Hartford High School – Thursday, October 22 Private Event
Hartford, VT

Back by popular demand! SEFE is returning to Hartford High School to deliver a curriculum-level class and hands-on activities session on septic awareness, geared specifically toward the freshman class.

Norwich Gazebo – Friday, November 13 • 4–7 PM
Norwich, VT

Following close on the EPA's 2026 SepticSmart Week, SEFE is hosting a septic failure prevention event right at the Norwich Gazebo. Stop by any time between 4 and 7 PM for hands-on activities, educational demos, expert answers, and practical tips on keeping your system working.

Family friendly — all are welcome, just stop by!

Lake Paran Community Center – Wednesday, September 16 • Noon
North Bennington, VT

For this septicSmart week 2026, SEFE went South to team up with the Bennington Conservation District for an afternoon of family-friendly septic education, hands-on activities, and community conversation about protecting Vermont's waters through healthy septic systems.

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Fairlee Public Library – 8/14/26
Fairlee, Vermont

Fair weather and a freshly mowed leachfield made the Fairlee Library backyard the perfect setting for an afternoon of septic education, games, and hands-on learning.

Remote-control toilets raced across the lawn in pursuit of opposing vertical septic systems, while under the tent participants explored septic failure prevention and the soil science behind successful systems. SEFE's eight soil jars provided a hands-on texturing activity, and the USDA joined us with a soil-sifting demonstration.

With 3D displays, games, and plenty of laughs, the afternoon sparked conversations across generations about how septic systems work—and how to keep them working for years to come.

Vermont State House Room 11 – 2/19/26
Montpelier, VT

Students from Ms. Heather Morley’s AP Science class at Lake Champlain Valley Union High School traveled to Montpelier to learn about soil science and septic failure prevention. Former NH State Soil Scientist Joe Homer delivered an engaging presentation connecting soil science to real-world septic performance. “It was a really cool presentation — I especially loved the flushing, driveable toilets,” one student shared.

Watch the video here

Hartford High School – 11/14/25
Hartford, VT

SEFE went back to school with Mrs. Lemieux's beloved Wellness class.

After listening to our slide presentation, freshmen and seniors got hands-on by constructing faux vertical septic systems and then “destroying” each other's systems with foam septic destroyers. A good time was had by all!

"The activities reinforced the core message of septic awareness while keeping the students engaged… the message of septic care was understood." – Sarah Lemieux

Aldrich Library – 10/16/25
Barre, VT

On this marginally brisk October Friday, we set up our booths in the lobby of the Aldrich Library at the invitation of the adult reference librarian.

Interactions ranged from humorous to cerebral. Special thanks to library patron Margaret Ferguson for the gift:

Flush: The Remarkable Science of an Unlikely Treasure by Dr. Bryn Nelson.

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🚽🌿 Septic Awareness Week 2025 Kickoff – 9/15/25 🌿🚽

The Vermont State Capitol lawn lit up with bright yellow to mark the start of Septic Awareness Week. Remote-control toilets zigzagged about the lawn, trivia rolled out over the mic, and curious visitors stopped by to learn. Read all about it in the Bridge Newspaper .

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