Emergency Ride Home

If you carpool, vanpool, take the bus, bike, or walk to work, EMERGENCY RIDE HOME reimburses the cost of a cab or rental vehicle if an emergency arises and you need to get home, to the park & ride, to the hospital, or to your child’s school or daycare.

If you live OR work in Vermont, register at GO! VERMONT to qualify. The benefit offers reimbursement up to $70 per trip (maximum six times per year).
New Hampshire residents working within Advance Transit’s New Hampshire service area qualify for the Upper Valley TMA’s Emergency Ride Home program. The benefit offers reimbursement up to $50 per trip (maximum six times per year). Download the UVTMA ERH Reimbursement Form here.

Zipcars are also available in an emergency, but you must create an account in advance. You can rent cars hourly in two locations:

ZIPCAR – HANOVER
ZIPCAR – SOUTH ROYALTON

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Y’all Curbed the Car!

On Friday, May 18, the Upper Valley celebrated its newest holiday: Curb the Car Day. Riffing off National Bike to Work Day, Curb the Car Day embra [...]

Need Transportation in the Upper Valley?

This fall, Vital Communities' Transportation Program collaborated with Go! Vermont to develop a one-page guide to transportation in the Upper Valley, [...]

Your Bus in Real-Time.

Not sure when and where to catch Advance Transit or if the bus is on time? Download the Advance Transit Real Time App or check the Where’s My Bus? f [...]

Attention, Vermont Schools: It’s WAY TO GO! Time

This year's statewide Way to Go! School Challenge is September 25 - October 6. It’s a great way for schools to battle carbon pollution head-on! [...]

Bike to Work Day at Dartmouth College

Bethany and I arrived bright and early at the Hop at Dartmouth College Friday, May 19, to greet employees and students who arrived that morning on two [...]

Dirty Hands, Clean Bikes

I had a lot of fun teaching a Basic Bike Maintenance workshop at the Upper Valley Haven on April 29, ably assisted by Lisa from the Haven! A doze [...]

Spring Into Bike Riding Season…

...with practical skills training to get you riding more! What is Everyday Bicycling? It’s using your bike for those everyday trips that we all ma [...]

Survey Says: Parking and Transportation in White River Junction Are…

Thank you to the more than 500 downtown White River Junction residents, employees, business owners, and visitors who took our survey about parkin [...]

Start a Vanpool in Woodstock!

Looking for a better way to get to work? If you have at least 5 people who share a similar commute and schedule, you can create a vanpool! Va [...]

Everyday Bicycling Workshop is a Success

Last month, we led two successful Everyday Bicycling workshops at the Windsor Public Library in collaboration with Burlington-based Local Motion. [...]

