Remembering smooth slender crabgrass as a quiet engineer
Smooth slender crabgrass is often described as “drab,” and I can’t say that I disagree, though I’ve never seen a living specimen myself; the species was officially declared extinct by the New Hampshire Natural Heritage Bureau in 2022.
Oct. 10: Vermont Forest Cemetery marks three years since opening
The Vermont Forest Cemetery, the state’s first and only cemetery fully dedicated to natural burials, celebrates its third anniversary on Saturday, Oct. 10.
Sunzilla declared after seed-spitting fun
As another growing season comes to a close, Waterbury gardeners of all ages gathered their best sunflower specimens for the annual crowning of Sunzilla, the Monster Sunflower.
Recalling his roots, Chad Hollister returns to the Mad River Valley Sept. 26
The Big Picture Theater welcomes the Chad Hollister Band for a special homecoming of music, stories and community on Saturday, Sept. 26.
Axel’s to exhibit local photographer’s work, Sept. 25-Oct. 10
Local amateur photographer George Jackman hit the jackpot earlier this year, when his black-and-white photos took both first place and the people’s choice prizes in the final annual Shootout photo contest at Axel’s Gallery and Frame Shop.
Exhibit, lectures, play highlight children of the Holocaust, Sept. 23-Nov. 2
Several events in Lamoille County over the next several weeks will highlight the lives of children during the Holocaust, including an exhibit at the Lanpher Memorial Library in Hyde Park and the Lamoille County Players’ production of “The Diary of Anne Frank” in October.
Sept. 26 events will support Waterbury Common Market, CV Habitat for Humanity
Two local nonprofits will get a boost next weekend through fundraising events planned in Waterbury and at Sugarbush.
Oct. 3: Learn about ‘Owls and their Calls’ at Mad River Glen
Families are invited to Mad River Glen on Saturday, Oct. 3, for a special presentation, “Owls and Their Calls,” by the Vermont Institute of Natural Sciences, offering an up-close look at native nocturnal raptors.
Local dogs invited to dog club’s Fall FastCAT Fun Run
The Green Mountain Dog Club invites local dogs and their humans to Dac Rowe Park on Saturday-Sunday, Sept. 26-27, for their Fall FastCAT Fun Run.
Green Mountain Club hosts free, guided foliage hikes
This fall, the Green Mountain Club is offering free guided hikes throughout foliage season.
Textile art celebrates democracy at the Vermont State House
This Saturday at the Vermont State House, United We Stitch Vermont - a community art project - will be exhibited on the lawn to celebrate democracy as part of the nation’s 250th anniversary.
Volunteers needed for Saturday’s ‘Making Hope Shine’ cemetery cleanup
Community members are invited this Saturday to join in a special cleanup and restoration effort at Hope Cemetery in downtown Waterbury.
‘Control Top’: Vermont playwright takes a comedic deep dive into what women wear and why
Like all of her plays, South Burlington playwright Carole Vasta Folley’s latest work, “Control Top,” is keenly sharp and funny. But it’s a departure from her previous work – and it’s a departure with a message.
Civil Air Patrol hosts Open House Sept. 29 at Knapp Airport
The Vermont Civil Air Patrol invites the community to an open house on Tuesday, Sept. 29, at Edward F. Knapp State Airport in Berlin.
Lamoille County Players hold auditions for ‘A 1940s Radio Christmas Carol’
Looking ahead to the holiday season, the Lamoille County Players will hold auditions this weekend for “A 1940s Radio Christmas Carol” at the Hyde Park Opera House.
Native sunflowers are nature’s solar avatars
Among the most widely cultivated and recognizable plants growing in gardens this time of year are sunflowers, members of the genus Helianthus.
September’s library program schedule is packed for all ages
This month’s listings include some additional highlights of the annual Vermont Reads program.
Solitary sandpipers fly south
Aptly named, the solitary sandpiper generally travels and forages by itself, unlike most other shorebirds, which tend to congregate in large flocks during migration and on their wintering grounds.
Sept. 12-14: Phantom Theater season closes on a musical note
When Boston-based cellist Miranda Henne returns to Warren’s Edgcomb Barn next week, it will be a full-circle moment as she plays in a string quartet with the artist who created the music that would change her life.
55th Mad River Valley Craft Fair supports the Valley Players
The 55th annual Mad River Valley Craft Fair is this weekend at Kenyon’s Field on Vermont Route 100 in Waitsfield.