Call to Action! Youth Lobby Press Conference at the Statehouse

Matt Henchen

Please join us for a press conference in the Statehouse on the opening day of the Vermont Legislature! Students from the Vermont Youth Lobby will be holding a press conference at 1:30pm on Wednesday, January 9th in Room 10 of the Vermont Statehouse.  The purpose of this press conference is to let our lawmakers know that we expect serious, bold, and immediate action to address climate change this legislative session.  It is our future that is in jeopardy, and it is partly our job to guide our leaders in the right direction when it comes to climate change policy. We have the opportunity to show the rest of the nation that decisive climate action does not have to be a particularly disruptive or painful process.  In fact, we believe that a well-designed transition away from fossil fuels can not only reduce greenhouse gas emissions but also provide thousands of new […]

Time to Organize! Join Us at the Youth Activism Summit on Sept. 5th

Matt Henchen

Please join us for a daylong, youth-led event supported by the Peace & Justice Center to gather youth from around Vermont for a day of bonding, education, and more! Join us if you are part of any social justice activist work or if you want to learn more about how to get involved. Those in middle school, high school, and beyond are welcome, although the programming will be geared towards the high school age group. This event is FREE or by donation at the door. Lunch will be provided, and stipends are available to offset travel costs. Please register by the deadline, Wednesday, September 5th! Registration Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScFNFnkJaPzYDEIW8KInuZRcYp3kwl0xP0an1cHqTJBomFwKg/viewform

Register for the Two-Day Youth Climate Leaders Academy!

Matt Henchen

A VEEP-sponsored program for VT and NH students in grades 9–12 Two-day kick-off retreat November 15-16, 2018 Hulbert Outdoor Center, Fairlee, VT Do you want to take action on climate change? The Youth Climate Leaders Academy is designed to support you in planning and implementing projects that make a difference on climate change. We’ll help you with where to start, how to plan, and how to grow and use professional skills to make your project successful. Over our two-day kick-off retreat, we’ll have opportunities to have fun, collaborate, get inspired and grow the transferable skills you’ll need as a current and future climate leader. Follow-up meetings will offer additional community and technical support to keep your project moving forward. If you are a high school student who wants to make a difference on climate change and are looking to collaborate and grow the skills needed to make it happen, we look […]

Join the Race Against Racism!

Matt Henchen

The 2nd annual Race Against Racism is a youth-led community event held at Montpelier High School on September 23rd, 2018, beginning at 11:30. The event starts with a 5K run/walk through the city of Montpelier. Throughout the event, there will be local vendors vending food, including pizza from Woodbelly Pizza. After the race is completed, the performance portion of the event will begin, featuring activists, artists, musicians, and performances. Performers include Soundcheck and A2VT. If you would like to attend the rally instead of running and show your support for equality in VT, you can plan on arriving at 12: 00; the speakers will begin shortly thereafter. REGISTER FOR THE RACE AGAINST RACISM HERE!

Don’t Forget to Register for the Youth Climate Summit at UVM!

Matt Henchen

BECOME A CLIMATE LEADER Register for the Vermont Youth Climate Summit: The aim of the Vermont Youth Climate Summit is to educate high school students on the impacts of climate change through peer-to-peer learning. Encouraging students to take action on an issue that is highly relevant to their generation is a key mission of the Summit. Challenging both high school and college students to think deeply about the issue allows for a greater impact and understanding of the common role that youth play in the climate movement. It is the goal of the Vermont Youth Climate Summit to connect students of all ages and to empower them to become climate leaders. Schools are invited to send a team of 6-7 students and staff to attend this engaging conference. Students will: Hear research-based information about the economic and ecological consequences of climate change Learn strategies to respond to climate change in […]

Rise Up for Climate, Jobs, and Justice!

