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Author Archives: Kate Kampner

A man in a suit demonstrates a solar panel and equipment to a small group standing by snowy steps outside a building.
Posted inEnvironment

Proposed Senate bill would make plug-in solar easier to own

by Kate Kampner February 3, 2026, 4:38 pmFebruary 3, 2026, 4:44 pm
A man in a plaid shirt and cap uses a handheld device to drill into a tree in a wooded area, with blue tubing visible in the background.
Posted inEconomy

Small farmers turning to new tech tools

by Kate Kampner November 9, 2025, 6:55 amNovember 7, 2025, 7:12 pm
A person in a swim cap swims in a lake near a snowy forest shoreline, with distant mountains in the background.
Posted inEnvironment

Wild swimming helps Vermonters connect to nature 

by Kate Kampner August 20, 2025, 5:12 pmAugust 20, 2025, 5:13 pm
A wooden fence with signs reading “Farming Takes Time” and “Always Evolving” stands in front of a lush, green garden with tall grass, flowers, and trees in the background.
Posted inEnvironment

As Vermont CSAs adapt to the climate crisis, members notice the changes 

by Kate Kampner August 17, 2025, 6:52 amAugust 15, 2025, 8:16 pm
A woman stands in a forest, holding out her hand as a small bird perches on her fingers. She appears to be speaking or reacting to the bird.
Posted inEnvironment

Vermont’s ‘Bird Diva’ introduces a new form of birding

by Kate Kampner and Camryn Woods August 14, 2025, 4:18 pmAugust 14, 2025, 4:27 pm
A panoramic view of rolling green hills and forests under a blue sky with scattered white clouds.
Posted inEnvironment

Vermonters turn to forests for therapy

by Kate Kampner July 14, 2025, 6:51 amJuly 14, 2025, 8:50 am
Trail signpost with a Burlington Wildway logo, an arrow pointing right, and a bicycle symbol. Snow-covered ground and bare trees in the background.
Posted inLife & Culture

Dread your commute? These folks suggest trying a trail instead. 

by Kate Kampner December 31, 2024, 6:51 amJanuary 20, 2025, 2:31 pm
A flock of birds is flying against a clear blue sky.
Posted inEnvironment, Southern Vermont, Windham County

Putney Mountain Hawkwatch reports ‘best year ever’ for sightings

by Kate Kampner December 18, 2024, 6:55 amDecember 17, 2024, 6:59 pm
Two people in orange waterproof suits examine a fish on a metal table outdoors. One person holds the fish while the other takes a measurement.
Posted inEnvironment

Radio tags let scientists monitor muskies in the Missisquoi

by Kate Kampner November 28, 2024, 11:45 amNovember 27, 2024, 4:54 pm
A serene lake with gentle waves under a clear blue sky, distant mountains on the horizon, and sunlight reflecting on the water.
Posted inEnvironment

How Lake Champlain scientists are prepping for future floods

by Kate Kampner November 11, 2024, 8:50 amNovember 11, 2024, 8:50 am
A monarch butterfly with orange and black wings perches on a purple flower against a blurred green background.
Posted inEnvironment

Citizen science key to preserving monarch butterflies’ grand migration, experts say

by Kate Kampner October 15, 2024, 3:28 pmOctober 15, 2024, 3:29 pm
A brick church with a large gold cross on its facade is nestled among tall pine trees and surrounded by lush greenery.
Posted inChamplain Valley, Chittenden County, Environment, Regional

To Vermont faith groups, ‘climate crisis is a spiritual crisis’

by Kate Kampner September 25, 2024, 7:30 amSeptember 25, 2024, 10:21 am
People are planting shrubs and arranging pots in a garden plot near trees and parked cars on a sunny day.
Posted inEnvironment

Vermonters planting native gardens to help pollinators prosper

by Kate Kampner August 5, 2024, 8:41 amNovember 5, 2024, 9:24 am
A blue tractor pulling a yellow tank sprayer across a grassy field with trees in the background under a clear sky.
Posted inEnvironment

The future of fertilizer? Pee, says this Brattleboro institute.

by Kate Kampner April 29, 2024, 6:01 amMay 2, 2024, 12:06 pm

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