Are you concerned about climate change and looking for a way to get involved? Join the Citizens Climate Lobby of Burlington VT. The purposes of Citizens Climate Lobby are to 1) create the political will for a stable climate and 2) to empower individuals to have breakthroughs in exercising their personal and political power. Visit […]
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of inspiring each other to explore, design and create a vibrant self-sustaining future, rooted in ourselves, our communities, and in nature
With the Sustainable Living Expo, we will bring together all the different members of our emerging sustainable community under one tent; we will provide opportunities for learning, listening and conversation; and we will offer a venue for networking, engagement and collaboration. Continue reading
The VT Interfaith Power and Light March newsletter is as follows: GREEN MOUNTAINS, BLUE WATER: Earth Care News from Vermont Interfaith Power and Light (VTIPL) March 2014 SUPPORT STANDARDS for CARBON POLLUTION The Environment Protection Agency has proposed first-ever standards for carbon pollution from new power plants. Send a message to EPA Administrator, Gina McCarthy, to support […]
Continue readingRegistration is open for the 2014 UVM Food Systems Summit! The UVM Food Systems Summit is an annual event drawing scholars, practitioners, and food systems leaders to engage in dialogue on the pressing food systems issues facing our world. The 2014 Summit will take place June 17-18, 2014, at the University of Vermont in Burlington, […]
Continue readingWhat: Resisting Fracking in Mi’kmaqi: Native & Non-native Coalitions to Protect the Land and Heal our Communities, A series of presentations and discussions around Vermont with Eliza and Jade Knockwood When: Tuesday, March 18th – 4:30 PM @ Middlebury College Presentation & Discussion – Warner Hemicycle Wednesday, March 19th – 4:30 PM @ UVM Presentation & […]
Continue readingThe Conference will explore the challenges and possibilities that are faced in the workplace today. It will also seek to explore the leadership roles that are exercised as we try to empower ourselves and our communities of color. The speakers will include public intellectuals and scholars who are able to address diversity and inclusion. When: […]
Continue readingTravel Talks Rescheduled As a reward for shoveling yourselves out from under this pile of snow, there is a re-scheduling of Annie and Andy’s Travel Talk: “Cycling the Great Allegheny Passage and C&O Canal”. The new date is Tuesday, 3/18 from at 7:00-8;30 at ArtsRiot.
The Local Motion Walk n’ Roll News is as follows: Welcome Emily, Our New Executive Director! We are so excited to welcome Emily Boedecker to the Local Motion team. She officially took the helm as Local Motion’s Executive Director this past Monday. In February, Emily spent a day catching up with Co-Interim Executive Directors, Jason […]
Continue readingThe 2014 Vermont Walk/Bike Summit will be a dynamic, interesting day filled with great speakers, informative workshops, peer exchanges, and recognition of the ongoing work of making walking and bicycling more visible, safe, and respected. This event is the resultant effort of many local, regional, and state partners. >>> Registration is now open! Click for […]
Continue readingHiking Through the Seasons: One Hiker’s Journey of Personal Transformation Thursday, March 13th 7:30 PM at The Outdoor Gear Exchange Church Street Marketplace Naturalist, student, UVM teacher and photographer Dan Wells has been exploring New England’s wild places from a young age. In the Fall of 2013, despite a physical disability, he decided to take […]
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