Let Us Spring Forward Together While many things are still unknown – one thing is certain, we are here for you! We have re-designed our programs to meet the needs of you and your students for Spring 2021. We launched a virtual lineup of programs back in September and plan to continue that through the Spring. Please see […]
Continue readingIn honor of Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day – On Monday, March 8th at 12:30, join Vermont’s Executive Director of Racial Equity Xusana Davis, Vermont Commission on Women Executive Director Cary Brown and Vermont Women’s Fund Director Meg Smith on Lt. Governor Molly Gray’s “Seat at the Table” panel to discuss the impact […]
Continue readingVNRC is pleased to introduce—with our partners in the #ActOnClimateVT coalition—the Climate Action Works Webinar Series! The first installment will take place on Wednesday, March 10 at 6:30pm, with special guest Kiah Morris, Movement Politics Director at Rights and Democracy (RAD). Register here. Come hear Morris in conversation with Ben Edgerly Walsh, Climate and Energy Program Director at VPIRG. They will discuss what […]
Continue readingEnjoy our monthly newsletter providing updates on research, outreach and education from Lake Champlain Sea Grant. Lake Monitoring and Outreach Coordinator Position Open By Lake Champlain Sea GrantMarch 02, 2021The University of Vermont is hiring a Lake Monitoring and Community Outreach Coordinator, a partnered position between Lake Champlain Sea Grant and the Vermont Department of Environmental […]
Continue readingThe Castor Conundrum: Implications for Beaver Related Restoration. If you haven’t read Ben Goldfarb’s book — Eager: The Surprising, Secret Life of Beavers and Why They Matter — we highly recommend it! This gem by Chelsea Green Publishing features Sterling College (VT) alumna Vanessa Petro ‘06 who is a Senior Faculty Research Assistant at Oregon State […]
Continue readingMarch E-Newsletter from VNRC Today is Town Meeting Day in Vermont! Don’t forget to vote, if you haven’t already. Read on for news and updates from VNRC. Latest News — Town Meeting Day is today — Have you voted yet? Find your polling place at mvp.vermont.gov. All polls in Vermont close at 7pm. — New! Vermont Environmental Report is available — The latest […]
Continue readingCheck out this exciting, virtual summit Hula is producing around the intersection of entrepreneurship, climate action, and winter mountain sports – See Change Sessions. The Hula team has lined up some incredible industry leaders to present, including Yvon Chouinard of Patagonia, Kate Williams of 1% For the Planet, Danny Davis, and reps from B Lab, Bank Of The West, Beta […]
Continue readingJoin ALPINE for two upcoming events: ALPINE Spring Webinar Series: The Woods Around the Ivory Tower- a Systematic Review Examining the Value and Relevance of US University Forests Wednesday, March 3, 202112:00-1:00pm Throughout the US, many institutions of higher education own forested tracts, often called school forests, which they use for teaching, research, and demonstration […]
Continue readingDear Neighbors, We geek out about the strangest things here at CSWD. February 18th is National Battery Day!Americans purchase nearly 3 billion dry-cell (alkaline or lithium) batteries every year to power radios, toys, cellular phones, watches, laptop computers, and portable power tools. (University of Illinois at Urbana, 2021) These batteries can have a second life with proper disposal.Tips on handling […]
Continue readingWhat’s Your Winter Adventure? We love seeing everyone getting outdoors for safe and accessible hiking fun, but we know that winter weather can make that tricky. With regular snowstorms and a few more months left in the Vermont winter, we’ve compiled expert advice, trail suggestions, and virtual workshops to set you up for success on your next hike through […]
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