Exhibit of blueprint-style photographs opens Friday at Waterbury Studios
Waterbury Studios hosts a new exhibit of specialty photographs with an opening reception planned for Friday, June 16. Titled “CYANOTYPICAL,” the show features blueprint portraits by Benjamin Aleshire through Aug. 18.
Curbing the spread of emerald ash borer, removing affected trees
In an effort to address the threat posed by the invasive emerald ash borer the Vermont Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation urges both residents and visitors to get informed on recommendations for safeguarding the state’s ash tree population with an eye toward public safety.
Delay mowing to protect grassland birds
Bobolinks, Savannah sparrows and eastern meadowlarks enrich our summers with their songs, but their populations have suffered dramatic, long-term declines due to the loss of their grassland habitat.
Bellows Falls group launches Pride Whistlestop Tour along Amtrak’s Sunday run
As Amtrak’s Vermonter makes its way south from St. Albans to Brattleboro on Sunday, a group from Bellows Falls is hoping actual Vermonters will flock to their train stations to celebrate Pride.
The Outside Story: Firefly season is here
It happens on a warm June evening: in the darkening field near my house, I notice a brief flicker of light. Then another. And another. It’s the opening act of firefly season – a nightly light show, courtesy of a family of half-inch-long insects.
Propose a show for Stowe Theatre Guild’s 2024 season
The Stowe Theatre Guild has put out a call to directors and aspiring directors to submit proposals for shows the company could consider for its 2024 season.
Central Vt. improv troupe seeks ‘Pursuit of Happiness?’ at the Grange Hall June 11
The Montpelier-based Central Vermont Playback Theatre Troupe comes to the Grange Hall Cultural Center in Waterbury Center on Sunday, June 11, with its current interactive performance, “Pursuit of Happiness?”
MadDog Trout Unlimited invites community to fishing outing
The MadDog chapter of Trout Unlimited is throwing a special community cookout and fishing outing on Saturday, June 10, in Middlesex and members invite the community to join them.
The Outside Story: Of dewdrops and spider webs
On a foggy morning walk, it may seem as if the spider webs on your path have turned into jeweled wonders, every thread a string of gems as smooth as pearls and as sparkling as diamonds.
Dragon boat events planned for Waterbury Reservoir this summer
Vermont’s renowned group of dragon boat enthusiasts who support breast cancer survivors, Dragonheart Vermont, has free paddle days scheduled this summer for people to try the sport.
Free entry to Vermont State Parks, Historic Sites on Vermont Days, June 10-11
Vermonters can enjoy free admission to Vermont State Parks and Vermont State Historic Sites on its annual Vermont Days, this year Saturday and Sunday, June 10-11.
June programs at the Waterbury Public Library
Here are some highlights of free programs happening at the Waterbury Public Library in May.
Burlington artist, design chosen for Waterbury Community Mural project
The Public Art Team of the Waterbury Area Anti-Racism Coalition has announced its artist and design choice for the Waterbury Community Mural project planned for the back side of the building at 29 Stowe Street.
Cool, cloudy Sunday was perfect for Fish & Game Club’s Kids Fishing Derby
The Waterbury-Stowe Fish & Game Club held its 61st annual Kids Fishing Derby last weekend with 58 young anglers up to age 12 taking part.
The Outside Story: When to rescue – or not rescue – a baby bird
This is the time of year when my yard feels bursting with life, as the neighborhood welcomes eastern phoebes, ruby-throated hummingbirds, and broad-winged hawks back from their long migrations.
Memorial Day ceremony set for Duxbury’s Holy Cross Cemetery
The Waterbury Historical Society and American Legion Post 59 will host their annual Memorial Day event on Monday, May 29, starting at 11 a.m. at Duxbury’s Holy Cross Cemetery.
Axel’s first exhibit in new location features Ferrisburgh artist through September
Work by Ferrisburgh artist Denis Versweyveld is Axel’s Gallery and Frame Shop’s first exhibit in its new Stowe Street gallery space, opening on May 31 to run all summer.
The Outside Story: The early bird gets the jumping worm
We’ve all heard the idiom, “The early bird gets the worm.” When it comes to invasive jumping worms, unfortunately, there are more than enough to go around.
Green Up Day in Duxbury 2023
Approximately 80 volunteers worked to spruce up Duxbury roads on Green Up Day, Saturday, May 6. The Duxbury Land Trust, which has been organizing the event for the past 26 years, is very pleased with the result.
Vermont students choose Youth Book Award winners
Thousands of young readers around Vermont have weighed in to choose the latest winners of three annual literary awards organized by the Vermont Department of Libraries.