Events

If you thought the rally was fun…

Youth Lobby

…Then you absolutely, positively, must attend the YOUTH ACTIVISM SUMMIT this weekend – April 30-May 1st. Youth Power!! CALLING ALL TEENS! Join us for the 2016 Youth Activism Summit April 30-May 1st Montpelier High School Come to workshops, create art together, have fun, meet other awesome young folks, and sharpen your understanding of how your talents can make change in the world! The Youth Activism Summit will take place as part of the Vermont People’s Convention/Just Transition Assembly.  The People’s Convention will feature a broad diversity of grassroots groups working for social and environmental justice. The Youth Activism Summit and the People’s […]

It’s Happening! – Recap From Our First Planning Meeting

Youth Lobby

  Recap of Our First Meeting On Sunday, February 7th, teachers and students from five high schools in Vermont gathered at South Burlington High School to begin planning for a youth-focused day of acton on climate change.  The students were joined by representatives from the Vermont Public Interest Group (VPIRG), 350VT, Vermont Energy Education Program (VEEP), UVM Extension 4H Program, and Seventh Generation. We began the day with a Compass Points activity and a discussion about the importance of having a well balanced team.  We introduced ourselves briefly and then voted on a process to make collective decisions.  We briefly […]

Bill McKibben to Speak in Northfield

Youth Lobby

Come see environmentalist and world famous Climate Activist Bill McKibben speak! Bill McKibben When: Sat., Jan. 23, 4-5 p.m. Phone: 802-485-9121 Price: Donations. The author and environmental activist brings the heat with “Climate Change and the Response of People of Faith.” Northfield Falls St. Jacob of Alaska Orthodox Church 376 Route 12, Northfield Falls Barre/Montpelier 802-485-9121 www.stjacobofalaska.org Be the first to review this location!