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Fossil Free Chariot Wows 'em at July 4th Festivities

By Kate Stephenson, Executive Director
Yestermorrow staff and interns, along with some help from the Mad River Sustainability Group (MrsG) put on a dynamic show before 10,000 spectators lining the parade route during Warren, Vermont's infamous 4th of July Festivities.The parade theme, "Fueling the Future," prompted a variety of energy-related floats, but Yestermorrow had the upper-hand...

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Former Intern Wins Tri-State Prize

By Kate Stephenson, Executive Director
Jessa Turner (Summer 2006) translated life experiences and her time at Yestermorrow into prize money and fame this past May. Congratulations, Jessa! To learn more about what she did to win visit: http://www.berea.edu/bcnow/story.asp?ArticleID=1021 She is living the Yestermorrow life and making the world a better, more sustainable place.

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I Don't Want Another Stinking Tie!

By Kate Stephenson, Executive Director
Fathers around the world are united in their frustration regarding Father's Day gifting. We at Yestermorrow have a solution: Why not let old dad pick out his own gift from among Yestermorrow's upcoming classes? So stop looking at that golfing sweater with matching argyle socks and get your father a Yestermorrow gift certificate. Just think...

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Yestermorrow Gets Active for Energy

By Kate Stephenson, Executive Director
Dear Yestermorrow Community:I think it goes without saying that we are in a pickle when it comes to energy, global warming, and a whole host of other issues that revolve around or are related to the way we design and build our homes and communities. The problems are so serious and widespread that the Yestermorrow Board decided that the school...

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Congrats to the Treehouse Crew

By Kate Stephenson, Executive Director
Friday marked the grand opening of the handicapped-accessible treehouse at Nay Aug Park in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Designed and led by Yestermorrow instructor Eyrich Stauffer, the building crew included former Yestermorrow interns Nadia Khan, Christian "Cowboy" Peterson, Jon Mingle, Nick Donowitz, Lauren Faulkner-Duncan and Peter Buley as well as...

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