Calendar

	October 2019
Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10 LUV - Education Session LUV - Education Session Starts: 12:00 pm Ends: October 10, 2019 - 9:00 pm Location: Kilton Public Library, 80 S Main St, West Lebanon, NH 03784, USA Description: This is a Vital Communities Leadership Upper Valley Class of 2019 event. If you'd like to apply for next year's LUV Class, please contact Rob Schultz at rob@vitalcommunities.org. LUV alumni are welcome at current year classes with advanced notice. Please contact Rob for details. More details... Leadership Upper Valley Session Leadership Upper Valley Session Starts: 12:00 am Ends: October 10, 2019 - 11:59 pm More details... • •	11	12
13 Monthly (13th) No Plastics Day Monthly (13th) No Plastics Day Starts: 12:00 am Ends: October 13, 2019 - 11:59 pm More details... •	14	15	16	17	18	19
20	21 Farmer Climate Network Kickoff Farmer Climate Network Kickoff Starts: 9:00 pm Ends: October 21, 2019 - 11:00 pm Location: The Skinny Pancake, 7161 Woodstock Rd, White River Junction, VT 05001, USA Description: Building a Resilient Farmer Network At the Farmer Climate Network Kickoff, you can expect conversation, planning, commiseration, an overview from UVM Extension Climate Program Coordinator Joshua Faulkner, food, and drinks. Register today for this FREE event: https://vitalcommunities.org/valleyfoodfarm/climate/ The Farmer Climate Network is by and for farmers, from aspiring farmers to long-time farmers. Join our series of climate-focused farmer meetings to build a resilient farmer network. These farmer-directed gatherings will focus on peer-to-peer learning, visiting experts, on-farm models and demonstrations, and sharing resources that could improve farm and community resiliency. Join us for this kickoff event or reach out to Nancy LaRowe at 802-291-9100 x106, or Becka Warren at 802-291-9100 x112. to get involved. More details... •	22	23	24 UVTMA Monthly Meeting UVTMA Monthly Meeting Starts: 8:00 pm Ends: October 24, 2019 - 9:30 pm Location: Lebanon City Hall, North Park Street, Lebanon, NH (unless otherwise noted) Description: We meet in the West Meeting Room, by the City Council Chambers. We typically NO NOT meet in August and December. More details... Leadership Upper Valley Fall Reception Leadership Upper Valley Fall Reception Starts: 9:00 pm Ends: October 24, 2019 - 11:00 pm Location: Northern Stage, 74 Gates St, White River Junction, VT 05001, USA Description: A private reception for Leadership Upper Valley current participants and alumni. Meet the Class of 2020 and get to know graduates in our community. The evening includes a tour of Northern Stage and an informal gathering with Skinny Pancake appetizers and a cash bar. This event is free, but donations are welcome to defray expenses. Questions? Call Rob Schultz - 802-291-9100 x102. More details... • •	25	26 Trees of Dartmouth Guided Valley Quest Trees of Dartmouth Guided Valley Quest Starts: 2:00 pm Ends: October 26, 2019 - 4:00 pm Location: Dartmouth Green, College Street, Hanover, NH Description: Join Vital Communities’ Beth Roy on a guided treasure hunt of the Trees of Dartmouth. Celebrate fall as we discover many exotic trees around the Dartmouth campus and learn about their natural history along with some of the College’s history. This is a great opportunity to complete one of the Quests on this year’s Super Quest and finish the Questing season with an adventure! This guided Valley Quest is appropriate for families and adults. All are welcome. Meet at the information booth on the Dartmouth Green on College Street. https://vitalcommunities.org/valleyquest/fall-guided-quest-trees-of-dartmouth-quest/ More details... •
27	28	29	30 Farm to School Forum Farm to School Forum Starts: 8:30 pm Ends: October 30, 2019 - 11:00 pm Location: Willing Hands, 198 Church St, Norwich, VT 05055, USA Description: Join members of the Upper Valley Farm to School Network to build local connections with peers and Farm to School practitioners in the Upper Valley and learn about resources. Find support for your efforts to strengthen the work in our region. Free, refreshments will be provided. Register: https://vermontfarmtoschool.org/OctGatherings More details... •	31

Vital Communities Program News

Oct. 26 Guided Valley Quest: Trees of Dartmouth

Join Vital Communities' Valley Quest Coordinator Beth Roy on a guided treasure hunt of the trees of Dartmouth. Celebrate fall as we discover many exotic trees around the Dartmouth College Campus and learn about their ...more

Join Us: Open House December 6!

Our annual Open House is one of our favorite events of the year—a chance to catch up with old friends of Vital Communities, make welcome new connections, and celebrate positive change in the Upper Valley ...more

Exciting TLC Projects to Fund!

The Local Crowd Upper Valley is gearing up to launch nine amazing projects that will build Upper Valley community and economy. Here they are! Amplified Arts Toybox Theater Amplified Arts LLC, is a collaborative arts venue in ...more

Fall Guided Quest: Trees of Dartmouth Quest

A New Quest to Celebrate the Mascoma River Greenway!

