By Shari Halik, CommunicationsApril 06, 2021 Have you heard about BLUE? BLUE is an innovative stormwater mitigation program that gives free consultations and certifies homes, businesses, and institutions as watershed-friendly in the Lake Champlain basin of Vermont and New York. What is watershed-friendly? All land and properties in the watershed contribute stormwater runoff to Lake Champlain. In […]
Continue readingQUICK LOOK: We are tabling to collect basic supplies for VT CARES to distribute on their Mobile Harm Reduction van while they reach out to vulnerable VT’ers. They seek: shampoo(travel size), body wash(travel size), combs, tooth brushes, toothpaste(travel size), razors, shaving cream(travel size), feminine hygiene products (pads and tampons) deodorant, and lotion (travel size). We […]
Continue readingDo you still need to register to vote in the upcoming Town Meeting Day Election on March 2, 2021? Are you a first time voter or have you recently moved to Burlington from another Vermont town? Now is the time to register to vote or change your address!! Ballots will be mailed to all registered […]
Continue readingAs you might know, the work of the Vermont Climate Council is underway, developing a plan for how Vermont will meet the emissions reductions required by the Global Warming Solutions Act, which became law last fall. A significant part of the Council’s work will take place in subcommittees, four of which are required by statute. Those […]
Continue readingI recently joined the Climate Journal Project as a volunteer designer, and I’ve been helping get our mission off the ground to tackle the rapidly intensifying issue of our generation’s worsening climate anxiety. We are soon launching the world’s first journal dedicated to providing support for environmental grief and climate anxiety through guided prompts. Working on the Climate Journal […]
Continue readingGetting Involved with Vermont Green Building Network (VGBN) Are you interested in helping an organization that is committed to advancing the environmental, economic, community, and health benefits of green design, construction and building operation practices? We’re pleased to announce that we are expanding the Vermont Green Building Network (VGBN) Board of Directors. The ideal candidate is committed […]
Continue readingPlease share with your networks and reach out to individuals who may be interested. Apply Now to Apis Fund – application deadline extended to December 3, 2020 The Gund Institute for Environment at UVM invites proposals for the Apis Fund, which supports research and conservation of vital bee pollinators. Apis Fund proposals can address research or […]
Continue readingThe Champlain College Apiary is pleased to announce another successful bee season and the addition of the Perry Pollinator Garden to our campus green space. See what’s blooming below! AND the 2020 honey harvest is now available for purchase online here. Orders can be picked up inside the front door of Aiken Hall (the Summit St […]
Continue readingCleaning out your closet to get ready for winter? Spectrum is in need of (gently used) winter boots and winter gear for the young adults at Spectrum. We’re looking for all adult sizes of winter boots, snow pants, and coats. Our youth are also in need of (new or gently used) camping gear—tents, sleeping bags, foam […]
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