The meadow jumping mouse is spring’s late riser
Some species are, like teenagers on a Saturday morning, harder to roust, stirring from their sleep only when the calendar approaches mid-spring. For a mammal, the meadow jumping mouse (Zapus hudsonius) is an especially late riser. In the Northeast, they remain in hibernation until late April or May.
Fish & Wildlife briefs: Spring turkey hunt, deer hearings, and more
The Vermont Department of Fish and Wildlife has issued a number of announcements so far this month. Here’s a rundown of news about hunting seasons, regulatory proceedings coming up, as well as wildlife tips for the general public and some youth fish-art contest winners.
Hannah’s House Hosts free wellness series in May
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and Hannah’s House is offering a free series of wellness sessions led by multiple local practitioners on various topics each Tuesday.
Spring ephermerals and the vernal dam hypothesis
Every year I know that spring has arrived when it’s time for my family to forage for ramps on a two-acre patch on the hill above my house. We have just a few weeks to enjoy their spiciness before they disappear from the landscape, along with other spring ephemerals.
Winterfest opens grant applications, sets 2027 dates
As winter makes what many hope is a last-ditch appearance, organizers of Waterbury Winterfest have opened applications for this year’s recreation grants, and they’ve locked in dates for the 2027 celebration.
Bridgeside Books announces One Town, One Book pick ahead of Independent Bookstore Day
Bridgeside Books has chosen the title for the fifth One Town, One Book reading project this year, just ahead of Independent Bookstore Day, when the book’s author plans to visit the Waterbury book shop.
17th Green Mt. Mile set for June 27, ahead of Waterbury’s NQID parade
The 17th annual Green Mountain Mile footrace will take place just before Waterbury’s Not Quite Independence Day Parade on Saturday, June 27, at 3:45 p.m. sharp.
Waterbury, Duxbury details for Green Up Day, May 2
Organizers around the state are preparing for the spring Vermont tradition of Green Up Day, held each year on the first Saturday in May.
Pianist vowing to ‘Play Every Town’ to present Waterbury concert April 26
A multi-year project by Vermont concert pianist David Feurzeig comes to Waterbury on Sunday, April 26, for what will be the 98th concert in his Play Every Town series to perform in every community in the state.
Green Mountain Performing Arts plans seven-week summer youth day camp
Registration is open for the summer youth day camp program at Green Mountain Performing Arts that will run for seven weeks starting June 22.
Shaina Taub’s ‘Suffs’ comes to the big screen next month
A filmed version of ‘Suffs,’ the Tony Award-winning musical by Harwood Union graduate and Waitsfield native, writer/performer Shaina Taub, premieres nationwide May 8 on PBS’s Great Performances.
Backcountry Rescue Team issues Mud Season hiking safety warning
Warming spring temperatures and receding snow may tempt hikers to hit the trails, but local search and rescue leaders urge outdoor enthusiasts to exercise extreme caution and patience during Mud Season.
World-class piano, April Jazz Jam with TURNmusic at The Phoenix
TURNmusic hosts Vermont favorite Michael Arnowitt for a piano concert on Sunday, April 12, at 4 p.m. at The Phoenix Gallery and Music Hall in Waterbury. Also - TURN’s monthly Jazz Jam is Wednesday, April 15.
Ski & Snowboard Hall of Fame to celebrate 2025-26 honorees
Vermont Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame will honor 2025 and 2026 inductees and award winners at a May 30 ceremony at Killington.
Why did the frog cross the road?
In spring, when temperatures rise above 40 degrees Fahrenheit and usher in gentle rains, a plethora of life emerges from the forest.
Local theater offerings abound in April
Multiple regional theater companies are launching their 2026 seasons this month with performances that include stage productions of the play “Our Town” in Montpelier and the musical “Pippin” in Hyde Park.
April at the library: Springtime, poetry, new director, and more
April is National Poetry Month, and the Waterbury Public Library will mark it with several special events that of course include some solid gardening tips at the top of the list.
‘Blue Skies’ ahead for Solaris spring concerts in Waterbury, Burlington
Solaris choral ensemble welcomes the return of brighter days with “Blue Skies” – a pair of spring concerts that celebrate light, warmth and renewal through music on April 11-12 in Waterbury and Burlington.
Open Houses: MakerSphere invites the community to visit on April 12
MakerSphere invites the community to come take a look around its new woodshop and updated creative studio spaces in Waterbury Center at a double open house on Sunday, April 12.
Valley Players take their April acts on the road
The Valley Players are taking their spring shows on the road this month and tickets are already sold out for the 38th Annual Cabin Fever Follies.