October 2019 Events at the Birds of Vermont Museum …and some near by All events are at Birds of Vermont Museum unless noted otherwise! 900 Sherman Hollow Road • Huntington, Vermont 05462 USA (802) 434-2167 • museum@birdsofvermont.org • http://www.birdsofvermont.org NATURE PRINTING with COLEEN O’CONNELL Sunday, October 6 • 9:00 – 11:00am What can you print from a fern, a leaf, […]
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/. By Sue Alenick, United Way Volunteer Columnist The Color Run Burlington – Saturday, September 28 at the Champlain Valley Exposition […]
Continue readingOur 41st annual Harvest Festival on Saturday brought the community together to celebrate Vermont forest, farm, and food traditions. We’ve captured the day in photos here. And, view the festival from the air! We’re so very grateful for our volunteers, vendors, sponsors, and everyone who makes the Harvest Festival possible. Photos by Brandon Parrish. Video by long-time volunteer Russell Fox […]
Continue readingHello Neighbors, Working at CSWD, I am surrounded by co-workers who are truly committed to reducing the amount of waste they produce. Reusable water bottles abound! At previous jobs, frozen meals were my routine. Peel the film back, pop it in the microwave and lunch is ready! My first week at CSWD, I continued my […]
Continue readingNo Fuss Kitchen: Gluten Free Brunch Sunday, September 29, 2019 – 10:00am to 12:00pm Community Teaching Kitchen, South End Store (map) Cooking without gluten can seem daunting, but it doesn’t have to be. In this hands-on cooking class, we will cover the fundamentals of cooking your favorite brunch meals without gluten and talk about strategies […]
Continue readingYou’re invited! Net Zero Building Tour: SunCommon Headquarters Thursday, October 17 starting at 5:30pm | Waterbury, VT Please join the Vermont Green Building Network for our autumn net zero building tour of SunCommon Headquarters, recipient of the 2017 Vermont’s Greener Building Award, Net Zero Award and People’s Choice Award. This net positive office and warehouse building […]
Continue readingWe want to spread the word about the Natural Shoreland Erosion Control Certification training sessions that the Vermont DEC is offering this November. We feel that these full day training events may be of interest to students at Champlain College who are interested in shoreland Best Management Practices, including techniques for erosion control, stormwater management, […]
Continue readingJoin us at the Farm Barn for our 41st Annual Harvest Festival on Saturday, September 21 from 10AM–4PM! It’s a full-day celebration of Vermont forest, farm, and food traditions for the whole family. Want to support the event? Harvest Festival is free for members. Renew your membership today and volunteer to help! Mobilizing Climate Action for Health MONDAY, 9.23 • 7:30-9PM @ […]
Continue readingShort constitutions equal more trust Vermont has the shortest constitution of any state, at 1,433 words. A recent article finds that trust in the government correlates to constitution length, with higher levels of trust associated with shorter constitutions. The study also finds that there is a relationship between social capital and constitution endurance, the amount of time […]
Continue readingDear W, We are excited to share the 2019 AASHE Sustainability Award winners! From more than 350 submissions, 11 winners were selected across four categories for their outstanding achievements and progress toward sustainability. Meet this year’s winners! Lifetime Achievement Award Winner Judy Walton is this year’s Lifetime Achievement Award Winner for her leadership in growing the higher […]
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