NEWS OF THE WEEKColumbia U Pledges Fossil Free Buildings The university announced recently that it will no longer install new fossil fuel connections in any new construction, refresh or renovation projects. To support this transition, the university will evaluate how to fully electrify the campus by replacing the onsite combustion of fossil fuels with clean, […]
Continue readingShelburne Farms is a campus for learning. Through partnerships and our own programming, we offer opportunities for all ages — from preschoolers to college students to professional educators — to explore the natural landscape, learn from experts, and engage with the big ideas of sustainability. Read on to discover a few of these stories. Vermont Leads […]
Continue readingSeptember 22, 2021News | Opportunities | Resources | Events | Jobs We are delighted to announce the final keynote session at the AASHE Global Conference on Sustainability in Higher Education. It is a panel discussion on Oct. 14 featuring Dr. Tracey Osborne, director of the University of California Center for Climate Justice; Dr. Stephen Sterling, professor emeritus of sustainability education at Plymouth University; and Dr. Madhavi […]
Continue readingFresh from the Intervale Food HubIt’s fall, which means tons of fresh produce from our state’s great farmers! If you’re looking for new ways to incorporate local produce into your meals, check out The Beet, the Intervale Food Hub’s blog. You’ll find creative recipes to keep your body fueled and your taste buds happy, from Winter Squash […]
Continue readingSeptember E-Newsletter from VNRCSee below for the latest news and updates. Register here for our Backyard Habitat webinar this Thursday at noon, and don’t forget to RSVP to attend our 2021 Annual Meeting! The Latest — Introducing Kati Gallagher — We are thrilled to welcome Kati Gallagher, our new Sustainable Communities Program Director, to the VNRC team! Kati brings a background […]
Continue readingThe New England Grassroots Environment Fund‘s mission is to energize and nurture long-term civic engagement in local initiatives that create and maintain healthy, just, safe, and environmentally sustainable communities by moving resources to community-based organizers and shifting power in decision-making to those most impacted by the work.Our monthly newsletter serves as a way to keep you […]
Continue readingUSCRI Vermont September 2021 Newsletter On September 1st in a joint statement with State Refugee Coordinator Tracy Dolan, USCRI Vermont announced it had applied to the federal government to locate up to 100 Afghan refugees in Vermont over the next year. On September 17th, Governor Phil Scott announced that the request was approved by the U.S. Department of State. Arrivals are expected to […]
Continue readingSeptember 15, 2021News | Opportunities | Resources | Events | Jobs We are delighted to announce that Heather McGhee will be joining us at the AASHE Global Conference on Sustainability in Higher Education (GCSHE) for a keynote conversation about her new book, The Sum of Us: What Racism Costs Everyone and How We Can Prosper Together. Tune in on Thursday, Oct. 14 at 10 a.m. ET […]
Continue readingDONATE YOUR USED XC SKIS TO THE CTA! Before you take those old classic XC skis to the nearest ski swap…Please consider donating them to the Catamount Trail Association to help us continue running, and expanding, our free youth & community learn-to-ski programs! We are working to purchase new equipment, but it’s been hard to find the […]
Continue readingWe are excited to announce our fall events, including this year’s annual meeting and celebratory field trips around the state. Whether you enjoy getting out on the land with fellow enthusiasts or joining us from the comfort of home, we’ve got you covered. From wildflowers to birds, there’s so much to discover — we hope you’ll join us.Happy fall, and […]
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