Vermont Conservation Voters

Candidate Forum: Democratic Primary for Windsor Senate
2026-06-29 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Hartford Town Hall, 171 Bridge St, White River Junction
2026 Windsor Senate (Democratic Primary) Candidate Forum
Monday, June 29th, 2026
6:00pm-8-00pm
📍Hartford Town Hall
171 Bridge Street, White River Junction, VT

The 2026 election campaigns have begun, and it’s time to meet the candidates!
One of the most exciting general assembly races this year will be in Windsor County, with six candidates already filed to run in the Democratic primary.
Come hear from candidates Benjamin Brickner, Elizabeth Burrows, Heather Chase, Chris Dube, Joe Major, and Becca White on Monday, June 29th from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at the Hartford Town Hall in White River Junction to hear their visions for the Senate role and where they stand on the issues. There will be questions from the sponsoring organizations and time for questions from the audience.
This event is sponsored or organized by Lets Grow Kids Action Network, Planned Parenthood of Vermont Action Fund, Rights and Democracy, ACLU-VT, Vermont Conservation Voters, VPIRG, Vermont Chapter of Sierra Club, and Vermont-NEA.

Candidate Forum: Democratic Primary for Chittenden-Central Senate
2026-06-25 18:00 - 19:30 | O’Brien Community Center, 32 Malletts Bay Ave, Winooski, VT
2026 Chittenden-C Senate (Democratic Primary) Candidate Forum
Thursday, June 25th, 2026
6:00pm-7:30pm
📍O’Brien Community Center
32 Malletts Bay Ave, Winooski, VT 05404

The 2026 election campaigns have begun, and it’s time to meet the candidates!
One of the most exciting general assembly races this year will be in the Chittenden-Central district with four candidates filed to run in the Democratic primary for three seats.
Come hear from candidates Nikhil Goyal, Martine Gulick, Elaine Haney, and Tanya Vyhovsky on Thursday, June 25th from 6:00pm to 7:30pm at the O’Brien Community Center in Winooski to hear their visions for the Senate role and where they stand on the issues. There will be questions from the sponsoring organizations and time for questions from the audience.
This event is sponsored or organized by Let’s Grow Kids Action Network, Planned Parenthood of Vermont Action Fund, Rights and Democracy, ACLU-VT, Vermont Conservation Voters, VPIRG, Vermont Chapter of Sierra Club, and Vermont-NEA.

Candidate Forum: Democratic Primary for Governor
2026-06-17 18:00 - 19:30 | Vergennes Opera House, 120 Main St, Vergennes, VT
2026 Governor (Democratic Primary) Candidate Forum
Wednesday, June 17th, 2026
6:00pm-7:30pm
📍Vergennes Opera House
120 Main St, Vergennes, VT

The 2026 election campaigns have begun, and it’s time to meet the candidates!
One of the most exciting races this year will be the Governor’s race, with two candidates already filed to run in the Democratic primary.
Come hear from candidates Amanda Janoo and Aly Richards on Wednesday, June 17th from 6:00pm to 7:30pm at the Vergennes Opera House in Vergennes to hear their visions for the Governor role and where they stand on the issues. There will be questions from the sponsoring organizations and time for questions from the audience.
This event is sponsored or organized by Lets Grow Kids Action Network, Planned Parenthood of Vermont Action Fund, Rights and Democracy, ACLU-VT, Vermont Conservation Voters, VPIRG, Vermont Chapter of Sierra Club, and Vermont-NEA.

Candidate Forum: Democratic Primary for Governor
2026-06-15 17:30 - 19:00 | Rutland Free Library, 10 Court Street, Rutland, VT
2026 Governor (Democratic Primary) Candidate Forum
Monday, June 15th, 2026
5:30pm-7:00pm
📍Rutland Free Library
10 Court St, Rutland, VT

The 2026 election campaigns have begun, and it’s time to meet the candidates!
One of the most exciting races this year will be the Governor’s race, with two candidates already filed to run in the Democratic primary.
Come hear from candidates Amanda Janoo and Aly Richards on Monday, June 15th from 5:30pm to 7:00pm at the Rutland Free Library to hear their visions for the Governor role and where they stand on the issues. There will be questions from the sponsoring organizations and time for questions from the audience.
This event is organized by Rutland Indivisible and uplifted with support from Lets Grow Kids Action Network, Planned Parenthood of Vermont Action Fund, Rights and Democracy, ACLU-VT, Vermont Conservation Voters, VPIRG, Vermont Chapter of Sierra Club, and Vermont-NEA.

