Dear Professor, Student, or Academic Leader, We are pleased to announce the launch of the Summer 2021 term of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Clean Cities University Workforce Development Program (CCUWDP). This summer, CCUWDP is offering 40 workforce development program positions across the nation and applications are now available. This is a wonderful opportunity for […]
Continue readingWe are currently looking for volunteers to tutor elementary through high school students. Ideally tutors will support the tutees through this school year and next. Please let me know if you are interested in tutoring and what your availability and skill capacity is. At this point the tutoring could be remote and/or in person on […]
Continue readingApril 2021 Dear Neighbors, Happy “Almost” Earth Day! April 22nd is Earth Day. The day was created in April 1970 by Senator Gaylord Nelson to bring attention to his environmental agenda. The nation at the time did not have an EPA, a Clean Air Act, or a Clean Water Act. On that first Earth Day, […]
Continue readingApril 21, 2021 News | Opportunities | Resources | Events | Jobs | Submit | Advertise News of the Week ISCN Announces 2021 Award WinnersThe International Sustainable Campus Network (ISCN) recently announced the 2021 Excellence Award winners, which seek to recognize sustainable campus projects that demonstrate leadership, creativity, effectiveness and outstanding performance. Covenant University won the award for Whole Systems Approach; University of […]
Continue readingAbout • Our Work • Calendar • Support • Blog • Visit • Stay & Dine • Gather • Farm Store You and your students can be changemakers! Shelburne Farms professional learning programs prepare PK-12 educators to facilitate learning experiences for students with a lens of sustainability. All of our programs support you in educating for a more healthy and just future. Learn more about our upcoming programs. Discover Maple Sugaring at the […]
Continue readingFood donation drop box at the Champlain Mail Center for the South Burlington Food Shelf hosted by the Champlain Rugby Club. Or venmo donations also. Nic AndersonDirector of Auxiliary Services & TransportationChamplain CollegeOffice: My fabulous basement/CCM102M: 375 Maple Street, Burlington, VT 05401P: (802) 865-8464W: champlain.edu/transportationFB: facebook.com/ChampTransportationGet to know me more…
Join Us In Celebration! The arrival of spring in Northern Vermont is a cause for celebration – perhaps made all the sweeter in 2021 because of all we have been through. One silver-lining in this challenging year of sheltering in place is that many of us have become more attuned to rhythms of the nature […]
Continue reading11th annual Summer Institute on Sustainability and Energy (SISE) // uicsise.com Produced in partnership with the American Energy Society (AES)Made possible with support from the Alvin H. Baum Family Fund About SISE The Summer Institute on Sustainability and Energy (SISE) is usually described as an annual two-week “boot camp” on energy and sustainability — but it’s much more. SISE is a […]
Continue readingAfter saying farewell to Rachel, transitioning continues at the Peace and Justice Center including a shift in our E-news as I take over. Thank you for staying with us and I look forward to continuing this journey with you! -Jorja Lamb, Programming Coordinator Click here to visit our fair trade, local, and educational store! April 13, […]
Continue readingIt’s definitely spring! We are seeing spring beauties and hepatica in the woods and translucent green leaves emerging on trees. Below, VLT ecologists Liz and Allaire offer insights into some things you may see out in nature in the weeks ahead. We’re excited to share conservation successes and new online events you can join wherever […]
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