Thanks to CCM Dean, Paula, for passing this along. A great ad spoof from Only Organic for getting students thinking about the power of rhetoric and the concept of “natural”. https://www.ecomediastudies.org/2014/02/11/the-natural-effect-spoof-ad/
Dear Champlain College Community: UVM’s annual Blackboard Jungle 7 Diversity Symposium will be held on Friday, March 28, 2014 in the Dudley H. Davis Center on the UVM campus from 8:00a.m.-4:00 p.m. Registration is now open. See the attached poster for registration details. There will be a keynote kickoff on Monday, March 24, 2014 from […]
Continue readingGreen spaces ‘improve mental health’ Living in an urban area with green spaces has a long-lasting positive impact on people’s mental well-being, a study suggests. Read more: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-25682368
Extreme Home Composting Webinars Are you curious about composting? Do you participate in a composting program at work or school, and want to take that habit home? Then join us, for an “Extreme Home Composting” webinar. Learn about what compost is; what the best composting system is for you; how to start your compost system; […]
Continue readingPlease join us for our first CURC webinar of 2014: Making Move-Out a Sustainability Success Story A look at successful internal resale and donation models Thursday, February 13 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm EST Click here to register now. Space is limited. Overview: For the 2,100 colleges and universities with on-campus housing serving nearly […]
Continue readingThe Birds of Vermont Museum is kicking off the new year with some great new events!
UPCOMING EVENTS WITH THE BIRDS OF VERMONT MUSEUM
All events are at the Birds of Vermont Museum unless otherwise noted. Changes and updates will be posted on our website, at https://birdsofvermont.org/events.php
Birds of Vermont Museum, 900 Sherman Hollow Road, Huntington, Vermont 05462
Please pre-register by email or phone: museum@birdsofvermont.org or (802) 434-2167
The Tar Sands Exposed: Exploring the Human and Environmental Costs
This speaking tour will feature National Geographic Photographer Garth Lenz, and First Nations Activist Crystal Lameman, who are traveling throughout New England to share their powerful stories.
Two shows:
Friday, Jan 24th at the Ira Allen Lecture Hall, UVM, Burlington. Tickets here.
Saturday, Jan 25th at Catamount Arts, St. Johnsbury. Tickets here.
NOFA’s 32nd annual Winter Conference is coming!
When: February 15-17, 2014
Where: University of Vermont, Burlington
What: Features of 65 workshops, roundtables, and celebrations for commercial growers, gardeners, homesteaders, and organic consumers.
More Information:
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Please come to the third monthly Burlington Bike Party Ride, this Friday, Aug. 30! Pull on your leg warmers and tease your hair – this month our theme is the 80’s! This website has some costume ideas if you can’t remember (or have blocked out) what it was like: https://www.liketotally80s.com/80s-party-idea.html.
This is a night ride, bring lights!
Burlington Bike Parties are non-competitive group rides for all riding abilities, each with a different theme, occurring on the last Friday of the month (June-October), covering about 10-15 miles in the late evening. The“Party” happens along the way at informal brief stops as well as before, during& after the ride. Continue reading
Be sure to check out the new information signs around campus telling Sustain Champlain’s story relating to solar power, green buildings, geothermal pumps and more. These often “hidden stories” are being told through a series of 12 signs developed by Sustain Champlain students working with Christina Erickson. The Green Walk signs will help admissions ambassadors, campus […]
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