nature
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Letter to the editor: Humane beaver management could save Vt. towns many thousands of dollars
Beavers are remarkable animals who are both admired for their industrious engineering skills and disliked when their activities flood roads. But our often-contentious relationship with them is long…
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Ways of Seeing: ‘Ticked’ off by climate change
The warming of our world didn’t seem so bad when it meant I could actually get ripe tomatoes before the first frost. Now it’s clear it means much…
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Enjoy loons, but only from a distance
Few birding experiences rival hearing the haunting call of the loon or seeing them glide by in protected coves on a lake.
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Wildlife and forestry experts to offer training on woodland health
A weekend retreat provides an opportunity for those who care about woodlands and wildlife to learn about the resources to help them define and reach their land management…
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Leave wildlife babies alone
MONTPELIER — Watching wildlife is enjoyable, especially when young animals appear in the spring. But it is best to keep your distance. Picking up young wildlife can do…
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SpIN to celebrate 25 years with a walk and award
The Spirit In Nature Interfaith Paths organization will celebrate its 25th Anniversary May 12 by giving its Eco-Spirit Award to the Pollinator Pathways founders.
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Pollinator pathway takes shape in Addison County
A local group is encouraging people to make their property welcoming to butterflies & bees.
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Matthew Dickerson: On hubris and nature
Recently I had to leave the bubble of Addison County in order to help a family member. My trip took me across some areas of rural New England.…
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Matt Dickerson: Ephemeral nature
Ephemeroptera. That is the scientific name of the family of insects known more commonly as mayflies. The word is made up of two roots that come to us…
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Ways of Seeing: Connecting with nature refreshes
Recently I listened to an interview of Micah Mortali by Tami Simon, of Sounds True. Mortali, who is director of Kripalu schools, spoke about the practice of “rewilding,”…