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August 2021: The Return: Back to School During Delta; Marty Spaulding Works Behind the Scenes to Help Students Learn on Campus; Make Your Own Worm Farm

June 2021: Recipes for Tropical Treats; Meet Educator Kia'Rae Henron; Home Décor Tips; Teen With Autism Finds His Voice

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New Nature Playgroup for Toddlers at Burlington's Rock Point

Toddlers and their caregivers looking to explore nature and experience breathtaking views can find both at a new outdoor playgroup in Burlington. Rock Point is... more
Twists and Turns

My biggest worry in August 2019 was whether my kids had all the clothes they needed to start school. Back then, they were excited... more
Can You Dig It? Make Your Own Worm Farm With These Simple Steps

Some grandmas do arts and crafts or bake cookies with their grandkids. Kim Ray of Londonderry raises worms. For several years, Ray has been... more
Vermont Visionaries: Emma Makdessi, Camp Outright Codirector

As the community engagement director for Burlington-based Outright Vermont, Emma Makdessi works with youth who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or questioning and... more
Thrifting for Parents 101: Where and How to Find Good Deals

Before my baby was born, I had countless hours to spare in thrift stores, and that time was often the key to my success.... more
Lending a Hand: Volunteering in Your Kid's Classroom Benefits Everybody

During the winter of 2019-20, I volunteered in my daughter's preschool classroom for the first time and unexpectedly found myself in the spotlight, holding... more
Signs of Fall: Using Free Apps and Phenology to Track the Rhythms of the Year

When I was younger, my awareness of the rhythms of the year revolved around getting things: at Halloween, my birthday, Christmas. I always loved... more

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ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain

1 College Street
Burlington, VT 05401
802-864-1848

Vermont's innovative science and nature museum on Lake Champlain waterfront is open daily. Discover over 100 interactive family experiences, 70 live species, seasonal changing exhibits, and our Northfield Savings Bank immersive 3D Theater. Check out ECHO's newestt permanent and highly interactive science exhibits, Awesome Forces and Engineer It. Visitors of all ages tackle daily engineering challenges at our tinkering bench and test zones as well as delight in discovering the amazing processes that have shaped the Lake Champlain Basin and our Earth.

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Camp Farwell

Newbury, VT

Founded as the first girls camp in the US, we are a family run business providing a completely elective activity program, which allows campers to choose only the activities meaningful to them. Girls build skill and confidence in their favorite activities and build self-esteem, self-concept, and leadership skills. Campers are…(more)

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Circus Smirkus Camp

Greensboro, VT

An incredible summer of circus awaits at Circus Smirkus Camp! Step inside one of our spectacular Big Top Tents and join professional coaches to live and train the circus life in Greensboro, Vermont. At Smirkus Camp, kids challenge themselves, learn teamwork and problem solving, get terrific physical conditioning, AND enjoy…(more)

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New Nature Playgroup for Toddlers at Burlington's Rock Point

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Can You Dig It? Make Your Own Worm Farm With These Simple Steps

Vermont Visionaries: Emma Makdessi, Camp Outright Codirector

Thrifting for Parents 101: Where and How to Find Good Deals

Lending a Hand: Volunteering in Your Kid's Classroom Benefits Everybody

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