Sign up now for Green Mountain Conservation Camps
Youngsters ages 12-16 interested in learning about Vermont's wildlife and gaining outdoor skills can sign up now for a session of the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department's Green Mountain Conservation Camps this summer.
The Outside Story: Some animals survive winter by chilling out
Although fur and feathers certainly help retain heat, there is a limit to how much insulation a small animal can carry. So how do they manage to make it through the winter?
State shares early report on 2022 deer seasons
The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department says an early tally shows that hunters took a little over 17,400 deer in 2022 with the second-highest archery season harvest on record. A final report will be out in March.
Bonfire? Yes. Ice? Not yet
The annual Christmas tree bonfire is set to happen this Saturday, Jan. 14, at 6 p.m. at Anderson Field.
Actor sought for play that portrays Vermont’s assisted suicide law in practice
Pushcart Productions announces open auditions on Saturday, Feb. 4, for a lead male actor in a new play titled “Act 39” written by Circus Smirkus founder Rob Mermin.
Mental illness, food, healing: Waitsfield writer’s memoir ‘Feed Me’ is a local top-seller
Scores of friends, family and colleagues of Erika Nichols-Frazer gathered on a snowy evening at the Big Picture Theater in Waitsfield recently to listen to excerpts from her new memoir “Feed Me: A Story of Food, Love, and Mental Illness.”
The Outside Story: There’s more to fur than meets the eye
A flash of orange streaks across the meadow – a red fox, like a starburst in the snow.
Rotary hosts Pie for Breakfast, announces Not Quite Independence Day theme
The Waterbury Rotary Club has two important updates to share with the community: its popular Pie for Breakfast fundraiser returns on Feb. 4, and Not Quite Independence Day is set for June 24 with the theme “Peace, Love and the 4th of July.”
Exhibit features photos by 2022 Shoot-Out winner Kimberly Hargis
The latest exhibit at Axel’s Gallery and Frame Shop features the work of Kimberly Hargis, winner of the gallery’s 2022 Photography Shoot-Out contest.
The Outside Story: Robins in winter are a thing
One January day, my husband and I set off on a walk around our neighborhood. The temperature was a bone-chilling negative 19 degrees, and although we worked to get our blood pumping, our fingers and toes eventually revolted. As we turned back toward the warmth of home, I spotted a flock of birds bouncing through the branches of a sumac.
Historical society temporarily suspends accepting donated items
In its most recent newsletter, the Waterbury Historical Society announced that it has suspended accepting donated items for its collection until it can process donations received in recent months.
Reminders for valuing and protecting Vermont wetlands
This holiday season, the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation is reflecting on the gifts that wetlands provide statewide.
Trees, lights, wrapping paper, etc.: Post-holiday recycling questions answered
And just like that, the 2022 holidays are memories. Besides scrolling and sharing photos with friends and family, there’s likely some cleanup ahead.
January at the library: Wellness programs, Vermont Reads, and more
The Waterbury Public Library’s January programs and events calendar is full with something for everyone including several wellness offerings, multiple events that are part of the Vermont Reads series, as well as meetings of ongoing programs.
Vermonters urged to help prevent the spread of avian flu
MONTPELIER – The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department is asking the public to take precautions around wild birds, as the highly pathogenic avian flu circulates in the state.
The Outside Story: South Carolina state bird moves north
In mid-December, a small, reddish-brown bird with an upturned tail, a white eyebrow-stripe, and a long, slender, down curved bill was on the deck below our feeder.
Waterbury Ambulance continues COVID-19, flu shot clinics
Waterbury Ambulance Service continues to run a busy schedule of COVID-19 and flu vaccine clinics in the region, although no longer at its station in Waterbury Center.
Public asked to weigh in on Vermont State Parks modernization study
The people who run Vermont State Parks are seeking public input as part of a modernization study underway through mid-February.
Christmas services 2022
Here is a list of Christmas services around Waterbury and Duxbury this weekend.
The Outside Story: Balsam woolly adelgid is a foe to firs
’Tis the season for balsam fir, the fragrant evergreen that adorns our homes through the winter holidays.