Local Motion Blog

Yes, Burlington’s pedal-powered delivery service One Revolution is starting a pilot project to provide weekly food waste pick-up (and finished compost product return) by bicycle.
Tuesday February 15 marks the start of sign-up for their new compost pilot program utilizing One Revolution Cargo bikes and crew!  Service begins March 15, 2011.
This is your [...]

Tags: Bikes at Work, Burlington, Compost, Delivery, One Revolution, Vermont

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The Local Motion crew was greeted with an extra special treat this morning. Ian Stokes, a Local Motion member and active volunteer with the Richmond Trails Committee, brought us a jar of homemade Causeway Grape Jelly! Who knew that wild grapes grew out on the trail? We didn’t, but we certainly can appreciate how delicious [...]

Tags: Causeway, Food, Fun

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Thanks to the creativity of Ivan Goldstein and others, Local Motion’s pedal-powered carousel is making the rounds at various events this summer.  It was a popular attraction among the kids who attended Local Motion’s Summer Soiree at Snow Farm Winery on July 15.  Thanks to Keeler Bay Variety, Jenni Johnson and everyone who bought raffle [...]

Tags: Pedal-Powered Carousel, Snow Farm Winery, South Hero

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The Peace and Justice Center has moved down to the waterfront and is offering Local Motion members a 10% discount on all purchases! Click here for new location info: www.pjcvt.org/contact.htm

Don’t forget, several other local businesses offer discounts to our members:

North Star Sports, 100 Main Street, Burlington: 10% off accessories and apparel
Skirack, 85 Main St, [...]

Tags: Benefits, Membership

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Sat. October 10th will be the last day for members to get one of my home made cookies.
Happy Birthday to Local Motion and thank you to our members for all your support.
Ryan will be at the trailside center from 10 to 6 pm so do stop by!

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OK peeps.  Summer’s here and it’s time to take a leisurely bike ride to Burlington’s most organic after-work event — Thursdays at the Intervale.  Join the fun every week.  Email Will for more details.

Tags: Fun

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Meredith Babbott of Shelburne, VT was the first Local Motion member to stop by today for her free cookie.  “Yes, I wanted the cookie, but I also wanted to get some of the great LM socks,” Meredith admitted.  To celebrate our 10th anniversary, we’re offering free homemade cookies to all members who stop by our [...]

Tags: 10th, Membership

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Have you become a Local Motion member this year?  Why not celebrate the warmer weather by joining today?
Did you know that for every dollar you contribute, we can use $4 from grants we’ve received?  Most grants require a local match (~20%).  When you give $1, we can do $5 worth of work.   Now that’s a [...]

Tags: 10th, Membership

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