CSWD Report Shows Chittenden County Ranks Among Top Waste-Busting U.S. Communities Release Date: 3/21/22Williston, VT: Chittenden County households and businesses kept an estimated 57% (by weight) of all their commonly generated “stuff,” including construction and demolition (C&D) waste, out of the landfill in 2020. That’s according to CSWD’s 2020 Diversion & Disposal Report, which draws on multiple data […]
Continue readingClick here to visit our fair trade, local, and educational store!March 22nd, 2022PJC Book Club: Author Series!March 24th, 6-7pm – Sad Black Girl with Harmony Edosomwan. Join the Peace & Justice Center and author, activist, and business owner Harmony Edosomwan for a discussion of race and mental health and hear works from Harmony’s debut book of poetry Sad […]
Continue readingSave Date for Rokeby Museum’s 2022 Opening! The Museum’s exhibit Free & Safe: The Underground Railroad in Vermont and historic buildings will be open weekends starting May 7th. Rokeby will be fully open on Memorial Day weekend. We are excited to welcome everyone back to Rokeby! March 16-31st Rokeby will be “On Tap” at Lawson’s […]
Continue readingYou’re invited to theSemi-Annual Networking EventHosted by Stiller Women in Business Keynote by Marina McCoyFounder & Sustainability Boss Lady,Waste Free Earth & The Restock Shop Tuesday, April 5, 20225:00-7:00 PMHULA Innovation Campus 50 Lakeside Avenue, Burlington(Ride the shuttle to the Robert E. Miller buildingand walk the few extra steps to HULA.) Are you looking for a job or […]
Continue readingPsychology and the Vermont landscape Although only small parts of a tree canopy can be seen in road puddles, and only small parts of the river are visible through gaps in the wooden slats of a covered bridge, the mind constructs a full image based on the concept of primate vision — which a researcher applied […]
Continue readingSAVE THE DATE!This year’s Renewable Energy Vermont Conference & Expo will take place in person on October 27th & 28th in Burlington, VT! Registration will open this summer, and you can follow REV social media and/or the REV Conference website for updates!This year’s theme, “Our Clean Energy Future in a Changing World: Resilient, Inclusive, Secure,” promises an event that […]
Continue readingLots of Summer Positions are Available! Find a seasonal job with BPRW that’s lots of fun, offers a great working environment, builds experience, and pays well (all our jobs start at $16.66/hr)!Plus, YOU will help make Burlington better! Summer jobs have been posted and they’re open for easy online applications!Apply OnlinePARKSGrounds Maintenance/Events AssistantBuilding SupervisorBike Path […]
Continue readingJoin us in welcoming our new VEEN Team Member!We want to introduce our new Communications, Membership, and Events Consultant, Sarah Hooghuis (she/they). Sarah brings six years of experience as an environmental educator and a strong background in communications and outreach to this position. You may recognize them from previous roles held at Audubon Vermont, Shelburne Farms, […]
Continue readingVERMONT NONPROFIT NEWS Announcing Upcoming Shared Webinars with Minnesota Council of Nonprofits This April, Common Good Vermont is delighted to shower you with four new webinars at discounted rates in partnership with Minnesota Council of Nonprofits. Sharpen your grant writing skills and lean into equity work to help your organization bloom! Register today for:Beginning Grantseeking | April 6, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM EST Beginning Grantwriting | May […]
Continue readingAbout • Our Work • Calendar • Support • Blog • Visit • Stay & Dine • Farm StoreJoin our team! We have seasonal, year-round, full-time, and part-time opportunities available. Positions are open all across our working farm campus, including Buildings and Grounds, Children’s Farmyard (including Tractor Shuttle Drivers), Inn and Guest Services, Restaurant and Kitchen, and Woodlands.National Park Service Program ExpandsIn partnership with the National Park Service, we’re growing the Park for Every Classroom program […]
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