Techno-artist, engineer, environmental activist, and all-purpose innovative “thingker” Natalie Jeremijenko has been called “one of the three or four most dynamic people on the face of the earth” by Wired and one of the “Most Influential Women in Technology” by Fast Company. Her TED talk on the “Art of the Eco-Mindshift” has been viewed by […]
Continue readingTwo upcoming opportunities for all of you tree lovers! 4th Annual Vermont Tree Stewards Conference Saturday October 10th, 8:30am-4pm Holley Hall in downtown Bristol (1 South Street) Registration: $12 Conference focus: Healthy Trees, Healthy Communities We know that trees benefit communities; countless research studies, anecdotes, and our own experiences guide us in understanding the environmental, […]
Continue readingThe Dish: Restorative Agriculture Wednesday, September 16, 2015 – 5:30pm to 7:00pm ArtsRiot (map) City Market and the Intervale Center have teamed up for their exploratory series called The Dish. With support from ArtsRiot, we host quarterly panel discussions to dive into hot food issues with the help of local experts. When thinking about this […]
Continue readingVermont Collective Impact Conference When: October 20, 2015 Where: Lake Morey Resort, Fairlee, Vermont Register: more information United Way of Chittenden County, The University of Vermont Medical Center, The Vermont Community Foundation and Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission invite you to attend the Vermont Collective Impact Conference. At this statewide, one-day conference, we will convene community partners, […]
Continue readingThe New England Bike-Walk Summit When: September 24, 2015 Where: DCU Center, Worcester, Mass. Register: https://newenglandbikewalksummit.org/ “The New England Bike Walk Summit was developed by Weis and the ECGA staff as a regional complement to the annual National Bike Summit hosted by LAB. (The ECGA plans to add a future Southeast Summit.) Attendance has grown with each […]
Continue readingWorld Car Free Day This important awareness day aims to help highlight the pollution of the world caused by car use and persuade us to leave the car at home and have a no car day! When: September 22, 2015 Where: Everywhere Event: Promote this event/day at your workplace
Sunday, October 4, 2015 – 9:00am to 12:00pm in Burlington’s Intervale Join the Sustainability Academy and City Market for our 4th annual 1K/5K down in the Intervale! Romp through farm fields and dirt roads in this family-friendly event to support place-based learning at the Sustainability Academy. We are also seeking volunteers to help the day of the race. https://www.citymarket.coop/harvestfunrun
EAT x NE is a local food festival happening September 19th–20th at Oak Ledge Park which focuses on bringing the community together to strengthen Vermont’s local food movement through learning, listening, experiencing, and creating. We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to become part of the EatxNE Production Team. Every volunteer shares in the success of this ambitious fundraising event thus […]
Continue readingFree Backyard Composting Workshop @ Green Mountain Compost. Discover the benefits of “closing the loop” with your own household food scraps in this interactive, hands-on demonstration of a healthy compost system — one that works for you all year ’round! WHEN: Monday, September 14, 5-6 pm and Tuesday, September 15, 5 to 6 pm. WHERE: […]
Continue readingOn Labor Day in Pawlet, a 21-year fell asleep at the wheel, crossed the double yellow line, and killed a person on a bike. This was the fourth fatal crash involving a bicycle and a car this year. Four people – dads, friends, colleagues, husbands – lost. And this is the tip of the iceberg. […]
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