The Outside Story: A close encounter during the fall moose rut
On an October day years ago, my husband and I were canoeing on a pond in the Green Mountain National Forest. We heard crashing in the bushes along the shoreline just before a magnificent bull moose with large antlers appeared.
Mark your calendars for October’s concerts, sales, seasonal events
We have many upcoming events to pass along for your calendars: the Ben & Jerry’s benefit Pumpkin (and ice cream) Giveaway, sales at the Methodist church and the senior center, a winter clothing distribution in Waterbury Center, Vermont Philarmonic and Solaris concert performances, a Rotary Cornhole fundraiser, and the annual meeting of the Friends of the Waterbury Reservoir.
The Outside Story: When a tree falls in the woods, it creates opportunity
In May, when a cottonwood measuring nearly three and a half feet in diameter and more than 100 feet tall fell across a trail in the Saint Michael’s College Natural Area, I saw the event less as a tragedy, and more as a circle of life opportunity.
Saturday ceremony will honor the service, sacrifice of Edward Farrar
Next Saturday, Oct. 14 – 119 years and a day after Farrar’s death – a special ceremony will be held starting at 1 p.m. at Hope Cemetery in downtown Waterbury to honor Edward Farrar. A special commemorative plaque will be unveiled on his grave marker.
Memorial gift gives Maple Street Cemetery a stone name marker and wall
For years, it’s been easy to pass by the cemetery on Maple Street in Waterbury Center without really noticing it. Until quite recently, what you saw when approaching was a big field enclosed by a chain link fence and no indication of which cemetery it was.
Fall household hazardous waste collection at Crossett Brook on Oct. 14
The Mad River Resource Management Alliance holds its Fall Household Hazardous Waste Collection on Saturday, Oct. 14, at a new location – Crossett Brook Middle School – from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Home health agency honors Waterbury Ambulance Service
Central Vermont Home Health and Hospice has named Waterbury Ambulance Service its Partner of the Year.
The Outside Story: Buttonbush is a boon for birds and more
As autumn begins and insect populations dwindle, many waterfowl species rely increasingly on seeds as a food source.
Spooky Tales tickets sell out ahead of bookstore’s new fall event
Tickets for both nights of Spooky Tales at Bridgeside Books, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 13-14, are now sold out, according to bookshop owner Katya d’Angelo. There is a waiting list, should any ticket-holder’s plans change.
Lost Nation Theater returns to Montpelier City Hall with original comic drama, ‘Sam & Jim in Hell’
Their summer production was upended by the July floods but Lost Nation Theater is back on track with its fall schedule and a new play opening Oct. 5 at Montpelier City Hall Arts Center.
New youth librarian + October programs at the Waterbury Public Library
Waterbury Public Library has a new youth librarian and October program highlights include board games and a stand-up comedy workshop for adults.
History talk: Hear how 1816’s weather puts 2023’s lackluster summer to shame
If you happen to think the summer of 2023 was less than ideal with its frequent rains and infrequent days of hot sunshine, you should hear about the summer of ’16.
UVM forest experts share fall foliage insights
It’s that time of the year again as Vermont trees begin to put on their fall show.
The Outside Story: Why some mushrooms glow in the dark
Bioluminescence is light generated from chemical reactions in the bodies of living things, and beings from fireflies and jellyfish to some bacteria and – yes – fungi can produce this effect.
‘The Glass Menagerie’ takes to the Valley Players stage, Sept. 29-Oct. 15
The Valley Players present a classic of the American theater, “The Glass Menagerie” by Tennessee Williams, with shows on weekends from Sept. 29 through Oct. 15 at the Valley Players Theater in Waitsfield.
The Outside Story: The peculiar acorn pip gall wasp
In northern New England, acorns ripen in late summer and normally drop from oak trees from September through October.
Stowe Free Library welcomes new director at open house Wednesday
The Friends of the Stowe Free Library and Trustees of the Stowe Free Library will host an open house this Wednesday, Sept. 27, from 3 to 5 p.m. to welcome the new library director.
Mural installation and celebration set for this week
Installation of the Waterbury Area Anti-Racism Coalition’s mural at 29 Stowe Street is scheduled for Thursday with a celebration at Stowe Street Cafe on Saturday.
TURNmusic hosts Outer Sounds tonight, jazz piano Sept. 30 at the Phoenix
TURNmusic has live music performances on tap this weekend and next at the Phoenix Art Gallery and Music Hall on Stowe Street.
Youth Conservation Corps trail crew tackles Huntington Gorge trails
Following the July floods, volunteers with the Vermont River Conservancy and Vermont Youth Conservation Corps went to work to improve eroded trails and safety signs at Huntington Gorge in Richmond.