2026 Legislative Wrap Up Webinar
2026-06-10 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
Join VNRC, VCV and partners of the Environmental Common Agenda on Wednesday, June 10th at 12pm on zoom to get a post legislative session debrief on how the environmental community’s policy priorities for 2026 fared.
This webinar will provide a legislative wrap up on the Vermont Environmental Community’s policy priorities for 2026. Hear from experts on priority bills related to healthy democracy policy, smart growth housing and conservation solutions, better transportation options, toxic-free communities, and affordable clean energy.
Register here to join us on Wednesday, June 10th at noon – and please spread the word!

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/KjBFTjUwSkiB7f-MLB7HDw

Candidate Forum: Democratic Primary for Lieutenant Governor
2026-06-02 18:00 - 19:30 | Next Stage Arts, 15 Kimball Hill, Putney, VT, 05346
2026 Lieutenant Governor (Democratic Primary) Candidate Forum
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
6:00pm-7:30pm
📍Next Stage Arts
15 Kimball Hill, Putney, VT 05346

The 2026 election campaigns have begun, and it’s time to meet the candidates!
One of the most exciting races this year will be the Lieutenant Governor’s race, with three candidates already filed to run in the Democratic primary.
Come hear from candidates Esther Charlestin, Molly Gray, and Ryan McLaren on Tuesday, June 2nd from 6:00pm to 7:30pm at Next Stage Arts in Putney to hear their visions for the Lt Governor role and where they stand on the issues. There will be questions from the sponsoring organizations and time for questions from the audience.
This event is sponsored or organized by Lets Grow Kids Action Network, Planned Parenthood of Vermont Action Fund, ACLU-VT, Vermont Conservation Voters, Sierra Club – Vermont Chapter, VPIRG, and Vermont-NEA.

Member Appreciation Party at the Alchemist
2026-05-27 17:30 - 19:30 | Alchemist
Join us for an evening of fun, food, music and drinks to celebrate our members and partners who do so much throughout the year, from advocating for our shared priorities to organizing in communities throughout the state in order to protect Vermont’s environment and communities for generations to come.
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
5:30 – 7:30 PM
The Alchemist Brewery
100 Cottage Club Rd, Stowe

RSVP Here
Enjoy food from Warren’s Kitchen, music by the Balconiers, a chance to connect with other VNRC & VCV supporters, lawn games, and more.
Guests will receive a ticket for complimentary food & beverages, be entered into a raffle drawing, and have the opportunity to attend a behind-the-scenes tour of Alchemist’s state-of-the-art brewery.
We hope you can join us!

Candidate Forum: Democratic Primary for Governor
2026-05-26 18:00 - 19:30 | Colchester Meeting House, 830 Main St, Colchester, Vt, 05446
2026 Governor (Democratic Primary) Candidate Forum
Tuesday, May 26th, 2026
6:00pm-7:30pm
📍Colchester Meeting House
830 Main St, Colchester, VT 05446

The 2026 election campaigns have begun, and it’s time to meet the candidates!
One of the most exciting races this year will be the Governor’s race, with two candidates already filed to run in the Democratic primary.
Come hear from candidates Amanda Janoo and Aly Richards on Tuesday, May 26th from 6:00pm to 7:30pm at the Meeting House in Colchester to hear their visions for the Governor role and where they stand on the issues. There will be questions from the sponsoring organizations and time for questions from the audience.
This event will be livestreamed thanks to Town Meeting TV at the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-mzczkLZbCs
This event is sponsored or organized by Lets Grow Kids Action Network, Planned Parenthood of Vermont Action Fund, Rights and Democracy, ACLU-VT, Vermont Conservation Voters, VPIRG, Vermont Chapter of Sierra Club, and Vermont-NEA.

