March 28, 2012 at 10am to November 7, 2012 at 4pm – Barre
April 23, 2012 at 6pm to May 28, 2012 at 6pm – Fusion Yoga Studio
May 9, 2012 at 12pm to May 24, 2012 at 1:30pm – Marlboro Grad Center, The Chill Room
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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
Eric Garza, Burlington, VT
Ron Slabaugh, Middlebury, 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.
Join Rural Vermont at the Put People First! One Movement for People and the Planet March from Montpelier City Hall to the StatehouseTuesday May 1st 12 noonHi Transition Town Friends, I am writing to…Continue
Started by Robb Kidd Apr 27.
Public Conference Thursday, June 28, 2012 at The Royal Tyler Theater at the University of VermontTime: 1:00pm-6:30pm, reception following the event with light snacks/appetizersFree and open to the…Continue
Tags: systems, food, UVM, event, sustainable
Started by Simha Bode Apr 23.
Planning to turn an unused and moderately rundown 8x13' enclosed sunporch into a 4-season greenhouse. Any suggestions on turning the open space under the porch into a sandbank to maximize passive…Continue
Started by Mary Beth Porter. Last reply by Ellen Cronan Apr 21.
“The first question should always be “how are we going to work together?” rather than “what are we going to do?”…Continue
Tags: relat, together, work together, working relationships
Started by David Eggleton Apr 11.
I just finished reading S. 214, which passed shortly before the session ended earlier this month. It continues the standard offer program for small wind and solar, which I like. But a provision to set a renewable portfolio standard was eliminated. The following vtdigger link has a good story on the bill.
But the bill also provides support for efficient biomass heating systems in the form of a 25% rebate. Efficiency Vermont will administer the program. What constitutes…
ContinuePosted by Dan Costin on May 15, 2012 at 9:07pm
Posted by Nancy Severance on May 4, 2012 at 5:50pm — 2 Comments
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