The Intervale Center seeks to nurture and sustain farms,
land, and people. We manage 350 acres of farmland, nursery, compost production, trails, and wildlife corridors along the Winooski River in Burlington, Vermont. And we share what we learn and do with others across our state and around the country.

 

The Intervale Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to develop farm- and land-based enterprises that generate economic and social opportunity while protecting natural resources.

Since 1988, we have pursued this mission by preserving and managing 350 acres of land, supporting viable farms, increasing access to local and organic food, improving soil fertility, protecting water quality through stream bank restoration, and educating young people about agriculture and healthy food. Through these efforts, we have established an exceptional agricultural and environmental resource within the city limits of Burlington.

Each of our enterprises and programs contributes to the development of a sustainable local food system. A sustainable local food system integrates farming, food processing, distribution, and consumption in ways that enhance the environmental, economic, social, and nutritional health of a particular place.

News & Events

 

WINTER WORKSHOPS

Sign up now for ICN workshops on winter tree ID and cutting collection and propagation. Click here for more info.

THE INTERVALE CENTER GOES TO JAPAN!

The Intervale Center was recently featured at an international symposium on urban agriculture and sustainable development. Click here to learn more.

CONSERVATION NURSERY  newsletter

Read the latest newsletter and the spring availibilty list from the Conservation Nursery here.

2008 Annual appeal

Investing in our local food economy will help build a more resilient community! Click here to make your secure online donation to the Intervale Center.

BURLINGTON WINTER FARMERS MARKET

10 a.m.-2 p.m. 3rd Saturday of each month at Memorial Auditorium. 25+ vendors.

INTERVALE BARN RISES FROM THE ASHES

Click here for more info.

HEALTHY CITY NEWS:

Click here for a recent Burlington Free Press article and Healthy City's latest newsletter.

NEW FARM REPORT

Click here to read about maintaining farm identity through alternative marketing strategies.

EXPLORER 2008

Click here to download a PDF of our annual newsletter (6MB).

Volunteer with
the Intervale Center

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