Courtesy of VBSR Investing in a Clean Water Economy September 27, 2017 1:00-2:30 PM Location: TruexCullins, 209 Battery Street, Burlington, VT Vermont’s reputation as a green state is threatened with continuing news of dangerous lake algae blooms, sewer overflows into our rivers, and toxic run-off from poorly planned development and agriculture. Cleaning […]
Continue readingA what? gran fon·do ɡrän ˈfändō/ noun a long-distance road cycling event in which a large number of cyclists ride a marked route; originated in Italy — FALL FUN·DO fäll ˈfündō/ noun a multi-route cycling event featuring gravel roads, scenic vistas, pie-stocked aid stations, and a huge after party, in which large number of people on […]
Continue readingWant to learn more about CATMA and the services they provide to us, their members? You’re invited! CATMA are hosting their Second Annual Transportation Fair(s) on: Wednesday 9/27 at Burlington City Hall for bagels & coffee from 8am to 9:30am Thursday 9/28 at the Department of Public Works (on the corner of Pine Street and […]
Continue readingCourtesy of Renewable Energy Vermont Uvm, REV2017 is quickly approaching, have you registered yet? You don’t want to miss out on our awesome list of speakers, packed agenda, or numerous exhibitors! Panel Preview – Community Collaboration Support from local communities increasingly proves to be the lynchpin of a project or initiative’s success. In the session Community Collaboration: Securing Support […]
Continue readingThe Energy Independent Vermont Movement Needs You: Will you speak out for bold climate action next Thursday, September 28, 6pm in St. Albans? Hop on our “Climate Action Bus” and we’ll get you there, because it’s that important that you’re there! But hurry! Space is limited and climate change is intensifying at an exponential rate! RSVP now to give a public comment […]
Continue readingCatamount Trail Fall Work Weekends If you enjoy spending time in the woods, working with your hands, and meeting great people, please consider joining us on one of our fall trail work weekends. There are work crews going out every weekend from now until the beginning of December. You can find our full schedule of dates […]
Continue readingGreen Mountains, Blue Water Earth Care News September 2017 In this newsletter: Register Now for VTIPL’s Building Local Resilience – Inspiring Climate Action!Conference Congregations Can Be Conference Sponsors Climate Blessing Harvard Study Finds Exxon Misled Public About Climate Change Tell Vermont Attorney General: Investigate Exxon! Petition: Publish Climate Science Report Joint Message from Pope Francis & […]
Continue readingAn Update from VT SWEEP Dear SWEEP Community, September is here and we are all busy settling into our autumn routines – be it back to school, shifting seasonal programing, or simply grabbing a sweater. We held a board retreat in late August where we not only enjoyed the eclipse together but also made great […]
Continue readingNobody has to run, just show up. The RAR is for runners, walkers, and rally-goers. Read On… Get in touch if you are willing to endorse or donate at raceagainstracismvt@gmail.com THE RACE AGAINST RACISM! September 17th, 2017 at Montpelier High School – 5 High School Drive Montpelier, VT 5K Race at 11:30 Rally with Speakers and Performance […]
Continue readingMaggie Melvin and I are really excited to be raising money for Outright VT by getting a team together to participate in their annual Fire Truck Pull. Do you want to join a team of pumped up Champlainers eager to raise money for an organization who focuses on the safety and security of local queer and trans youth? […]
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