Vermont’s Green Mountain Conservation Camps at Lake Bomoseen and Buck Lake are gearing up for their 2026 season with a hands-on spring cleanup volunteer event on May 16, and Vermont Fish and Wildlife is calling on community members, scout groups, and student clubs to roll up their sleeves. Education Specialist Hannah Lafont is leading the charge for repairs, construction, landscaping, and general maintenance—think trail clearing, dock fixes, and cabin touch-ups to ensure these outdoor gems are ready for the next generation of young adventurers. It’s a classic Vermont pitch: get dirty, give back, and connect with nature in a state that still knows how to foster self-reliance without a permit.

For the 2A community, this isn’t just a cleanup—it’s a prime opportunity to embed pro-gun values into the next wave of leaders. These camps have long been incubators for hunting, fishing, and marksmanship programs, teaching kids firearm safety and ethical stewardship under Fish and Wildlife’s watchful eye. Volunteering here lets 2A advocates show up as the responsible stewards we are, countering urban narratives that paint gun owners as anti-environment. Imagine scout troops from NRA youth programs pitching in, swapping stories of range days while hauling brush—it’s grassroots activism that builds alliances with state agencies and plants seeds for future defenders of the Second Amendment. In a post-Bruen world where Vermont’s gun culture faces progressive headwinds, events like this reinforce our role as conservationists who hunt, shoot, and protect the wild.

The implications ripple wider: with anti-gun forces pushing to restrict youth access to shooting sports, hands-on involvement at places like Green Mountain fortifies the pipeline of proficient, safety-conscious shooters. Sign up via Vermont Fish and Wildlife’s channels, bring your work gloves and 2A spirit, and turn a workday into a strategic win for liberty and the outdoors. Mark May 16—your community’s future self-reliance depends on it.