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Exploring plants on Hogback Mountain

MARLBORO- On Saturday, August 25, from 10 am to 12 pm, wildflower and medicinal plant expert Allison Turner will lead a hike through the Hogback Mountain Conservation Area to discover the late summer/early fall flowers.
Participants can expect to see some interesting items, like a reddish-...

Back row, from left, Kylie Reed, Jayden Crawford, Hannah Sullivan, Tiffany Speigel, Sadie Boyd, Kara Bird, Rita Messing, Brianna O’Hearn, Hannah DeBlois, Alyssa Bird. In front are Oliva Genella, Morgen Janovsky, Jarrett Niles, and Maria Page. Coaches (not pictured) are Robert Bolognani and Jordyn Bolognani.

Twin Valley girls’ varsity soccer kicks off pre-season practice with new coach

WHITINGHAM- A year ago, Twin Valley Middle High School fielded a girls’ varsity soccer team that featured a number of young players on its roster. While the team had some ups and downs, it finished the 5-10-1 season on a high note. That included the team’s first playoff win in a decade and going...

The Best Dam Walk and Run returns to the Deerfield Valley for its 11th year

DEERFIELD VALLEY- Whether you’re a runner looking for a good challenge or a walker looking for a fun and easy stroll, there’s a little bit of everything for everyone at the Best Dam Walk and Run in Vermont. The event returns for the 11th time on August 25, and it’s all to help support...

Get dirty for cleaner rivers

Greenfield, MA- Registration is now open for the Connecticut River Conservancy’s Source to Sea Cleanup. This annual event, now in its 22nd year, has grown into New England’s largest river cleanup, winning American Rivers award for most miles cleaned in 2017. CRC invites volunteers to continue...

Studying the milfoil in Sadawga Lake

WHITINGHAM- On Thursday, August 2, Larry Eichler, from the Darrin Fresh Water Institute, conducted a plant survey of Eurasian milfoil on Sadawga Lake. The Sadawga Lake Association requested and was granted partial funds for the study from the Vermont Aquatic Nuisance Grant Program. The...

Trail blazers

Joanne Yankura and Alan Baker are the newest Wilmington trials committee volunteers, and have spent the summer repairing trails throughout the town.

Free gelding clinic

WEST TOWNSHEND- Gerda’s Equine Rescue will host a free gelding clinic for horse owners who might not otherwise be able to afford the procedure.
The clinic will be held at the rescue on Saturday, September 8. VT/NY Veterinary Clinic and Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts...

Twin Valley pre-season soccer practice

WHITINGHAM- All boys and girls entering grades 9 to 12 at Twin Valley Middle High School, are invited to pre-season soccer practice on Thursday, August 16, from 8:30-10:30am, at TVMHS.
Boys and girls entering grades 7 and 8 will begin practice on Wednesday, August 29, immediately after...

Soccer officials training sessions

VERMONT- There are two training sessions being offered in southern Vermont for those interested in becoming a member of the Vermont Soccer Officials Association, and becoming eligible to officiate varsity and sub-varsity soccer games.
The first training is in Ludlow, at the Black River...

Nature camp for kids

DEERFIELD VALLEY- Through summer vacation, Magical Earth Retreats is offering children’s adventure day camps. Nature camp connects children to nature through art, exercise, journaling, crafts, music, theater, movement, and play while teaching participants team building, observation skills,...