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Welch Speaks with Woodstock Union High School class at King Farm

Courtesy of Senator Peter Welch’s office / U.S. Senator Peter Welch spoke with Woodstock Union High School students and members of VLT on Oct. 29 at King Farm.

On Tuesday, Oct. 29, U.S. Senator Peter Welch met with Woodstock Union High School students and members of Vermont Land Trust (VLT) at King Farm. He spoke of his work in Congress and the importance of civic engagement as well as the introduction of new legislation led by the Vermont congressional delegation to extend the boundary of the Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park to include the King Farm, which is currently owned by VLT.

Students asked the senator a range of questions, from balancing environmental regulation with population growth to how relationships are formed and maintained in the Senate.

“Our kids in Vermont are smart, thoughtful, and engaged—they’re going to go on to do incredible work in our communities and change the world in the process. I’m always encouraged when I talk with our students,” said Senator Welch. “This community-based bill our delegation is leading will conserve our state’s history and foster new educational partnerships for students in Woodstock and across Vermont.”

Sen. Welch was joined by Tracy Zschau, president of Vermont Land Trust; Abby White, vice president of engagement of Vermont Land Trust; Pieter Bohen, from the Cotyledon Fund; and Jason Drebitko, from the Green Mountain Foundation. 

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