The Election & Upcoming Opportunities | Second Nature A Message From Second Nature President Tim Carter With the election of President-Elect Joe Biden, here’s what we know: During their campaign, the Biden-Harris ticket made climate change one of their top focus areas and that remains true as they begin the transition. Their plan includes having the United States […]
Continue readingecoNEWS VT – Fall 2020 Highlighting the latest findings in ecological research and monitoring from across Vermont Autumn is here! In this season’s newsletter we highlight research on the growth of red oak in the Northeast, how biodiverse land and ecosystem services can be protected together, and how hunters would feel if wolves were to […]
Continue readingChamplain College has a long history with the Malayaka House in Entebbe, Uganda, sending a group of students, faculty and staff to Uganda for several years. Other groups in Vermont have a relationship with Malayaka House as well and want to share news of their upcoming benefit concert. Please spread the word! Below is a poster for a […]
Continue readingNovember 5, 2020 Celebrate America Recycles Day!Webinars to help you REDUCE, REUSE & RECYCLE To celebrate America Recycles Day (Nov. 15, 2020), CSWD invites you to a series of interactive webinars starting November 9, 2020. Practicing the 3 Rs —Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle – can save you money as you do your part to clean up and green up the Earth! Learn how […]
Continue readingUpcoming Webinar! Teaching Outdoors in Winter WHEN: Thursday November 19, 2020 4-5pmWHERE: Zoom Webinar (registration required) Register today! Many schools have pivoted to outdoor learning as a safe alternative to being indoors- but colder temperatures don’t have to mean classes should head back inside! Hear from seasoned educators from forest preschools and outdoor learning centers as they discuss […]
Continue readingThe next decade will be critical for the future of our planet. We must end out dependence on fossil fuels and transition to a clean energy system. November 18 @ 9:00 am, REV invites you to a morning of expert discussion and networking around one of the most critical components in this transition, energy resilience. […]
Continue readingOCTOBER 2020 NEWSLETTER Future generations will most likely look back at this moment as the single most significant turning point for action. So take a deep breath and decide that collectively, we can do this. And you will play your part. – Christiana Figueres, Former UN Climate Chief who oversaw the historic Paris Climate Agreement and […]
Continue readingClimate Action Network for International Educators Champlain’s Dublin Director Stephen Robinson is on the organizing committee and is a session moderator for the Climate Action Network for International Educators (CANIE) European Summit, to be held online on Thursday, November 12, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm EST. For more information and to register for free, please […]
Continue readingTickets available to hear Leah Penniman & Chris Newman From November 9th-12th, the National Young Farmers Coalition will host their 6th Annual National Leadership Convergence virtually with the theme, “Achieving Equity Through Agriculture.” Tickets are available to the general public for the keynotes, farmer and food system activists Leah Penniman of Soul Fire Farm and Chris Newman of Sylvanaqua […]
Continue readingEnjoy our monthly newsletter providing updates on research, outreach and education from Lake Champlain Sea Grant. Kris Stepenuck Promoted to Lake Champlain Sea Grant Associate Director By Julianna White, Research Program CoordinatorOctober 27, 2020Kris Stepenuck was promoted to Associate Director of Lake Champlain Sea Grant in October in recognition of her leadership to help develop […]
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