Co-hosted by Audubon Vermont, Pride Center of Vermont, Outright Vermont, and The Nature Conservancy Vermont. LGBTQIA++ hikers (and birders) are gathering in North Hero along the shores of Lake Champlain. The mile long trail at Butternut Hill winds through floodplain forests, cedar pine forest and cobble shorelines while offering a great southerly view of Lake […]
About December's Sessions: December: Intro to LGBTQ+ Identities Thurs. 12/1 10am-11am or Mon. 12/5 2pm-3pm What do you know about the LGBTQ+ umbrella? What are the relationships between gender, sex, and sexuality? How does provider familiarity with these concepts impact LGBTQ+ survivors of sexual violence, intimate partner violence, dating violence, or stalking? Why does this matter? We'll […]
About December's Session: December: Intro to LGBTQ+ Identities Thurs. 12/1 10am-11am or Mon. 12/5 2pm-3pm What do you know about the LGBTQ+ umbrella? What are the relationships between gender, sex, and sexuality? How does provider familiarity with these concepts impact LGBTQ+ survivors of sexual violence, intimate partner violence, dating violence, or stalking? Why does this matter? We'll […]
About January's Session: Gender Inclusive Language & Pronouns Thurs. 1/5 10am-11am or Mon. 1/9 2pm-3pm (note that due to holiday, this Monday is actually the second of the month) Language is a primary way that we connect with one another, and yet it can be the site of disconnection and harm when wielded without compassionate […]
About January's Session: Gender Inclusive Language & Pronouns Thurs. 1/5 10am-11am or Mon. 1/9 2pm-3pm (note that due to holiday, this Monday is actually the second of the month) Language is a primary way that we connect with one another, and yet it can be the site of disconnection and harm when wielded without compassionate […]
About February's Session: Supporting LGBTQ+ Survivors Thurs. 2/2 10am-11am or Mon. 2/6 2pm-3pm It takes a village to keep our communities safe. Unfortunately, LGBTQ+ people, and especially transgender people, are at greater risk for some kinds of harm than the larger population. We will explore some of what our communities are facing and how to […]
About February's Session: Supporting LGBTQ+ Survivors Thurs. 2/2 10am-11am or Mon. 2/6 2pm-3pm It takes a village to keep our communities safe. Unfortunately, LGBTQ+ people, and especially transgender people, are at greater risk for some kinds of harm than the larger population. We will explore some of what our communities are facing and how to […]
About March's Session: Inclusive Practices and Barriers to Access Thurs. 3/2 10am-11am or Mon. 3/6 2pm-3pm Where do our commitments to inclusion and belonging show up in our physical spaces, policies, practices, and culture? What encourages and discourages people from seeking help or accessing services or support? Using examples from our work, we will begin […]
About March's Session: Inclusive Practices and Barriers to Access Thurs. 3/2 10am-11am or Mon. 3/6 2pm-3pm Where do our commitments to inclusion and belonging show up in our physical spaces, policies, practices, and culture? What encourages and discourages people from seeking help or accessing services or support? Using examples from our work, we will begin […]