'Just Kind Of Creepy': Gnat Invasion Hits Windham County
A researcher at Middlebury College says the tick population has doubled , and in Rutland county the mosquito count is up by 30 percent. But down in southern Vermont there's an historic infestation of fungus gnats.
Brave Little State
Gold In Vermont? Yup. From Dynamite To Panning, Here's How It's Worked
You've probably heard about the California gold rush of 1849 — but did you know that Vermont had its own mini-gold rush beginning around that same time?
But Why: A Podcast For Curious Kids
Why Do Flamingos Stand On One Leg?
We’re answering ten questions as quickly as we can in this episode of But Why . Why do onions make you cry? How do hummingbirds hum? Why do flamingos stand on one leg? Do moths have veins in their wings? Do cats that share a home have the same meow? What was the first book? How do libraries get money if people borrow books for free? Why do people have fidget spinners? Why can't my stuffed animal get wet? And how do pigs poop? Can we do it all in 20 minutes?!
Program Features
Vermont Garden Journal: Fruit Bushes Are Perfect For Small Yards
Not everyone has enough yard space for growing fruit so, luckily, there are bush versions of many classic fruit trees. They grow easily in small, sunny spots and stay a manageable size.
Vermont Edition
Little Brown Bats, Once Common, Still Struggling After 10 Years Of Disease
Stand outside at night and you might glimpse the swift, darting profile of a bat flying overhead. That sight wasn't rare in the past, but bats in this region have had it rough for years due to white-nose syndrome, and biologists are still working to understand and protect these tiny flying mammals.
