A poem by Finn Horak

One of the best ways to get to know a piece of land is arguably to just go out and walk it.

My mind buzzed with what ifs, and I could feel my stomach tightening as I drove north up I-87. I’d made this drive about a million times, trekking up to Middlebury, a place that felt like home after four years; a place where I developed an identity, where I found people that I loved, where I felt comfortable....

Things I will miss from my summer spent at Smokey House Center

This summer, the Future Forester Apprentices had a system of shared meals in which we took turns cooking for the group in pairs. We have been eating very well and improving our culinary skills, so I wanted to share a recipe of my own for you to try. I hope you enjoy how it turns out as much as I did!

An excerpt from my journal: Summer 2026

Point of view: a summer reflection from a Future Forester Apprentice

How to Spend a Day at Smokey House as an Apprentice

From the Field: A Summer Intern’s Perspective