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 overdue for 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 more. It means ticks, flash flooding, landslides

Few birding experiences rival hearing the haunting call of the loon or seeing them glide by in protected coves on a lake.

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 goals.

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 more harm than good, according to the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department, and it is a … (read more)

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.

A local group is encouraging people to make their property welcoming to butterflies & bees.

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. Since I was driving alone, I had plenty of time to appreciate the landscape. For me that often means admiring th … (read more)

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 from Greek, through Latin. The first root is related to the modern word ephemeral. Though ephemeral has c … (read more)

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,” which he explores in his new book, “Rewilding: Meditations, Practices, and Skills for … (read more)