Matt Henchen

On September 8, thousands of rallies will be held in cities and towns around the world to demand our local leaders commit to building a fossil free world that works for all of us. Join us as we hold our local leaders to account and demand that they walk the talk on climate action. Why? From Sept. 12 – 14, leaders of cities, towns, states, companies, and organizations from all over the world will gather at the Global Climate Action Summit in San Francisco to highlight and make new commitments to climate action. The Saturday before the summit, climate groups all over the world are organizing marches, rallies, and more to hold leaders accountable—to demand politicians stand with their communities and deliver more than just words! We’re joining in! 350Vermont is supporting local groups all around the state in holding solidarity actions targeted at our own elected officials to let them know […]

UVM Extension 4-H Opportunities

Matt Henchen

Natural Resources Management Academy – Registration Deadline Extended to June 15 We still have some spots available! Open to students entering grades 7-12 who want to explore natural resources management in depth with Vermont experts. Spend the weekend exploring various topics through hands-on learning, using the Green Mountain Conservation Camp as our outside classroom. Learn more atwww.uvm.edu/extension/youth/announcements VTeen 4-H Science Pathways Cafe – Join the Leadership Team! – Apply by June 30 We are looking for students entering grades 9-12 who would like to join the leadership team to help plan and organize the 2018-2019 teen science cafes. See attached information; applications are due no later than June 30. Contact Lauren.Traister@uvm.edu for more information. Youth Environmental Summit Seeking Workshop Presenters – Workshop Proposals Due June 30 YES is an annual conference for grades 7-12 students who want to learn about environmental issues and find ways to take action. This year’s Summit will take place on November 2 at the Barre Civic […]

Summer Job Opportunity – Canvas with VPIRG!

Matt Henchen

Apply here: www.vpirg.org/2018-canvass-app Position: VPIRG Summer Canvasser Location: Burlington, VT This summer the VPIRG canvass is back at it. And we need your help! Apply for a summer job as a VPIRG canvasser! Get paid to travel Vermont, bike around some of the most scenic parts of the state, camp with friends — all while making an impact on the future of important environmental and political issues! Job Description VPIRG is currently looking for canvassers from now through August as a part of our summer outreach campaign. Employees will work from our Burlington office Monday through Thursday. You’ll be biking or walking door to door, talking to Vermonters about important political issues, fundraising, and building our membership base – and every week, there are opportunities to camp and work out of one of Vermont’s scenic state parks! Canvassers earn $11.25/hr plus bonuses, meet incredible friends, and are part of an unforgettable movement along the way- leading the way on bold […]

More Information for Schools Attending the 2018 Rally for the Planet!

Matt Henchen

  Agenda for the Day (subject to minor changes) 8:30am – 10:00am – Drop-Off and Staging Busses drop students off at Montpelier High School.  There will be a number of activities for students to engage in, such as making signs for the march, face painting, and participating in various art projects. 10:00am – 10:15am – Youth March Vermont youth and their allies march in solidarity to the Statehouse lawn. 10:15am – 11:00am – Sound Check! Social Justice Band Performs Link to Sound Check website – http://www.brianboyes.com/soundcheck-1/ 11:00am – 11:30am – Speak Out! Students will listen to young performers and speakers share their thoughts on climate change. 11:30am- 12:00 pm – Tabling, Preparing to talk to your legislators, Music Learn more about solutions to climate change and proposed legislation, get ready to speak with your lawmakers, and groove to some sweet vibes from Televici, a band of students from Montpelier High […]

Proteins – It’s Not Just For Dinner!

Matt Henchen

DESCRIPTION Saturday, March 31, 2018, 5:00-7:00 pm University of Vermont, Davis Center, Mansfield Dining Room FREE pizza and drinks Open to all youth in grades 7-12 Register by March 28 at: https://vteensciencecafemarch31.eventbrite.com “Like” us @www.facebook.com/VTeen4HScienceCafe Proteins are the building blocks of life. Proteins? You mean that chicken I had last night? What is a protein anyway? At this Teen Science Café, you will unravel the mysteries of proteins and their importance to all life. And, through some hands-on activities, you will demonstrate how simple building blocks can make diverse proteins, and you will also perform an experimental technique used to figure out what these super tiny bundles of molecules actually look like (spoiler alert – it’s not as easy as snapping a colorful picture like this beautiful animation above!). The café speakers will also highlight their own research at UVM focusing on two specific proteins that they study, share their discoveries, and marvel […]