At our next meeting, this Wednesday, May 4th, at 7:15 PM at the Dorothy Alling Library, we’ll discuss this year’s Birth Tree project, electric school buses, the Town Plan, and much more. All are welcome.
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Tree Planting May 5th on Allen Brook
An announcement from Melinda, our town Conservation Planner
Trees planted on the Allen Brook behind the fire station
Join the Friends of the Winooski River, Williston Central School students and other volunteers to plant trees and shrubs to protect water quality and habitat.
Thursday May 5th 10:30 AM to 4:00 PM along Allen Brook in the Brennan Woods neighborhood Visit www.winooskiriver.org/events for more details, including a map to the site.
If you can sign up in advance, it is greatly appreciated. Contact us at 882-8276 or info@winooskiriver.org. However, all are welcome!!
Please bring a shovel and bucket if you have them. Wear long pants and sturdy shoes or boots. Bring water, sunscreen & insect repellent.
Green-Up Day is Saturday, May 7th
Here’s an announcement from Melinda Scott, our town Conservation Planner:
This year marks the 46th anniversary of Green Up Day, which began in April 1970 and continues today as a unique Vermont tradition. Green Up Day brings out thousands of volunteers throughout the state to remove litter and trash from our roadways, waterways and public places. This year Green Up Day will occur on Saturday, May 7th. This unique tradition helps us all practice stewardship on a local level.
In 2015, approximately 200 Williston residents picked up over 1.5 tons of trash and 25 discarded tires! We’re hoping for just as many volunteers and a warm, sunny day for this year’s annual event. Before heading out, please review this safety list. For more information or to pick a stretch of roadside in Williston to “Green Up” stop by the Williston Planning Office or call Melinda at 878-6704, Ext 4.
Photo by the Williston Observer
April Stools Day coming April 16th – Help Keep Williston Waterways Clean
APRIL STOOLS’ DAY
Saturday, April 16, 2016
9AM – 11AM
at Williston Community Park & area trails
Meet for “doo-ty” at the Picnic shelter near the skate park on the east side of the Williston Central School.
Help Scoop the Poop
Pet poop that’s not picked up sends unwanted nutrients and bacteria into our waterways. Join a community effort to clean up parks, sidewalks and trails and protect our waters.
Gloves, bags, pails, and hand sanitizer will be provided. Participants will receive a package of lake note cards (while supplies last) and be entered into a drawing for cash prizes.
Contact Lori Fisher 802 658 1414 or lorif@lakechamplaincommittee.org for more information
Sustainable Williston Meets Wed, April 6th
Sustainable Williston will meet Wednesday evening, April 6th, at 7:15pm at the Dorothy Alling Memorial Library. Anyone who lives or works in Williston and is interested in sustainability is invited.
Topics will likely include continued work on the Town Plan, the fate of the Birth Tree Project this year, our article series in the Williston Observer, and the upcoming April Stools Day to clean up recreational areas and keep waterways clean.
Waterbury LEAP Energy Fair April 9th
Waterbury LEAP, a grassroots sustainability group, will be hosting their annual, free Energy Fair on Saturday, April 9th. Here are the details:
Sustainable Williston Meets Wed, March 2nd at 7:15pm
Sustainable Williston will meet this Wednesday evening, March 2nd, at 7:15pm at the Dorothy Alling Memorial Library. Anyone who lives or works in Williston and is interested in sustainability is invited.
We’re trying out a more regular meeting schedule, normally meeting the first Wednesday of each month at 7:15 at the library, so future meetings will be easier for everyone to plan for.
Sustainable Williston Meets Thu, Feb 4th at 7:15 PM
Sustainable Williston will meet this Thursday evening, February 4th, at 7:15pm at the Dorothy Alling Memorial Library. Anyone who lives or works in Williston and is interested in sustainability is invited.
Free Climate Change Film Showing: This Changes Everything
Vermont solar company SunCommon will offer a free showing of Naomi Klein’s This Changes Everything, a film about the consequences and opportunities arising from climate change, tonight at Main Street Landing in Burlington at 5:30 PM. Full details are here. SunCommon will continue to offer showings of the film around the state over the next few weeks: the full schedule is here.
Sustainable Williston Meets Jan 7th at 7:15pm
Sustainable Williston will meet this Thursday evening, January 7th, at 7:15pm at the Dorothy Alling Memorial Library. Our chief topic of discussion will most likely be the town plan. Anyone who lives or works in Williston and is interested in sustainability is invited.