The tale of a lake tsunami
The sharpest contrast between rivers and lakes is in water movement. While rivers flow inexorably downhill, lake water movement is more subtle.
Sign of spring: LEAP Energy Fair, April 13
In what’s become an annual springtime tradition, volunteers from Waterbury’s energy committee will host the annual LEAP Energy Fair next weekend at Crossett Brook Middle School.
Phantom Theater film, music celebrate rural Vermont April 7 at the Big Picture
As the first total eclipse in 100 years appears in Vermont skies, it’s clear what everyone will be doing on Monday, April 8. But what about the night before? Phantom Theater fills the gap with a lively celebration of rural Vermont featuring film, staged readings, and live music.
Duxbury Land Trust to hold annual meeting April 9
Duxbury Land Trust’s annual meeting next week will feature a presentation to delve into the history of a part of North Duxbury where the trust recently acquired land to conserve.
The fascinating adaptations of frogs
Celebrated for their amphibious lifestyle and cacophonous choruses, the long arc of frog evolution has yielded other awesome and efficient adaptations in organs from their lungs to their skin.
The Easter Bunny plans a Saturday visit in Waterbury
The Waterbury Rotary Club hosts its annual Easter Parade and Egg Hunt this Saturday, March 30.
April programs popping up at Waterbury Public Library
The Waterbury Public Library hosts a variety of regular and special programs and events each month. Here are some highlights for April programs.
Lost Nation Theater launches 35th anniversary season with ‘I Am My Own Wife’
Montpelier’s Lost Nation Theater begins its 35th anniversary season with the play “I Am My Own Wife,” on stage Thursdays through Sundays, April 4-21.
On exhibit: Springtime brings a burst of visual art
Two visual arts exhibitions open soon in Central Vermont with work by Vermont artists including photography, painting, mixed-media collage and more.
Upcoming performances in and around Waterbury
Our inbox is overflowing with performing arts announcements of shows happening over the next several weeks.
Total eclipse of the sun is headed our way
In the cosmic dance of heavenly bodies, no phenomenon possesses the drama of a solar eclipse, when the moon passes directly between the sun and earth. This year, our region will experience a total solar eclipse on April 8.
Vermonters on screen: ‘Just Getting By’ documentary comes to Waterbury April 13-14
The timely new documentary film by Bess O’Brien, “Just Getting By,” turns the camera on Vermonters living with housing and food insecurity and its tour around the state will bring it to Waterbury Center on Saturday-Sunday, April 13-14.
For white-throated sparrows, opposites attract
In the wild, finding a suitable mate is no simple matter – and it’s an extra complicated affair for one familiar resident of the woods and underbrush.
Vermont bears are awake, on the move, and hungry
The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department has begun to receive reports of bears coming out of their dens and is urging Vermonters to take steps now to prevent conflicts with bears over the spring and summer.
Vermont Philharmonic’s ‘Audience Choice’ family concert is Sunday
Designed as “an interactive musical adventure,” the Vermont Philharmonic’s annual family concert will take place this Sunday, March 17, at 2 p.m. at the Barre Opera House.
Flood recovery gets an event this Saturday at Brookside school
Waterbury’s new long-term flood recovery group has a special event planned for this Saturday at Brookside Primary School.
News from CLiF: A Little Free Library and a very short-story contest
The Children’s Literacy Foundation shares two announcements with a connection to the upcoming Total Solar Eclipse on April 8.
Maple sugaring adapts to a changing climate
Boiling maple sap into syrup is a time-honored tradition in the Northeast, to the olfactory delight of anyone who has spent time in a steamy sugarhouse while inhaling the sweet maple scent of the season.
Waterbury Recreation springs into the new season
Spring is making its arrival and Waterbury Recreation has a new schedule with ongoing programs and special events booked through April. Other signups are open for youth programs later in the year.
Mad River Story Slam seeks storytellers and their tales
Looking ahead to the April calendar, The Valley Players’ pitch line is open to accept stories for the 4th annual Mad River Story Slam.