The Plastic Detox: Film Screening and Panel Discussion
2026-04-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Savoy Theatre, 26 Main St, Montpelier, VT, 05602, United States
***SEATING IS LIMITED***
Join VPIRG, VNRC and VCV for a free screening of the eye-opening new Netflix documentary, The Plastic Detox, which reframes the global plastic problem — a core driver of fossil fuel demand — as an urgent public health issue. Plastic isn’t just a pollution issue. It’s personal. Microplastics and toxic chemicals are in our brains, our blood, and our unborn children – with health risks linked to rising rates of chronic illnesses like cancer. This chemical exposure is harming millions of people’s fertility and stealing their right to a family. Our bodies are no place for plastic.
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The film will be followed by a panel discussion featuring Rachael Z Miller (Founder, The Rozalia Project), Senator Anne Watson (Chair of Vermont’s Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy), Representative Amy Sheldon (Chair of Vermont’s House Committee on Environment), and Jason Kirchick (Registered Nurse).

Candidate Forum: Democratic Primary for Lieutenant Governor
2026-04-13 18:00 - 19:30 | Vermont Farmers Food Center, 251 West Street, Rutland, United States
2026 Lieutenant Governor (Democratic Primary) Candidate Forum
Monday, April 13th, 2026
6:00pm-7:30pm
📍Vermont Farmers Food Center
251 West Street, Rutland, VT 05701

The 2026 election campaigns have begun, and it’s time to meet the candidates!
One of the most exciting races this year will be the Lieutenant Governor’s race, with three candidates already filed to run in the Democratic primary.
Come hear from candidates Esther Charlestin, Molly Gray, and Ryan McLaren on Monday, April 13th from 6:00pm to 7:30pm at the Vermont Farmers Food Center in Rutland to hear their visions for the Lt Governor role and where they stand on the issues. There will be questions from the sponsoring organizations and time for questions from the audience.
This event is sponsored or organized by Lets Grow Kids Action Fund, Planned Parenthood of Vermont Action Fund, ACLU-VT, Vermont Conservation Voters, VPIRG, and Vermont-NEA.

Mid-Session Legislative Update on Climate, the Environment and Democracy
2026-03-25 12:00 - 13:00 | online
Join VNRC and fellow environmental allies on Wednesday, March 25th at noon for a webinar overviewing what’s happening on clean energy, climate, environmental and democracy issues at the halfway point of the 2026 Vermont legislative session. This webinar will provide a status report on the Vermont Environmental Community’s policy priorities for 2026 – where things stand halfway through the session, what might be moving this session (or not) and how you can advocate for these important policy priorities to become law this year. Hear from experts on priority bills related to healthy democracy policy, smart growth housing and conservation solutions, better transportation options, toxic-free communities, and affordable clean energy. Join us on March 25 at noon – and please spread the word! With ongoing efforts at the federal level to undermine environmental protections, climate action and the cornerstones of a healthy democracy, state level action is essential
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2026 Common Agenda Webinar
2026-01-15 12:00 - 13:15 | Zoom
Vermont is facing unprecedented times. Federal funding and bedrock environmental laws that help ensure a healthy environment and resilient communities are at risk. These threats could have significant impacts on our state budget and our ability to fund core programs that protect our environment and invest in our communities. There is so much that our state leaders can do to improve the lives of all Vermonters.
In this year’s Environmental Common Agenda, we highlight a range of solutions to continue working toward a healthy democracy, smart growth housing and conservation solutions, better transportation options, toxic-free communities, and affordable clean energy.
Register to hear from the Vermont environmental community on these important issues and how you can engage with them in 2026.
The 2026 Environmental Common Agenda is in Partnership with:
(* indicates new partner in 2026)
Audubon Vermont
Connecticut River Conservancy (CRC)
Conservation Law Foundation (CLF)
Hunger Free Vermont*
Lake Champlain Committee (LCC)
Local Motion*
Preservation Trust of Vermont (PTV)
Renewable Energy Vermont (REV)
Rights & Democracy (RAD)
Trust for Public Land (TPL)
Third Act Vermont
Vermont Council of Trout Unlimited
350VT
Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility (VBSR)
Vermont Center for Ecostudies*
The Vermont Climate & Health Alliance
Vermont Chapter of the Sierra Club
Vermont Community Thermal Networks
Vermont Conservation Voters (VCV)
Vermont Interfaith Power & Light (VTIPL)
Vermont Natural Resources Council (VNRC)
Vermont Public Interest Research Group (VPIRG)
Youth Lobby*

