Vermont Department of Forests, Parks & Recreation hopes to reduce the risk of wildland fires during the COVID-19 emergency, by strongly advising the public to postpone all outdoor burning through at least May 30, 2020. The advisory came out April 3. Open burning creates the risk of an escaped fire and puts pressure on emergency personnel.…

The Killington Community comes together over a common love for their pets By Brooke Geery This week Flor Bolige posted a call for people to share pictures of their four legged friends (rather than attacking each other for having out of state plates) on the Killington Locals+ Facebook group.  The request worked, and over 100…

Curious about how scientists study fish populations or climate change? Or how drones are used to map streams and lakes? Then check out Zoom a Scientist, an interactive, virtual webinar series focused on watershed and aquatic science. It’s hosted by the University of Vermont (UVM) Extension Lake Champlain Sea Grant Education Team every Tuesday and…

Pranks, practical jokes and various goofs are Hallmarks of April 1st, April Fools’ Day — a tradition that dates back several centuries. Media has been a prime vehicle for some April tomfoolery over the years, too. Here are a few favorites: In 1957, the BBC told viewers there was a great spaghetti crop in Switzerland…

Not at resorts, not if you have to travel to ski or ride By Lisa Lynn, VT Ski & Ride On March 24, Governor Phil Scott issued an executive order directing Vermonters to stay at home or in their place of residence, leaving only for essential reasons such as: personal safety; groceries or medicine; curbside…

At Chef Claude’s Choices Restaurant in Killington, Chef Claude is a master of fine cuisine. Visitors to his restaurant enjoy a variety of items including rotisserie meats and handmade pastas. Unfortunately, the restaurant is closed due to COVID-19, but never fear! Chef Claude has been sharing a few of his recipes on Facebook, complete with…

When the snow starts melting and the temperatures get warmer, most of us want to get outside and hike! But, mud season is not a good time for hiking in certain areas. Rain and melting snow at higher elevations are keeping many of Vermont’s hiking trails wet and muddy. When hikers tramp on saturated soils,…

Friday, April 3 at 12:30 p.m.—QUECHEE— Just because we are spending more time at home and distancing ourselves from others doesn’t mean the learning has to stop. Check out this virtual engagement opportunity from VINS to reinvigorate your at-home learner. On Friday, April 3, join VINS for a reptile encounter. It’s an important time of…

As everything moves into online communication and connection, Vermont Dance Alliance (VDA) is pleased to offer a new online dance series, every Saturday in April. These classes are free for the public (donations to VDA graciously accepted) and led by VDA members. There are many wonderful online offerings, ranging from ballet to zumba to general movement, posted by VDA…

Vemont is full of lakes, ponds and streams teeming with fish, and fishing is a great form of social distancing. Now that spring is here, the opportunities are abundant and varied, and conditions will only improve in the coming weeks. Fish species that are open to year-round angling include pike, pickerel, bullhead, catfish, and panfish…

By Brooke Geery The old idiom about waiting until after Memorial Day to plant a garden here in Vermont, doesn’t have to apply if you start your garden indoors! In this uncertain world, there has never been a better time to get your hands dirty and plant a vegetable garden. Even minimal success will provide…

By Brooke Geery The Idiots performed live at Jax Food and Games on Sunday, March 22. This time, the show was a bit different than normal though. There was no live audience in attendance — instead, about 1,400 people watched on Facebook live, making requests through the chat and making donations to Killington Relief, a…

RUTLAND — While going for a bike ride is a great form of social distancing, the people at Pine Hill Park urges you to stick to the pavement right now. Specifically, avoid the trails when temps are 25 degrees or warmer. They are too tender, especially south and west facing trails. Banked corners are always…

By Midge Scanlan With the nonstop thread of news concerning the coronavirus, disruptions to our daily routines and just looking at the empty shelves at the grocery store, it’s easy to feel anxious these days. Our children are not immune to this anxiety. They too hear the news, are kept from their routines of school…

Editors Note: This Daily Bread visit was taken prior to the Governor’s mandate to temporarily close the state’s eat-in restaurants. Favorite Dish of the night? The Flannels Harvest Salad. It has kale, quinoa, dried fruits, apples, maple smoked cheddar with spiced vinaigrette: Great flavor and large enough to share! It’s a regular menu item. What…