At first, I suspected it was the deer that had almost completely defoliated the northern spicebush sapling I had planted just weeks earlier. Only days prior, it had been brimming with new growth, and now all that remained were […]
Category: Arts, Dining & Entertainment
Local speakers provide double feature program in Chittenden
Tuesday, Aug. 8, at 7 p.m. — CHITTENDEN —This Tuesday evening, two distinguished local Chittenden residents will present their research into two radically different subjects. The first program’s topic will be given by this year’s recipient for the Society’s […]
Billings Farm and Museum offers farming camp
Monday-Friday, Aug. 7-11, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.—Woodstock—Farm Discovery Camp is a hands-on program for young people, ages 11-14. At Farm Discovery Camp, campers will meet local professionals and farmers who are leaders in their fields — the Billings Dairy Farm […]
Grace Church offers Clash of Gold and Silver concert
Sunday, Aug. 6 at 4 p.m. — RUTLAND — Grace Congregational Church will offer a concert on Sunday at 4 p.m. in the sanctuary. The event, Clash of Gold and Silver, will include Grace Church’s music minister, Alastair Stout, and Vermont musicians […]
Brandon annual yard sale day takes place on the first Saturday in August
Saturday, Aug. 5 at 9 a.m.—Brandon—Every year, hundreds of people descend upon Brandon for its annual yard sale day, which helps recycle and reuse. With dozens of yard sales registered on the official listing and scores more set up […]
The 16th annual Mount Holly garden tour will be held on Saturday
Saturday, Aug. 5, at 9:30 a.m.—Mount. Holly—A self-guided tour of diverse high-altitude gardens that display truly creative landscaping ideas is available for interested garden aficionados. The gardens are designed around Vermont’s natural features, such as huge rock formations, ledges, […]
Calvin Coolidge Oath of Office Centennial anniversary offers historic experience
Wednesday, Aug. 2-5, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.—Plymouth—On August 2, 1923, Vice President Calvin Coolidge was vacationing in Plymouth Notch, Vermont, when word came that President Warren Harding had suddenly passed away. Coolidge’s own father, Colonel John Coolidge, was a notary […]
How to rescue food gardens after floodwaters recede
Heavy rainfall followed by flooding in early July had a devastating impact on communities throughout the state. Not only were buildings, roadways and bridges damaged, but vegetable gardens were impacted as well, leading many home and community gardeners to […]
Flow State Mountain Bike Festival returns Friday to Sunday
Friday-Sunday, July 28-30—ASCUTNEY—Flow State Bike Week returns offering mountain bike coaching, workshops, demos, group rides, food, live music, camping and more. Hone skills in a fun and supportive environment with assistance from coaches and instructors. Workshops are limited to […]
Vermont Marble Museum to give free hemp tour and discussion
Wednesday, Aug 2, 9:15 a.m.—PROCTOR—Hemp, one of the newest crops to garner interest among growers in Vermont, not only diversifies the state’s agricultural economy, but provides value-added production opportunities, among them, new climate-conscious products for the bio-based green building […]