2026 Common Agenda Reception
2026-01-14 16:30 - 18:30 | Capitol Plaza, 100 State St, Montpelier, VT, 05601, United States
You are invited to the unveiling of the 2026 Environmental Common Agenda on Wednesday, January 14th, starting at 4:30pm. We will be in the Montpelier Room at Capitol Plaza on 100 State Street in Montpelier. Refreshments will be provided and a cash bar will be available.
This agenda, developed in collaboration with a range of partner organizations, outlines our shared priorities for this legislative session. This event offers an invaluable opportunity to engage with climate experts, mingle with fellow legislators, and address your questions about this year’s environmental priorities.
The 2026 Environmental Common Agenda is in Partnership with:
(* indicates new partner in 2026)
Audubon Vermont
Connecticut River Conservancy (CRC)
Conservation Law Foundation (CLF)
Hunger Free Vermont*
Lake Champlain Committee (LCC)
Local Motion*
Preservation Trust of Vermont (PTV)
Renewable Energy Vermont (REV)
Rights & Democracy (RAD)
Trust for Public Land (TPL)
Third Act Vermont
Vermont Council of Trout Unlimited
350VT
Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility (VBSR)
Vermont Center for Ecostudies*
The Vermont Climate & Health Alliance
Vermont Chapter of the Sierra Club
Vermont Community Thermal Networks
Vermont Conservation Voters (VCV)
Vermont Interfaith Power & Light (VTIPL)
Vermont Natural Resources Council (VNRC)
Vermont Public Interest Research Group (VPIRG)
Youth Lobby*

LEAD-VT Online Candidate Training
2025-12-06 10:00 - 16:00 | online
Have you ever considered running for office or helping someone else in your community step up to run? Are you wondering what it takes to get on the ballot? And what it takes to win?

If so, this is a great training opportunity to introduce potential candidates to the ins and outs of successful campaigns! Leadership Education and Development (LEAD)-Vermont is pleased to be offering an electoral candidate training for Vermonters interested in running for elected office or interested in supporting local candidates. This training series is being co-hosted by Vermont Conservation Voters (VCV), Rights & Democracy (RAD), Vermont Public Research Group (VPIRG), Vermont-NEA, ACLU of Vermont, Let’s Grow Kids (LGK) Action Network, Vermont Interfaith Action, and Planned Parenthood Vermont Action Fund.

This training is free for participants and is offered virtually on December 6th from 10am to 4pm.
Participants will discuss and workshop:

Building a campaign team, framework, and messaging
How to find and engage with voters
The role of media, marketing, and publicity
Fundraising goal-setting and tactics
Seeking and receiving endorsements

A full agenda will be released to registrants prior to the start of the training.
Register today!

LEAD-VT Candidate Training: Middlebury
2025-11-08 10:00 - 16:00 | St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 3 Main St, Middlebury, VT, 05753, United States
Have you ever considered running for office or helping someone else in your community step up to run? Are you wondering what it takes to get on the ballot? And what it takes to win?

If so, this is a great training opportunity to introduce potential candidates to the ins and outs of successful campaigns! Leadership Education and Development (LEAD)-Vermont is pleased to be offering an electoral candidate training for Vermonters interested in running for elected office or interested in supporting local candidates. This training series is being co-hosted by Vermont Conservation Voters (VCV), Rights & Democracy (RAD), Vermont Public Research Group (VPIRG), Vermont-NEA, ACLU of Vermont, Let’s Grow Kids (LGK) Action Network, Vermont Interfaith Action, and Planned Parenthood Vermont Action Fund.

This training is free for participants and is offered in two locations across Vermont on a Saturday this fall:
October 25: Fairlee
November 8: Middlebury
Participants will discuss and workshop:

Building a campaign team, framework, and messaging
How to find and engage with voters
The role of media, marketing, and publicity
Fundraising goal-setting and tactics
Seeking and receiving endorsements

A full agenda will be released to registrants prior to the start of the training.
Register today!

