Every one of us can call Congress now to ask them to pass the necessary climate policies in the budget reconciliation bill. If we do not get the climate policies we need from budget reconciliation, we will not have another decent chance to pass climate policies for the next few years, and the science says […]
Continue readingI am writing to formally invite you to the 2021 FoodxFilm Festival , September 26th – October 3rd, 2021. The FoodxFilm Festival is a premiere international festival that seeks to transform food systems for everyone, everywhere through film and story. The festival aims to create a platform that shares the voices of the next generation of food systems […]
Continue readingMay 2021 Garden EventsGet the network involved by submitting your next event directly to our submission page. Webinars, courses, conferences, one-time or reoccurring events, all apply! See what’s coming up on our Statewide Garden Calendar Fund Your GardenVisit our website for a regularly updated list of garden-related grants. Find upcoming grants on our Garden Grants page […]
Continue readingGreenride Bikeshare is now electric!⚡️ Your favorite Greenride bikes just got a major upgrade! Here is what you need to know…Our bikes are now electric and have a bold new look—you’ll easily spot them with their bright teal color. Make sure you download the Gotcha Powered By BOLT app to start riding around the greater Burlington region today! Remember to […]
Continue readingApril 28, 2021 News | Opportunities | Resources | Events | Jobs | Submit | Advertise News of the Week THE Releases 2021 Impact RankingsThe Times Higher Education (THE) University Impact Rankings assess universities on their contributions to the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals. The 2021 ranking includes 1,115 universities from 94 countries/regions. The overall ranking is led by the University of Manchester (U.K.), followed by […]
Continue readingYou’re invited!Wednesday, May 19th 12:00-3:30 PM (EST) The Campuses for Environmental Stewardship 2021 Summit will bring together faculty and campus administrators in the discussion of how campuses can play a leadership role in prioritizing and solving critical issues like climate change, food insecurity and other intersecting issues. Together, conference participants will consider ways to recognize and reward the importance […]
Continue readingMy name is Andrew Kane, and I am a VISTA Leader with the SerVermont AmeriCorps program. The SerVermont VISTA Project is a comprehensive umbrella project that welcomes host sites tackling a wide array of poverty related issues in Vermont. We place members in organizations and state agencies to fight poverty across the state by increasing […]
Continue readingCENTER FOR INFORMATION & RESEARCH ON CIVIC LEARNING AND ENGAGEMENT AROUND THE CIRCLE New CIRCLE Study ConfirmsMajor Increase in Youth Voter Turnout We estimate that half of young people, ages 18-29, voted in the 2020 presidential election, a remarkable 11-point increase from 2016 (39%) and likely one of the highest rates of youth electoral participation […]
Continue readingBike & Build’s Volunteer, Awareness, & Advocacy Program (VAAP) Through service-oriented biking experiences and long term volunteer programs, Bike & Build raises awareness and advocates for affordable housing and empowers young adults to commit to a life-time of service and civic engagement. Our 8-week Volunteer, Awareness, and Advocacy Program places young leaders with one of […]
Continue readingIt’s Way to Go — Get Up & Go! Time, your opportunity to get rewards and get entered to win great raffle prizes. Just grab your bike, roller blades, or sneakers and join all Vermonters for the annual May 1-16th Spring Transportation Challenge! Log at least two walk, roll or shared ride trips for your commute (or […]
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