Waterthrushes: Winged kings of bog and stream
If you’re looking for warblers on a walk in the summer woods, your first instinct might be to look toward the canopy. But two closely related warbler species forgo those elevated environs for the eddies and banks of forested streams and wetlands. These specialists of sylvan waters are a treat for any birder – and offer a challenging exercise in avian identification.
Vermont’s largest dog show runs July 11-14 at the Tunbridge Fairgrounds
Vermonters love dogs and one of the biggest canine events of the year —the Vermont Scenic Circuit Dog Show—takes place Thursday-Sunday, July 11-14.
Road salt impacts aquatic life year-round
Road crews across the United States use more than 24 million tons of road salt to melt ice and snow each year – triple the volume used in 1975, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
Vermont turkey brood survey starts July 1
Have wild turkeys in your neighborhood or see them in your daily travels? The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department wants to know where you spot them, especially groups with broods.
Getting out and celebrating Independence Day
Waterbury’s Independence Day celebration may be over but a variety of other festivities for the holiday are scheduled around the region that local residents may want to check out.
Floodgates Art Project 2.0 asks Waterbury, ‘What’s on Your Plate?’
In August 2012, a year after Tropical Storm Irene devastated many parts of Vermont including Waterbury, a group of community members in collaboration with Revitalizing Waterbury organized an art exhibition entitled “After Irene: A Floodgates Art Project.”
Phantom Theater’s summer offerings: ‘Something for everyone’
In the Mad River Valley, nothing says summer like theater in a barn. Now in its 39th year, Phantom Theater returns to the beautiful Edgcomb Barn in Warren for a season rich with theater, dance, circus arts, music and storytelling.
Waterbury Winterfest grant applications are open through July 15
Waterbury Winterfest is now accepting applications for the 2024 grants program to expand access to recreation in the Waterbury area. The organization has set aside $8,000 for this year’s grant program, with grant awards ranging from $500 to $1,000.
TURNmusic marks milestone with a music festival and auction
To mark its 10th anniversary, TURNmusic will launch a new music festival Friday-Saturday, July 19-20 at The Phoenix Gallery and Music Hall on Stowe Street.
Tour local gardens with A River Runs Through It Garden Tour July 21
The local garden club A River Runs Through It hosts its annual self-guided Garden Tour on Sunday, July 21, with six locations in Waterbury and Duxbury.
Saturday/Sunday in Waterbury: Running, marching, shopping, watching fireworks…
Waterbury will be abuzz with activity today with Not Quite Independence Day festivities this afternoon and evening and more.
State agencies share safe boating tips for summertime
As boaters visit Vermont’s lakes and ponds over the Fourth of July holiday, state officials are issuing reminders for safety and protecting the environment.
Surprise! Some birds find strange eggs in their nests
Black birds with a greenish sheen and brown heads sometimes visit my yard during spring migration. These are male brown-headed cowbirds, and they often arrive in mixed flocks of red-winged blackbirds and grackles.
Historical society seeks new manager for Waterbury’s treasures
Waterbury Historical Society recently thanked its departing collection manager for his work during his tenure. Volunteers now are fulfilling the role while the organization searches for a new candidate to take the paid position.
Montpelier artist Rob Hitzig presents ‘Chasing a Feeling’ at Axel’s
A new exhibition opens at Axel’s Gallery on June 26 featuring the unique art of self-taught Montpelier artist Rob Hitzig.
Waterbury Community Band announces summer schedule, starting June 25
The Waterbury Community Band led by director Nick Allen will be playing in town this summer with concerts on Tuesday nights at 7 p.m. split between Rusty Parker Memorial Park and the Waterbury Center Green.
History Museum exhibit holds up a 20th-century mirror to Vermont through year’s end
An exhibition of Vermont artwork collected over the course of a lifetime opens in Montpelier at the Vermont History Museum in July and runs through the end of this year.
Circus Smirkus ‘Imaginarium’ heads to Waterbury with six shows, July 2-4
The 37th annual Circus Smirkus Big Top Tour is getting ready to travel New England this summer with opening performances at its Circus Barn in Greensboro followed by its first stop on the road in Waterbury with six shows, July 2-4.
Protect nesting loons, chicks by enjoying from a distance
Few birding experiences rival hearing the haunting call of the loon or seeing them glide by in protected coves on a lake. For the birds’ protection, the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department asks boaters and anglers to enjoy loons from a safe distance this summer.
The patchwork life of the brown wasp mantidfly
The brown wasp mantidfly’s lifestyle is as patchwork as its appearance. In its larval form, it hitchhikes on an unassuming spider and ultimately eats the spider’s eggs. As an adult, the mantidfly is a dangerous predator and incognito wasp mimic.