Conservation Commission hosts wildlife biologist and forester to discuss wildlife crossings on March 18
The Waterbury Conservation Commission will host a special presentation on wildlife crossings on Wednesday, March 18, at the Waterbury-Stowe Fish & Game Club.
Lamoille County Players hold ‘The Addams Family’ auditions, March 21-22
The Lamoille County Players will hold auditions for “The Addams Family” musical comedy on March 21 and 22 at the Hyde Park Opera House.
‘Snurfing to Snowboarding’ presentation is Thursday at the Vt. Ski & Snowboard Museum
The Vermont Ski & Snowboard Museum in Stowe hosts snowboarding pioneer Paul Graves for a Red Bench Speaker Series presentation titled, ‘Snurfing to Snowboarding,’ this Thursday, March 12.
Backcountry rescuers recognized after subzero Camel’s Hump mission
Four members of the Waterbury Backcountry Rescue Team were recognized last week for their extraordinary efforts during a harrowing recent nighttime rescue mission in subzero conditions on Camel’s Hump.
Backyard neighbor: Ubiquitous, melodious song sparrows
In early March, birds that have been gone all winter begin appearing at my feeder. One of the earliest of these spring migrants is a brown-backed sparrow with a white breast coarsely streaked with brown
March at the Waterbury Public Library
The Waterbury Public Library’s March highlights of free programming for adult programs include some regular favorites and some seasonal special events.
Fishers inherently practice family planning
Fishers have a reputation as the northern forests’ ultimate misanthropes. These mesocarnivores are so territorial that within six to eight months after their birth, young fishers are unceremoniously pushed out of their mother’s home range to fend for themselves.
Seeds, frazil and flocs tell the story of ice
During some recent winters, climate change has brought unseasonably warm spells, incomplete ice covers, decreased water levels, and insignificant snowfall, all of which expose ice formations normally unseen. These formations are known as frazil (often referred to as “frazil ice”), and they don’t begin in water; they begin in the air.
TURNmusic in March: Solo artists, Jazz Jam, & TURN Ensemble premieres new works around Vermont
TURNmusic’s March calendar has a variety of shows, including several performances by solo artists, the mid-month Jazz Jam, and TURN’s handpicked ensemble takes to the road for three concerts playing brand new works by Vermont composers.
Lost Nation Theater students sing and dance ‘A Wrinkle in Time’ to the stage
Lost Nation Theater’s student performers venture out of this world for their new Theater For Kids By Kids production of the classic tale, ‘A Wrinkle in Time.’
CReW seeks properties with sewer/septic issues during floods
Waterbury’s long-term flood recovery organization CReW is looking to hear from property owners in the greater Waterbury area to find homes that have had the unfortunate experience of sewer or septic backups during recent floods.
Green Mountain Conservation Camp signup is open
Vermont youngsters ages 12-16 who want to learn about Vermont's wildlife and gain outdoor skills have a chance to sign up for a session of the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department's Green Mountain Conservation Camps this summer.
Soil microbes bundle up in winter
Although we may be aware that other creatures are preparing for the cold, building their nutritious stockpiles and cozy dens, few of us think about the ground beneath our feet. Yet here as well, a whole world gets ready for winter.
Stark Mountain Foundation hosts 8th annual StorySki at Mad River Glen
Stark Mountain Foundation’s StorySki winter tradition continues on Saturday, Feb. 21, with the 8th annual event inviting young skiers and their families to Mad River Glen.
Tiny king of the winter woods: Golden-crowned kinglets
Golden-crowned kinglets are ping-pong-ball-sized (and -shaped) songbirds that breed almost exclusively in coniferous forests. For seven months of the year, they wear the crown of smallest bird in the Northeast, surpassed only by the ruby-throated hummingbird in summertime.
Vermont Philharmonic presents ‘Heritage in Harmony’ Feb. 21-22; family concert March 8
The powerful influence of folk tunes and stories takes center stage with the Vermont Philharmonic’s upcoming “Heritage in Harmony” concerts Feb. 21-22 in Colchester and Barre. The March 8 Family Concert features work by a Harwood student composer.
Great gray owls are winter’s elusive visitors
The great gray owl is a northern raptor that only occasionally graces the northeastern U.S. Called the phantom of the north, great grays have a fierce appearance with luminous yellow eyes, an impressive size, and large talons.
A rare winter flicker of red and yellow
While many of our region’s colorful birds fly south for the cold months, resident woodpeckers offer a reliable contrast to this season’s monochrome palette.
With ‘exciting changes’ around the corner, Axel’s hosts annual Photo Shoot-Out
The annual Photo Shoot-Out contest at Axel’s Gallery & Frame Shop is winding down this week with just a few days left for community members to weigh in on the People’s Choice prize.
Share love stories, discover a new play, learn acting, book summer camp—all with the Grange Hall & New Stage Players
From love stories to new plays, summer camp for kids to an acting lab for adults, the Grange Hall Cultural Center and the New Stage Players have multiple February and upcoming events. Updated on Feb. 8.