ALL OBSERVATIONS
Plants/Foliage
8 posts
Vermont is famed for fall foliage – what do you think about last year’s colors? Have you noticed anything different about the timing or vibrancy of foliage? What about the range of other plants or the blooming of wildflowers? Here’s a chance to show off your great spring and fall photos!
Climate Video
14 posts
Whether you are a documentary filmmaker or an average Joe with a camera built into your cell phone, capture your climate story on video and post it here. You can also record a multimedia response to a video in the Voices section or produce an Actions case study about your community.
Energy/Transportation
3 posts
How we get around and power and heat our homes are the most direct ways that our lives and choices are connected to this global issue. Share your thoughts on Vermont's green energy future or your own attempts make your life more energy-efficient here.
Farming/Sugaring
4 posts
Farmers and sugarers know and depend upon climate conditions more than any other Vermonters – tell us about how planting or harvesting seasons have shifted, how droughts or floods are affecting your crops, or just to keep us posted on what’s growing right now.
Outdoor Recreation/Skiing
2 posts
Has weather has affected your outdoor fun, from great adventures through blizzards to misadventures mired in mud? Skiing and riding are obviously very weather dependent – tell us where you’ve found the best powder or where to avoid the bare spots.
Wildlife/Hunting/Fishing
2 posts
For many Vermonters hunting and fishing are annual rituals, involving lots of time spent out in the elements. What was it like out there this year? Noticed any changes in the numbers or ranges of fish and game over the years? Capture any great photos of wildlife? See any catamounts?
Weather Conditions
21 posts
Use this category for posts related specific to current or historic weather – high and low temperatures, lots of or very little precipitation, etc.
Climate Action
14 posts
This category is a place to post your actions in response to climate change – how are you decreasing your carbon footprint? Tell us about a great protest or community meeting. What message would you like to send our legislators and leaders?
