Greetings!   I’ll be teaching a fundraising class on Thanksgiving Day (10 – 11:30 am) at evolution pt & yoga studio to raise money for Hunger Free Vermont. Hunger Free Vermont’s mission is “to end the injustice of hunger and malnutrition for all Vermonters.”     This class is being offered by $20 donation, or you can fundraise for […]

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VECAN’s Community Energy and Climate Action Conference

I want to  invite any interested students, faculty and staff to the 9th Annual VECAN Community Energy and Climate Action Conference. When: December 3, 2016 – 9:00a.m. to 4:30 p.m Where: Lake Morey Inn – Fairlee, Vermont  This inspiring conference emphasizes clean energy and climate action strategies that Vermonters can implement locally — and beyond. Find out much more […]

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New England Farm to Institution Request for Proposals & Sponsors – Deadline: Nov. 18

2015 Farm to Institution Summit workshop presenters from Franklin Pierce University in New Hampshire “dig in” to food issues. The title of their workshop was “Digging In, Serving Up: How a Freshman Year Food & Sustainability Discourse Fostered Healthy Change in Campus Food Service.” NOW ACCEPTING SESSION PROPOSALS & SPONSORSHIPS FOR THE #F2ISUMMIT  Submit a proposal […]

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Vermont Community Garden Network – November news

At a time when much is uncertain, one thing we know without doubt is that growing food together has the power to nourish and connect us. I take great comfort in the strength and resilience that emerges from the state’s community and school gardens and I’m grateful for the work that we and many others […]

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Button Up Day on November 12

Join thousands of Vermonters buttoning up to outsmart winter. There are events all around the state this week. You can also create a custom list of energy-saving strategies and watch instructional videos. And there’s one last chance to win $50 to your local hardware store by sending in a photo of something you did to save energy.   Daniel Shearer — […]

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VT Interfaith Power and Light newsletter – November 2016 Inbox

Green Mountains, Blue Water Earth Care News November 2016 In this newsletter: SolarFest Free Film Showing in Manchester – Nov. 4, 6:30 pm Dakota Access Pipeline – Nationwide Actions – Nov. 15 Register Now for Energy Independent Vermont Climate Solutions Summit Green Mountain Monastery Wreath Sale Merchants of Doubt Film Showing in Burlington – Dec. […]

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Research News: Vermont farmers & climate change, new damselfly species, story arcs and more…

Vermont Research News: Vermont farmers & climate change, new damselfly species, story arcs and more… November 2, 2016 On the web Vermont farmers are concerned with increasing ecological and economic risk due to climate change, new research says. A study conducted by UVM researchers sought to investigate Vermont farmers perceptions of climate-related risk after Tropical […]

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CSWD Monthly NewsFlash

Website: https://cswd.net/?utm_source=FL%20CSWD%20NewsFlash%201116&utm_campaign=2016-Oct%20NewsFlash%20Version%20A&utm_medium=email It’s officially fall. The leaves know it – they’re already glowing with a Crayola box of color and launching themselves from the treetops to your yards. There are several options for disposing of leaves and yard and garden debris. Note: Limits, specs, and fees may apply. Please call ahead!  Leaves & yard debris includes […]

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