Training at UVM: Become LEED Accredited!

When: September 9th 2014 – 5:00PM to 10:00 PM Where: UVM – Aiken – Room 103 – https://goo.gl/maps/REBcB Registration: https://leadinggreen.ca/Vermont Interested in getting involved in the Green Building Industry? Opportunities are plentiful in the field of sustainable design and LEED is at its forefront. LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is simply a green-rating […]

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Public Hearing for Transportation, Energy, and Utilities

On September 9, the City Council’s Transportation, Energy, Utilities Committee (TEUC) will hold a public hearing to get community input on the North Avenue Advisory Committee’s recommendations (listed below). Plan to attend and speak in support of these exciting improvements for the Avenue! The Burlington City Council has final approval on exactly what will — […]

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Fostering Sustainable Behavior Workshops

Doug McKenzie-Mohr, Ph.D. Environmental Psychologist will be delivering an introductory (November 17-18) and advanced (November 19-20) community-based social marketing training at Tufts University in Medford, MA.  These workshops will be of interest to those working to promote water efficiency, waste reduction, energy efficiency, conservation, modal transportation changes, watershed protection, and other sustainable behavior changes. Those […]

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People’s Climate March

What: In preparation for the People’s Climate March, 350VT, Rising Tide Vermont, and Vermont Workers’ Center are co-hosting the Northeast Regional Climate Justice Gathering in Greensboro Bend, Aug 8-10. The weekend is packed with amazing presenters (Rude Mechanical Orchestra, Ruckus Society, 350Maine organizers), trainings (non violent communication, non violent direct action, organizing 101), and fun (art […]

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Paid Internship Opportunity with the VT Urban & Community Forestry Program

CALL FOR INTERNSHIP APPLICANTS The Vermont Urban & Community Forestry Program (VT UCF) is a joint program of the VT Department of Forests, Parks, & Recreation and UVM Extension. Our mission is to lead citizens, businesses, and governments in understanding the value of urban and community forests and promote civic responsibility for and participation in […]

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