Fall 2020: Middlesex Yards & Gardens, Fields and Forests
Scroll below calendar for photo credits and Calendar Q&A
Photo credits for Fall 2020 series
1 - Fireflies and star tracks. Photo by Luc Burnier
2 - Closeup of sunflower. Photo by Laurie Curtis
3 - Closeup of flower. Photo by Eric Scharf
4 - Girl with small bird. Photo by Laurie Curtis
5 - Woodland peony. Photo by Laurie Curtis
6 - View from Chases Mountain toward White Rocks and Mount Hunger. Photo by Cindy Griffith
7 - Flower. Photo by Laurie Curtis
8 - Close up of insects. Photo by Eric Scharf
9 - View from outlook on Chases Mountain. Photo by Cindy Griffith
10 - Roses. Photo by Darla Morissette
11 - Zinnia. Photo by Nancy Farrell
12 - Coyote visiting our home. Photo by Cindy Griffith
13 - Family. Photo by Cindy Griffith
14 - Black Swallowtail. Photo by Cindy Griffith
15 - Milbert’s Tortoiseshell. Photo by Cindy Griffith
16 - Sunset over field. Photo by Laurie Curtis
17 - Small white and pink flowers. Photo by Darla Morissette
18 Fall 2020 – Light rays over garden. Photo by Darla Morissette
19 - Flower closeup. Photo by Darla Morissette
20 - Beauty on bee balm. Photo by Deb Prescott
21 - Late light on yard. Photo by Laurie Curtis
22 - Luna moth. Photo by Susan Warren
23 - Toad. Photo by Scott Wennerholm
24 - Grasshopper. Photo by Scott Wennerholm
25 - Chipmunk in flower pot. Photo by Deb Prescott
26 - Bumblebee on flower. Photo by Susan Warren
27 - Glenn Sturgis and his honeybees. Photo by Susan Warren
28 - Beans. Photo by Scott Wennerholm
29 - Cabbage. Photo by Scott Wennerholm
30 - Tomatoes in bowl. Photo by Scott Wennerholm
31 - Tomato harvest. By Laurie Curtis
32 - Blue Hubbard squash (started from seeds saved in 2019 from one purchased at Ellie's Farm Market in Northfield). Photo by Dawn Kellett
33 - My front porch. Photo by Phyllis Tillinghast
34 - Autumn reflection. Photo by Hale Irwin
35 - Butterfly on sunflower. By Susan Clark
36 - Summer’s end. Photo by Deb Prescott
37 - Highland cattle. Photo by Hale Irwin
38 - Rumney Outdoor Classroom, 6th grade. Photo submitted by Jill Drury.
39 - Bandstand. Photo by Hale Irwin
40 - Autumnal equinox beauty. Photo by Jane Tucker
41 - Milkweed. Photo by Mark Bushnell
42 - Fresh-baked bread. Photo by Susan Warren
43 - Neighbors’ woodpile. Photo by Susan Clark
44 - Dave Shepard doing trail work in Town Forest. Photo by Susan Warren
45 - Peak performance. Photo by Mark Bushnell
46 - Sunset. Photo by Scott Wennerholm
47 - Red sunset. Photo by Mark Bushnell
Middlesex Community Calendar Questions & Answers
Q: Who creates the Middlesex Community Calendar?
A: You do! Anyone who posts on Front Porch Forum can post on the Middlesex Community Calendar.
Q: How do I get my event posted on the Middlesex Community Calendar?
A: When you post something on Front Porch Forum, you are asked to put it into a category (“Lost and found,” “Free items,” “Event,” etc.). If you click “Event” then your posting will automatically be listed on the Calendar. Just like magic!
Q: What should I include to make sure it’s an awesome calendar listing?
A: Of course include the EVENT NAME, DATE/TIME, and LOCATION. To make it even more useful, include:
- WHO you hope will come (families? Nature lovers? Bluegrass fans? etc.)
- WHY (if it’s a fundraiser, who it benefits)
- COST (if any)
- CONTACT for more info (email address, phone number, or website if appropriate)
Q: Where can I find the Middlesex Community Calendar?
