Vt. carpenter who worked on Notre Dame restoration to share his story in Waterbury July 20
The Waterbury Historical Society on July 20 welcomes the Lincoln craftsman who worked on the restoration of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris.
The brilliant Blackburnian warbler is a treetop gem
While Blackburnian warblers are not uncommon in mature conifer and mixed hardwood forests, they can be hard to see, since they forage and nest high in the branches. But once spotted, they are easy to identify.
CReW marks ‘no muck’ flood anniversary at Thursday’s Concert in the Park
Waterbury’s long-term flood recovery group, CReW, would like to mark the July 10, 2023-24 flood anniversaries with an ice cream party at this week’s Concert in the Park.
July 9-Aug. 9: ‘Lines, Layers and Land’ brings abstract landscapes to Axel’s
Visual art turns a page at Axel’s next week with the July 9 opening of H. Keith Wagner’s abstract landscapes in a show titled ‘Lines, Layers and Land.’
July packs in performing arts on local stages
High summertime is more than just visits to the beach and hikes in the hills. There’s music and theater happening on stages around the region to take in.
Warren’s Phantom Theater celebrates 40 years of creative magic
Forty summers ago, a Broadway actress, a local architect, and a shared vision for creative collaboration planted the seeds of what would become one of Vermont's most distinctive theatrical ventures.
Waterbury Arts Fest brings music, food & art galore to downtown July 11-12
One of summertime’s biggest events in Waterbury is right around the corner as organizers at Revitalizing Waterbury put the finishing touches on plans for Waterbury Arts Fest next weekend.
Save this list for summer library happenings for adults
Summer reading isn’t just for the kids. The Waterbury Public Library has its own summer reading challenge for adults and plenty of ongoing and monthly programs to boot.
What’s on tap for Independence Day in reach of Waterbury
Neighboring towns are throwing parties on July 4 and Montpelier and Burlington celebrate on July 3. Check out some options to catch parades, fireworks, food, music and more.
Few Eastern box turtles call New England home
As a budding naturalist growing up in the concrete-heavy environs of Boston, I would regularly thumb through my family’s collection of nature books and daydream about the creatures within. One species I was particularly drawn to was the Eastern box turtle.
Vintage snowmobiles, motorbikes, etc., get a spot at the August Classic Car Meet
The Green Mountain Roamers Snowmobile Club of Waterbury has announced the debut of the Vintage Snowmobile & Powersports Show to be part of this year’s Vermont Automobile Enthusiasts Antique and Classic Car Meet, scheduled for Aug. 8–10 at Farr’s Field in Waterbury.
Kids have all the fun at the library in July
July programs at the Waterbury Public Library have fun in store for the library’s youngest patrons. Here are some highlights from children’s and teen programming at the library in July.
Circus Smirkus comes to town July 2-3
For the third year, Waterbury is at the top of the summer schedule for the Circus Smirkus Big Top Tour which will set up at Farr’s Field on U.S. Route 2 for four shows on July 2 and 3.
2025 Mad River Valley Bear Contest is open
Have you seen a bear? The Mad River Valley Bear Initiative wants to hear bear stories from community members.
Fish-mouth anatomy suggests ecology
Fish feed in different parts of the water column, and their bodies and diets are adapted to their feeding strategies. Their mouths alone often give a clue as to where in the water column they feed.
A little trash-talking
Local trash, recycling, composting guru John Malter offers some advice on bears in your compost, cars and trash and perhaps a new perspective on garage sales.
Eastern towhees: The dapper sparrows of the underbrush
From forest edges and thickets on late spring mornings in the Northeast comes what sounds like an exhortation from across the pond: drink-your-tea! This is not a British parent’s plea, but rather the song of a chunky, colorful sparrow: the eastern towhee.
Volunteers needed for wild goose banding project
Vermont wildlife biologists have put out a call for volunteers to help with an actual wild goose chase that they say can make a difference in helping gather data that tracks the wild bird population.
Duxbury artist’s painting wins Waterbury Arts Fest poster competition
Waterbury Arts Fest is three weeks away and organizers at Revitalizing Waterbury have unveiled the art for this year’s commemorative event poster.
The indigo bunting is a celestial creature
Sailors have relied on the stars, particularly the North Star, to navigate the ocean for centuries. Indigo buntings, as we now know, have done so for millions of years.