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Woodstock
Village Conservancy

Woodstock Village Conservancy

Enhancing and maintaining Woodstock Village public spaces and connectors

About

Outdoor public spaces are economic drivers for community engagement and tourism. The condition of parks, sidewalks, and public squares communicates civic competency, commitment, and values. Woodstock Village Conservancy imagines intentionally designed, sustainable, and well-kept public spaces, connected by safe and accessible pathways, that residents will use, appreciate, and support, and that visitors will explore and enjoy. 

It will accomplish this through

  • collaboration with the municipality, local businesses, non-profits, and individual volunteers, 
  • funding from private and public sources, and 
  • implemention and transparent reporting of activities.

October 2025 Update

Woodstock Village Conservancy  was unable to secure a VTrans grant so the team is considering alternative ways to audit pedestrian and cycle safety in the Village. We will be presenting to a joint meeting of the Selectboard and Village Trustees on October 30 and seeking to secure a Letter of Support and approval for next steps.

We just held a wonderful “friendraising” event in South Woodstock and continue to meet new supporters and potential volunteers.  We welcome volunteers and are actively seeking those who would like to help plan the 200th anniversary of The Green. If you are interested in learning more about our activities and plans or wish to join our team please This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

    The Challenge

    The 2023 Woodstock Town Plan seeks to be a steward of the land. Yet, with aging and failing infrastructure, care of public spaces is a low priority municipal operating expense. Our current decentralized municipal and non-profit management results in underserviced areas, public spaces that lack intentionality, inconsistent or insufficient maintenance, discontinuity between areas, and limited expertise and resources for big or complicated projects.

    The Solution

    Woodstock Village Conservancy will focus on the intentional design, environmental sustainability, accessibility, and maintenance of public spaces within the Village of Woodstock. Untethered to a specific place Woodstock Village Conservancy will focus on complex projects that touch all parks and pathways using the Green Streets framework.

    The Impact

    Woodstock Village Conservancy recognizes that our plans are ambitious and will require patience, communication, and collaboration. We anticipate the impact to take several years to manifest but relish the community-oriented process that will get us there. Ultimately, Woodstock Village Conservancy  hopes to enhance currently under-resourced areas and maintain all public spaces to become destinations; create safe, sustainable, and accessible streets and pathways for vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians; and provide consistent and visible visitor and resident experiences.

    Project Plans and Support

    Woodstock Village Conservancy will adapt to the needs and desires of stakeholders to enhance and maintain public spaces that serve and inspire our community and its visitors by creating and implementing, with partner entities, a roadmap to leverage and manage community resources and stimulate philanthropy to fund major projects and maintenance.

    Get Involved

    We are looking for volunteers to join our leadership team. If you are interested in contributing to our mission of enhancing and maintaining the parks and connectors within Woodstock's iconic village, please This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

    Volunteer Opportunities for Woodstock Village Conservancy

    Gardening

    • Specifics
      If you love trees, shrubs, flowers, and getting in the dirt, let us know. We are compiling a list of people who would enjoy gardening in teams to make our community more beautiful
    • Time Commitment
      Up to you
    • Skills Needed
      Passion for parks and other urban landscaping elements, collaboration and patience. We will discuss and find a way for you to contribute.

    Project Team Members

    • Joe DiNatale
    • Laura Dyess
    • Michael Green
    • Roger Logan
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    • Bettyanne McGuire
    • Jack Rossi
    • Scott Smith
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    • Susie Stulz

    Many Thanks to Our Partners!