Wildlife expert to discuss coexisting with the Eastern coyote
We hear them and sometimes see them. They live near us close to our homes, yards, and fields. Should humans fear the Eastern coyote, or can we co-exist and even appreciate them?
Calling all campfire storytellers: Time to put ghost stories to paper
It’s barely spring but the folks at Bridgeside Books are already thinking ahead to October, Halloween, and the season of ghosts and goblins.
The Outside Story: Cozy cattails harbor life in winter
On a winter day, I drove down to a nearby wetland bisected by a town road and walked carefully onto the ice. I was looking for cattail heads to dissect so I could meet the caterpillars who overwinter inside the seed fluff.
Ellen Langtree ‘A Retrospective’ exhibition opens at Axel’s
The last time Ellen Langtree’s paintings were publicly shown was in the 1990s. Today her medium is clay and a combination of her works is on display at Axel’s Gallery until April 2.
Axel’s kicks off 2022 Photography Shoot-Out contest
Axel’s Gallery & Frame Shop has announced the theme for its annual photo contest with a call to artists to submit entries by October that capture beauty in nature around the theme of “Reflections.” The prize? A solo exhibition at Axel’s in 2023.
American Legion community salutes Charles ‘Butch’ Allen
On Saturday, Feb. 12, the Sons of the American Legion Post 59 sponsored an appreciation night for a local veteran Charles Butch Allen.
MakerSphere looks to add community woodworking shop
The characteristically creative MakerSphere organization is considering branching out in a new direction that could get more people in the community building and creating.
SunCommon hosts 3rd annual online Climate Action Film Festival
For the third year, SunCommon will host its annual Climate Action Film Festival on March 16-17.
The Outside Story: The under-ice food web
This winter, Saint Michael’s College biology professor and writer Declan McCabe took to pond ice to peek below the surface. Because while the under-ice food web is reduced in wintertime compared to summer, it is certainly not dormant.
Upcoming library events: Saturday games; a film examining ‘disability’; tips for users of older cellphones
Upcoming March events at the Waterbury Public Library include Saturday board and card games starting up March 5; an online viewing and later discussion of the film, ‘Crutch’ that examines the concept of ‘disability’; and tips for users of older cellphones now that 3G networks are shutting down.
The Outside Story: An unexpected ruffed grouse winter visitor
A few weeks ago, I noticed a dark, football-shaped shadow skulking quietly among the stems of honeysuckle and lilac by our driveway.
Valley Players plan staged reading of Tucker Atwood play
The Valley Players will present a staged reading of the 2021 Valley Players Playwright Award winner “Dance Again,” by Tucker Atwood, on Saturday, March 5.
Waterbury Historical Society publishes a look at 21st century Waterbury
The Waterbury Historical Society’s new book “A Century in Waterbury, Vermont: Stories of Resilience, Growth and Community” is now available.
New director joins Waterbury Area Food Shelf
The Waterbury Area Food Shelf has a new director who brings experience from years working at the Vermont Food Bank and local roots as a community member.
Mad River Chorale resumes rehearsals Feb. 28
After waiting for COVID-19 Omicron cases to subside, Mad River Chorale conductor Mary Jane Austin and the chorale’s board of directors have announced the start of the group’s spring term.
The Outside Story: Crows in Winter
During winter, I catch glimpses of crows as they fly swiftly over our valley, cawing, or gather in small groups to feed on roadkill along the highway.
Bottle drive through Feb. 19 by Harwood Rotary Interact Club
Are cans and bottles to recycle piling up at your house?
The Outside Story: The bugs that come inside
I was settling in to answer a few emails when I heard, “Dad, some huge bug just flew into the lampshade!”
Contest winner Haverstick’s stunningly colorful photos on view at Axel’s
The winner of last year’s Photography Shoot-Out contest has a new exhibition on view at Axel’s Gallery and Frame Shop titled “Nature’s Images Reimagined,” and it runs through March 5.
Dog licenses due for renewal by April 1
According to state statute, all dogs in Vermont over the age of six months are required to be licensed each year.