Mad River Glen hosts amphibians, reptiles Jan. 25
It may be the dead of winter, but the Stark Mountain Foundation and Mad River Glen are hosting reptiles and amphibians on Saturday, Jan. 25.
‘The Farm Boy’ screenings honor the Battle of the Bulge
New screenings of Waterbury filmmaker George Woodard’s 2023 feature film, “The Farm Boy,” are taking place this month.
MLK concert Jan. 19 in Montpelier looks to establish an annual event
The Montpelier Chamber Orchestra along with the Montpelier Community Gospel Choir and Shidaa Projects will present an MLK, Jr. commemorative concert on Sunday, Jan. 19, in Montpelier.
TURNmusic invites composers for creative March session; Jan. concerts postponed
TURNmusic in Waterbury has postponed two performances of the TURNmusic Quartet planned for Jan. 18-19 due to illness, but plans to reschedule. Meanwhile, it has put out a unique call to composers of all ages and genres to contribute to a special creative project planned for March in Burlington.
Expanded exhibit, talks spotlight Vermont’s and local lost ski areas
Vermont’s ski history is told across dozens of now “lost” ski hills that once dotted the landscape. Waterbury claimed a handful and local historian Brian Lindner will share those stories at two upcoming presentations Jan. 23 and 30.
Bohemian waxwings are winter’s intrepid wanderers
While many of our summer songbirds fly south for the winter, for Bohemian waxwings, the Northeast IS south. This species breeds in the open evergreen and mixed forests of areas far to our north: central Alaska, western Canada, Scandinavia, and northern Russia.
Ice fishing season is here
January is the start of ice fishing season in Vermont, and a forecast of cold weather over the coming week should offer increasing opportunities to safely enjoy this fun and accessible winter activity.
New dog license fees reflect state, town increases
It’s a new year and getting your dog’s annual license will cost more in Vermont due to an increase in state and local fees. Get licenses by April 1, after which time late fees apply.
Bark helps trees weather winter
One way trees endure winter is through adaptations in their bark. With the deciduous leaves long gone, the winter forest has been laid bare, giving us the perfect conditions to attune ourselves to the strategies of tree bark.
DragonBoot String Quartet joins Eleva Chamber Players Jan. 11
The Eleva Chamber Players present the New York City-based DragonBoot String Quartet in concert in Waterbury on Saturday, Jan. 11.
Used Christmas trees to fuel annual bonfire Jan. 18 at Anderson Field
The annual Christmas tree bonfire will take place at Anderson Field in downtown Waterbury on Saturday, Jan. 18, starting at 6 p.m.
Exercise, paint, learn a new game at the library in January
New programming at the Waterbury Public Library begins soon after the New Year rings in this week. Below are highlights of the library’s adult programs for the month.
White-footed mice seek a cozy, warm home
During winter, I often hear gnawing and the scurrying of little feet inside the walls of our house. Mice have taken shelter in our old farmhouse again.
Chabad hosts Chanukah party Dec. 29 at Rusty Parker and Black Cap
For the third year, members of the local Chabad of Stowe and Waterbury Jewish community will host a giant menorah in downtown Waterbury to mark the eight days of Chanukah’s Festival of Lights.
Horned larks enliven sleeping fields
Halloween is long past, but you may notice devilish figures hanging out in scrubby fields and open areas this winter: horned larks.
River of Light 2024
For the 15th consecutive year, Waterbury stopped in its tracks for a glowing, waving, stomping procession through the downtown known as the River of Light lantern parade.
Hunger Mountain Winter Bird Count happens Dec. 27
Each winter, birdwatchers across the Americas don their binoculars to scour their hometowns, documenting and enjoying resident winter birds. This annual tradition, over a century old, has become a powerful tool for understanding the rise and fall of bird populations over time.
The evergreen Christmas fern
An easy fern to identify grows in fountain-like clumps and has glossy, dark green leaflets, or pinnae. This is Christmas fern (Polystichum acrostichoides), named for its evergreen habit and the shape of its leaflets.
Skatepark dream moves closer to reality
After five years of planning, the new Waterbury skatepark for Hope Davey Park is nearing the final phase of its $250,000 fundraising campaign.
The winter lives of salamanders
Salamanders are most conspicuous in early spring, when a number of terrestrial species migrate en masse on rainy nights, moving through the forest and, all too often, crossing roads to access breeding pools. Yet terrestrial salamanders have other, less spectacular seasonal movements, including summer and fall migrations, and those that are vertical, up and down in the earth.