Have you been on the Mascoma River Greenway yet? If not, it is time to check it out. I had a fantastic time follwing the new Quest of the Mascoma River Greenway. I took my ...more

Celebrate Farm to School Month With Our Fall Farm to School Forum

Meet Your Local Farm to School Network! The Upper Valley Farm to School Network invites you to gather in your region to build local connections with peers and Farm to School practitioners, and access resources. Find ...more

From the State House to the Farm House

Calling all Vermont Farmers! You're invited to the second annual From the State House to the Farmhouse event on Sunday September 22nd from 1-4 pm and talk one-on-one with your legislators and influence policy. Across the state ...more

A New Quest in Pomfret, Vermont

Earlier this summer I had the fortune of working with the amazing staff of the Artistree Community Arts Center in Pomfret, Vermont on offering a Questing Camp. Over the week the campers learned about the ...more

Chime In: 9/18 Hartford Hearing on Affordable Housing in Vermont

Concerned about the need for more affordable housing in both Windsor County and Vermont? Join a discussion with local business leaders, affordable housing advocates, and community members on the challenges facing Vermont and the possible local ...more

Welcome Norwich Solar Technologies!

We are proud to welcome Norwich Solar Technologies as a Local First Promoter Sponsor! The White River Junction-based renewable energy company provides end-to-end solar solutions to businesses in Vermont, New Hampshire, and throughout New England. ...more

Have an Idea That Could Use a Lift?

Local Businesses, Farmers,Entrepreneurs, Nonprofits, Community Initiatives: Do you have an incredible project just waiting to happen? Want to grow your organization, our community, and the local economy, but don’t have access to capital? The Local Crowd (TLC) Upper Valley is ...more

Stand in Your Circle of Strength and Lead

Ed. Note: On May 30, Vital Communities honored 12 community leaders who’ve added immeasurably to the vitality of the Upper Valley at its annual Heroes & Leaders Celebration. The following are the event’s keynote remarks ...more

Heroes & Leaders: Creating a Vital Upper Valley

Every spring, Leadership Upper Valley, a program of Vital Communities, hosts the annual Heroes & Leaders Celebration to recognize individuals who make significant contributions to the Upper Valley. In 2019, we are pleased to honor ...more

12th Annual Roundtable - May 7

You're Invited! The 12th Annual Upper Valley Energy Committee Roundtable is Tuesday, May 7, 5-8 pm in West Lebanon! This annual gathering of local energy volunteers is open to all, whether you serve on an energy committee, wish to ...more

April Meet-Up Series for Beginning Farmers

We have an exciting project for new farmers in the White River valley portion of our region! The High Meadows Fund is supporting a series of free peer-to-peer gatherings for beginning farmers to build community and learn. ...more

Seeking Bids from Solar Installers by Nov. 30

Vital Communities is teaming up with Kearsarge Climate Action to launch a Solarize Kearsarge campaign in spring 2019, following on the tails of the upcoming Weatherize Kearsarge campaign launching in January 2019. We are seeking proposals ...more

Lebanon Area Businesses - Join us on Sept. 27

So many small businesses in the Upper Valley are burdened with high energy costs. And not enough time to do anything about it! We've got some good news for you. A group of Lebanon residents are ...more

A Lot Lighter with More Hands: Leadership Upper Valley

On the bright, sunny morning of June 13, Cobb Hill was waking up, and the soon-to-be graduating 2018 Leadership Upper Valley class was just arriving for their final meeting. Before the ceremony at Harpoon Brewery, ...more

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Ana Mejia

Climate Projects Coordinator

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Transportation, Energy

— Ana Mejia, Climate Projects Coordinator

Ana Mejia is the Climate Projects Coordinator at Vital Communities. She is a Southern California native and first arrived to the Upper Valley in 2018. Ana received her Bachelor’s degree in Geology from Bryn Mawr College in Pennsylvania and her Master’s in Environmental Sciences and Policy from Central European University in Budapest, Hungary, where she wrote her thesis on solar home affordability and energy efficiency programs for low income families. When she is not actively working towards creating sustainable communities, Ana enjoys swimming, cross-country skiing, birding, and trying out new dessert recipes with her KitchenAid mixer.

