April 2006

Deconstruction and Materials Re-Use Trainings Underway

By Kate Stephenson, Executive Director
This Monday we kicked off the first of two training sessions on Deconstruction and Materials Re-Use co-sponsored with ReCycle North of Burlington and funded by a generous grant from the EPA. The 5-day session brings together 20 participants from non-profits across the country (including Hawaii, Wisconsin, Colorado, New Jersey, and a few...

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April 19, 2006 - 2:58pm

By Kate Stephenson, Executive Director
A wonderful find today down in the shop: one petrified little frog. Someone gave it to me as a gift and now I've passed it on-- who will be next? Off to more work on the mailbox...

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Treehouse railing in progress

By Kate Stephenson, Executive Director
Finally, the dangerous ramp to the treehouse will be no more!Posts going upLauren working hard, while work-trader Nate checks to see if posts are sturdyUh oh, the SUPERVISOR!Extension cord consultant Keyda

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Natural Building in Costa Rica

By Kate Stephenson, Executive Director
Returning to Vermont after spending a couple weeks in Costa Rica has been quite a change. After hanging out in hammocks, swimming in beautiful swimming holes with waterfalls, and eating tropical fruits off of trees, it was tough to come home to a cold and snowy April. To give a bit of background, I went down to Rancho Mastatal to participate...

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