A: Many roads lead to our calendar. Here are four ways to find it:
- At the What’s Next Middlesex website (along with great photos):
https://www.whatsnextmiddlesex.org -- click on the “calendar” tab - At our Middlesex Town website: http://middlesexvermont.org
- At the Front Porch Forum website:
https://frontporchforum.com/areas/151/calendar - When you get Front Porch Forum in your inbox and see an event listing, notice that there is a little gold box just below the name of the person who posted it, marked “Calendar.” This is a live link—click it, and it will bring you to the Middlesex Community Calendar.
Q: How do I get my photo on the What’s Next Middlesex Calendar page?
A: Glad you asked! The Middlesex Communications Team plans to update the photos on a seasonal-ish basis, and we’d love to see your shots. Send them to picsofmiddlesex@gmail.com. We will post reminders on FPF when we plan to do the seasonal update.
Q: What is Front Porch Forum?
A: Front Porch Forum is a free service, and anyone who has email can join. Find out more here: https://frontporchforum.com/isfpfforme
Spring 2020 - Hunkering Down Series
Photo Credits for Hunkering Down Series:
1 Sap bucket – photo by Eric Scharf
2 Random acts of kindness. Notes left on neighbors’ mailboxes by Hannah and Kaitlyn Drury.
3 Handwriting homework – photo by Erin J. Webb
4 Snowy trees after storm – photo by Amy Cavanaugh
5 Barb and Remi walking to fetch mail, before setting it aside for five days as a precaution – photo by Greg Whitchurch
6 Makeshift standing desk for working from home (yep, that's an ironing board) – photo by Jessi Hill
7 Masked snowman – photo by Scott Wennerholm
8 Sunrise from Leland Farm Road – photo by Amy Cavanaugh
9 Practicing social distancing on South Bear Pond Road – photo by Mike Kline
10 Staff at The Roots Farm Market in Middlesex Village are busy filling online orders for curbside pickup. Here, Amanda Mendrek and Arealles Ortiz are surrounded by orders for vegetables, fruits, and other food items – photo by Susan Clark
11 Yellow crocuses – photo by Eric Scharf
12 Jessi Hill with her son, Brady, 19, and Delanee, 16, in the woods behind their house. Jessi reports: “Brady is building a mountain bike trail to keep him busy when he’s not doing his college work remotely.” – photo by Jessi Hill
13 Kind bread – photo by Erin J. Webb
14 A shot of Adrienne and Glenn Magida, left, and Glenn and Kimberly Sturgis snapped while they were out for a social walk, at a safe distance – photo by Susan Clark
15 Harvey – photo by Susan Warren
16 Homemade “Oreos” – photo by Harrison Bushnell
17 Last piece – photo by Mark Bushnell
18 Friends gather in family clusters to celebrate Luc Burnier’s 21st birthday in March, while keeping a healthy, safe distance – photo by Andre Burnier
19 Making masks – photo by Joanne Breidenstein
20 Snowy trees – photo by Scott Wennerholm
21 Getting creative with the home workout – an invigorating headstand – photo by Mark Bushnell
22 Sugarhouse by day – photo by Phyllis Tillinghast
23 Sugarhouse by night – photo by Phyllis Tillinghast
24 Dave and Brendan Shepard making syrup – photo by Susan Warren
25 Syrup – photo by Susan Warren
26 Homemade bagels – photo by Susan Warren
27 Student teacher – photo by Erin J. Webb
28 Backyard Golf. Maribeth Domanski reports “My grandsons are homeschooling with me while their mom is busy working as a nurse in Southern VT. Driving orange golf balls into our bare field is a great outdoor break!” – photo by Maribeth Domanski
29 Wooly bear on moss – photo by Mark Bushnell
30 Purple finch – photo by Greg Whitchurch