Bethany Fleishman

Transportation Program Manager

Transportation

802-291-9100 x111

email
phone phone

Transportation

— Bethany Fleishman, Transportation Program Manager

Bethany Fleishman was born at the old Mary Hitchcock hospital in Hanover, N.H., grew up in West Hartford, Vt., and now lives in Hartford Village, where she can see the White River and the trains from her window. She has a biology degree from St. Lawrence University and has worked in public health outreach, as a line cook in San Francisco, a pastry chef in Hanover, and as a member of the Town of Hartford Selectboard. She serves on the board of directors for both Advance Transit and Upper Valley CarShare and is a lifelong bike commuter.

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Y’all Curbed the Car!

On Friday, May 18, the Upper Valley celebrated its newest holiday: Curb the Car Day. Riffing off National Bike to Work Day, Curb the Car Day embra [...]

Need Transportation in the Upper Valley?

This fall, Vital Communities' Transportation Program collaborated with Go! Vermont to develop a one-page guide to transportation in the Upper Valley, [...]

Your Bus in Real-Time.

Not sure when and where to catch Advance Transit or if the bus is on time? Download the Advance Transit Real Time App or check the Where’s My Bus? f [...]

Attention, Vermont Schools: It’s WAY TO GO! Time

This year's statewide Way to Go! School Challenge is September 25 - October 6. It’s a great way for schools to battle carbon pollution head-on! [...]

Bike to Work Day at Dartmouth College

Bethany and I arrived bright and early at the Hop at Dartmouth College Friday, May 19, to greet employees and students who arrived that morning on two [...]

Dirty Hands, Clean Bikes

I had a lot of fun teaching a Basic Bike Maintenance workshop at the Upper Valley Haven on April 29, ably assisted by Lisa from the Haven! A doze [...]

Spring Into Bike Riding Season…

...with practical skills training to get you riding more! What is Everyday Bicycling? It’s using your bike for those everyday trips that we all ma [...]

Survey Says: Parking and Transportation in White River Junction Are…

Thank you to the more than 500 downtown White River Junction residents, employees, business owners, and visitors who took our survey about parkin [...]

Start a Vanpool in Woodstock!

Looking for a better way to get to work? If you have at least 5 people who share a similar commute and schedule, you can create a vanpool! Va [...]

Everyday Bicycling Workshop is a Success

Last month, we led two successful Everyday Bicycling workshops at the Windsor Public Library in collaboration with Burlington-based Local Motion. [...]

