Winter Adventures
By Brianna Marino From crisp autumns to soft snowy days, the changing of seasons is one of the more striking advantages of living in the Upper Valley. Winter transforms the…
Vermont’s Bats: Why We Should Care
These misunderstood creatures are an important part of our ecosystem. By Sarah Strew, Lead Nature Camp and Adult Programs, VINS Bats have one of the worst reputations in the animal…
Tracking in the Winter Woods
By Adair Mulligan There’s no better time to get outside with your child than in winter. What? Wrestling with snowsuits, mittens, boots and hats? Yes! Beyond the exhilaration of crisp…
Family Camping
By Andi Diehn I’m always on the lookout for better vacation ideas. Last summer, when a friend of mine mentioned she was taking her son camping, I invited my own…
EMT Training
A college sophomore learns how to save lives in emergency situations By Jessa Fogel The pagers went off in the office around 11 p.m., a harsh interruption in an otherwise…
A Feast of Sunshine
By Adrienne Flowers Autumn is a time for gathering up the last bits of sunshine and storing them away for the long winter ahead. How perfect it is, then, that…
Owls: Night Specters
By Wendy Lilly-Hansen Do you know what happens at night in the wild? Of course, lots of critters are busy foraging for food while you are sleeping, but let’s talk about…
Snow Day? Create a Snow Luminary!
By Ann St. Martin Stout Bring in some snow and make it glow! If you like building sand castles on the beach in the summer time, you’ll enjoy this fun…
Visit a Maple Sugarhouse: A Yankee Tradition
By Victoria Davis As winter turns to spring, maple trees begin to produce sap for maple syrup. Maple sugaring season typically runs for about six weeks from mid-February to mid-April…
Snacks to Fuel Winter Fun
By Amy Nelson Makechnie As winter drags on in the Upper Valley, children continue to be active, playing indoor and outdoor sports. Activities may vary, but there is always a…