Between progress toward an Environmental Justice law in Vermont, a historic US Supreme Court nomination, and the Russian invasion of Ukraine, it’s been a momentous week for Vermont, the nation, and the world. Read on for updates — and don’t forget today is town Meeting Day!March E-Newsletter from VNRCLatest news…— Today is Town Meeting Day — Polls […]
Continue readingI’m writing in hopes that you’ll be able to attend a rally at the Ben & Jerry’s Scoop Shop (with free ice cream!) on Church Street in Burlington at 1:00pm this Wednesday, March 2nd. The event is in support of ending qualified immunity for law enforcement officers in Vermont. Qualified immunity is an unjust legal doctrine that effectively […]
Continue readingTickets here !#GiveBlack Celebration! We will be throwing a very magical virtual #GiveBlack celebration on February 26th 2022 , capping off Black History Month! We beat our original goal! Now let’s more than double it! At the event we are planning to have: Breakout rooms with spiritual healers offering their services […]
Continue readingJoin Us This Summer! Explore the natural world, meet people with similar interests and help complete meaningful work along the Northern Forest Canoe Trail this summer! Join our staff, interns and other volunteers for a weekend of field work. A small fee covers all meals, including Friday dinner, Saturday meals, and Sunday breakfast. Trips begin […]
Continue readingThere will be a panel presentation on the fabled Winooski Dome project that I am moderating on the evening of March 7 as part of my work for the Heritage Winooski Mill Museum. During the energy crisis of the late 1970s, Winooski attracted international interest for its controversial proposal to build a dome over the city to […]
Continue readingLily here, VPIRG’s Climate and Energy Fellow! It is a busy week for climate action in Vermont, and I wanted to draw your attention to two upcoming events that I think you will enjoy. Climate Progress? A Mid-Session Legislative UpdateVirtual via Zoom, Wednesday, February 16th 12:00 – 1:30 PM Join VPIRG’s Climate & Equity Advocate Sebbi […]
Continue readingFuture Floods Could Cost Vermont Over $5.2B in DamagesA recent study found climate change induced increases in flooding around Vermont could cost more than $5.29 billion — a 148% increase over the base case. Low-income families who reside in areas at risks for flooding, including mobile homes owners are the most at risk, researchers found. However, […]
Continue readingGood afternoon COTS friends!Romy here, COTS Communications and Outreach Specialist. I would like to introduce myself to you if we haven’t met already and invite you to join us for our 33rd Annual COTS Walk, presented by Rice Lumber. I know the Walk feels far away, but I wanted to give you a heads up for planning purposes […]
Continue readingPlease join us at our upcoming online events! Sign up now to explore community-driven farming and unexpected places for old forests. We hope to see you there! Upcoming Events in February and March White River Land Collaborative: For the Community, By the CommunityFebruary 23, 7 – 8 PMOnlineJoin us to meet founding members of the White […]
Continue readingEach year over 400 people of all ages sleep outside overnight in solidarity with youth facing homelessness in Vermont– and 3,000 people donate to support them.Join us on Friday, March 25 at Technology Park, hosted by ReArch Company. Bring your own tent or sleep out under the stars for the night. We’ll also be broadcasting […]
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