What is Vermont First? In September 2014, Sodexo, a leader in delivering sustainable, integrated facilities management and foodservice operations with a major presence in Vermont, announced a major initiative to help grow Vermont’s local food economy by committing to buy local food first via a comprehensive program. Under the “Vermont First” program, Sodexo will work with […]
Continue readingIssue #2.03.e | Some things to do (Part 1) I was going to press on with my series on conifer ID, but it felt like I was pretending that all was normal in the world, and it’s anything but normal these days (but fear not, I’ll pick up with it in a couple weeks). There’s an overwhelming […]
Continue readingLooking for something fun and different to do while you’re stuck inside? Why not check out a few short documentaries that support the people who are building a brighter future for their corner of the world!We’ve got a Mini Climate Action Film Festival “zooming” straight to you, from the comfort of your own home. We’ve […]
Continue readingRemember when we could go down to IDX and enjoy a treat, see our students working hard to raise awareness and support local organizations etc.!! Well, many of them are still at it, except from a distance and so it may be harder to know what they’re up to!! http://give.spectrumvt.org/site/TR?team_id=1855&fr_id=1100&pg=team Social Work & Criminal Justice […]
Continue readingecoNEWS VT – March 2020 Highlighting the latest findings in ecological research and monitoring from across Vermont Our March newsletter has arrived! Just in time for the beginning of spring. This edition features research on mountain thrushes and northeastern streams, a recently-released mapping interface displaying Vermont’s ecologically important areas, and a follow-up on a research project […]
Continue readingLake Champlain Sea Grant Research Webinar – March 25, 2020 Visualization Tools to Communicate River Erosion Hazards and Improve Flood Resiliency in Headwater Communities of the Lake Champlain Basin By Kristen Underwood, Mike Kline, Beverley Wemple and Donna Rizzo University of Vermont Date: Wednesday,March 25, 2020Time: NOON – 1 PMTo Join Remotely: Please use the link below to join […]
Continue readingI’m looking for applicants for our sustainability education & outreach coordinator position, as we are unfortunately losing Chelsea Malacara at the end of the month. This position reports to me, and has a number of exciting responsibilities, including supervising our Eco-reps team, overseeing student projects, creating outreach material, and managing our surplus program. It is a […]
Continue readingIssue #2.03.a | Identifying conifers If yew’ve been pining to spruce up your conifer ID skills, then you’re in fir a treet (insert groan here). I’ve been wanting to put together a quick reference guide to our conifers and am just now getting around to it. Enjoy! -Teage An overdue thank you to John S., our […]
Continue readingIssue #2.03.a | Cave Fish Well, folks, this week marks the 2nd earliest amphibian migration in the 12 years I’ve been monitoring at Shelburne Pond. Back in 2012 we had an 80 degree day followed by a downpour that brought out a slew of amphibians on March 8th. I went out last night with a few […]
Continue readingUnited 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 community needs. Go to https://unitedwaynwvt.galaxydigital.com/. March 9, 2020 By Sue Alenick, United Way Volunteer Columnist MENTOR! MENTOR! – Watershed Mentoring is looking for Community based […]
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