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SUMMARY:Tri-Town Community Knotweed Education Program
DESCRIPTION:Brian Colleran\, an invasive species ecologist who studied the spread of Japanese Knotweed in Vermont following Hurricane Irene\, will be the featured speaker at a June 20th Tri-Town Community Knotweed Education Program. It will be held at the Lareau Swimming Hole in Waitsfield from 5 to 6 pm. Residents and visitors to the Mad River Valley are invited. Brian will explore how Knotweed spreads\, the impact it has on local ecosystems and water quality\, and the benefits of various management strategies. Leaders from the Valley’s three Conservation Commissions will talk about the comprehensive Knotweed control program they’ve developed and showcase the various control strategies being employed at Lareau. Attendees will also get a chance to practice some of these strategies and learn how they can get involved.
URL:https://mrvvillage.com/event/tri-town-community-knotweed-education-program/
LOCATION:Lareau Park\, 6051 Vermont Rte 100\, Waitesfield\, VT\, 05673
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SUMMARY:The Great Duck Race!
DESCRIPTION:Mark the calendar for the Great Rotary Duck Race on September 3 at the Lareau Swim Hole. \nThe Mad River Valley Rotary Club is bringing the duck race back to The Valley. For the last dozen years\, the club has raised funds for the scholarships and grants it provides to Mad River Valley students and organizations with this event. In total\, over $100\,000 has been provided to the Mad River Valley courtesy of this fund raiser.\nJoin the Mad River Valley Rotary Club on September 3 at the Lareau Swim Hole for the quack of the starting gun as the racers head down the river. The sponsor of the winning duck will receive $1000 with second and third prizes of $500 and $250. \nDuck Race starts promptly at 3pm but bring the family for fun starting at 1pm with music\, food\, kids activities and more. The event will be a quacking good time for all with music and food at the start so don’t duck out\, sponsor a duck and join the fun! Rotarians will be selling tickets at the Waitsfield Farmers Market and Mehuron’s throughout the summer. People can also sponsor by paddling over to https://mrvrotary.rallyup.com/duckrace2023
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LOCATION:Lareau Park\, 6051 Vermont Rte 100\, Waitesfield\, VT\, 05673
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SUMMARY:Floodplains Workshop with Vermont DEC
DESCRIPTION:Are you curious about what a floodplain is and why you hear that term in almost every discussion on flooding and climate resilience? \nThen\, join Friends of the Mad River and Ned Swanberg of the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation (VT DEC) to learn about what floodplains are\, why they are so important to health and safety\, and how the river and precipitation shapes the valley that we call home. Ned is a regional floodplain manager for Vermont Central\, and manages https://floodready.vermont.gov. \nThe workshop will hold at the Austin parcel\, which is also the location of an ongoing floodplain forest restoration project. We’ll learn about riverside soils\, plants\, and other signs to discern the health and vitality of the river and how it affects our lives. We’ll also learn from our local experts on the history of the land and see the progress of the ongoing restoration work. \nInterested? Email onome@friendsofthemadriver.org to register or with questions/concerns. \nPlease come dressed appropriately to be outdoors for 1-2 hours. \nDistance: 0.5 – 1 mile\nTerrain: Trail is mostly flat and consists of dirt trails covered in leaf litter or grass. Please let us know if there are ways we can accommodate your needs.
URL:https://mrvvillage.com/event/floodplains-workshop-with-vermont-dec/
LOCATION:Lareau Park\, 6051 Vermont Rte 100\, Waitesfield\, VT\, 05673
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SUMMARY:The MRV Rotary’s Great Duck Race
DESCRIPTION:The Mad River Valley Rotary Club is back with more quacktastic fun with the Great Duck Race of 2024! \nThe Great Duck Race happens Sunday\, September 1st at Lareau Park Swimming Hole (6051 Vermont Rte 100\, Waitsfield) from 2-4pm. We’ll have fun kids activities and more with the first duck race starting at 3pm. \nTickets are on sale now to “adopt” a duck to race for a chance to win cash prizes of up to $1000! Each duck is $5 or to increase your chances of winning\, consider checking out the bundle packages. Ticket Sales are kicking off 6/28 in front of Mehuron’s from 3-5pm (Every Friday) and at the Waitsfield Farmer’s Market on Saturday’s from 9-1pm. You can also purchase online at https://mrvrotary.rallyup.com/duckrace2024/ \nAnd if one duck race isn’t enough\, we’ve added the Mad Duck 100 for those who really want to roll the duck dice. The Mad Duck 100 will be limited to 100 ducks and tickets are $100/each. The prize for this race is a whopping $1500! That’s a lot of ducking money! \nWhen you “adopt” a duck for either race\, you are supporting the Mad River Valley Rotary Club as well as the many programs\, events and community projects they support. These include The Warren 4th of July Parade\, the Mad River Valley Dog Park\, Rise Against Hunger\, Neck of the Woods\, Habitat for Humanity\, grants and scholarships for local students and many\, many more! Learn more about the MRV Rotary charitable giving programs at mrvrotary.org.
