Sports

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,...

Training session helps landowners learn how to manage woodlands for wildlife

CASTLETON- Landowners interested in learning more about managing their woodlands for wildlife are invited to attend the Coverts Cooperator Training on Friday, September 7, to Sunday, September 9, at Kehoe Conservation Camp. This weekend retreat aims to educate landowners about woodland ecology...

Upcoming wild horse and burro event

SWANZEY, NH- The Bureau of Land Management will hold a wild horse and burro event providing wild horses and possibly a few yearlings and burros on Saturday, August 24 and 25, at Cheshire Fairgrounds, 247 Monadnock Highway.
Yearlings and burros may not always be available at the event. The...