Author Archives: jordanswenson

Lessons of Empathy from Milford

Posted on August 3, 2011 by jordanswenson

Post by: Ben Trolio, Community Outreach Coordinator, Team New Hampshire Delectable food, the New Hampshire Green Coalition and a close knit community.  The combination of these three things during our week in Milford produced the type of experiences that will … Continue reading →

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Energy to Educate

Posted on August 2, 2011 by jordanswenson

By: Sandy Carter, Movement Narrative Coordinator, Team New Hampshire If there is one thing I have learned biking around this summer, it is that education is of utmost importance to the environmental movement. Throughout the summer, we have seen how … Continue reading →

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A Mercuryal Streetfest

Posted on July 29, 2011 by jordanswenson

Post by: Ben Trolio The morning had started off wonderfully with cool air and downhills all the way into Hanover.  We were even greeted by Cathy Corkery and a bag full of muffins when we met her in the downtown … Continue reading →

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Isn’t Climate Change Nice?

Posted on July 28, 2011 by jordanswenson

Post By: Bryna Cofrin-Shaw People are nice. Very, very nice. This is not, by any means, the lesson I thought I’d learn from Climate Summer, but the more amazing favors, meals, floors, and cheers we receive, the more I’m convinced … Continue reading →

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Early Bird Catches the… Oatmeal?

Posted on July 26, 2011 by jordanswenson

Enthusiasm. Something I severely lack in the wee hours just after prying open my crusty eyelids. Something that a) my teammates will not let me forget, and b) they consistently try to coax out of me during that ungodly time … Continue reading →

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Upper Valley, “One-upping” Other Regions in Sustainability?

Posted on July 26, 2011 by jordanswenson

Guest Blog by Doug Deaett Doug Deaett is the chair of the Upper Valley Sierra Club as well as a member of the group Vital Communities, a UVTA volunteer, and a Hanover Bike/Ped Committee member. With all that going on you … Continue reading →

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Did you know that it is 600 miles from Wilmot to Wilmot?

Posted on July 21, 2011 by jordanswenson

by Van Scholten, Team Leader, Team New Hampshire When I biked from Concord to Wilmot for the first time, I thought it was one of the hardest rides I have done. The weight of my bags teamed with both gravity … Continue reading →

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Poverty, Race and One Community Garden

Posted on July 21, 2011 by jordanswenson

Post by Ben Trolio I yawned once. My mouth stretched in a colossal circle reflecting my sleep deprived state.  Last night had been filled with fun rather than sleep.   Before me lay the flat, green expanse of the Sycamore Community … Continue reading →

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New Hampsters in Concord

Posted on July 20, 2011 by jordanswenson

Team New Hampshire had a splendid week in Concord (7/11-7/18). Thanks to all who made it possible! Check out what we did in the short video!

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Women in the Movement

Posted on July 15, 2011 by jordanswenson

Posted By: Bryna Cofrin-Shaw I want someone to shake my hand first. Or Sandy’s. Or Jordan’s. We go to City Hall, General Services Department, local business; we talk to counsel members, government employees, business owners. I make eye contact, introduce … Continue reading →

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