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The autumn leaves are falling fast, even in Windsor County. More>>
Canoe through the fall foliage in Washington County! More>>
Rain or not, the fall foliage is beautiful in Orange County! More>>
Fall colors are coming on strong up in the Northeast Kingdom! More>>
Chipmunks are hard at work preparing their underground homes for winter! More>>
Watch where you step in the meadows! Leopard frogs are everywhere! More>>
Did you know there is wild rice growing in Vermont? More>>
Be on the lookout for the Asian longhorned beetle! More>>
Have you ever walked through a field and wondered what those things are that look like spit? More>>
As we have all noticed, it's been a little rainy around here in recent weeks. But at the Green Mountain Club, they tell us there is still a lot of good hiking to be done. More>>
Ticks are one of the most feared insects of the summer months, because they can transmit Lyme disease. But are they really a problem here in Vermont? More>>
Have fun this summer with your kids, by playing the camouflage game! More>>
What's bugging you? Well in Williston, some caterpillars are attacking a burning bush! Here's help! More>>
Next time you take a refreshing walk through a stream, turn over a few rocks and see what you can find! More>>
Where did this expression come from? And what do they say in other parts of the world? More>>
Here's a fun activity for you and your kids outside this summer! More>>
Keep your dogs on a short leash, skunks and porcupines are active! More>>
As winter thaws into spring, salamanders and frogs race to the vernal pools for breeding! More>>
It won't be long before sweet smelling steam rises from sugar houses across the region! More>>
See this amazing video of an ice dam releasing along the Felchner Brook in Northfield. More>>
There may be better smelling spots for birding, but you can't beat the Intervale for its sheer number of gulls! More>>
It only takes 15 minutes of watching birds and you don't have to leave home to do it! More>>
See the glorious bald eagle as he soars above... the compost heap? More>>
Have you ever looked out your window and wondered how wild birds manage to survive these cold snaps and winter storms? More>>
We are going to make you rethink what you thought you understood about amphibian hibernation! More>>
Sharon Meyer and naturalist Bridget Butler talk about some unusual bird sightings captured by some recent WCAX viewer photos. More>>
If the wind chill drops into the minus 20s, your skin can freeze in about 10-15 minutes! More>>
How can you make your home look fully decked out, on a tight budget? Kris Engstrom tells us to shop at home! More>>
Take your clippers outside and save on your holiday decorations! More>>
We all want our homes to look festive and warm, but this year, we want to do it on a budget too! More>>
Enjoy the last days of summer with us at Echo Lake, and Lake Rescue! More>>
Would you like to know how to take a compelling photo of a waterfall? More>>
Last week, we spent some time on Lake Champlain, but there are many other lakes in this area, that are just as beloved. So this week, we cruised down Route 7 to Salisbury, and Lake Dunmore. More>>
Do you know which wild groundcover plant can be used as an analgesic for mouth sores? More>>
Join us while we explore the many lakes of this area, to see what makes each of them so special, as well as the people who love them. More>>
On average, 62 people are killed a year in the US, and yes, some of them are here in Vermont. More>>
In spite of the clouds, painted turtles are making the best of our weather! More>>
Look in a spring pool of water, and you're likely to see a wiggling mass of frog eggs! More>>
Once the snow melts, the winter villages of meadow voles are revealed! More>>
Clean out old debris from your bird boxes to protect this year's young birds! More>>
A tribute to the many owls we've all seen struggling through this snowy winter. More>>
It may be cold still, but at least the birds are acting like it is spring! More>>
We got some amazing video from one of our viewers of an ermine trying to drag a huge rabbit across the snow. We couldn't wait to show it to Audubon Naturalist Bridget Butler. More>>
How do those tiny chickadees survive through our tough Vermont winters? More>>
If you think you are cold these days, imagine being one of those gulls standing around on the ice on Lake Champlain! More>>
When you go out to get some firewood on some of these cold winter days, you might want to take a closer look at that woodpile! More>>
Do you want to feed wild birds this winter? Naturalist Bridget Butler shows us the right way to do it, and how to have some fun! More>>
Spiders are getting busy this time of year! See what they are up to! More>>
Nothing sounds like summer, quite like a frog pond! This pond is loaded with green frogs and one of these green frogs is blue! More>>
It's mid August, and if you look carefully in any field that has milkweed in it, you can often find Monarchs! More>>
Sharon Meyer and Charlie Nardozzi give you some great garden tips and information. More>>
Japanese beetles are back and they are munching on everything in the garden, including grapes, raspberries, roses, hollyhocks, basil, and beans. All they want to do is eat and mate all summer long. More>>
Give your garden vegetables a mid summer boost with these suggestions! More>>
Want to build a raised bed garden this season? What you need to know! More>>
Houseplants are a great way to keep things green and lively through those dark, cold days of winter. More>>
Did your houseplants pick up some pests when they spent the summer outdoors? More>>
It's time to dig up summer blooming bulbs, such as gladiolas, dahlias, and cannas! More>>
Look beyond the faded petals to the beautiful seed heads of these flowers! More>>
Are you having trouble with your summer squashes? More>>
