Cavendish Update 8/15/25: News/Events
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PROCTORSVILLE MARKET ON THE GREEN 4-7 pm. Produce is arriving at the Market. Shop early for the best picks. Frontier Tunes will be performing. It is a Pistacchio Friday at the Market on the Green. Pistacchio Biscotti, Pistacchio Butter! Amazing! The Cavendish Historical Society taste of history is pickles and CCCA has their 2026 calendar for sale.
BLACK RIVER WATER TESTING: According to Black River Action Team, Amherst Lake was not sampled, but all the other sites are looking great. No reason to think Amherst is doing anything other than continuing its 'excellent' streak!
8/15/25
1. Upcoming activities from CCCA
2. Cavendish Related News
3. Events Calendar
UPCOMING ACTIVITIES FROM CCCA: The Cavendish Community and Conservation Association is offering the following activities below. For more information, unless otherwise specified, contact Robin (802) 417-5324 or at cavendishcommunityconservation@gmail.com
August 16 (Saturday): Trail Clean Up Party Hardy Hill lower tract. Meet at parking area on Susannah Johnson Lane at East Rd. The CCCA Trail Committee will be doing a general clean up and improvements to the Hardy Hill Trail in Cavendish. FMI: Ron at ronaldemig@gmail.com or (802)272-4077
• August 23 (Saturday): CCCA Walk and Talk series - Tree Identification Walk 9:30-11:30 on the Hardy Trail, Susannah Johnson Lane at East Rd. Join Hannah Dallas, for a casual walk in the woods to discuss all things trees and forestry. 2 hour walk in the woods with many stops to talk about what we are observing along the way. FMI Bonnie at bdaygemig@gmail.com
• August 30 (Saturday): CCCA Wildlife Around a Pond - Walk with Tim O'Donoghue 9:30 to 11:30 to identify the different species that live from and around a pond. Location to be announced.
• September 6 (Saturday): CCCA Wild Edible and Medicinal Mushroom Walk with Ari Dockland-Miller www.themushroomforager.com. from 9:30 to 11:30 along the Hardy Hill Trail. Join Ari on a guided tour of late summer's wild mushrooms. During the foray we will learn foraging safety, strategy, sustainability and ethics. This event is limited to 20 people. You can sign up at the Cavendish Fletcher Community Library (be sure to leave contact info) or by emailing Robin at cavendishcommunityconservation@gmail.com.
2. CAVENDISH RELATED NEWS
• Former GM teacher and Proctorsville resident Jonathan Rice, named to Nebraska U. alumni board, given Distinguished Alumni Award: Chester Telegraph
• The Farmers' Almanac Forecasts "Wild Ride" for Winter 25/26: August is in full swing, which means one thing for fans of long-range weather forecasts—The Farmers' Almanac's Winter 25/26 forecast is here. We're still a few months away from consistent snowfall and cold temperatures, but fear not. The Farmers' Almanac has over 200 years of practice and research to make its predictions. The Farmers' Almanac summarizes Winter 25/26 with the following words: "Chill, Snow, Repeat" and describes the upcoming weather pattern as a "wild ride" from coast to coast. New England will experience "frequent snowstorms" that should "keep snow lovers happy". Powder
2. EVENTS
AUGUST 15 (FRIDAY): Proctorsville Market 4-7 pm
AUGUST 16 (SATURDAY): Trail Clean Up Party Hardy Hill lower tract. Meet at parking area on Susannah Johnson Lane at East Rd. The CCCA Trail Committee will be doing a general clean up and improvements to the Hardy Hill Trail in Cavendish. FMI: Ron at ronaldemig@gmail.com or (802)272-4077
AUGUST 19 (TUESDAY): Simon Brooks Storyteller, Cavendish Library, 6 pm, suitable for all ages.
AUGUST 22 (FRIDAY): Proctorsville Market 4-7 pm
AUGUST 23 (SATURDAY): CCCA Walk and Talk series - Tree Identification Walk 9:30-11:30 on the Hardy Trail, Susannah Johnson Lane at East Rd. Join Hannah Dallas, for a casual walk in the woods to discuss all things trees and forestry. 2 hour walk in the woods with many stops to talk about what we are observing along the way. FMI Bonnie at bdaygemig@gmail.com
AUGUST 27 (WEDNESDAY): First Day of School
AUGUST 29 (FRIDAY): Proctorsville Market 4-7 pm
AUGUST 30 (FRIDAY): CCCA Wildlife Around a Pond - Walk with Tim O'Donoghue 9:30 to 11:30 to identify the different species that live from and around a pond. Location to be announced.
SEPTEMBER 1 (MONDAY): Memorial Day. Legal Holiday Town Office Closed
SEPTEMBER 6 (SATURDAY): CCCA Wild Edible and Medicinal Mushroom Walk with Ari Dockland-Miller from 9:30 to 11:30 along the Hardy Hill Trail. Join Ari on a guided tour of late summer's wild mushrooms. During the foray we will learn foraging safety, strategy, sustainability and ethics. This event is limited to 20 people. You can sign up at the Cavendish Fletcher Community Library (be sure to leave contact info) or by emailing Robin at cavendishcommunityconservation@gmail.com.
SEPTEMBER 19-20 (FRIDAY-SATURDAY): BRGNS Gigantic Fall Rummage Sale, 10-3 at Fletcher Farm, 611 Route 103 South. Proceeds food, rent, heat, utility and disaster assistance to our neighbors in need. BRGNS serves Cavendish, Ludlow, Mt. Holly and Plymouth.