VBSR Webinar:Using Vermont’s Tax System to Address Inequality Monday, March 29th1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Join VBSR and Bram Kleppner of the Vermont Tax Structure Commission for a presentation and discussion on the commission’s recommendations to the Governor and the legislature to make Vermont’s state and local tax system more sustainable, fair, and simpler in […]
Continue readingMarch 2021 Dear Neighbors, Spring is knocking on our door in a very Vermont way. Its freezing! It’s gorgeous! It’s freezing AGAIN! March brings Daylight Savings Time (more light when we wake up!), melting snow, yard cleanup, and a much needed spring cleaning. If you are in the mood to get a jump on spring […]
Continue readingAbout • Our Work • Calendar • Support • Blog • Visit • Stay & Dine • Gather • Farm Store Here in Shelburne, we are in the midst of spring lambing and sugaring season, and the summer growing season is around the corner. Given that the remaining course of the pandemic is still uncertain, we have decided that we will not be opening many of our on-site programs and operations in 2021. […]
Continue readingIn This Issue Wood Heat Opportunities USDA Rural Energy Grant EnergyFirst Mortgage Public Comment on VT’s Electric Grid Webinars of Interest Vote for Solar LEGO! REV Members in the News Tweet of the Month Reading, Watching, Listening Jobs Wood Heat Opportunities Incentives: Federal tax filers can claim 26% of the installed cost of an efficient […]
Continue readingThe City continues to study a potential new consolidated system for the collection of residential household trash, recyclables, and food scraps. Under such a system, the City would license a particular hauler to pick up from all residential customers in a specific geographic area – or potentially have the City do the collection itself. Public […]
Continue readingCommunity Summit on Climate Solutions Using Nature Our city is often seen as a leader in addressing climate change, and our current approach centers energy and emissions. But there is more that we can be doing – from city action, to neighborhood action. The Burlington Conservation Board is asking you to join us in imagining […]
Continue readingWinning is possible! Read on about local successes and ways to join movements that will win! We can stop the F-35s — and if we do it in Vermont, we’ll pave the way for other states to do the same. As we abolish these weapons of mass destruction, we need to also work toward prison […]
Continue readingWhether you’re tapping sugar maples or waiting for the first wildflowers, with today’s warm weather, the anticipation of spring is everywhere. We’re excited to share some great conservation news and announce new online events. Stay grounded, stay safe,and thank you for your support,All of us at VLT What you helped us accomplish Good news from […]
Continue readingLivestream: Ethan Allen Park Winter Tree ID Saturday, March 13, 2021 – 10:00am to 11:00amVirtual Class Do leafless winter trees all look the same to you? Curious about how to identify common tree species, but unsure where to start? Want to learn more about a great green space in Burlington? Join naturalist Gene O. Desideraggio […]
Continue readingGreen Mountains, Blue Water Earth Care News March Happy Women’s History Month & World Water Day VTIPL’s Black History Month Event a Success! IPL’s Faith Climate Action Week & Kiss the Ground film VNRC Climate Action Works Webinar Series, March 10 5th Annual Religion & Ecology Summit, March 15-19 Paul Winter’s Vernal Equinox Concert, March […]
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