The 2026 Grant Application is available here. Greensboro Association grants are made possible by the generosity of our membership in support of this community we all love and to ensure its vitality for generations to come. The Greensboro Association’s mission is to conceive, advance, and support Greensboro initiatives and organizations that enhance our community, and to protect Caspian Lake and its surrounding environment. Applications are due by March 15.

The 15th Annual Caspian Challenge will be held Sunday, July 26 at the Ballfield in Greensboro, starting at 8:30 am. The race consists of the classic 6.8 mile loop around Caspian Lake and a flat out-and-back 5K walk/run. The race is sponsored by the Greensboro Association. All proceeds go to Greensboro Community Projects. Information on race registration will be posted in the Spring 2026. For more information contact race director Eric Hanson at ehanson1448@gmail.com.

Swim lessons will be held at the Caspian Lake Public Beach this summer during the weeks of July 20th and July 27th. Registration through Teach America to Swim will begin on March 1st. Greensboro youth will again receive free lessons thanks to the Town of Greensboro, the Greensboro Association and private donors. Adult and Guard Start classes also will be held again this summer. More information to follow soon!

An update from the Lakes & Environmental Stewardship Committee, as reported at the January 21 GA board meeting.

We regret to announce that the 2026 Tour de Greensboro has been cancelled due to extremely cold weather conditions forecast for this weekend.

This year, the Greensboro Association responded to rapidly changing environmental and economic challenges—from back-to-back floods to severe drought—by investing in a stronger, more resilient Greensboro. Thanks to the generosity of our members, we supported essential local nonprofits, launched new community and environmental initiatives, and reinforced programs that keep our town thriving. From pollinator gardens and lake stewardship to community meals and educational programs, the GA’s work continues to connect and strengthen our community.

As we look ahead, we invite you to help sustain this momentum by contributing to the Fund for Greensboro—supporting the people, environment, and spirit that make our town extraordinary.

Read the full 2025 Year in Review report

Join us for the Tour de Greensboro on January 24, 2026—a non-competitive, classic-style ski tour through the beautiful trails of Greensboro, Vermont. Starting and ending at the Highland Lodge, this 25 km (or optional 18 km) loop offers some of the best classic skiing in New England, with stunning views, warm cider and donuts along the way, and chili and cornbread at the finish. Proceeds support community projects through the Greensboro Association. Registration is limited—sign up early!

Registration is now open! Click here for information and to register. There will be no on-site registration on event day, and the event is limited to 140 participants.

The Greensboro Association’s Watershed Stewards are dedicated to protecting Caspian Lake through careful monitoring, advocacy, and collaboration with state and local partners. While the State of Vermont currently manages the lake level under a “run of nature” policy, the GA continues to document conditions, submit requests during extreme weather, and conduct regular water quality testing. With drought conditions keeping levels below average, the GA remains focused on ensuring the long-term health of the lake and pursuing opportunities for greater local input in lake-level management. Read more

Please join us for the 2025 Greensboro Association Annual Meeting.

The Funky Fourth Celebration 2025
Freedom & Unity

An amazing day in Greensboro. A parade, a picnic, an auction, a dunk tank, lots of food, a book sale, and an amazing concert to end the day! Many thanks to all of the volunteers. Read more

Lessons for children and adults this summer. Register today!

Over the last two weeks the Upper Lamoille Streamwise team led by Jed Feffer has planted over 500 trees along the Lamoille River in East Hardwick at the properties of David and Gail O’Brian, Lanny and Mary Jane Hill and Zack and Bridget Hoppe.  The trees were purchased with funding provided by the Greensboro Association.  The trees planted, Silky Dogwood, Red Osier Dogwood, Cottonwood, Elderberry, Winterberry, Chokecherry, Speckled Alder and Willow, are all good options for protecting river buffers. 

A Letter from Orleans County Natural Resources Conservation District’s Lake Watershed Program Specialist
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Will Marlier
Spring 2025

For many, Spring is a time of new beginnings. The snow melts, the ice recedes, crocuses bloom, and peepers fill the air with their cacophonous song. Lakes across the state shake the lethargy from their shores as both natural and human systems prepare for the hustle and bustle of summer.