Thurs. Nov 12: Chittenden Energy Fair 4:30-6:00 PM and Chittenden Challenge Celebration!
Event is free, but reservations are required. Click here to join the wait list or see the full agenda, menu, and event details.
We did it! We blew past our goal of 500 community energy actions during the Chittenden Energy Challenge. Now it's time to celebrate in style and award our grant prizes.
Join us for a FREE dinner at the Mountain Top Resort, and a whole lot more. All are welcome, but space is limited.
Free appetizers and cash bar, plus time to visit with neighbors
Energy Fair with free resources and info. Meet our vendors:
Down Valley Bikes
Efficiency Vermont
Green Earth Energy
Green Mountain Power
HEATSquad
Rutland Regional Planning Commission
Vermont Energy and Climate Action Network (VECAN)
30+ energy-saving door prizes to raffle off, including bike gear, weatherization supplies, battery-powered gadgets, and more (must arrive by 6 PM for a raffle ticket!)
Free dinner and dessert (roast turkey, ham, and options for vegetarian/vegan, gluten free, and dairy free attendees)
Free childcare and kids' meals (6-7:30)
Chittenden Challenge results and grand prizes drawings (must have participated in the Challenge to be eligible; you do not need to attend in order to win)
We welcome new members or visitors to our monthly committee meetings. Come learn about what we're doing, share your ideas, or get involved with local energy action. Find our agendas, notes, and Zoom links on the Town of Chittenden website.
Love trees? Like to walk? Looking for a fun way to help your town? Come join Chittenden’s Ash Tree Team! We're recruiting volunteers to walk town roads and map ash trees before the invasive emerald ash borer hits. Learn more and sign up here.
It's the final day of the Chittenden Energy Challenge! We're aiming to hit 500 community energy actions by the end of the day. Submit yours and learn about next steps - a townwide Enhanced Energy Plan.
EV & E-Bike Showcase • Bike Repair and Safety Tips • Guided Bike Ride • Kids' Activities • Free Snacks • Info on electric vehicle and bike incentives and programs
Invasive plants are more than just a nuisance — they’re quietly transforming our forests, streams, backyards, and favorite recreation spots. But with the right knowledge, you can make a real difference. Join County Forester Mark Raishart of the Vermont Department of Forests, Parks & Recreation for an eye-opening and hands-on experience exploring the plant world around us and learning to manage invasive species.
Spring is in the air! It's the perfect time to be sure your home's air (and everything else) is fresh, healthy, safe, and clean. Drop by the Library anytime 10-2 to learn about chemical-free cleaning, air quality, and more. Pick up FREE healthy homes and weatherization supplies and sign up for an energy audit.
Button Up this month! It's quick, easy, and cheap to seal drafts, get warmer, and save money. Drop by the Library anytime 10-2 on Saturday to learn how -- plus pick up caulk, socket sealers, and other FREE weatherization supplies.
Join us for a panel discussion packed with tips, tools, and ideas to help you make your home snug and healthy, and help you save money. Featured speakers from Efficiency Vermont, BROC Community Action, Vermont Dept. of Health, and HEAT Squad. Free pizza dinner and prize giveaways.
Take a walk in the woods with County Forester Mark Raishart and learn about invasive species here in Chittenden. Learn how to identify them, what threats they pose, and how you can help manage them.
Drop by our booth and help kick off the Chittenden Energy Challenge. Take a tour of energy action stations to learn how you can save energy and money. Get freebies and great prizes at every stop!