Author Archives: Sustain Champlain

Feb. 24th Event: Our Watershed in Winter – Where the Sacred and Science Meet

Snowshoe/Hike – Our Watershed in Winter; Where the Sacred and Science Meet   Facebook event   Eventbrite Registration page The Vermont Clean Water Network invites you to join us for a morning of snowshoeing or hiking around the headwaters of Lewis Creek. Learn from a naturalist about special land and aquatic features in a winter landscape. […]

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Professional Development Opportunities with Shelburne Farms

courtesy of shelburne farms January 2018 The new year always puts me into planning mode — thinking about what I hope to accomplish in the coming months. This year, more than ever, I’m committed to focusing on learning that leads to action. I hope you’ll join us in one of our amazing professional learning programs […]

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Yassin Sarr speaks at Champlain – 1/31

Please join us for a presentation and discussion session with the inspiring gender, human rights, and education activist Yassin Sarr from The Gambia. Consider bringing your classes (snacks provided). Yassin is the founder of Starfish International (http://starfishinternational.org), an organization in The Gambia focused on promoting the education and advancement of girls and young women. Each […]

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AASHE Bulletin 1/23

courtesy of aashe January 23, 2018 News | Opportunities | Resources | Events | Jobs Submit | Subscribe | Advertise News of the Week Raritan Valley CC Announces Carbon Neutrality The community college has offset its Scope 1 emissions by acquiring carbon offsets, mostly from wind energy and some from landfill gas. Since 2014, the college has offset all Scope 2 emissions by purchasing renewable energy certificates. […]

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Implicit Bias Training Comes to Burlington – 2/7

Implicit Bias Training Comes to Burlington BRANDON DEL POZO, BDELPOZO@BPDVT.ORG, CHIEF OF POLICE, BURLINGTON The Burlington Police Department is proud to bring Dr. Bryant Marks, Sr. to Burlington to provide Implicit Bias Training and Education to every employee of the Burlington Police Department, both sworn and civilian. “Implicit Bias” refers to the attitudes or stereotypes that […]

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Seeking Contractor / GBWF Facilitator & Administrative Coordinator

courtesy of greater burlington woman’s forum Seeking Contractor: Facilitator & Administrative Coordinator The Greater Burlington Women’s Forum (GBWF) Leadership Team is accepting proposals for a Facilitator & Administrative Coordinator.  We seek a detail-oriented person who is passionate about women’s issues and community building to lead and support the coordination of events, meetings, outreach, and general operations. Contract […]

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United Way Volunteer Connection Listings

  United Way of Northwest Vermont – Volunteer Connection Listings Week of January 22, 2018 By Sue Alenick, United Way Volunteer Columnist LEND A HAND. VOLUNTEER – United Way of Northwest Vermont’s mobile-friendly Volunteer Connection connects you to hundreds of local volunteer needs. Search by age, date, county, interests or causes that are important to you. Stay connected to […]

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