April 30, 2019 News | Opportunities | Resources | Events | Jobs The deadline to apply for the Sustainability Impact Accelerator and Professionals Retreat has been extended to May 10. Happening in the picturesque town of Boulder, Colorado, from June 19 – 22, this retreat is designed to support and bolster attendees’ vision, energy, capabilities and support system as a sustainability change agent on campus. Apply […]
Continue readingSunrise Movement Town Hall this coming Monday at 6 pm in Fletcher Free Library! Join us for a town hall-style discussion on national and local climate policy. (flyer attached) We’ll be joined by Lieutenant Governor David Zuckerman, Representative Selene Colburn, UVM Professor of Ecological Economics Josh Farley, 350Vermont, Burlington Progressives, Vermont Youth Lobby, VPIRG, Energy Independent […]
Continue readingMay is Bike Month. Time to dust off your bike (if it gets dusty) and get out in the fresh air of beautiful springtime Vermont. Here is a tiny snapshot of bike stuff happening (there is a lot!): May 1 – Vermont Bike Walk Challenge starts May 2 – Queen City Bicycle Club monthly ride […]
Continue readingThe Dish: The Wild World of Fermentation Wednesday, May 1, 2019 – 5:30pm to 7:00pm ArtsRiot (map) Recently, there’s been a rise in the popularity of fermented food and beverages, but this ancient technique has been around since the Stone Age. Traditionally used as a means to preserve food, the technology has evolved to […]
Continue readingApril 23, 2019 In honor of Earth Day, AASHE extends a heartfelt thank you for working to create healthy communities and a thriving planet. To showcase the varied ways that campuses recognize Earth Day, we will be releasing a blog post soon. For a chance to be featured, share pictures from your institution’s Earth Day-related celebrations by April 30, […]
Continue readingApril 16, 2019 News of the week McGill U Drops Redmen Name From Sports Teams The university announced its recent decision to drop the Redmen name from varsity sports teams after consultation with the McGill community. The name is considered to be an offensive term for Indigenous peoples. Moving forward, a steering committee will be […]
Continue readingApplications for the Sustainability Professionals Retreatare due by May 1! Don’t miss out! If you are looking for a way to advance your vision, capabilities and support system as a sustainability change agent on campus, then this workshop is for you! You can expect a focus on flow, systems thinking, building your skills and strengthening relationships […]
Continue readingApril 2019 Once Upon a Time… That’s a strange way to start a newsletter from CSWD – but stay with me, we do have a tale to tell. Are you curious as to what happens AFTER you put items in your blue bin or cart? Is there a magical recycling fairy that waves her wand […]
Continue readingApril 16, 2019 News of the Week McGill U Drops Redmen Name From Sports Teams The university announced its recent decision to drop the Redmen name from varsity sports teams after consultation with the McGill community. The name is considered to be an offensive term for Indigenous peoples. Moving forward, a steering committee will be […]
Continue readingSWEEP Spring Membership Gathering! Wednesday, May 1st, 2019 — 4:00 pm to 6:30 pm Birds of Vermont Museum, Huntington, VT We hope you can join us for our annual SWEEP Spring Membership Gathering at the Birds of Vermont Museum! If you’re not currently a member, come as a guest and check us out. We’ll have membership […]
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