Founded in 2011, the Community Garden originated by request of students, faculty, and staff and was approved by President Finney with support of the Physical Plant Grounds Staff. The Community Garden is located beside Rowell Annex and has 27 plots available for individual use by Champlain College community members (faculty, staff, and students). This garden […]
Continue readingAs we face the constantly changing reality of life with Coronavirus, many of us are feeling anxious, isolated and uncertain of how to sustain our families, livelihoods and communities. Gardening has a long history of providing purpose, food security and resiliency during difficult times. It also gives us an outlet for physical activity and improves […]
Continue readingLake Champlain Committee Spring Ripples 2020 E-News We hope the advent of spring—with shoots pushing up through the earth, salamanders moving to vernal pools, and bird calls filling the air—soothes your spirits during these challenging times. In this issue of the Lake Champlain Committee’s Ripples E-newsletter we share some signs of the season, cool science […]
Continue readingI am reaching out to announce our interactive virtual webinar series all about the Lake Champlain region! Regardless of your age or where you live, we hope you will join us! Please share this opportunity widely (on other networks and front porch forum)! Over the next few weeks the Lake Champlain Sea Grant team will be […]
Continue readingJOIN US ON SATURDAY MARCH 28, 2020, 8:30 PM YOUR LOCAL TIME! In 2007, we encouraged people around the world to switch off their lights to call attention to climate change. More than a decade later, the climate crisis remains, made worse by another urgent threat: the rapid loss of biodiversity and nature. Natural systems […]
Continue readingThe Environmental Film Festival in the Nation’s Capital (DCEFF) is the world’s premier showcase of environmentally themed films. Since 1993, our mission has been to celebrate Earth and inspire understanding and stewardship of the environment through the power of film. Each March in Washington, D.C., we host the largest environmental film festival in the world, presenting […]
Continue readingWe’re dealing with unprecedented times in our community and our nation’s history. Our community members need us more than ever, which is why United Way of Northwest Vermont has launched a COVID-19 Community Response that outlines a number of steps to quickly address the COVID-19 pandemic. Fundraising First, United Way has created a COVID-19 United Response […]
Continue readingMarch 25, 2020 VOLUNTEERING IN THESE UNCERTAIN TIMES As with many aspects of this crisis, we are in uncharted territory with when it comes to mobilizing volunteers. While many of our neighbors will have needs in the coming weeks and there are many of us eager to help, agencies are grappling with how to use […]
Continue readingI’m excited to announce the launch of the website, www.cleanwaterwork.com, featuring all eleven videos and educational animations highlighting local success stories and meaningful efforts to improve local water quality! There is hopefully a story for everyone to connect with and learn from! Please share the site or any specific video broadly! We are hoping for people to […]
Continue readingMarch 24, 2020 News | Opportunities | Resources | Events | Jobs | Submit | Advertise As AASHE staff continue to support the higher education sustainability movement virtually as we have done since 2006, we find ourselves struggling amidst the new coronavirus crisis that is unfolding in the world. As we take time to tend to our physical, emotional and financial health, and community needs, […]
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