Save gas…carpool! The VYCC encourages Corps Members to carpool to the West Monitor Barn in Richmond, VT for Crew Start Ups and Closures. Corps members looking for a ride or who are able to provide a ride for someone else should leave a comment below. Please post contact information, what session you will be working on, and what town you will be leaving from or returning to on Start Ups and Closures.

If you have any questions, please contact the VYCC at (802) 434 – 3969 x200.

We look forward to meeting you and travel safe!

Session 1: June 19 – July 17, 2010

Session 2: July 24 – August 22, 2010

Hit the slopes! Bolton Valley Resort is partnering with the the VYCC to celebrate the Corps’ 25th anniversary by launching a food drive for the Vermont Foodbank and Richmond’s local food shelf. Participating skiers and riders can purchase lift tickets for $25 on each of three food drive days at Bolton Valley.

“The Drive To 25” has a goal of raising 2,500 pounds of food for the Richmond Food Shelf during three fundraising and food drive events at Bolton Valley. On the 25th of January, February, and March those who bring two nonperishable items of food will receive a half-price lift ticket – $25 when it’s usually $49. A portion of each lift ticket will be donated to the VYCC and food will be distributed to the Foodbank and the Richmond Food Shelf.

For more information, please contact Breck at (802) 434 – 3969 x110 or breck.knauft@vycc.org.

See you at the mountain!

Join the VYCC and Maple Wind Farm on March 11 from 6-7 pm for an informational session about the Monitor Barns Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program. This dynamic partnership combines the conservation and education mission of the VYCC with the experience and high-quality food production of Maple Wind Farm. Together, we are passionate about bringing good, healthy, delicious food to every table in our community – regardless of one’s income.

How our CSA Works:

• 20 weeks of farm-fresh vegetables, June through October
• Vegetables are grown and harvested at the VYCC’s Monitor Barns
• Pick-up every Thursday, 3-6:30 pm at the West Monitor Barn in Richmond, Maple Wind Farm in Huntington, or Healthy Living Market in South Burlington
• Flowers and Herbs are included for members in our Pick-Your-Own gardens
• Weekly add-on’s will include Vermont cheese, artisan bread, pasture-raised eggs, and delicious baked goods from local sources
• Pasture-Raised Poultry share of six whole chickens throughout summer is also available
• Members enjoy weekly E-newsletters, recipes, and stories from partner farms
• Encourage sustainable farming by eating chemical-free vegetables and pasture-raised meat
• Proceeds support conservation programs and efforts to provide local produce to area schools and food shelves

Purchasing a CSA share supports the Monitor Barns Farm mission to produce food for local families, area schools, and food shelves. Thank you!

For more information, download the Monitor Barns CSA Brochure.

To order a Monitor Barns CSA Share, fill out our Membership Form or contact Beth at (802) 434 – 7257. Meat shares are also available from Maple Wind Farm.

Monitor Barns CSA Informational Session
March 11, 6-7 pm
Meet at the VYCC’s West Monitor Barn in Richmond, VT
*Refreshments will be provided.