Welcome to Vernon Greenways Volunteers
Powered by citizens dedicated to protecting, maintaining & expanding Vernon’s trails for 20+ years
Nearly three decades of citizen-led stewardship for Vernon.
For more than 20 years, Vernon Greenways Volunteers, Inc. (VGV) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that has partnered with the Town of Vernon Parks and Recreation and the state of Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) to maintain safe, clean, and accessible trails for walkers, runners, cyclists, hikers, and families throughout the community.
- 12 months a year
- 140+ volunteers
- 40+ miles of trails maintained
- Thousands of trail users annually
Examples of Our Impact
Green architecture happily brought to your door – join our group and see more!
Hockanum River
Turn onto the road across from Spare time and you will encounter a cozy estuary running past apartments. Meander the trail along the waterway to encounter Heron, turtles, otters, and more
Infrastructure
This example above is one of several projects VGV has spearheaded. We have led and continue to lead efforts to beautify the Vernon landscapes so you can enjoy them in a solo adventure or with family and friends.
Talcottville Rivine
This X-acre property was owned and then donated by local farmer… Because of his generosity, we now have over X # of trails you can stroll on on a crisp fall day or to shade yourself from the sun in the summer.
What our Vernon-ites say
Here’s what your Vernon neighbors think about our ongoing dedication
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Wondering how you can help? Volunteer to directly see the change from your impact, or support in other ways that allow us to continue to grow, purchase supplies, and support ongoing change in our local community.
We can bring you closer to Vernon places you never knew.
What began as a small volunteer effort in 2004 has grown into a thriving group of citizens who get together to partake in birdwatching, gardening, paving trails, and more ongoing events. VGV has evolved into a community-wide effort powered entirely by volunteers – we would love to hear from you and meet you!
Volunteer with us – on your time, all hands are welcome
Sponsor a trail
One-time donation or monthly giving
