First Wednesdays, Public

First Wednesday: “Rural America is a Big Deal” with Whitney Kimball Coe

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[/ezcol_1third] [ezcol_2third_end]Whitney Kimball Coe, coordinator of the National Rural Assembly, shows that although rural communities are hurting, they also hold a wealth of solutions for a nation struggling to fuel its economy, feed a hungry planet, and take on global issues like climate change. Recorded 3/4/20.[/ezcol_2third_end][ezcol_1third]
Producer: Ilsley Public Library

At the Ilsley, Public

At The Ilsley: “Carbon Friendly Forest” with Professor William Keeton

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[/ezcol_1third]How can forests be more “carbon friendly” in the face of climate change? Learn about the role of forests in keeping carbon out of the atmosphere, how carbon markets work, and the possibilities for Vermont landowners to participate in these markets.

UVM Professor of Forest Ecology, Bill Keeton directs the Carbon Dynamics Laboratory and is a Fellow in the Gund Institute for Environment. His research focuses on forest dynamics, riparian ecology, forest carbon, old-growth forests, and sustainable forest management. He holds a B.S. in Natural Resources, a Masters in Conservation Biology and Policy, and a Ph.D. in Forest Ecology.

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Producer: Ilsley Public Library

Public, The Vermont Book Shop

VT Book Shop: Maria Padian, author of How to Build a Heart

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[/ezcol_1third] [ezcol_2third_end]Maria Padian, author and Middlebury College alumna, will read from and discuss her new novel for young adults, How to Build a Heart.

Kirkus Reviews calls How to Build a Heart “an absolutely enthralling depiction of family and self-discovery” in a starred review!

How to Build a Heart is the story of one young woman’s journey to find her place in the world as the carefully separated strands of her life — family, money, school, and love — begin to overlap and tangle.

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Producer: VT Book Shop

Public, Town Hall Theater

Rock-It Science at Town Hall Theater 2020

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[/ezcol_1third] [ezcol_2third_end]Filmed at Town Hall Theater at the end of Rock It Science camp.

*Rock-It Science (everyone) :

Rukkus – Kai, Konan, Ben, Evan

3 original songs

Loose Screws – Morgan, Jade, Sadie, Lily, Aidan

House of The Rising Sun, Cobalt Memory (original), Hey Marc! (original), Old Time Rock n Roll

The Last Straw – Naomi, Lia, Jake, Chance, Ellie, Emmaline, Bella

Back To Sleep (original,) Pushing On (original), Come Together

Emmaline

Dark Side – Kelly Clarkson, Power of Love – Huey Lewis and the News

Since When – Ben, Elizabeth, Casey, Walter, Chris, Konan

1 original song, Led Zeppelin medley – (immigrant song and rock n roll), Don’t Fear the Reaper

Squig Heart – Kai, Preston, Evan, Declan

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Producer: MCTV

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