Dismantling Rape Culture Conference

We are pleased to announce the 14th Annual Dismantling Rape Culture Conference (DRCC) call for session proposals! At the  Dismantling Rape Culture Conference (DRCC) we collectively strive to educate on and intervene in rape culture, which exists “when prevalent attitudes, norms, practices, and media condone, normalize, excuse, and encourage sexual [and all forms] of violence.” […]

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Winter Quarterly PJC newsletter

This month marks the Peace & Justice Center’s 40th Anniversary. Check out the lead story in this newsletter Here is the PDF of the January/February/March 2019 issue of the  Peace & Justice News.  Please be in touch if you are involved with activist projects and would like our support. Peace, Wendy Coe, Operations Manager Peace […]

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Vermont Community Garden Network News & Events

Welcome 2019!  As the snow piles up outside we are busy planning for an exciting new year for our Network and the 500+ shared garden spaces we support.  Here are a few things to look forward to…   Day in the Dirt – A community garden fundraising event and work day to kick off the growing season […]

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Shelburne Farms’ upcoming opportunities for educators!

January 2019 This year, I hope you’ll give yourself the gift of learning and join us for a professional program. Whether you come for a short course, a summer institute, or a year-long experience, our programs are designed to: Help you educate for a healthy and just future; Support you in cultivating a sense of […]

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Fletcher Free Library News in January

 WELCOME NEW LIBRARY STAFF!  Kate Belluche is a former elementary school teacher and environmental educator.  When Kate isn’t matching kids with books, creating fun displays and activities, and developing and promoting exciting new library programs, she can be found wrangling her own teen boys and two fur babies, cooking, dreaming of unicorns and planning adventures. Maxamed […]

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Getting Burlington to net zero energy – Building a transportation system that will take us there – Jan. 30

Burlington Ready for 100% is pleased to invite you to another Energy-transition Conversation: Building a transportation system that will take us to net zero energy In 2015, Vermonters produced 6.92 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent per capita in transportation, 15% more than in 1990. Transportation accounts for more of Vermont’s greenhouse-gas emissions than either electricity […]

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