Category Archives: Events in the Broader Community

VBSR Spring Conference Registration, Keynote Announced

Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility VBSR’s 26th Annual Spring Conference People. Planet. Profit. REGISTER TODAY! Join us May 12th in Burlington for an opportunity to learn how YOU can improve your organization’s triple-bottom-line practices. This year, we are thrilled to welcome Sonia Kowal, President of Zevin Asset Managment, as our Keynote Speaker. Kowal is responsible […]

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Sustainability Academy Book Fair at Phoenix Books and Online – April 3-9

Sustainability Academy Book Fair at Phoenix Books and Online Sunday, April 3rd thru Saturday, April 9th Love reading?  Love watching your children read?  Know others who read?  Help SA raise money for student learning!  Just go to Phoenix Books during the week-long Book Fair, make your purchases (all books count), and be sure to let […]

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Vermont Natural Resource Council’s March newsletter

Get Involved Visit Our Website Give February E-News It’s been a busy and exciting winter at VNRC –weird and warm weather notwithstanding – with progress being made on several of our priority issues in the Legislature and two new additions recently joining the staff.   Groveman and Naughton Join VNRC Staff VNRC is pleased to […]

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Dismantling Rape Culture Conference at UVM Registration Open – April 12

Registration is now open for this year’s Dismantling Rape Culture Conference. Please feel free to register via this link: https://survey.uvm.edu/index.php/164741/lang-en We are also still in need of volunteers! Please sign up here: https://goo.gl/forms/SpSJOrS6iw Share widely and please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions. We look forward to seeing you soon! UVM Women’s […]

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Branch Out Burlington’s Annual Tree Sale – Orders Now Being Taken

Branch Out Burlington’s Annual Tree Sale – Orders Now Being Taken Our Best Selection Ever !! This year we are offering eight different beautiful specimens. Including fruiting trees, flowering trees, specimen tree and shade trees. All 4 – 6 ft and only $53.00 each. These trees always sell out, pre-order early for Saturday May 7th […]

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Education & Job Opportunities with the Winooski Valley Park District

The Winooski Valley Park District has several exciting Education Opportunities for Environmental Educators and Organizations this spring! VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR 30TH CONSERVATION FIELD DAY! The WVPD hosts over 300 students to participate in exciting hands-on activities each spring for their annual Conservation Field Day! When: Wednesday May 18, 2016             8:30am – 1:00pm Where: Ethan Allen […]

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Local Motion Update

IN THIS ISSUE:  VT Walk Bike Summit, Senate Takes Up Legislation,  VT Ranks in National Study, Sidewalk Graffiti for Good.BURLINGTON: Burlington Votes for North Ave Pilot.  ISLANDS: Bike Rest Areas Extend Island Line, and EVENTS. Vermont Walk Bike Summit, April 1-2 Sessions at the 2016 Walk Bike Summit in Rutland will give you the tools you need […]

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VCGN Newsletter: Marching Toward Spring

Vermont Community Garden Network  March 2016 Newsletter Spring is just around the corner! As the ground begins to thaw, VCGN is gearing up for an exciting growing season! This newsletter is bursting with resources and opportunities for garden groups all over the state, Burlington programs, internships, and events, andVCGN news, including new board members, a […]

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Save the Date: Sustainability Academy Book Fair at Phoenix Books 4/3-4/9

Love reading?  Love watching your children read?  Know others who read?  Help SA raise money for our school and kids!  Just go to Phoenix Books during the week-long Book Fair, make your purchases (all books count!), and let them know you are there to support SA.  Phoenix Books will donate 20% to SA.  Send your […]

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Upper Valley (VT) Farm to School Spring Educational Forum – March 22

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle: Making it Happen At School Being mindful of waste is good for the planet, is educational, saves you money, and adds strength to the social fabric of communities. Learn about the critical ingredients for success in managing recycling and reducing waste at schools, what the options are, and what compliance with Act […]

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