113 years ago in The Hardwick Gazette A PARK FOR HARDWICK? Who Will Help? A Public Park Can Be Had Easily. -A Mountain Park Unlike That of any Other Village in Vermont. Does Hardwick need a park? The question almost answers itself. Where in Hardwick is there one piece of[Read More…]
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Observe early-blooming flowers for plant-pollinator interactions
WHITE RIVER JUCNTION – It’s a common assumption that dandelions are the only available floral resources for pollinators in the spring. They just happen to be the flowers we see most often in our lawns and gardens. But many other species bloom in early spring (including our spring ephemerals. Some[Read More…]
Much to be done for late spring chores
CORNISH FLAT, N.H. – Spring arrives in New England in fits and starts: Hot and sunny one day, chilly and drizzly the next. Maybe even a few flurries to outrage the impatient gardener. But there is much that can be done in late April, even on a rainy day. I[Read More…]
How to support all types of pollinators in the garden
WHITE RIVER JUNCTION – When you think of pollinators, what is the first thing you think of? What would you say if I told you that flies and beetles were also pollinators? How about wasps? The word pollinator has become synonymous with bees, and while they are some of the[Read More…]
Green up day, May 2
EAST HARDWICK – Saturday, May 2, is State-wide Green Up Day. Pick up green-up day trash bags at the Grange in East Hardwick beginning at 9 a.m., on May 2, and drop off filled bags until 2:30 p.m. Filled bags dropped at the Grange will be transported to the Hardwick Fire Station by 3[Read More…]
Breezy Ave. local concerns meeting, May 5
GREENSBORO – A public meeting to talk about local concerns on the Breezy Avenue Scoping Study will be held Tuesday, May 5, at 6:30 p.m., at the Greensboro UCC Fellowship Hall, immediately after the community dinner. The study will explore options to enhance a multi-use connection along Breezy Avenue and[Read More…]
Community contra dance, May 6
CABOT – On Friday, May 8, Cabot community contra dance will begin at 7 p.m., featuring the calling of Don Stratton. The dance takes place in the Willey Building (Cabot Town Hall, 3084 Main St), through 9 p.m., with live music provided by local musicians.No partners are needed, and all[Read More…]
Information about special town meeting, May 7
HARDWICK — The Hardwick Select Board will hold an Informational meeting, May 7, 5:30 p.m. at the Memorial Building about the upcoming Special Town Meeting scheduled for May 19. The meeting will be held 30 minutes prior to the regular select board meeting. The agenda can be found at hardwickvt.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Informational-Meeting-May-7-2026.pdf
Bird walk, May 10
GREENSBORO – David Brown leads a bird walk on Sunday, May 10, at 7:30 a.m. Meet at 495 Hanks Hill Road. For more information, email [email protected], or call (802) 586-9692.
Phragmite pilot study, May 16
HARDWICK – Learn about Phragmites (the Common Reed) and two simple hand-harvesting methods which have been used successfully to control this highly invasive grass around the Great Lakes. Presented by Annie D’Alton, avid amateur botanist, citizen scientist and devotee of Nichols Pond. The presentation will take place at the Jeudevine Memorial Library at[Read More…]
Disco dance fundraiser, May 15
PLAINFIELD – A Disco dance fundraiser for the Cutler Memorial Library will be held on Friday, May 15, 7 to 9 p.m., at the Plainfield Opera House. DJ Rick Stephens of Summit Spins will play club classics from the disco era. Bring dance shoes or other clean indoor shoes. Admission[Read More…]
Barn dance, May 16
EAST CRAFTSBURY – On Saturday, May 16, Dave Rowell will host a barn dance and silent auction from 6 to 10 p.m., at the Brassknocker Farm Barn in East Craftsbury. Funds raised at the benefit will go to support three local non-profits: The Craftsbury Chamber Players, the Craftsbury Public Library and[Read More…]
