Category Archives: Events in the Broader Community

the Birds of Vermont Museum classes

The Birds of Vermont Museum is hosting some special classes for September and October! Check them out below: BLACK BEAR CARVING CLASS with David Tuttle Sunday, September 14, 9am – 3pm in the workshop at the Museum Come to a one-day carving class with David Tuttle of the Green Mountain Woodcarvers. We will carve and […]

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Labor Day event with Bernie Sanders

Celebrate Labor Day with Bernie Sanders and Vermont’s Labor Unions on Monday, September 1st at 12 Noon. WHERE:Battery Park, Burlington, VT (Rain Site: Burlington City Hall, 149 Church St. Burlington, VT) WHEN: Monday, September 1st, 2014 WHAT: Free Barbecue and music by Julie Winn and Friends starting at 12:00 pm, with speakers including Sen. Bernie […]

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Public Hearing for Transportation, Energy, and Utilities

On September 9, the City Council’s Transportation, Energy, Utilities Committee (TEUC) will hold a public hearing to get community input on the North Avenue Advisory Committee’s recommendations (listed below). Plan to attend and speak in support of these exciting improvements for the Avenue! The Burlington City Council has final approval on exactly what will — […]

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What’s the Buzz on Pollinators? Habitat Enhancement on Your Land Event – June 30

River Berry Farm and The Farm Between are partnering with the Vermont Land Trust to host a pollinator workshop on June 30th at our farms. DATE: Monday, June 30 (rain date July 2) TIME: 4–7 pm PLACE: River Berry Farm, Fairfax and The Farm Between, Jeffersonville Pollinators are essential for most of the fruits and […]

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Opportunities to get involved with the Vermont Center for Integrative Herbalism

Vermont Center for Integrative Herbalism (VCIH) does amazing work supporting affordable health & happiness in our human and natural communities. Please consider the following two opportunities to get involved! You can learn more about VCIH here: www.vtherbcenter.org

Many of you ask us periodically if there are ways you can help or get involved with VCIH. Well, now’s your chance! We’ve got lots of projects in the works right now, and would love your support!
Two ways you can pitch in right now:

1. Join us in preparing for and installing our new display gardens in the next couple of weeks.
2. Share our recently launched online crowd-funding campaign with your networks and consider contributing yourself: igg.me/at/VCIH

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VT Community Garden Network’s Garden Basics Workshops in Burlington

Garden Basics Workshops 11:30am-12:45pm select Saturdays at Tommy Thompson Community Garden In partnership with Burlington Area Community Gardens/Burlington Parks & Recreation, Vermont Community Garden Network presents a series of beginner garden workshops on topics such as soil health, garden planting, pests and disease prevention, food and medicine from your weeds, preserving garden produce, and extending […]

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