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VNLA Fall Twilight Gathering: Verterra Tree & Shrub Nursery Tour 9/25/25
September 25, 2025 – Thursday – 5:30 – 7:00 pm
Verterra Tree & Shrub Nursery Tour
18 Baldwin Road
Hinesburg, VT 05461
Refreshments and snacks will be served. There is no fee to attend.
Please RSVP: kristina@vnlavt.org
Join us for a tour of the relatively new Verterra Tree and Shrub Nursery, a cooperatively owned nursery specializing in growing and propagating native trees and shrubs for conservation and residential plantings. The three owners, David Berg, Nick Kierstead, and Sam have over 30 years combined agricultural experience. They are deeply committed to the restoration and preservation of watersheds through native tree propagation. Every aspect of their operations is guided by principles of ecological stewardship. From sourcing seeds responsibly to employing sustainable cultivation practices, they strive to minimize their environmental footprint while maximizing the positive impact of their efforts.
Verterra partners with conservation organizations, watershed management authorities, and local communities and actively contributes to the restoration and protection of critical riparian zones and wetland habitats. Through these collaborative initiatives, they aim to not only plant trees but also to nurture thriving ecosystems that are resilient to environmental challenges.
They are currently growing their inventory from seeds and vegetative cuttings. The goal is to produce a majority of their plants from local and regional provenance. This will take a number of years to achieve. In the meantime, they will be supplementing with plants of Vermont and New England native species that have been sourced from other nurseries. Learn more about Verterra HERE.
We hope you can join us!