31 Purple crocuses – photo by Susan Clark
32 Zoom ballet class – Photo by Jane Dudley
33 Bonfire under starry skies - Photo by Eric Scharf
Fall Series 2019
Photo Credits for Fall Series:
- At Wrightsville Reservoir – Erin J. Webb
- Scott Wennerholm
- Susan Warren
- Sarah Birgé
- Star Tracks – Luc Burnier
- Nancy Murphy
- Cat viewing foliage – Mark Bushnell
- Amy Cavanaugh
- ATVs – Kathryn Biggam
- Log landing – Mark Bushnell
- Susan Warren
- Susan Warren
- Mark Bushnell
- Town Forest – Scott Wennerholm
- Jan Thouron
- Sarah Birgé
- Linda Jackson
- Town Hall – Scott Wennerholm
- Halloween Trunk or Treat at Camp Meade – Susan Warren
- Pumpkins – Susan Warren
- Hans Krokenberger
- Kathryn Biggam
- Jan Thouron
- Susan Bitterman
- Red leaf – Susan Warren
- Jan Thouron
- Susan Bitterman
- Kathryn Biggam
- Dumpling Hill and Kuro in the field by Guilmette Rd. – Marsha Bancroft
- Amy Cavanaugh
- Nancy Murphy
- Jan Thouron
- Scott Wennerholm
Summer Series 2019:
Photo Credits for Summer Series 2019
- Cooling off in the brook – submitted by Lynne Walther
- Mist at sunset – submitted by Harrison Bushnell
- Flower garden – submitted by Eric Scharf
- Pease Farm kiss (horse) – submitted by Lynne Walther
- Chicks in nest – submitted by Amy Scribner
- Monarch butterfly – submitted by Jody Dwire
- “Blueberry picking with Tucker” (dog) – submitted by Lorraine Juiffre
- Irises – submitted by Mark Bushnell
- Fiddlers at Middlesex Bandstand – submitted by Elliot Burg
- Rainbow over Middlesex Bandstand – submitted by Elliot Burg
- Boy digging into watermelon – submitted by Amy Scribner
- Red eft on log – submitted by Ursula Stanley
- “Backyard Target Practice” (Spraying hose) – submitted by Erin J. Webb
- “Impending Water Strike” (Water balloons) – submitted by Erin J. Webb
- Spider web – submitted by Jody Dwire
- Sheep in pasture – submitted by Kimberly Hagen
- Running on Wrightsville beach – submitted by Debbie Goodwin
- Daffodils, a throwback to spring – submitted by Patty Blondin
- Rainy May night – submitted by Patty Blondin
- Stream in wetland – submitted by Sarah Birgé
- Perils of Putnamville Pauline (checking the engine) – submitted by Jane Tucker
- Sunset and Camel’s Hump – submitted by Jody Dwire
- Showing off several fish caught – submitted by Amy Scribner
- Bicycle with flowers – submitted by Jody Dwire
- Luna moth – submitted by Amy Scribner
- “French Road view toward Mt. Hunger” (purple lupines) – submitted by Dawn McConnell
- Baseball action – submitted by Amy Scribner
- Black dog with Camel’s Hump – submitted by Jody Dwire
- Snail – submitted by Jody Dwire
- White Rocks gymnastics – submitted by Debbie Goodwin
- Enjoying Camp Meade picnic area – submitted by Mike Pelchar
- Small rock cairns and fence post – submitted by Sarah Birgé
- Fiery sunset – submitted by Jody Dwire
- Boy and dog silhouette – submitted by Amy Scribner
- Cat enjoying the view – submitted by Eric Scharf
- Wedding: Iris Davis, granddaughter of Stanley and Catherine Scribner, stands with Mary Jo Davis and Wesley Davis – submitted by Amy Scribner
- Mosaic of garden photos – submitted by Amy Scribner
- Big fish, small boy – submitted by Amy Scribner
- Water drops on evergreen – submitted by Sarah Birgé
- Young fan with Middlesex Bandstand performer – submitted by Elliot Burg
- Tammy Fletcher singing at the Middlesex Bandstand – submitted by Elliot Burg
- Toddler dancing at the Middlesex Bandstand – submitted by Elliot Burg
- Two boys and a dog – submitted by Amy Scribner
- Pink clouds reflecting in water – submitted by Amy Scribner
