To say that 2020 was rough would be an understatement. We experienced a global pandemic, a long overdue reckoning on racial justice, political unrest, and more – all against the backdrop of the climate crisis. And yet, around the world, meaningful climate action persisted. Join us on February 16 at 1 PM ET for Spotlight […]
Continue readingDo you still need to register to vote in the upcoming Town Meeting Day Election on March 2, 2021? Are you a first time voter or have you recently moved to Burlington from another Vermont town? Now is the time to register to vote or change your address!! Ballots will be mailed to all registered […]
Continue readingOur Girls on the Run teams need volunteer coaches now more than ever. Volunteer to coach this spring and give our community’s girls the opportunity to connect, grow and learn how to navigate difficult situations. Girls on the Run VT’s 8-week season begins the week of April 5. Teams meet twice per week for 90 […]
Continue readingOn February 3rd, Amila Merdzanovic, USCRI Vermont Director, and Matt Thompson, Coordinator of Programs, (top row) provided testimony to members of the Vermont State House Committee on Human Services on the impacts of COVID-19 and CARES Act grant funding in refugee and immigrant communities in Vermont. In coordination with partnering service agencies, USCRI Vermont provided critical housing assistance, food relief, employment support, clothing, care packages […]
Continue readingFor the last 3 weekends the Catamount Trail Association has been partnering with the Winooski Parks Department to offer free nordic ski rentals at the Gilbrook Nature Area on Saturdays and the reception has been much better than anticipated! We have another nordic program ramping up and we’re thin on support for the Gilbrook Program. Help is needed […]
Continue readingWe are at a pivotal moment. After the worst wildfire season ever in the American West and a record number of storms in the Atlantic, the COVID-19 public health emergency, the long overdue racial justice reckoning, and the simultaneous attacks on our democracy, we have been challenged, there’s no doubt. But these challenges have also […]
Continue readingAs you might know, the work of the Vermont Climate Council is underway, developing a plan for how Vermont will meet the emissions reductions required by the Global Warming Solutions Act, which became law last fall. A significant part of the Council’s work will take place in subcommittees, four of which are required by statute. Those […]
Continue readingI coordinate the Social Impact Scholars program on campus and next week (the week of February 15th), the scholars will present an event called “Let Us Discuss.” It will be held according to the following schedule online via InSpace (link below): Monday 2/15, 11:35AM to 12:20PMMonday 2/15: 2:35PM to 3:20PMTuesday 2/16: 11:35AM to 12:20PMTuesday 2/16, 1:05PM […]
Continue readingGreen Mountains, Blue Water Earth Care News February VTIPL Black History Month Screening Event, Resources & More VTIPL Black History Month Film/Discussion, Tues. Feb. 23, 6:30 p.m.▪ VTIPL Board Membership Open▪ IPL Applauds Pres. Biden’s Climate & Environmental Justice Actions▪ Update from Montpelier▪ IPL Digital Rally – Protect Sacred Water▪ Sierra Club Community Conversation – […]
Continue readingMy name is Ingrid and I am a Cornell student and Campus Ambassador for Voiz, a sustainability start-up. We are currently looking for inquisitive, smart, and caring students from Champlain College interested in helping Voiz implement sustainability in the equation of everyday consumerism through our internship program. Please refer students from your community to the voizreviews.com website […]
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