Upcoming events.
Reverse Taschlich Cleanup
Sunday, Sept. 28, 1-3:00 PM. For the third time, in connection with the Jewish High Holidays, FOBC will coordinate with members of local synagogues to hold a “Reverse Taschlich” cleanup event at the Barge Canal. Instead of the traditional Taschlich ritual of casting bread on water to symbolize cleansing oneself of regrets and transgressions, Reverse Taschlich proposes cleaning up a local waterway as a way of giving back to the Earth. Open to all. Wear long pants and sturdy shoes.
Poetry Reading with Angela Patten
Wednesday, Sept. 10, 7:00 PM: Angela Patten, brilliant Burlington poet and longtime Friend of the Barge Canal, will be reading, along with Montpelier-based poet Scudder Parker, from their most recent work. Angela wrote a special poem about her experience at the Barge Canal. You can read it on our homepage. Phoenix Books, 89 Church St, Burlington.
Renewing Our Love of Earth
Sunday, September 7, 9:30am: “Renewing Our Love of Earth”. For all lovers of the Earth, this day-long 25th anniversary celebration of the Earth Charter should be a moving, invigorating event. Shelburne Farms, Shelburne, VT. Free, registration required.
Let It Be: A Cautionary Tale of the Pine Street Barge Canal”
Juniper Creative Arts, known for their brilliantly-colored, community-engaged murals around the Burlington area, will be unveiling their latest work at Art Hop this Friday evening. The piece, focused on the history of the Barge Canal, was created with a group of young artists over the last several months in consultation with Friends of the Barge Canal. Come see the unveiling of this new work of public art at the BCA building, 405 Pine Street at 5 PM this Friday.
Ward 5 Neighborhood Planning Assembly
Please come to the Ward 5 NPA meeting on Thursday June 19th (in person or on Zoom), when we will talk about our alternative vision for the Barge Canal, and present a snapshot of what is possible if we change the way we think about development in Burlington.
Barge Canal Green-Up Day
Join us for a GreenUp day at the Barge Canal!
Please RSVP here!
Barge Canal Mini-Tour
Have you been curious about the Barge Canal, but have been reluctant to walk there on your own? Meet FBC members for a short walking tour to get to know the wetlands and forest.
Community Science for the Pine Street Barge Canal
Connect with community on long-term aims to protect, restore, remediate & rematriate this fragile riparian habitat.
Barge Canal Mini-Tour CANCELLED
Have you been curious about the Barge Canal, but have been reluctant to walk there on your own? Meet FBC members for a short walking tour to get to know the wetlands and forest.
Reverse Tashlich
Join us for our OZ-led community waterway cleanup at Burlington’s Barge Canal. This event is appropriate for people of all ages, and will include group clean up activities facilitated by community members who have been involved in the Barge Canal area management.
Barge Canal Mini-tour
Have you been curious about the Barge Canal, but have been reluctant to walk there on your own? Meet FBC members for a short walking tour to get to know the wetlands and forest. Wear long pants, long sleeves and sturdy shoes. Bring friends, allies and family.
Barge Canal Mini-tour
Have you been curious about the Barge Canal, but have been reluctant to walk there on your own? Meet FBC members for a short walking tour to get to know the wetlands and forest. Wear long pants, long sleeves and sturdy shoes. Bring friends, allies and family.
ABENAKI PANEL AT THE BARGE CANAL
Posted for MycoLab, a sister organization working at the Barge Canal
Development Review Board Meeting: Major Impact Review for “Silt Bathhouse” Project at 453 Pine Street
Jovial King’s 30,000 square foot bathhouse project (with an adjacent 12,400 sf “Commercial Building”) at 453 Pine Street will have a huge impact on the Barge Canal and the South End. There will be a meeting where the public is invited to listen and ask questions about the development. Learn more.
Stewarding the Barge Canal (Cancelled)
This event has been cancelled. However, you can attend the Mini Tour that will be happening earlier at 9 AM.
Pine Street Barge Canal Mini Tours
Join the Friends of the Barge Canal for a free walking tour of the Barge Canal area.
The Story Beneath our Feet: Geology and Hydrogeology of the Pine Street Barge Canal with Graham Bradley, Hydrogeologist
Let Graham take you on a journey far back in time and deep underground as we explore the unique geology and hydrogeology of the Pine Street Barge Canal in Burlington.
Barge Canal GreenUp Day Festival
Join us for GreenUp Day Festival 2023 on Saturday, May 6 from 9am-3pm!