Neighbors in Action

The Highlands is undoubtedly a special region, but the people that call these hills home make it truly extraordinary. These are stories of people that are making a contribution to the rural character and quality of life of the region by serving as stewards of their land and community.

	David Schochet As David Schochet describes the camaraderie that has developed on the Town of Shelburne’s Open Space Committee, it is easy to overlook the hard work that the Committee does and the weighty issues that it tackles. Read more >>
	Jack & Danielle Lochhead The patience and persistence of Jack and Danielle helped them pass through the complexities of forest management programs, putting them on a path to having woodlands that meet their needs and dreams. Read more >>
	Jennifer Lewis “I can spot a one-foot-tall garlic mustard plant hiding under a roadside crash barrier at thirty miles-an-hour,” says Jennifer Lewis. Holding passionate antagonism toward a local invasive plant is an act of love. “I love the northern hardwood forest and don’t want to see it destroyed by this plant.” Read more >>
	Sue Timberlake Sue Timberlake may work with wind, but she’s not a dreamer with her head in the clouds. Her vertical wind turbine is real, and spinning at the Old Creamery in Cummington. Read more >>