Seedbomb Burlington will host two free seedball making workshops to celebrate Earth Week. Participants will use clay, compost, and native Vermont seeds (all provided) to create seedballs, which can be placed or thrown into any earthen environment to yield flowers, herbs, and edible vegetation. The demonstration will include information on native plants and guidelines for appropriate […]
Continue readingFounded in 2011, the community garden originated by request of students, faculty and staff. The community garden is located beside Rowell Annex and has 27 plots available for individual use by Champlain college community members. 2013 Garden Information and Registration Form – Register now! All are welcome to attend our Garden Work Day on Monday, April 22nd […]
Continue readingClick here to learn more about classes and events going on in May, like the medicine wheel, flower arranging, and more!
Register your organization! New this year! You can challenge another organization to a carbon throw down! Win tons of prizes! If you register before May 3rd, you’re in the running for a brand new iPad! Learn more by clicking here!
Champlain College as a Fair Trade Campus? Take this brief survey to share your thoughts. Fair Trade Colleges & Universities Mission: The mission of Fair Trade Colleges and Universities is to inspire institutions of higher learning to support the Fair Trade movement in its efforts to seek equity in trade and promote sustainable development. Fair Trade Colleges […]
Continue readingCHECK OUT AASHE’s NEW Professional Development offerings!
Campus as Sustainability Living Lab Deadline for registration is APRIL 23, 2013
Next Steps for Campus Sustainability August 26 – 28
Clothes Exchange Central Community Collection Site 101 Cherry Street at The Burlington Town Center, Burlington Give & Get: Donate at one of our Community Collections at 101 Cherry Street and enter to win a chance to Shop First at The Clothes Exchange ($100 value) Wednesday, April 17, 3 – 6 pm Saturday, April 20, 11 am – 3 […]
Continue readingA group of ten Champlain students are going to volunteer at the Malayaka House orphanage in Entebbe, Uganda for three weeks this May (www.malayakahouse.com). The Malayaka House is home to 37 abandoned and orphaned children, aged 1 to 20. Students are currently trying to put together a computer lab so that the kids can have a place to learn to type, do their homework, and so on. There is a full list of other donation items needed below. The Malayaka House is a registered 501c3 non-profit organization. If you are willing to donate any old laptop computers (or printers, digital cameras, or other technology) that are still in working order but no longer being used please contact Maggie Melvin.
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Below is a full list of items that can be donated:
The next topic in the Employee Eco-Reps series is Water, available on Clearspace: Employee Eco-Reps. From washing your hands to which water to drink… What great practices do you have in place and can share with others? What is the Employees Eco-Rep Project? An opportunity for faculty and staff to be a part of the greater […]
Continue readingIn this issue: Spend the Summer with NOFA! Upcoming NOFA Events GMO Labeling Update Bulk Order Leftovers Because Healthy is Beautiful… NOFA ClassifiedsUSDA Census Reminder For the full newsletter, click here!