BARTON – Crayfish fill my childhood memories. I spent summers playing in streams, flipping over rocks, and if I was lucky, catching glimpses of these mysterious little creatures. Most crayfish are nocturnal and dart backwards to escape danger. An early summer morning last year at Crystal Lake State Park, near[Read More…]
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OSSU-wide recognition honors young readers
HARDWICK – On May 14, Orleans Southwest Supervisory Union (OSSU) recognized 35 readers in fourth through eight grade from across the suprvisory union who successfully completed the Vermont Golden Dome Book Challenge. Students from Hardwick, Wolcott and Woodbury Elementary Schools, Craftsbury Schools, and Hazen Union School who read at least[Read More…]
Hazen students embark on a service-learning trip to Panama through Squads Abroad
Queer Youth summit made possible through grant
GREENSBORO – On May 16, the Northeast Kingdom Queer Youth Summit brought together students from Hazen Union, North Country Union and Glover Community School for an overnight gathering focused on queer connection and belonging in rural Northeast Kingdom communities. Organized by Hazen Union’s HUGS Club (Hazen Gender and Sexuality Club)[Read More…]
Drum circle, Fridays
MARSHFIELD – Fridays from 6 to 7 p.m., the Jaquith Public Library will host a drum circle with Jean Jacques Maury. This is a free series for all ages and abilities. Explore technique, patterns, and a common vocabulary to describe rhythm. No prior experience is needed or expected but participants do[Read More…]
Farmers market, Saturdays
MARSHFIELD – Saturdays 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., starting June 6 the Marshfield Resilience Hub Farmers Market will take place at the Jaquith Public Library. Local food and craft vendors, live music, and free community-led skill shares. Vending space is free. If interested in applying as a vendor, leading a class (a small[Read More…]
Weekly youth events at Athenaeum Hall
ST. JOHNSBURY – Playtime Mixer Mondays take place at 10:30 a.m., in the St. Johnsbury Anthenaeum Children’s Library. This is a 30-minute unstructured dance and play children and parents. For ages birth to 6 years with a caregiver. Siblings welcome. Lapsit Storytime takes place every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m., in the Children’s[Read More…]
2026 Curtis Pond Swimming Lessons
Summer swimming lessons are being offered again this summer on Curtis Pond in three sessions. Classes will be taught by two American Red Cross certified lifeguards and ARC-certified Water Safety Instructors. Classes will be filled on a ‘first come, first served’ basis with priority given to Calais residents. Class size[Read More…]
Memphremagog watershed chemical contamination presentation, June 10
NEWPORT– In a presentation, “Lake Memphremagog: Learning the Facts and Finding Solutions,” Wednesday, June 10, 6:30 to 8 p.m., five environmental scientists from the US and Quebec will present current research and discuss the risks posed by chemical contamination in the Memphremagog watershed, including contamination linked to landfill leachate discharge.[Read More…]
Medicinal Plant Walk, June 13
HARDWICK – Clinical herbalist, Caty Crabb, who brings 20 years of clinical practice and over thirty years of medicine-making experience, lead lead an educational walk on the Hardwick Trails on Saturday, June 13. Learn to identify wild species in their native habitat and explore how each plant works in the[Read More…]
Northern Rivers Land Trust annual meeting, June 14
HARDWICK – Northern Rivers Land Trust will hold their annual meeting for 2026 on Sunday, June 14, from 4 to 6 p.m., at the Jeudevine Memorial Library, located at 93 North Main Street. The guest speaker will be Tom Rogers, executive director of the Stowe Land Trust.
Trees for Streams seeks volunteers, June 17 and 24
CRAFTSBURY – Join in for a hands-on field experience caring for the newest Trees for Streams plantings, Wednesday, June 17 and 24. Volunteers will help locate and assess young trees, monitor survival, and manage invasive species and competing vegetation. These plantings act as natural filters for pollutants, stabilize eroding streambanks,[Read More…]
