Columns
From a Lump to a Cold-Blooded Killer
Surprising lessons learned from an experiment in building a saltwater ecosystem
Bill Boivin
Buzz Magazine: Fall 2026
Rabbit vs. Refrigerator (Spoiler Alert: The Refrigerator Won)
How a Holland lop named after a basketball point guard became one of the pack — and almost took out the kitchen appliances
Columns
How Not to Plant a Tree
A hidden mulching mistake killed two mature trees in Bill Boivin's yard — here's the root crown problem every Burlington tree owner should watch for
Columns
Look Closer: How a Ball Python's Branch Unlocked a Nature Mystery
A mysterious chewed branch in a snake tank leads to a winter science lesson and solving a years-old mystery for columnist Bill Boivin.
Columns
Spiders, Scorpions and Lizards, Oh, My!
An expedition takes us deep in the desert on the Sea of Cortez to study an ecosystem — just as a different version of the same story plays out in our own backyard.
Columns
Raising a Baby Raccoon: How Brown Eyes Became Our Favorite Houseguest
How an unexpected visitor became a favorite friend
Columns
One Tough Old Tree: A Lesson for Us as We Age
A Burlington backyard maple has survived ice storms, lightning, and bacterial black ice. A 30-year friendship story about resilience and nature.
Buzz Magazine: Spring 2026
The Ants Go Marching
Army ants, antbirds, and a rain forest clearing crew: one Burlington resident's Panama expedition reveals nature's most perfectly interconnected system.
Columns
Where the Reef Begins: A Belize Adventure Beyond the Resort
A relaxing resort vacation becomes a once-in-a-lifetime adventure
Community
Why I Donated 60% of My Liver: A Living Donor’s Story for National Donor Day
On National Donor Day, columnist Bill Boivin reflects on donating 60% of his liver to save a friend — and how organ donation changed both their lives.
Columns
It’s the Unexpected That Makes a Vacation Memorable: An Unscripted Belize Adventure
A planned Belize group tour turns into an unforgettable private adventure—rain forests, Mayan ruins, shamans, and a guide who knew no limits.
Columns
A Cage or a Healthy Habitat? Lessons from Samson and Delilah
From tiny fish to tank-busting giants, our oscars taught us the painful difference between captivity and a true habitat.