Calendar

	October 2019
Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10 LUV - Education Session LUV - Education Session Starts: 12:00 pm Ends: October 10, 2019 - 9:00 pm Location: Kilton Public Library, 80 S Main St, West Lebanon, NH 03784, USA Description: This is a Vital Communities Leadership Upper Valley Class of 2019 event. If you'd like to apply for next year's LUV Class, please contact Rob Schultz at rob@vitalcommunities.org. LUV alumni are welcome at current year classes with advanced notice. Please contact Rob for details. More details... Leadership Upper Valley Session Leadership Upper Valley Session Starts: 12:00 am Ends: October 10, 2019 - 11:59 pm More details... • •	11	12
13 Monthly (13th) No Plastics Day Monthly (13th) No Plastics Day Starts: 12:00 am Ends: October 13, 2019 - 11:59 pm More details... •	14	15	16	17	18	19
20	21 Farmer Climate Network Kickoff Farmer Climate Network Kickoff Starts: 9:00 pm Ends: October 21, 2019 - 11:00 pm Location: The Skinny Pancake, 7161 Woodstock Rd, White River Junction, VT 05001, USA Description: Building a Resilient Farmer Network At the Farmer Climate Network Kickoff, you can expect conversation, planning, commiseration, an overview from UVM Extension Climate Program Coordinator Joshua Faulkner, food, and drinks. Register today for this FREE event: https://vitalcommunities.org/valleyfoodfarm/climate/ The Farmer Climate Network is by and for farmers, from aspiring farmers to long-time farmers. Join our series of climate-focused farmer meetings to build a resilient farmer network. These farmer-directed gatherings will focus on peer-to-peer learning, visiting experts, on-farm models and demonstrations, and sharing resources that could improve farm and community resiliency. Join us for this kickoff event or reach out to Nancy LaRowe at 802-291-9100 x106, or Becka Warren at 802-291-9100 x112. to get involved. More details... •	22	23	24 UVTMA Monthly Meeting UVTMA Monthly Meeting Starts: 8:00 pm Ends: October 24, 2019 - 9:30 pm Location: Lebanon City Hall, North Park Street, Lebanon, NH (unless otherwise noted) Description: We meet in the West Meeting Room, by the City Council Chambers. We typically NO NOT meet in August and December. More details... Leadership Upper Valley Fall Reception Leadership Upper Valley Fall Reception Starts: 9:00 pm Ends: October 24, 2019 - 11:00 pm Location: Northern Stage, 74 Gates St, White River Junction, VT 05001, USA Description: A private reception for Leadership Upper Valley current participants and alumni. Meet the Class of 2020 and get to know graduates in our community. The evening includes a tour of Northern Stage and an informal gathering with Skinny Pancake appetizers and a cash bar. This event is free, but donations are welcome to defray expenses. Questions? Call Rob Schultz - 802-291-9100 x102. More details... • •	25	26 Trees of Dartmouth Guided Valley Quest Trees of Dartmouth Guided Valley Quest Starts: 2:00 pm Ends: October 26, 2019 - 4:00 pm Location: Dartmouth Green, College Street, Hanover, NH Description: Join Vital Communities’ Beth Roy on a guided treasure hunt of the Trees of Dartmouth. Celebrate fall as we discover many exotic trees around the Dartmouth campus and learn about their natural history along with some of the College’s history. This is a great opportunity to complete one of the Quests on this year’s Super Quest and finish the Questing season with an adventure! This guided Valley Quest is appropriate for families and adults. All are welcome. Meet at the information booth on the Dartmouth Green on College Street. https://vitalcommunities.org/valleyquest/fall-guided-quest-trees-of-dartmouth-quest/ More details... •
27	28	29	30 Farm to School Forum Farm to School Forum Starts: 8:30 pm Ends: October 30, 2019 - 11:00 pm Location: Willing Hands, 198 Church St, Norwich, VT 05055, USA Description: Join members of the Upper Valley Farm to School Network to build local connections with peers and Farm to School practitioners in the Upper Valley and learn about resources. Find support for your efforts to strengthen the work in our region. Free, refreshments will be provided. Register: https://vermontfarmtoschool.org/OctGatherings More details... •	31

Vital Communities Program News

Oct. 26 Guided Valley Quest: Trees of Dartmouth

Join Us: Open House December 6!

Exciting TLC Projects to Fund!

Fall Guided Quest: Trees of Dartmouth Quest

A New Quest to Celebrate the Mascoma River Greenway!

Have you been on the Mascoma River Greenway yet? If not, it is time to check it out. I had a fantastic time follwing the new Quest of the Mascoma River Greenway. I took my ...more

Celebrate Farm to School Month With Our Fall Farm to School Forum

From the State House to the Farm House

A New Quest in Pomfret, Vermont

Chime In: 9/18 Hartford Hearing on Affordable Housing in Vermont

Welcome Norwich Solar Technologies!

Have an Idea That Could Use a Lift?

Stand in Your Circle of Strength and Lead

Heroes & Leaders: Creating a Vital Upper Valley

12th Annual Roundtable - May 7

April Meet-Up Series for Beginning Farmers

Seeking Bids from Solar Installers by Nov. 30

Lebanon Area Businesses - Join us on Sept. 27

A Lot Lighter with More Hands: Leadership Upper Valley

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Staff

Ana Mejia

Climate Projects Coordinator

Transportation, Energy

802-291-9100 x114

email
phone phone

Transportation, Energy

— Ana Mejia, Climate Projects Coordinator

Bethany Fleishman

Transportation Program Manager

Transportation

802-291-9100 x111

email
phone phone

Transportation

— Bethany Fleishman, Transportation Program Manager

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Y’all Curbed the Car!

