A tough little tree with a quirky name
Wandering through the woods this time of year, occasionally I’ve come across a small deciduous tree laden with cone-like structures that resemble the hops used to brew beer.
‘Green River Reservoir’ documentary film screening Oct. 24
The Friends of Green River Reservoir will host a film screening on Oct. 24 of the new documentary “Green River Reservoir” by Waitsfield filmmaker Ian Sweet.
$700,000 Burrows Trail overhaul completed on Camel’s Hump
After 70 weeks of work over the past three years, the Green Mountain Club and Vermont Department of Forests Parks and Recreation have completed a nearly $700,000 top-to-bottom rehabilitation project of the popular Burrows hiking trail on Camel’s Hump.
AARP gives top community service award to Waterbury’s William April
AARP Vermont recently presented Bill April of Waterbury with its 2024 Andrus Award for Community Service.
Did you know some dragonflies migrate?
The great annual movements of fall include monarch butterflies winging toward Mexico, whales heading to the Caribbean to give birth, and multitudes of birds in the autumn skies. There’s another migration this season that often goes unnoticed by casual observers: that of dragonflies.
October at Waterbury Public Library
Schedules shift to fall mode this month at the Waterbury Public Library. Here is a rundown of highlights of the free programs for adults offered now through the season, with many continuing into winter and spring.
Waterbury LEAP seeks volunteers for Nov. window insulation project
Volunteers with Waterbury LEAP will spend a week in early November working with a team in Waitsfield to construct energy-efficient window inserts under the direction of a regional nonprofit organization called WindowDressers.
Music abounds in October performances
Here’s the lowdown on several October musical performances in and not too far from Waterbury to add to your calendars.
Lost Nation Theater caps off season with Shakespeare
Lost Nation Theater’s season finale production is Shakespeare’s play, “The Tempest,” on stage at Montpelier City Hall Thursdays through Sundays, Oct. 10-27.
Girl Scout leader named October Volunteer of the Month
The Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains has named local Troop 30228 leader Jessica Chenette its Volunteer of the Month for October.
Digger wasps come with benefits and misconceptions
On warm days through early fall, you can find two large species of “digger” wasps flitting about late-blooming flowers.
Cool Vermont wildlife news: Rare Canada lynx sightings continue
After a rare Canada lynx was confirmed in Vermont last August for the first time in years, biologists with the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department have continued to receive verifiable photos and videos of what they believe is the same individual wild cat.
October Community News Briefs
Fall is getting busy - click to read about a few upcoming community events.
Bookshop presents original ‘Spooky Tales’ in two performances Oct. 11-12
Bridgeside Books presents its third annual scary story performance, Spooky Tales 2024: Twisted Folklore, on Friday-Saturday, Oct. 11-12.
Water-themed art abounds in two downtown Waterbury exhibits
Two art shows converge in downtown Waterbury over the next several weeks, both with water central to their themes and purpose.
The Valley Players invite audiences to keep the mystery of ‘The Mousetrap’
Opening on Oct. 4, The Valley Players present Agatha Christie’s classic whodunit, “The Mousetrap,” for three consecutive weekends in October in Waitsfield.
How wet weather affects fall foliage
The Northeast is famous for its fall foliage, as the lush, green leaves of summer transform into bright hues, turning hillsides and valleys into quilts of scarlet, ochre, and gold. Among the brightest foliage is that of our region’s various maple species. But as our summers have become on average warmer and wetter, the celebrated bounty of fall color may fade.
Waterbury performance premieres student compositions
Music-COMP kicks off its 30th season with a free concert in Waterbury on Sunday, Sept. 29, presenting the world premiere of six student works written during a summer program.
Free veterinary clinic for pets with senior owners coming to Waterbury
The Waterbury Area Senior Center will host a special veterinary clinic on Oct. 22 for local pets with senior owners.
The Children’s Room marks 40 years with annual Barn Dance
It’s that time of year for The Children’s Room’s annual Barn Dance & Harvest Fest at Beard’s Barn but this year’s celebration has the extra bonus of marking the nonprofit’s 40th year in operation.