Since the dam was removed in the fall of 2022, the Pelletier site has been adjusting to its newfound freedom. Tree plantings are a big part of restoring the site post construction, and we need help! VNRC is organizing a tree planting on May 11, 2023 from 10am-2pm at the Pelletier site, and welcomes anyone […]
Ali Kosiba, PhD is a forest ecophysiologist and Extension Assistant Professor of Forestry at the University of Vermont. She will discuss how climate change and other stressors pose a threat to our forests and how we can think about and manage forests to increase their resiliency and adapt to change. She’ll also talk about how […]
Free event hosted by the Weybridge Energy Committee. Come check out a display of electric lawn equipment (mowers, string trimmers, chain saws, etc.) and electric vehicles, with owners on hand to answer questions. Also, a seed/plant sharing, featuring native plants and organic veggies, with members of Pollinator Pathway of Weybridge on hand to share info […]
Student teams have been drafting plans, ordering materials, building prototypes, and getting ready to show off their solar-powered devices for improving food access. A team of judges composed of Dartmouth engineering students and industry professionals will provide feedback on their work and announce this year’s winners. The Day will include celebration of student projects, demonstrations […]
Join Vermont Natural Resources Council, Audubon Vermont, Vermont Land Trust, and the Green Mountain Club on Friday, May 26th for Conservation Night at the Vermont Green FC's home opener! The Vermont Green Football Club, a US League Two soccer club based in Burlington, believes soccer can be a powerful catalyst for a more environmentally sustainable […]
Vermont Clean Cities Coalition is hosting an informal discussion to learn about electric school bus technology on the roads in Vermont, including funding information from the EPA Clean School Bus Program and the Diesel Emission Reduction Act (DERA) Program. Learn more and register to attend here.
Please save the date for a free, in-person Vermont Energy and Climate Action Network Spring Gathering on Saturday, June 3rd, at Middlebury College. We’ve had to make the hard decision of hosting our annual winter conference virtually for the past few years, so we can’t wait to gather once again! We’re excited to reconnect, share ideas, strategize […]
Can electric vehicles play a role in advancing equity in underserved and historically marginalized communities? A new blog series by Clean Energy Group explores this question in four parts. The series begins with an overview of electric vehicle costs, performance characteristics, and environmental and health impacts, then considers possible pathways for electric vehicles to deliver […]
The Vermont Council on Rural Development (VCRD) is inviting community leaders, volunteers, and partners committed to Vermont to join their inaugural “Community Social” June 13 at the Lake Bomoseen Lodge & Taproom. The event will include a short speaking program with updates on VCRD initiatives and issues vital to towns across Vermont, as well as […]
The Vermont Council on Rural Development (VCRD) is thrilled to announce the 2023 Vermont Community Leadership Summit! Nothing gets done in Vermont communities without the people who put themselves on the line for their town and for the issues they care about. The summit will bring together these dedicated community builders from across the State, […]
Riding mowers, push mowers, blowers, trimmers, and chain saws will be available for hands-on demonstrations! Stop in and try out equipment from MeanGreen, Gravely, GreenWorks, EGO Power+, and TORO. Learn about Green Mountain Power incentives as well as VT cities and organizations that have transitioned to all-electric equipment. Free food and beverages - lunch will […]
Discover how local initiatives can address environmental challenges, advocate for underprivileged communities, and work towards a more inclusive and environmentally responsible Vermont. This webinar offers a platform for meaningful dialogue and collaborative solutions to create a greener and fairer future for all Vermonters. We will hear from Karla Raimundi, Agency of Natural Resources Director of […]
