Cow Pasture Stewardship Committee
Meets on the 3rd Thursday of every other month @ 5:30 PM
Check meeting agenda for in-person location and Zoom instructions

Each member serves a 2-year term.

Council Liaison: Councilor Amanda Gustin

Primary Staff: City Manager

  Committee Mission Statement: To connect people to the place in ways that allow recreation, exploration, collaboration, and stewardship of the Cow Pasture.

  Communication Agreement & Mission Statement, 7-2019

  Cow Pasture Stewardship Committee Member Recruitment & Expectations

  Committee Vision Statement: The Barre City Cow Pasture is an undeveloped natural area with ecological importance, historical significance and outdoor recreational opportunities.

View the Parking and Trail Map to see the many ways that you can access our forest.

Learn more about our Cow Pasture through our PHOTO GALLERY page.

Virtual Nature Walk

Welcome to the Central VT Career Center Exploratory Class

The Central Vermont Career Centers Exploratory Class has assisted the Committee and Community for 5 consecutive years by improving plant biodiversity and wildlife habitat by removing non-native invasive plants from the 82 Acre natural area.  Please watch their introductory video here.

'Cow Pasture Logo Contest'

Seven entries were submitted...upon much deliberation, two entries were combined to create what the Committee felt best represents the Cow Pasture. Scott Bascom's artwork and Jamieson Gallas's messaging and peripheral design were combined to create the Cow Pasture logo.
The Committee would like to thank all of the artists for their interest and creative artwork.

• Cow Pasture Trail Assessment 2025
• Cow Pasture Management Plan
• Cow Pasture Assessment 2013
• Cow Pasture Dog Walking Policy
• K9 Code of Conduct

Work Groups

• Cowpasture Access and Conservation Advisory Work Group
• Invasive Species Advisory Group