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Book discussion--Saving Us
Mar
13

Book discussion--Saving Us

Register in advance for this meeting here to receive the link.

Wildfires, hurricanes, blizzards, droughts. The extreme effects of climate change are frightening—and threaten every aspect of our daily lives. But award-winning climate scientist Katharine Hayhoe has a hopeful message. This is a very timely book and it should be a springboard for engaged conversations.

We will gather via Zoom over 5 Wednesdays beginning March 13, 2024.

Register in advance for this meeting here to receive the link. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Books will be available to borrow at the Charlotte Library about a month before the first meeting.

Katharine Hayhoe is chief scientist for the Nature Conservancy. She has been named a United Nations Champion of the Earth and one of TIME’s 100 Most Influential People. Her TED Talk, “The Most Important Thing you Can Do to Fight Climate Change: Talk About It” has been viewed over 5 million times.

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Window Dressers Community Build
Nov
3
to Nov 6

Window Dressers Community Build

You’re invited to participate in a “Community Build” of insulating window inserts, starting on November 2. Sustainable Charlotte VT works with the non-profit organization Window Dressers to bring custom-built insulating window inserts to homes in and around Charlotte.  These window inserts made of wood frames with foam gaskets and a double thickness of clear plastic film will reduce drafts, save money and energy, and still allow the sunshine through!  Depending on the efficiency of the windows and home, the resident could reduce their dependence on fossil fuels and see fuel savings of up to 20% with inserts in place.

When someone signs up to participate, one of our volunteer measuring teams will visit the home to take precise measurements so we can order the materials for the inserts. 

When the materials arrive, we’ll have a community build/assembly workshop, and will work together to build your inserts.  These workshops are fun events, with the feel of a community barn-raising – come join us!  Assembly is easy and many hands make light work. No carpentry skills are required. Register here. A calendar will appear to show you what days and times are available.

Contact us to learn more about the program.

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Aug
20

Pollinator Community Potluck

Come celebrate our expanding, and beautiful

CHARLOTTE POLLINATOR PATHWAYS

COMMUNITY POTLUCK

SATURDAY, AUGUST 20

Gathering at 5:30 PM

Serving at 6:00 PM

 

  

At Quaker Corners: the intersection of Lewis Creek and Roscoe Roads 

LEARN ABOUT POLLINATOR PATHWAY GARDENS

WITH MASTER GARDENER

JULIE PARKER-DICKERSON 

Please bring a dish to share with your neighbors, lawn chairs, plates, cups, cutlery and your own beverages. 

Sponsored by Sustainable Charlotte and the Charlotte Chapter of Pollinator Pathways

Questions? Rain Cancellations: call John 802-734-8820 or email johh@gmavt.net

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