No car, no problem. At Champlain, sustainability is one of our core values. That’s why we encourage students and employees to leave their cars at home. There are plenty of great transportation options that make getting to and around campus easy and convenient. If you need to bring your vehicle, that’s OK, but please be […]
Continue readingSign up by July 20th to help battle carbon pollution, and you’ll be entered for a chance to win a GoPro Hero Session 4. Once you sign-up, you’ll be automatically entered to win a ton of other awesome prizes, like Darn Tough socks, iPad and a Apple TV. Wow! Already signed-up? You’re already eligible to […]
Continue readingSaturday, July 30th, 11am – 3pm at Bike Recycle Vermont, 664 Riverside Ave., Burlington Bike Recycle Vermont are swimming in kids bikes and they need to make space in their shop! All are welcome. 12″ to 20″ bikes starting at $40. $10 credit given for quality trade-ins. $10 credit given to families that qualify for our Everybody […]
Continue readingThere are some super fun activities this month of May to celebrate National Bike Month at Champlain and in the Burlington community: Burlington Bike! Bingo is a card you get from participating outlets (I have some here in my office) for $2 and there are 24 businesses in which you visit to get your card […]
Continue readingOld Spokes Home & Bike Recycle Vermont Volunteer with us. Do you want to give back to our community? Are you looking to learn a little something about bicycle mechanics? Are you interested in meeting people from different backgrounds who share your appreciation for bicycles? We need 20+ volunteers to round out the crew at Bike Recycle […]
Continue readingThe National Summer Transportation Institute (NSTI) is a two week residential camp on the Champlain College Campus for high school students who will be sophomores, juniors, or seniors this coming fall. Applications are now being accepted! Please share the following information about this great summer academic experience. I have also attached a printable flier for […]
Continue readingIt is that time of year that The City of Burlington does their big street sweeping operation. This means that cars need to be OFF THE ROAD much like a snow parking ban. Vehicles which remain on the street are subject to $125.00 parking tickets and will be moved to another location. The Champlain Campus […]
Continue readingSuper fun way to celebrate Bike Month! Brought to you by Bicycle Benefits and your local business community that believes in biking — “BURLINGTON BIKE! BINGO” BURLINGTON BIKE! BINGO “Bike! Bingo” is a celebration of Burlington by Bicycle! Collect stamps from staff at bingo locations get bingo to redeem prizes. RUNS FROM MAY 1 TO […]
Continue readingLove Compost? Love Biking? CSWD has a volunteer and/or internship opening for a friendly composting and biking enthusiast to pedal farmer’s markets and other fun events to promote CSWD’sDrop-Off Composting Program. We’ll outfit your bike with a festive bike cargo trailer stocked with info & giveaways! Estimated time commitment is 5-10 hours each week, mid-May […]
Continue readingby Elena Gorell ‘16 and Haley Parent ‘18 Christina Erickson, the Sustainability Director at Champlain College, initiated the creation of the Green Revolving Fund, or GRF, in 2013. The goal of the GRF is to work in conjunction with Physical Plant to develop energy efficiency projects around Champlain’s campus in addition to implementing sustainability projects […]
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