Planting with Purpose: A Community Conservation Effort on the Battenkill
On the final day of the 4th annual Battenkill Fly Fishing Festival, Battenkill Outfiitter’s gathered with volunteers, conservation partners, and community members for a special event rooted in stewardship: a riparian tree planting on the banks of the Battenkill. Held at our Battenkill Hollow Cottage property—three acres of riverside land in West Arlington—this effort aimed to restore and protect the vital habitat along the river’s edge.
Led by the Battenkill Watershed Alliance, Trout Unlimited staff, and the Southwestern Vermont TU Chapter, this hands-on planting was more than just a day in the dirt. It was a collective investment in the long-term health of the river and the wild trout that depend on its cool, shaded waters. Volunteers came ready to dig, learn, and connect—helping to plant the seeds of future resilience along the riverbank.
We’re incredibly grateful to everyone who made this possible—especially Jim Henderson, the dedicated teams from the Southwest and Northeast Chapters of Trout Unlimited, and all those who lent their time and energy. With shovels in hand and boots in the mud, you helped turn a morning of work into a lasting legacy for the Battenkill.
Thank you for closing out the festival with us in the spirit of conservation, connection, and care for the waters we love.
Learn more about our involvement in conservation at battenkilloutfitters.com/conservation.