LEAD-VT Candidate Training: Fairlee
2025-10-25 10:00 - 16:00 | Fairlee Town Hall, 75 Town Common Rd, Fairlee, 05045, United States

Panel: What the Federal Reconciliation Bill Means for Vermonters
2025-08-06 18:30 - 20:00 | Old Shelburne Town Hall, 5376 Shelburne Rd, Shelburne, VT, United States
What’s really in Trump’s “Big, Beautiful Bill”, and what will it mean for you and your family? How will it affect healthcare costs, food security, and Vermont’s clean energy economy?
There’s a lot of confusion—and concern—about what’s included in this sweeping new federal budget. It’s massive, packed with rollbacks, and difficult to understand how it will affect us locally. That’s why we’re hosting a panel to break down the impacts of this sweeping reconciliation package. The event will be held at the Old Shelburne Town Hall (5376 Shelburne Rd, Shelburne, VT 05482) on Wednesday, August 6th from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM.
This event will inform Vermonters about the most significant rollbacks in the bill and how they could impact our communities–from healthcare and food security to clean energy and climate action. Panelists from VPIRG, Planned Parenthood, and HungerFreeVT will outline the local consequences of recent federal decisions, chart the path forward for protecting Vermonters from its worst impacts, and let you know what YOU can do to make a difference.
The evening will include:

An overview of the bill’s key provisions
A deep dive into specific issue areas (food security, healthcare, energy & climate)
Opportunities for an audience Q&A

If you’re overwhelmed, uncertain, or just want to make a little more sense of the moment we’re in right now, join us to get informed, ask questions, and connect with others who care about our state’s future.
RSVP: https://secure.everyaction.com/Cg3hHCuZukG2b4ic1bxvdA2

2025 Environmental Lifetime Achievement Award Reception
2025-04-28 17:30 - 19:30 | Chandler Center for the Arts, 71 N Main St, Randolph, VT, 05060, United States
On Monday, April 28th, we will be honoring former legislators Mark MacDonald and Dick McCormack with our 2025 Environmental Lifetime Achievement Award.
Mark and Dick have a combined 70 years of serving Vermont in the legislature and unwavering commitments to passing and protecting important environmental and climate policies for the state. We hope you will join us in honoring them and their years of service to Vermont.

Green Drinks
2025-04-23 16:30 - 18:30 | Vermont Natural Resources Council, 11 Baldwin St, Montpelier, VT, 05601, United States
Every three weeks, environmental advocates, allies, and legislators gather together to network, socialize, and cross-pollinate ideas.
April 23rd
11 Baldwin Street
4:30-6:30PM
There will be light snacks, drinks, and good conversation.
We hope to see you there!

Green Drinks
2025-04-02 16:30 - 18:30 | Vermont Natural Resources Council, 11 Baldwin St, Montpelier, VT, 05601, United States
Every three weeks, environmental advocates, allies, and legislators gather together to network, socialize, and cross-pollinate ideas.
April 2nd
11 Baldwin Street
4:30-6:30PM
There will be light snacks, drinks, and good conversation.
We hope to see you there!

Green Drinks
2025-03-12 16:30 - 18:30 | Vermont Natural Resources Council, 11 Baldwin St, Montpelier, VT, 05601, United States
Every three weeks, environmental advocates, allies, and legislators gather together to network, socialize, and cross-pollinate ideas.
March 12th
11 Baldwin Street
4:30-6:30PM
There will be light snacks, drinks, and good conversation.
We hope to see you there!

Green Drinks
2025-02-19 16:30 - 18:30 | Vermont Natural Resources Council, 11 Baldwin St, Montpelier, VT, 05601, United States
Every three weeks, environmental advocates, allies, and legislators gather together to network, socialize, and cross-pollinate ideas.
February 19th
11 Baldwin Street
4:30-6:30PM
There will be light snacks, drinks, and good conversation.
We hope to see you there!

2025 Common Agenda Reception
2025-01-16 16:30 - 18:30 | Upstairs at Hugo’s, 44 Main St, Montpelier, VT, United States
You are invited to the unveiling of the 2025 Environmental Common Agenda on Wednesday, January 10th, starting at 4:30pm. We will be Upstairs at Hugo’s Bar & Grill on 44 Main Street in Montpelier. Refreshments will be provided and a cash bar will be available.
We will be joined by special guests Senator Anne Watson, Representative Amy Sheldon, and Representative Kath James.
This agenda, developed in collaboration with a range of partner organizations, outlines our shared priorities for this legislative session. This event offers an invaluable opportunity to engage with climate experts, mingle with fellow legislators, and address your questions about this year’s environmental priorities.
The 2024 Environmental Common Agenda is in Partnership with:
Audubon Vermont
Connecticut River Conservancy (CRC)
Conservation Law Foundation (CLF)
Lake Champlain Committee (LCC)
Preservation Trust of Vermont
Renewable Energy Vermont (REV)
Rights & Democracy (RAD)
Vermont Community Thermal Networks
The Vermont Climate and Health Alliance
Land Trust for Public Lands (TPL)
Third Act Vermont
350VT
Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility (VBSR)
Vermont Chapter of Sierra Club
Vermont Conservation Voters (VCV)
Vermont Council of Trout Unlimited
Vermont Interfaith Power & Light (VTIPL)
Vermont Natural Resources Council (VNRC)
Vermont Public Interest Research Group (VPIRG)

