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Holiday with the Animals

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December 2019: On the Menu: Winter Family Fun; Spanish Immersion in Jericho; Creating a Reuse Zone; How to Build an Igloo; Cheering on UVM Women’s Hockey;

October 2019: Bearing Gifts: Shop Local for Presents That Stand the Test of Time; Parents Pen Original Lullabies; Homemade Blankets for Hospitalized Kids; Fitness Pro Moms Share Exercise Advice

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How to Create an At-Home Reuse Zone

Encouraging eco-friendly art projects and open-ended play can be as simple as setting up a "reuse zone" in your home. In my household, we... more
Welcome, Winter

On the morning of November 12, my 9-year-old son, Theo — already sporting his trusty long underwear — stood at our front window, watching... more
Yoga Pose of the Month: Sledding Pose

Benefits: Strengthens core and back muscles Lengthens spine and opens heart Strengthens legs, arms and buttocks Promotes relaxation Massages abdominals to possibly improve digestion... more
A Family Business Teaches Hard-Earned Lessons

In 2013, my husband, Bob, and I became Beverly Hillbillies in reverse. We left Los Angeles and moved east to start a berry farm... more
Family Portrait: Roger, Jenny, Marilyn, Charlie, Mickey, Sydney and Petey

We met up with the Browns at their home as they were returning from a day at Cochran's Ski Area, the Richmond ski center... more
Ones to Watch: The Kids of the "Spectacular Spectacular" Talent Show

In 2014, Kids VT came up with the idea of an annual community event that would showcase the talents of local kids. That December,... more
Mealtime: Italian Holiday Cookies, Two Ways

After college, I convinced my best friend (and my current food photographer, Andy Brumbaugh) to move to Vermont from his hometown of Jamestown, N.Y.... more

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ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain

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

"Best Aquarium" -Yankee Magazine. Discover 70 live species, over 100 interactive experiences, seasonal changing exhibits and events, and the Ecology, Culture, History, and Opportunity for steardship of the Lake Champlain Basin. The 2.2 acre Leahy Center environmental campus also features the Lake Champlain Basin Program Resource Room, Lake Champlain Navy Memorial, ECHO's Eclectic Gift shop and the ecology-themed Think! Cafe. Open year-round, 10am-5pm, except Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve & Day.

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SOCAPA Mountain Camp

East Burke, VT

SOCAPA offers intensives in the arts for teens in Burlington or East Burke, VT. SOCAPA provides a place for young artists to explore their craft in a supportive, creative environment. SOCAPA students come from all over the world to attend intensives of their choosing. Programs include: filmmaking, acting, photography, dance,…(more)

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Smirkus Camp

Greensboro, VT

Learn circus skills at any age! Smirkus Camp is open for children ages 5-11 in Intro to Smirkus Camp (June 22, 2019) and children ages 6-11 in Smirkling Camp (June 15-16, 2019) sessions. For campers who crave a longer sleep-away summer camp adventure, choose between 1 week, 2 week and…(more)

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