On Friday, May 18, the Upper Valley celebrated its newest holiday: Curb the Car Day. Riffing off National Bike to Work Day, Curb the Car Day embra [...]

Need Transportation in the Upper Valley?

This fall, Vital Communities' Transportation Program collaborated with Go! Vermont to develop a one-page guide to transportation in the Upper Valley, [...]

Your Bus in Real-Time.

Not sure when and where to catch Advance Transit or if the bus is on time? Download the Advance Transit Real Time App or check the Where’s My Bus? f [...]

Attention, Vermont Schools: It’s WAY TO GO! Time

This year's statewide Way to Go! School Challenge is September 25 - October 6. It’s a great way for schools to battle carbon pollution head-on! [...]

Bike to Work Day at Dartmouth College

Bethany and I arrived bright and early at the Hop at Dartmouth College Friday, May 19, to greet employees and students who arrived that morning on two [...]

Dirty Hands, Clean Bikes

I had a lot of fun teaching a Basic Bike Maintenance workshop at the Upper Valley Haven on April 29, ably assisted by Lisa from the Haven! A doze [...]

Spring Into Bike Riding Season…

...with practical skills training to get you riding more! What is Everyday Bicycling? It’s using your bike for those everyday trips that we all ma [...]

Survey Says: Parking and Transportation in White River Junction Are…

Thank you to the more than 500 downtown White River Junction residents, employees, business owners, and visitors who took our survey about parkin [...]

Start a Vanpool in Woodstock!

Looking for a better way to get to work? If you have at least 5 people who share a similar commute and schedule, you can create a vanpool! Va [...]

Everyday Bicycling Workshop is a Success

Last month, we led two successful Everyday Bicycling workshops at the Windsor Public Library in collaboration with Burlington-based Local Motion. [...]

