Saturday, June 6 at 7:30 p.m.—Rotary Clubs in both southern Vermont and southern New Hampshire have busy the past few months since the pandemic struck with projects to help food pantries and those in need, so the anticipated announcement by Governors in both states that each state may “open” more so at the end of…

Each year, Vermonters encounter native turtles in the wild or crossing roadways, and some folks illegally bring them home as pets, but rarely does this story have a happy ending, according to the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department. Some turtles grow large and others require more complicated care than their owners realize.  Turtles kept indoors…

RUTLAND—The city did not close Pine Hill Park during the ‘Shelter In Place’ order, and the park saw record numbers of pedestrians, mountain bikers. However, due to Covid-19, the much of the volunteer work the park relies on did not happen. In fact, they had no large volunteer groups this spring. That means they lost…

Rutland Free Library is following the lead of the state of Vermont in a gradual reopening to the public. It started to provide in-building services beginning Tuesday, June 2, at 10 a.m. “This makes us one of the very first library reopenings statewide,” wrote Randal Smathers, director of the Rutland Free Library in an email. (The…

By Bonnie Kirn Donahue, UVM extension master gardener Planning your vegetable garden doesn’t have to be daunting. By starting with your own observations and being open to experimentation, you can develop a garden plan that takes into consideration what you have learned in previous years. First look back at what happened in your vegetable garden…

What a wonderful time to enjoy the beauty of nature and the gifts of life that we all need to wake up our senses. Celebrate National Garden Week June 7-13, 2020. We are finally out of the cabin and able to tend our own lands, enjoy the sun and the sunsets and the wonders of…

Inspired by the American Folklife Center at the Library of Congress and their Folklife Archive Challenge, the Vermont Folklife Center and Middlebury College Special Collections are teaming up on the Vermont Folklife Archive Challenge! For years the American Folklife Center (AFC) has invited musicians to draw inspiration from their holdings to create their own new…

Friday, June 5 at 8:50 p.m.—BETHEL—In these socially-distant times, drive-in theaters are seeing a resurgence. Locally, the Bethel Drive-in opens Friday, June 5 for its first showing of the summer. On screen will be “The Call of the Wild” starring Harrison Ford. It is rated PG. Shows begin at dusk, approximately 8:50 p.m. The movie…

LUDLOW—The Susan Haefner concert, which premiered on May 30, will be extended through the month of June as FOLA answers the requests of a number of viewers.  The concert, featuring the musical talents of Susan Haefner and her guest, Lisa Brigantino, has been available for streaming on YouTube and Okemo Valley TV’s programming and web site…

In response to Covid-19, Come Alive Outside has revamped its summer passport program, while keeping the program’s mission and sense of fun intact. In addition to handing out physical passports, Come Alive Outside will now offer its summer passport program through its website, extending the program’s reach to all of Vermont and beyond. The program…

Sunday, June 7  at 1:30 p.m.—KILLINGTON—The Rutland Jewish Center is leading a spring hike Sunday on the Bucklin Trail. To join, meet at the trailhead on Wheelerville Road. The trailhead is about 3.8 miles from Route 4.  The parking area entrance is on the left just before the sharp right turn. If coming from the Notch Road side,…

Sunday, June 7 at 2 p.m.—POULTNEY—Slate Valley Trails (SVT) is excited to offer its first community trail work day of the season on a brand new loop trail at the Poultney Elementary School (PES) and Veterans Park. This past week, local trail builder Hardy Avery of Sustainable Trailworks donated his time to get the project…

Saturday, August 1—MIDDLETOWN SPRINGS—Tour de Slate 2020 is going to happen! The annual bike ride to benefit addiction recovery has been postponed until Aug. 1. That being said, organizers are acutely aware that this will be a very different event. Because of the Covid-19 pandemic, they will have to adjust the event in order to maximize all…

Saturday, June 6 at 10 a.m.—KILLINGTON—Pending approval by the governor, Killington Resort aims to have its bike park open to passholders on June 6 and 7 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Rental bikes and pads will not be available opening weekend.  The bike facilities will open to the general public on June 12 for…

Thursday, May 28 at 12 p.m.—We all miss the feeling of being grounded and connected that comes from making art together, which is why Inclusive Arts Vermont wants you to join then for an adult open studio! On Thursday, May 28, join teaching artist Alexandra Turner for a process-focused, open-ended, group experience. Beforehand you’ll want…