfarm.jpg Bread and Butter Farm - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60bf65433f37916856653981/1626201496304-826Y3QMU84IY1LJAXH18/breadnbutter.jpg Bread and Butter Farm - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60bf65433f37916856653981/d9d54289-f42c-4d88-8eb6-a0bc3fc82856/cows.jpg Bread and Butter Farm - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.sblt.org/wheeler-nature-park daily 0.75 2023-01-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60bf65433f37916856653981/1626201258325-GTC60PIEUHG9B9V36YQY/CP5A3922.jpg Wheeler Nature Park - Make it stand out Events held at Wheeler Nature Park have spectacular views of the Green Mountains as a backdrop. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60bf65433f37916856653981/1626315746696-X8VTWJCP7GBCC30RCDC0/cat_quote.jpg Wheeler Nature Park - Make it stand out Wheeler Nature Park is a vital community resource for people of all ages. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60bf65433f37916856653981/1626202787050-HAS3C12A09QR4JT6B20N/Wheeler.jpg Wheeler Nature Park - Make it stand out The 140 acre Wheeler Nature Park has miles of walking trails. https://www.sblt.org/the-long-property daily 0.75 2024-05-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60bf65433f37916856653981/2b1c21ce-53d2-429a-9aea-d61c8521355c/IMG_5530.jpg The Long Property: A Conservation Opportunity for South Burlington - Make it stand out The forested part of the Long property is home to many forms of wildlife. It also contains walking trails. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60bf65433f37916856653981/eee83898-6c82-4345-a5f1-309d1e1a7fbb/map.jpg The Long Property: A Conservation Opportunity for South Burlington - Make it stand out The Long Property is east of Spear Street in-between South Pointe and South Village housing developments. The Hubbard Recreation and Natural Area is to the north. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60bf65433f37916856653981/59fc0b1b-38ac-478e-853d-ca7fb525e1a3/CedarWaxwingIMG_4721.jpg The Long Property: A Conservation Opportunity for South Burlington - Make it stand out Seventy-five bird species breed here and depend on this land as part of their ecology. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60bf65433f37916856653981/35d9e294-c4e2-406d-ba81-59dff83bd9e3/IMG_5532.jpg The Long Property: A Conservation Opportunity for South Burlington - Make it stand out The Long Property includes important wetlands. https://www.sblt.org/about-sblt-1 daily 0.75 2025-03-24 https://www.sblt.org/become-a-member daily 0.75 2021-07-13 https://www.sblt.org/become-a-member/p/lifetime-membership monthly 0.5 2021-07-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60bf65433f37916856653981/1626379681158-SW2WPX073DESH25B9NO0/sblt_membership_icon_lifetime.png Become a Member - Lifetime Membership https://www.sblt.org/become-a-member/p/family-membership monthly 0.5 2021-07-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60bf65433f37916856653981/1626379600019-B2ENCYOCIZTV0TKF6FED/sblt_membership_icon_family.png Become a Member - Family Membership https://www.sblt.org/become-a-member/p/student-membership monthly 0.5 2021-07-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60bf65433f37916856653981/1626379518814-7KH3XYFHC5QAS9O7U9J5/sblt_membership_icon_student.png Become a Member - Student Membership https://www.sblt.org/become-a-member/p/membership monthly 0.5 2021-07-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60bf65433f37916856653981/1626379318664-DTMYGMKLZES79TICMZ1J/sblt_membership_icon_individual.png Become a Member - Individual Membership