Calendar

	October 2019
Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10 LUV - Education Session LUV - Education Session Starts: 12:00 pm Ends: October 10, 2019 - 9:00 pm Location: Kilton Public Library, 80 S Main St, West Lebanon, NH 03784, USA Description: This is a Vital Communities Leadership Upper Valley Class of 2019 event. If you'd like to apply for next year's LUV Class, please contact Rob Schultz at rob@vitalcommunities.org. LUV alumni are welcome at current year classes with advanced notice. Please contact Rob for details. More details... Leadership Upper Valley Session Leadership Upper Valley Session Starts: 12:00 am Ends: October 10, 2019 - 11:59 pm More details... • •	11	12
13 Monthly (13th) No Plastics Day Monthly (13th) No Plastics Day Starts: 12:00 am Ends: October 13, 2019 - 11:59 pm More details... •	14	15	16	17	18	19
20	21 Farmer Climate Network Kickoff Farmer Climate Network Kickoff Starts: 9:00 pm Ends: October 21, 2019 - 11:00 pm Location: The Skinny Pancake, 7161 Woodstock Rd, White River Junction, VT 05001, USA Description: Building a Resilient Farmer Network At the Farmer Climate Network Kickoff, you can expect conversation, planning, commiseration, an overview from UVM Extension Climate Program Coordinator Joshua Faulkner, food, and drinks. Register today for this FREE event: https://vitalcommunities.org/valleyfoodfarm/climate/ The Farmer Climate Network is by and for farmers, from aspiring farmers to long-time farmers. Join our series of climate-focused farmer meetings to build a resilient farmer network. These farmer-directed gatherings will focus on peer-to-peer learning, visiting experts, on-farm models and demonstrations, and sharing resources that could improve farm and community resiliency. Join us for this kickoff event or reach out to Nancy LaRowe at 802-291-9100 x106, or Becka Warren at 802-291-9100 x112. to get involved. More details... •	22	23	24 UVTMA Monthly Meeting UVTMA Monthly Meeting Starts: 8:00 pm Ends: October 24, 2019 - 9:30 pm Location: Lebanon City Hall, North Park Street, Lebanon, NH (unless otherwise noted) Description: We meet in the West Meeting Room, by the City Council Chambers. We typically NO NOT meet in August and December. More details... Leadership Upper Valley Fall Reception Leadership Upper Valley Fall Reception Starts: 9:00 pm Ends: October 24, 2019 - 11:00 pm Location: Northern Stage, 74 Gates St, White River Junction, VT 05001, USA Description: A private reception for Leadership Upper Valley current participants and alumni. Meet the Class of 2020 and get to know graduates in our community. The evening includes a tour of Northern Stage and an informal gathering with Skinny Pancake appetizers and a cash bar. This event is free, but donations are welcome to defray expenses. Questions? Call Rob Schultz - 802-291-9100 x102. More details... • •	25	26 Trees of Dartmouth Guided Valley Quest Trees of Dartmouth Guided Valley Quest Starts: 2:00 pm Ends: October 26, 2019 - 4:00 pm Location: Dartmouth Green, College Street, Hanover, NH Description: Join Vital Communities’ Beth Roy on a guided treasure hunt of the Trees of Dartmouth. Celebrate fall as we discover many exotic trees around the Dartmouth campus and learn about their natural history along with some of the College’s history. This is a great opportunity to complete one of the Quests on this year’s Super Quest and finish the Questing season with an adventure! This guided Valley Quest is appropriate for families and adults. All are welcome. Meet at the information booth on the Dartmouth Green on College Street. https://vitalcommunities.org/valleyquest/fall-guided-quest-trees-of-dartmouth-quest/ More details... •
27	28	29	30 Farm to School Forum Farm to School Forum Starts: 8:30 pm Ends: October 30, 2019 - 11:00 pm Location: Willing Hands, 198 Church St, Norwich, VT 05055, USA Description: Join members of the Upper Valley Farm to School Network to build local connections with peers and Farm to School practitioners in the Upper Valley and learn about resources. Find support for your efforts to strengthen the work in our region. Free, refreshments will be provided. Register: https://vermontfarmtoschool.org/OctGatherings More details... •	31

Vital Communities Program News

Oct. 26 Guided Valley Quest: Trees of Dartmouth

Join Us: Open House December 6!

Exciting TLC Projects to Fund!

Fall Guided Quest: Trees of Dartmouth Quest

A New Quest to Celebrate the Mascoma River Greenway!

Have you been on the Mascoma River Greenway yet? If not, it is time to check it out. I had a fantastic time follwing the new Quest of the Mascoma River Greenway. I took my ...more

Celebrate Farm to School Month With Our Fall Farm to School Forum

From the State House to the Farm House

A New Quest in Pomfret, Vermont

Chime In: 9/18 Hartford Hearing on Affordable Housing in Vermont

Welcome Norwich Solar Technologies!

Have an Idea That Could Use a Lift?

