Category Archives: Education

Vermont Community Garden Network News & Events

Welcome 2019!  As the snow piles up outside we are busy planning for an exciting new year for our Network and the 500+ shared garden spaces we support.  Here are a few things to look forward to…   Day in the Dirt – A community garden fundraising event and work day to kick off the growing season […]

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Shelburne Farms’ upcoming opportunities for educators!

January 2019 This year, I hope you’ll give yourself the gift of learning and join us for a professional program. Whether you come for a short course, a summer institute, or a year-long experience, our programs are designed to: Help you educate for a healthy and just future; Support you in cultivating a sense of […]

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Fletcher Free Library News in January

 WELCOME NEW LIBRARY STAFF!  Kate Belluche is a former elementary school teacher and environmental educator.  When Kate isn’t matching kids with books, creating fun displays and activities, and developing and promoting exciting new library programs, she can be found wrangling her own teen boys and two fur babies, cooking, dreaming of unicorns and planning adventures. Maxamed […]

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October News & Events from Shelburne Farms: A change to our landscape, a cold-weather recipe, and an Abenaki totem

About • Our Work • Calendar • Support • Blog • Visit • Stay & Dine • Gather • Farm Store The enormous cottonwood trees along what is known as “Poplar Drive” (pictured here in 2012), are aging, weak, and, increasingly, unsafe. Soon after the property closes for the season, the Farm is going to take them down and plant new trees. As we prepare to take them down, we honor their life and […]

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NEEEA Coming Together Conference – Nov 1-3

On top of great workshops and informative presentations, there will also be lots of opportunities for FUN at the conference! ENTERTAINMENT HIGHLIGHT Friday evening STORY SLAM! What is a story slam? Based on poetry slam protocols and similar to American Idol and The Moth, a story slam is a contest of words by known and undiscovered talent. The […]

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Join us for the 2018 NEEEA Conference

Wellborn Hub, Vermont SWEEP, and New Hampshire Environmental Educators are Coming Together to present the 2018 Wellborn Leadership and New England Environmental Education Alliance Conference. Check out the amazing keynote speakers! Marianne E Krasny Marianne E. KrasnyMarianne E Krasny is professor in the Department of Natural Resources and Director of the Civic Ecology Lab at […]

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SWEEP Spring/Summer 2018 eNewsletter

COURTESY OF VERMONT SWEEP Spring / Summer eNewsletter Table of Contents From the Board Letter from the Chair SWEEP Spring Membership Gathering SWEEP Welcomes New Board Members SWEEP Membership Renewals Climate Resiliency & Featured Articles Climate Resiliency Fellowship & Vermont SWEEP Spring Gathering Restorative Practices Increase School Resiliency The Health of Vermont’s Future Hardwood Forests is […]

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Internships and Program Director positions open at Great Camp Sagamore (NY)

Internships: http://greatcampsagamore.org/internships/ Program Director: http://greatcampsagamore.org/sagamore-program-director/ Just as an FYI, the Program Director position is a senior level position at Sagamore, is full time year round with benefits and pays about $40k. It would be great for someone who has the flexibility for the split between living at camp and working from home in the off-season.   We […]

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Community Engagement for Environmental Educators – March 27 in NH

courtesy of nhee Our mission is to advocate for high quality environmental education in New Hampshire, and to provide a forum for networking and professional development for environmental education. Community Engagement for Environmental Educators NHEE’s Spring Workshop and Annual Meeting Tuesday, March 27, 8:45 am – 3:30 pm Antioch University New England, Keene, NH Join […]

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Professional Development Opportunities with Shelburne Farms

courtesy of shelburne farms January 2018 The new year always puts me into planning mode — thinking about what I hope to accomplish in the coming months. This year, more than ever, I’m committed to focusing on learning that leads to action. I hope you’ll join us in one of our amazing professional learning programs […]

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