Mayor Miro Weinberger today announced and encouraged public attendance at the upcoming “Celebrate Burlington” event to be held this Monday, September 22 from 5:30-7:00 pm at Burlington City Arts, 135 Church Street, with a formal proclamation to follow at the City Council meeting in Contois Auditorium, City Hall. The City of Burlington will continue its […]
Continue readingThere’ll be a big Wilderness Celebration on Sunday September 28 at the beautiful Breadloaf Campus in Ripton in the heart of the Green Mountains. Join VNRC for a family-friendly day to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Wilderness Act – the landmark environmental law that designated wilderness areas for all to enjoy. The free event […]
Continue readingCheck out these awesome newsletters and bulletins courtesy of green organizations both local and national! There’s tons of great information, including local events and even some job opportunities! AASHE National Wildlife Federation Vermont Community Garden Network: Vermont Community Garden Network September 2014 Newsletter “The glory of gardening: hands in the dirt, head in the sun, […]
Continue readingThere will be a free screening of the Sundance Award-Winning Film American Promise. The Peace & Justice Center and Partnership for Change have come together to bring this movie to our community to provide awareness, offer support and inspire participation in a movement for racial justice to improve our kids’ future. This educational, inspiring and […]
Continue readingSaturday, September 20th Apple Tour and Tasting, with Terry Bradshaw (aka “The Apple Man”) 9:00 to Noon at the Horticulture Farm Terry Bradshaw, UVM Tree Fruit and Viticulture Specialist and Director of the Hort Farm, will take you on a walking tour through the orchards to sample the fruits of the season and discuss orchard […]
Continue readingThis event is a great opportunity to get involved, and if you are Champlain College student needing LEAD credit, this event counts! Sign up here: www.bit.ly/1mmmGmJ. Local Motion’s event description runs as such: Come out for a Sunday drive, without the drive! We invite our Local Motion family to Open Streets BTV to experience Burlington’s streets in a […]
Continue readingPlease join AARP for an Active Living Workshop in Burlington’s South End, Sept. 25th – 27th Whether you bike, ride or walk – in a “livable community” people of all ages and abilities can get where they want to go safely, and everything is nearby. AARP VT and the City of Burlington want to hear your ideas and dreams […]
Continue readingLocal Motion’s Annual Party, and Volunteer Celebration, and 15th Anniversary Celebration! This is one date that you don’t want to miss! When: Sunday October 19th, 2pm to 5pm Where: At the Coach Barn, Shelburne Farms, Shelburne The party will be held in tandem with Burlington City Arts ‘Of Land and Local’ exhibition _______ Come and enjoy great […]
Continue readingThere will be a special screening of the brand new film, COWSPIRACY: The Sustainability Secret, at Roxy Merrill Cinema in Downtown Burlington on September 29, 7pm. This is a groundbreaking feature-length environmental documentary following an intrepid filmmaker as he uncovers the most destructive industry facing the planet today – and investigates why the world’s leading […]
Continue readingHello all advocates for walking and biking in Burlington! What: Important public hearing on North Avenue improvements When: 6 pm, Wednesday, September 10 Where: Burlington Police Department Community Room (1 North Ave.) Why: Support major improvements on North Ave. for walking and biking! Next week, on Wednesday 9/10, the City Council’s Transportation, Energy, Utilities Committee […]
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