April 22 is Earth Day, but we’re working year-round to advance our mission of inspiring and cultivating learning for a sustainable future! 2019 staff photo by Marshall Webb. Our 2019-20 Climate Resiliency Fellowship Are you an educator committed to learning and teaching about climate change? We’ll help you design and implement interdisciplinary climate change education and […]
Continue readingHappy Earth Day from Fair Trade Campaigns! Earth Day is April 22. Sharing the fair by participating in educational events is a great way to support the planet and people who are making our goods. Learn how Fair Trade initiatives protect the environment in our 101 guide: bit.ly/FTEnviro101 Fashion Revolution Looking Back to Move Forward On […]
Continue readingThis year’s Fair Trade Campaigns National Conference held in Chicago, IL was Fair Trade Campaign’s 2nd annual national conference. Champlain students have attended both this year’s and last year’s conferences, and I personally attended both. My name is Ariel Simpson and I am a Sophomore Environmental Studies & Policy major working for the Center for […]
Continue readingYogurt Making 101 Thursday, March 28, 2019 – 5:30pm to 7:30pm Community Teaching Kitchen, South End Store (map) Experience the wonder of transforming cow’s milk into cultured, nourishing, and delicious yogurt. Throughout history and around the world, humans have worked with natural processes to transform dairy into tangy, tasty treasures that have not only brilliantly […]
Continue readingSodexo to Host Vermont First Localvore Cooking Challenge at Norwich University Wednesday, April 3, 2019 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Norwich University – Wise Campus Center, Dining Hall Northfield, Vt., April 3, 2019 – In celebration of Sodexo’s ongoing commitment to Vermont First local food sourcing, eight Vermont colleges will compete in a Localvore Cooking […]
Continue readingThe Intervale Food Hub is looking for summer internships! Here is the link, with detailed information about the internship: https://www.intervalefoodhub.com/internships If you have any questions, contact Emily Roland (She/Her/Hers) Customer Service Coordinator Intervale Food Hub 180 Intervale Road Burlington, VT 05401 emilyr@intervale.org 802-660-0440 ext. 112
View this email in your browser Salvation Farms is looking for the right person to fill our Workforce Development Coordinator position. This position is responsible for coordinating and administering the work-readiness training components of Salvation Farms’ Vermont Commodity Program. Included is trainee recruitment, case-management, soft-skill development, and employment search. Additionally, this staff person will foster and maintain […]
Continue readingSpring is just around the corner in Vermont! Can you feel it?! We sure can at Vermont Community Garden Network and are so excited to dig into the growing season with our fellow gardeners! For us, spring is about helping you start the season off strong in your gardens around the state. Check out our upcoming events, […]
Continue readingNOFA Vermont E-Newsletter : MARCH 2019 Northeast Organic Farming Association of Vermont On February 16, 2019, at the NOFA-VT Winter Conference, organizers held a tribute to Enid Wonnacott, executive director of the Northeast Organic Farming Association of Vermont for the past 31 years. Enid was a deeply committed advocate for organic farming and the agricultural community […]
Continue readingWinter Farmers’ Market: We ♥ Local Sweet Potatoes Recipe Contest Taste Test Saturday, February 23, 2019 – 10:00am to 2:00pm UVM Davis Center (map) The Burlington Farmers’ Market goes indoors from November through April and features seasonal meats, produce, and handmade crafts from dozens of local producers. Once a month, stop by our activity table […]
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