The Planet Earth Series from The Discovery Channel

If you haven’t seen it already, the staff and the board highly recommend this TV series that you can now find on DVD to purchase or to rent. This gorgeous and inspirational 11 part series was more than 5 years in the making. This DVD will amaze viewers with never-before-seen animal behaviors, startling views of locations captured by cameras for the first time, and unprecedented high-definition production techniques. Award-winning actress and conservationist Sigourney Weaver is the series narrator.

Hartness Park, Springfield, VT

Hartness Park is an 85 acre tract of land owned by the Town of Springfield and is located off Woodbury Road. The park is criss-crossed by many old roads which make wonderful walking trails which will take you to varied habitats. Along the top ridge, there is evidence of the 1938 hurricane which destroyed most of the larger trees at that time. There are also picnic areas within the park. Access is available opposite East School on Summer Street, at the intersection of Summer Street and Maple Dell, from a cul-de-sac on Dell Road, and from Woodbury Road.