Stand in Your Circle of Strength and Lead

Heroes & Leaders: Creating a Vital Upper Valley

12th Annual Roundtable - May 7

April Meet-Up Series for Beginning Farmers

Seeking Bids from Solar Installers by Nov. 30

Lebanon Area Businesses - Join us on Sept. 27

A Lot Lighter with More Hands: Leadership Upper Valley

Read our blog

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Staff

Ana Mejia

Climate Projects Coordinator

Transportation, Energy

802-291-9100 x114

email
phone phone

Transportation, Energy

— Ana Mejia, Climate Projects Coordinator

Bethany Fleishman

Transportation Program Manager

Transportation

802-291-9100 x111

email
phone phone

Transportation

— Bethany Fleishman, Transportation Program Manager

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Calendar

	October 2019
Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10 LUV - Education Session LUV - Education Session Starts: 12:00 pm Ends: October 10, 2019 - 9:00 pm Location: Kilton Public Library, 80 S Main St, West Lebanon, NH 03784, USA Description: This is a Vital Communities Leadership Upper Valley Class of 2019 event. If you'd like to apply for next year's LUV Class, please contact Rob Schultz at rob@vitalcommunities.org. LUV alumni are welcome at current year classes with advanced notice. Please contact Rob for details. More details... Leadership Upper Valley Session Leadership Upper Valley Session Starts: 12:00 am Ends: October 10, 2019 - 11:59 pm More details... • •	11	12
13 Monthly (13th) No Plastics Day Monthly (13th) No Plastics Day Starts: 12:00 am Ends: October 13, 2019 - 11:59 pm More details... •	14	15	16	17	18	19
20	21 Farmer Climate Network Kickoff Farmer Climate Network Kickoff Starts: 9:00 pm Ends: October 21, 2019 - 11:00 pm Location: The Skinny Pancake, 7161 Woodstock Rd, White River Junction, VT 05001, USA Description: Building a Resilient Farmer Network At the Farmer Climate Network Kickoff, you can expect conversation, planning, commiseration, an overview from UVM Extension Climate Program Coordinator Joshua Faulkner, food, and drinks. Register today for this FREE event: https://vitalcommunities.org/valleyfoodfarm/climate/ The Farmer Climate Network is by and for farmers, from aspiring farmers to long-time farmers. Join our series of climate-focused farmer meetings to build a resilient farmer network. These farmer-directed gatherings will focus on peer-to-peer learning, visiting experts, on-farm models and demonstrations, and sharing resources that could improve farm and community resiliency. Join us for this kickoff event or reach out to Nancy LaRowe at 802-291-9100 x106, or Becka Warren at 802-291-9100 x112. to get involved. More details... •	22	23	24 UVTMA Monthly Meeting UVTMA Monthly Meeting Starts: 8:00 pm Ends: October 24, 2019 - 9:30 pm Location: Lebanon City Hall, North Park Street, Lebanon, NH (unless otherwise noted) Description: We meet in the West Meeting Room, by the City Council Chambers. We typically NO NOT meet in August and December. More details... Leadership Upper Valley Fall Reception Leadership Upper Valley Fall Reception Starts: 9:00 pm Ends: October 24, 2019 - 11:00 pm Location: Northern Stage, 74 Gates St, White River Junction, VT 05001, USA Description: A private reception for Leadership Upper Valley current participants and alumni. Meet the Class of 2020 and get to know graduates in our community. The evening includes a tour of Northern Stage and an informal gathering with Skinny Pancake appetizers and a cash bar. This event is free, but donations are welcome to defray expenses. Questions? Call Rob Schultz - 802-291-9100 x102. More details... • •	25	26 Trees of Dartmouth Guided Valley Quest Trees of Dartmouth Guided Valley Quest Starts: 2:00 pm Ends: October 26, 2019 - 4:00 pm Location: Dartmouth Green, College Street, Hanover, NH Description: Join Vital Communities’ Beth Roy on a guided treasure hunt of the Trees of Dartmouth. Celebrate fall as we discover many exotic trees around the Dartmouth campus and learn about their natural history along with some of the College’s history. This is a great opportunity to complete one of the Quests on this year’s Super Quest and finish the Questing season with an adventure! This guided Valley Quest is appropriate for families and adults. All are welcome. Meet at the information booth on the Dartmouth Green on College Street. https://vitalcommunities.org/valleyquest/fall-guided-quest-trees-of-dartmouth-quest/ More details... •
27	28	29	30 Farm to School Forum Farm to School Forum Starts: 8:30 pm Ends: October 30, 2019 - 11:00 pm Location: Willing Hands, 198 Church St, Norwich, VT 05055, USA Description: Join members of the Upper Valley Farm to School Network to build local connections with peers and Farm to School practitioners in the Upper Valley and learn about resources. Find support for your efforts to strengthen the work in our region. Free, refreshments will be provided. Register: https://vermontfarmtoschool.org/OctGatherings More details... •	31

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