May 16, 2013 at 6pm to July 1, 2013 at 12am – Northwest and Central Vermont
June 14, 2013 at 6pm to June 16, 2013 at 5pm – Yestermorrow Design/Build School
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Welcome to Transition Vermont!
Transition Vermont is an informal network where Vermonters inspire, support, and learn from each other as they consider, adopt, adapt and implement Transition Initiatives in their communities. The purpose of the site is to facilitate members meeting up in person to do real transition work in real communities. This website does not represent any organization and is maintained by volunteers.
Guidelines for Members
The methodology of Transition, as embodied in the Transition Handbook, includes a spirit of interpersonal kindness, compassion and cooperation, and a dedication to building functional community dynamics as we address our common challenges. It is the intention and administrative policy of this website to adhere to these practices and maintain a safe and welcoming site.
As we share our knowledge, skills and resources on Transition Vermont, members are asked to adhere to the following guidelines to maintain a welcoming, safe and inspiring atmosphere:
1) Respect the perspectives of others.
2) Be concise and share the space.
3) Respect the privacy of each member.
4) Adhere to the standards of courtesy and civility that are expected in face-to-face interactions.
Members who do not adhere to these guidelines risk suspension from this website.
Respectfully, website administrators:
Joan Bowman, Putney, VT
Les Snow, Marshfield, VT
The Transition approach is a replicable, flexible methodology that empowers communities to face the challenges of peak oil, climate change, and economic instability, and to unleash their collective genius to answer the momentous questions around how to drastically reduce carbon emissions, how to rebuild resilience, and how to strengthen local economies. Transition Initiatives don't claim to have all the answers, but by building on the wisdom of the past and accessing the pool of ingenuity, skills and determination in our communities, the solutions can readily emerge. Now is the time for us to build our future upon localized food, sustainable energy sources, resilient local economies and an enlivened sense of community well-being.
For more information on what Transition Initiatives are and how they work, click here, and here. See the Transition Handbook by Rob Hopkins for a complete and inspiring treatment by the Transition movement's founder.
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Preparing for the Next Flood
A Checklist for Homeowners
When you hear on the radio or TV that there is a “Flood Watch” or a “Flood Warning” it’s too late to begin preparing for the high water. There will be many critical things that you will forget in the rush to prepare.
This Checklist is a way for the homeowner to make sure that critical items are considered and preparations made for them before…
ContinuePosted by Richard M. Czaplinski on January 16, 2013 at 9:57am
Preparing for the Next Flood
A Checklist for Homeowners
When you hear on the radio or TV that there is a “Flood Watch” or a “Flood Warning” it’s too late to begin preparing for the high water. There will be many critical things that you will forget in the rush to prepare.
This Checklist is a way for the homeowner to make sure that critical items are considered and preparations made for them before…
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