Reposted from Chittenden Solid Waste District October 2022 Foliage season has passed its peak and we begin the hopefully slow descent into winter. CSWD has a rite of passage for this time of year – OUR SEASONAL LEAF DROP-OFF DATES! While we encourage you to leave your leaves on your lawn for the sake of birds and insects, […]
Continue readingReposted from Peace & Justice Center Join us October 27th for a conversation with artist Kia’Rae Hanron -Noah Ampe, Communications and Events Manager In This Issue Store Announcement Fall Author & Artist Series PJC Board Thank-You Statement Burlington Benefit to Stop the Water Crisis in Jackson Mississippi …and more! Click here to visit our fair […]
Continue readingReposted from AASHE News | Opportunities | Resources | Events | Jobs| Submit | Advertise AASHE’s Global Conference on Sustainability in Higher Education, themed The Urgency of Now, began Tuesday, Oct. 18, with a bang! There’s still time to register and attend live sessions and watch on-demand sessions, as two more conference days remain–Oct. 26 and Nov. 3. Registered attendees have access to on-demand and live sessions […]
Continue readingReposted from Lake Champlain Sea Grant Enjoy our monthly newsletter providing updates on research, outreach and education from Lake Champlain Sea Grant. Research to Increase Environmental Literacy in the Lake Champlain Basin By Jillian Kara and Kimberly ColemanOctober 03, 2022Research finds that when people spend time outside in natural areas, they create a deeper connection […]
Continue readingReposted from CIRCLE ENTER FOR INFORMATION & RESEARCH ON CIVIC LEARNING AND ENGAGEMENT AROUND THE CIRCLE State by State: Youth Voter Registration Our latest analysis of youth voter registration compares September 2022 to November 2018 and finds that, in 18 states, there are already more youth ages 18-24 registered to vote than there were in […]
Continue readingReposted from CSWD September 2022 VOTE YES to Help Us Recycle MORE! At the November General Election, CSWD needs Chittenden County voter approval to borrow $22 million to build a new Materials Recovery Facility. This facility sorts and markets half of Vermont’s blue-bin recyclables and it needs to be replaced. The CSWD bond will not increase taxes. CSWD will […]
Continue readingReposted From: Second Nature The Implementer September 2022 NOTABLE NEWS Leaders of Color Summit SessionJoin the Planning Committee! Members of the BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) community on campuses and in communities are invited to join the planning committee to plan a Summit session for the 2023 Higher Education Climate Leadership Summit. The development of the planning […]
Continue readingReposted From: ecoNEWS VT Highlighting the latest findings in ecological research and monitoring from across Vermont As the field season slows down and the weather cools, take some time to catch up on your Vermont eco-news. This season’s newsletter is all about Vermont’s water resources, highlighting some of the threats to their health and potential solutions. Ongoing Research […]
Continue readingReposted From AASHE September 21, 2022 News | Opportunities | Resources | Events | Jobs Submit | Advertise News of the Week 2022 AASHE Sustainable Campus Index Lists Top Performers The Sustainable Campus Index (SCI) recognizes top-performing colleges and universities in 17 sustainability impact areas, and overall by institution type, as measured by the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment and Rating System (STARS). This year’s SCI introduces […]
Continue readingCongratulations to Dr. Kristin Wolf, of the Core Division, who for ten years has managed this incredible campus resource and learning site. See more in this WCAX clip. https://www.wcax.com/2022/09/22/champlain-college-apiary-program-celebrates-decade/