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Pamela Doan, who lives in Philipstown, has been reporting for The Current since 2013. She can be reached at [email protected].

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Calendar highlights from Nov. 25 to Dec. 3

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Roots and Shoots: Gifts for Gardeners

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Skip the trowels and get these instead

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Calendar highlights from Nov. 18 to 26

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Roots and Shoots: The Best of Fall

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Native shrubs that light up the fall landscape 

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Daylight Savings Time, Nov. 5
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Halloween Parade, Oct. 28
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Fright-filled fun through Nov. 5

Beacon Bonfire Music & Art Festival, Nov. 4
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Calendar highlights from Oct. 28 to Nov. 4

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Roots and Shoots: Spring Gifts

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It’s time to plant bulbs

Pumpkin Glow, Oct. 22
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Fright-filled fun for all ages

Butterfield Cocktail Party, Oct. 21
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Calendar highlights from Oct. 21 to 29

This is the red oak in my yard that I'm glad I didn't destroy by trying to transplant it 13 years ago. Photo by P. Doan
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Roots and Shoots: Big Trees

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Planting oaks and maples

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Calendar highlights from Oct. 14 to 22

Pumpkin Festival, Oct. 15
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Calendar highlights from Oct. 7 to 15

Erin McNally
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Roots and Shoots: Sparks of Future Plants

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Collecting seeds inspires generations

Soon is Now
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Magellan Ship Replica, Sept. 19
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Penelope, Sept. 9
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Community Day, Sept. 2
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Calendar highlights from Sept. 2 to 10

Tussock moth caterpillars have been busy eating leaves and growing fast for their next stage. Photo by P. Doan
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Roots and Shoots: Fall Prep

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Don’t stop weeding just yet

Chamber Music Festival, Sept. 1
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