VECAN Webinar: 2025 Legislative Session Preview
2025-01-15 12:00 - 13:00 | online
Join VECAN for the first webinar in its annual Winter Webinar series on timely clean energy and climate-focused topics for interested community leaders, stakeholders and partners. In this Legislative Session Preview on Wednesday January 15th at 12 pm, we are grateful to partner with Vermont Conservation Voters and its broad coalition of partners who have crafted their 2025 Environmental Common Agenda. Hear from policy experts across a broad array of climate, resilience, water, and other critical environmental issues to learn about the state of the Vermont Legislature and what issues will be key in 2025. Register Here!

Into The Thaw
2024-10-18 18:30 - 20:30 | Patagonia, 191 College St, Burlington, VT
Join us on Friday, October 18th for an evening of storytelling and discussion with author Jon Waterman. Jon will be presenting his new book, Into the Thaw: Witnessing Wonder Amid the Arctic Climate Crisis, which attendees will have early access to purchase! A little about the book:

More than 40 years ago, Jon Waterman worked as a mountaineering ranger at Alaska’s Denali National Park. His 1983 patrol to the Noatak River in Gates of the Arctic National Park sparked a lifetime fascination with the wild, remote regions of the North. Waterman has since embarked on scores of expeditions to the North, often traveling solo by boat and on foot to document the natural wonders and cultural heritage across Arctic North America.
After a long hiatus from the Noatak headwaters, he returned with his son in 2021, witnessing firsthand the effects of climate change that he chronicled in a New York Times story, “36 Years Later, the Climate Changes at This National Park Stunned Me.” Amid a river now flooded, overgrown with brush, and bereft of once-abundant caribou, he was deeply disheartened by the many transformations.
In 2022, Waterman took a final, extended expedition “into the thaw” with the professional kayaker and photographer Chris Korbulic to carefully document the environmental and cultural changes precipitated by the climate crisis. They covered more than 500 miles on foot and by packraft down the entire river, then up the coast, passing through three different National Park Service managed lands to meet with scientists, interview Iñupiat (the Alaskan Inuit), investigate the many impacts of the Arctic climate crisis, and celebrate the enduring wonder of this special place. This book will be available in bookstores on November 12th.
Patagonia Provisions crackers and tinned fish will be available to sample alongside some Cabot cheese slices!
Schedule:

Doors: 6:30 PM
Presentation: 7:00 PM
8:00 PM: book signing of Into The Thaw: Witnessing Wonder amid The Arctic Climate Crisis

Walk ins will be welcome, but your RSVP will guarantee you a seat!

Jon Waterman
Author
Jon Waterman has worked as a director of a small press, an editor, a naturalist, a park ranger, a wilderness guide, a photographer, and a filmmaker. Among his many publications, Jon’s work has often appeared in The New York Times, Outside, Men’s Journal, Adventure, Climbing, and Sailing World. His 17 books include In the Shadow of Denali, Kayaking the Vermilion Sea,and Running Dry; he is a frequent grantee of the National Geographic Society. By taking risks and tackling difficult issues, his work transcends traditional outdoor yarns and has garnered numerous awards, including a Literary Fellowship from the National Endowment of the Arts, three Best Adventure Book Awards from the Banff Book Festival, a National Park Service Special Achievement Award, and the Sigurd Olson Nature Writing Award. He grew up in Lexington, MA, and lives in Carbondale, Colorado.

Community Partner: Vermont Conservation Voters
Founded in 1982, VCV works to elect environmentally-friendly candidates to public office, and then holds elected officials accountable for the decisions they make affecting our air, water, wildlife, land, communities, and health. One of the reps will be on site to tell us about their organization and answer any voter registration questions that you have! You can also sign up for their Pledge to Vote for the chance to win a 55L Black Hole Duffel!

