November 4, 2019 By Sue Alenick, United Way Volunteer Columnist CULINARY CLASSIC – Cancer Patient Support Foundation is looking for volunteers for its Culinary Classic on November 16th from 5-9 p.m., at the Burlington Hilton. The competition features to area chefs vying to be named the Culinary Cup Champion. Volunteers are needed for morning set up, event […]
Continue readingIs it finally time to weatherize your drafty house? Do you always feel cold at home in the winter? Are you tired of knowing your hard earned money is going out the window? Find answers at the Weatherization & Home Heating Workshop in Waterbury Thurs, Nov 14, 6:00 – 7:30 PM Steele Community Room, Waterbury Municipal Bldg […]
Continue readingWelcome, Autumn! Our latest edition of ecoNEWS VT features stories on citizen science programs and their impact on natural resource policy and management, research on restoring clayplain forests in Vermont, and a new online tool that shows an annual snapshot of Vermont’s forest ecosystem conditions. Grab a hot cup of tea and enjoy! How Citizen […]
Continue readingOctober 28, 2019 By Sue Alenick, United Way Volunteer Columnist 5th ANNUAL CULINARY CLASSIC – Cancer Patient Support Foundation is looking for volunteers for its upcoming Culinary Classic on November 16th from 5-9pm at the Burlington Hilton on Battery St. This gourmet culinary competition will feature the area’s top chefs competing to be named the Culinary Cup […]
Continue readingRegister for the Vermont Youth Climate Congress By Matt Henchen on Oct 24, 2019 04:55 pm Let’s show them how it’s done! Sunday, November 17th at 12:30 PM Vermont State House 115 State Street, Montpelier WHAT: A civil, civic gathering of students that builds on some of Vermont’s greatest traditions to show lawmakers what climate […]
Continue readingCitizens’ Climate Education is currently accepting applications for Spring and Summer 2020 interns. We have 15 positions available, in policy and advocacy, outreach and engagement, and communication and education. Some are remote, some are onsite. Some are paid, some are unpaid. Please see details here: https://citizensclimatehighered.org/chapter-interns Below are actions we invite students (and non-students) to take in […]
Continue readingDrop In: Healthy Halloween Snacks for Kids Thursday, October 31, 2019 – 9:30am to 11:30am Community Room, South End Store (map) Join us for a fun morning of making healthy Halloween-themed snacks! We will make pretzel & cheese broomsticks, clementine “pumpkins”, and fruit monster faces. This is a drop-in event, so no need to sign […]
Continue readingThis is Matt Messier from Volunteers For Peace(VFP) – We are based in Burlington, Vermont (www.vfp.org) and now have hundreds of International Voluntary Service Projects available to your Students (see attached flyer). Programs can be found by following these 4 easy steps: Enter your information on our search page at https://vfp.org/projects/ Select “Search Projects” Any available projects will […]
Continue readingJoin Us to Build Trails and Remove Invasive Species! Trail Building: Monday, October 28, 2-5PM Come join us to help complete a walking trail that runs parallel to Intervale Road. This trail will allow pedestrians to have safer and more enjoyable travels throughout the Intervale. Come dressed appropriately in work clothes, layers, and sturdy boots, […]
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