Maple sugaring adapts to a changing climate
Boiling maple sap into syrup is a time-honored tradition in the Northeast, to the olfactory delight of anyone who has spent time in a steamy sugarhouse while inhaling the sweet maple scent of the season.
Waterbury Recreation springs into the new season
Spring is making its arrival and Waterbury Recreation has a new schedule with ongoing programs and special events booked through April. Other signups are open for youth programs later in the year.
Mad River Story Slam seeks storytellers and their tales
Looking ahead to the April calendar, The Valley Players’ pitch line is open to accept stories for the 4th annual Mad River Story Slam.
Axel’s hosts haunting works by ceramic artist Susan Wilson
Next week, a new exhibition opens at Axel’s Frame Shop and Gallery in Waterbury featuring ceramic works by veteran artist Susan Wilson of Putney, Vermont.
New invasive zig-zags across North America
A new invasive insect is zig-zagging its way across North America.
The humble acorn is a feast for wildlife
The acorn is a perfectly designed container packed with potential. It holds the seed that may become a towering tree that will shelter and feed thousands of creatures throughout its lifetime – including many animals that rely on acorns for winter survival.
Tax checkoff supports threatened and endangered species recovery
As Vermonters prepare to file their 2023 tax returns, state Fish & Wildlife officials remind them to consider checking off the spot to contribute to Vermont’s Nongame Wildlife Fund.
Valley Players premiers ‘Poet’s Choice’ March 8-17
The Valley Players present the world premiere of the play “Poet’s Choice” on stage weekends March 8-17 in Waitsfield.
Rotary announces NQID 2024 theme: ‘Celebrating All Sport’
Waterbury’s Not Quite Independence Day celebration is scheduled for Saturday, June 29. The Waterbury Rotary Club announced this year’s theme: “Celebrating All Sport.”
March programs at the Waterbury Public Library
Learn Mahjong or watercolor painting. Attend an event that shines light into a dark corner of Vermont history. And get ready for the April 8 eclipse.
Ebbing snow cover affects plants and animals
Our region is riding a meteorological roller-coaster. Overall, winters are shorter, temperatures warmer, there is less snow cover, and we are experiencing more wet-snow and rain events.
Fire Department recaps 2023 with annual awards banquet
The Waterbury Fire Department recently held its annual membership banquet and awards ceremony at the Main Street firestation.
Signup for Waterbury Rec Summer Camp opens soon
Signups for Summer Recreation Camp start March 4 with a new registration schedule and swim lessons built into the program.
Steele Community Room now available for visual arts exhibitions
The Waterbury Historical Society and the town of Waterbury will now make space available for rotating exhibitions in the Steele Community Room at the municipal center.
Parishes join forces for cash raffle, St. Paddy’s Day event
The local Roman Catholic Church parishes of St. Andrew’s in Waterbury, Our Lady of the Snows in Waitsfield, and St. Patrick's in Moretown together are holding their first annual Cash Raffle fundraiser in four years.
Feb. 16-24: Benefit performances of ‘The Vagina Monologues’ hit three Central Vermont stages
Eve Ensler’s groundbreaking, humorous, eye-opening production, “The Vagina Monologues” will make the rounds to three stages across Central Vermont from Feb. 16 to 24.
A tale of two grosbeaks in winter | The Outside Story
Last February, several evening grosbeaks which we rarely see here visited our feeder.
Longnose gar sets new bow fishing record for 2023
A bow-fishing angler on Lake Champlain can claim the one record-setting catch in Vermont for 2023, according to the Vermont Department of Fish & Wildlife.
Get shanties off the ice by March 31
Ice fishing shanties in Vermont must be removed before the ice becomes unsafe or loses its ability to support the shanty out of the water, or before the March 31 – whichever comes first.
Outdoors News Briefs
Stark Mountain Foundation set up StorySki at Mad River Glen Feb. 24. Green Mountain Conservation Camp registration is open. Plus, people, dogs can register now for 26th Annual Mutt Strut on April 21.