URL:https://mrvvillage.com/event/the-mrv-rotarys-great-duck-race-3/
LOCATION:Lareau Park\, 6051 Vermont Rte 100\, Waitesfield\, VT\, 05673
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SUMMARY:OPEN GONG – Free Gong Bath
DESCRIPTION:Experience the Magic & Power of Four Gongs during a free gong bath on Friday afternoon\, September 20 — with me\, Gong Master Bridget Stone! \nThis is a free event that I call “OPEN GONG.” The gong is for everyone\, and it doesn’t always have to be experienced in the formal setting of a sound healing event! \nTime: I start playing at 5pm and will stop at 6:30pm. You may arrive and depart freely and at any time!\nLocation: The Lareau Park/Swimming Hole on Route 100 in Waitsfield\nSuggestions: Wear comfortable and warm clothing\, bring a yoga mat\, eye covering\, blanket or chair to sit/lay on\nDonations are accepted if the exchange of fiat money for time and expertise resonates with you. \nThe gong is the guardian of the seed sound of the Universe — OM. One of the oldest instruments on the planet\, a masterfully played gong will lower brain wave activity and launch you into deep relaxation\, subconscious realms\, and sublime dreamstates. The benefits of a sound bath include: healing the physical and emotional bodies\, resetting the body’s electromagnetic field\, a decrease in stress and anxiety\, relief of physical ailments\, increased clarity and vision\, and more. \nMy Instagram: @la_gonghera
URL:https://mrvvillage.com/event/open-gong-free-gong-bath/
LOCATION:Lareau Park\, 6051 Vermont Rte 100\, Waitesfield\, VT\, 05673
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SUMMARY:Community Tree Planting
DESCRIPTION:Join Friends of the Mad River in collaboration with the Warren\, Fayston\, and Waitsfield Conservation Commissions for a community tree planting. The work group will set out to various areas to plant native tree species and strengthen riparian buffers. Please bring shovels and work gloves if you have them. This is a great opportunity to help make the Mad River more resilient and biodiverse and give back to your community!
URL:https://mrvvillage.com/event/community-tree-planting/
LOCATION:Lareau Park\, 6051 Vermont Rte 100\, Waitesfield\, VT\, 05673
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SUMMARY:River Exploration: From Bugs to Birds
DESCRIPTION:Come down to the river for a morning of family friendly exploration activities with Friends of the Mad River and Audubon Vermont. We’ll explore the connection between birds and rivers\, spending time learning about the habitat along rivers\, the birds that live there\, and the river creatures that they eat. We’ll have the chance to take a walk and look for birds\, flip rocks in the stream in search of bugs\, and take part in fun activities like a scavenger hunt and demonstrations of popular nature apps. \nThis event is free\, meant for all ages and welcomes families with children! Come with a curious mind\, waterproof boots if you would like to wade in the river\, and binoculars if you have them. \nRegistration is required for this event. Please sign up at bit.ly/bugstobirds or on the event website. \nThis event is part of the Mad About Birds Day hosted by Friends of the Mad River\, an day of activities celebrating the Mad River Valley’s birds and the landscapes they call home. To learn more and see the other events happening as part of the celebration\, visit friendsofthemadriver.org/madaboutbirds.
URL:https://mrvvillage.com/event/river-exploration-from-bugs-to-birds/
LOCATION:Lareau Park\, 6051 Vermont Rte 100\, Waitesfield\, VT\, 05673
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SUMMARY:The Great Duck Race with Kid Activities
DESCRIPTION:2025 is bringing DOUBLE the ducky fun with two races this year. Not required\, but for both races\, you have the option to “adopt” a plastic duck\, we chuck it into the Mad River\, and then nature takes over. Your noble little duck will bob\, weave\, and battle its way downstream for about 100 yards\, all in the name of glory. \nEvent Day: Sunday\, August 31st — races start at 3 PM sharp. Join us at Lareau Park (6051 VT Rte 100\, Waitsfield)\, across from Lareau Farm/Flatbread Pizza. Free Activities: Bring the kids to help collect ducks\, play lawn games\, see a magic show\, enjoy good food\, and soak up small-town fun. Kid activities start at 2pm. \nAnd yes\, 100% of the funds raised from both go straight to the MRV Rotary Club charitable fund\, helping make awesome things happen right here in the Valley. \nhttps://mrvrotary.rallyup.com/duckrace2025
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LOCATION:Lareau Park\, 6051 Vermont Rte 100\, Waitesfield\, VT\, 05673
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