Candidate Forum: Chittenden-17 House
2024-10-07 18:30 - 20:00 | Lake Champlain Sailing Center, 505 Lake Street, Burlington, VT, 05401, United States
2024 Chittenden-17 House Candidate Forum
Monday, October 7th
6:30pm-8pm
Lake Champlain Sailing Center, 505 Lake Street, Burlington, VT
Vermont Conservation Voters, Vermont-NEA, Rights and Democracy, and VPIRG have invited the candidates of Chittenden-17 House District, Missa Aloisi and Abbey Duke, to an issues-based candidate forum.
Join us to learn more about the candidates as we ask them how they will prioritize climate resilience, public education, housing, and the legislature’s role in leading the state.

Candidate Forum: Bennington-2 House
2024-07-30 18:30 - 20:00 | Old First Church Barn, 1 Monument Circle, Bennington, United States
2024 Bennington-2 House Candidate Forum
Tuesday, July 30th, 2024
6:30pm-8pm
Old First Church Barn, 1 Monument Circle, Bennington, VT
Vermont Conservation Voters, ACLU-VT, Planned Parenthood of Northern New England, Rights and Democracy, and VPIRG have invited the candidates of Bennington-2 House District, Timothy Corcoran II, Asher Edelson, Will Greer, and Leon Johnson, to an issues-based candidate forum.
Join us to learn more about the candidates as we ask them how they will prioritize climate resilience, reproductive rights, criminal justice, and the legislature’s role in leading the state.

Candidate Forum: Chittenden-13 House
2024-07-22 18:30 - 20:00 | Hula, 50 Lakeside Ave, Burlington, United States
2024 Chittenden-13 House Candidate Forum
Monday, July 22, 2024
6:30pm-8pm
Hula (Isthmus), 50 Lakeside Ave, Burlington, VT
Vermont Conservation Voters, ACLU-VT, Planned Parenthood of Northern New England, Rights and Democracy, and VPIRG have invited the candidates of Chttenden-13 House District, Dale Azaria, Tiff Bluemle, Bram Kleppner, and Larry Lewack, to an issues-based candidate forum.
Join us to learn more about the candidates as we ask them how they will prioritize climate resilience, reproductive rights, criminal justice, and the legislature’s role in leading the state.
We suggest carpooling, biking, or walking if possible since parking at Hula is not free. There is a visitor parking lot located at 125 Lakeside Avenue, with over 750 spaces. The lot is metered via license plate reading technology. Guests can pay for parking onsite by scanning the QR codes that are shown on signage throughout the lot, or they can register and pay in advance here. Additionally, handicapped parking is available right outside the main entrance to Hula at 50 Lakeside Avenue. Guests will want to arrive 5-10 minutes early, as there is a short walk from the lot to the building’s entrance.

Candidate Forum: Chittenden-Central Senate
2024-07-09 18:30 - 20:00 | ONE Community Center, 20 Allen St, Burlington, VT, 05401, United States
2024 Chittenden-Central Senate Candidate Forum
Tuesday, July 9th, 2024
6:30pm-8pm
ONE Community Center, 20 Allen St, Burlington, VT
Join Vermont Conservation Voters, ACLU-VT, Planned Parenthood of Northern New England, and VPIRG for an issues-based candidate forum for the Chittenden-Central Senate District featuring candidates Philip Baruth, Martine Gulick, Stewart Ledbetter, and Tanya Vyhovsky.
Come to learn more about the candidates as we ask them how they will prioritize climate resilience, reproductive rights, criminal justice, and the legislature’s role in leading the state.

VCV Barre Community Forum
2024-05-30 17:00 - 18:00 | Aldrich Public Library, 6 Washington St, Barre, VT
Join us for an informative and engaging public forum where you can connect with your state legislators and gain valuable insights into crucial environmental legislation currently under consideration. We’re pleased to be bringing Sen. Anne Watson (D/P-Washington) and Rep. Jonathan Williams (D-Barre City) to Barre for this special event on May 30th at 5:00pm at Aldrich Public Library. Your presence and input are vital as we work together to shape the future of our community’s environmental policies. Don’t miss this opportunity to be informed and make your voice heard!
