Posted on Sat, May. 23, 2009
Continuing Events
BLUE BIRD TRAIL
Event Organizer: Farm Park Preservation Association
Event continues until: 09/04/09
Time: Various
Location: Norristown Farm Park, W. Germantown Pike approx. 1 mi. w. of DeKalb Pike, East Norriton, PA
Contact: 610-279-8820
Website: www.farmpark.org
Volunteers are needed for maintenance and monitoring of the blue bird houses and Norristown Farm Park. This project will kick off for 2009 on April 4 but continue throught the blue bird breeding season. For more information send an email to diana.cassel@comcast.net or call the Farm Park Preservation Association.
Events for 05/26/09 (Tuesday)
HIDE-N-SEEKERS PRESCHOOL NATURE CLUB
Event Organizer: Ridley Creek State Park
Time: 10am-11:30am or 1pm-2:30pm
Location: 1023 sycamore mills road, media, PA
Contact: 610-892-3908
Website: http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/Calendar/list.asp?icsorg=6427
This ongoing nature club for children ages 4-5 focuses on hikes, demonstrations, exploration, games, hands-on activities, learning and discussion. Children who attend for 5 or more sessions receive a badge and certificate. Nature Club is free, but there is a $1 charge for homework coloring book. Classes will be held in the park office and outdoors. Children should be pre-registered and prepared for the weather. FREE.
Events for 05/27/09 (Wednesday)
TOWN SQUARE PROGRAM - THE HISTORY OF GLOBAL WARMING
Event Organizer: Center for Environmental Policy
Sponsors or Supporting Organizations: The Academy of Natural Sciences The Philadelphia Area Center for History of Science (www.pachs.net).
Time: 6:00 to 8:30 pm
Location: The Academy of Natural Sciences, 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, pa
Contact: cep@ansp.org
Webstie: http://historyglobalwarming.eventbrite.com/
Dr. Spencer Weart, the former Director of the Center for History of Physics at the American Institute of Physics, College Park, Maryland. His most recent book is The Discovery of Global Warming (revised edition 2008). During this program, Dr. Weart will discuss climate change based on The Discovery of Global Warming.
TOMATO GRAFTING AT BLOOMING GLEN FARM
Event Organizer: Pennsylvania Association for Sustainable Agriculture
Sponsors or Supporting Organizations: Blooming Glen Farm Tom Murtha and Tricia Borneman www.bloomingglenfarm.com
Time: 7-8pm
Location: 98 Moyer Rd., Perkasie, PA
Contact: 610-458-5700 x317 or Kendra@pasafarming.org
Website: www.pasafarming.org
Tom Murtha and Tricia Borneman www.bloomingglenfarm.com Blooming Glen Farm 98 Moyer Rd Perkasie, Pa 18944 (215) 257-2566 In recent years tomato grafting has been growing in popularity as a way to increase yields in greenhouse production and help combat soil born disease pressure. Farmers Tom Murtha and Tricia Borneman of Blooming Glen Farm began grafting tomatoes in 2008 and will share the early results of their experience. The evening will include history of grafting, techniques, live demonstration and a walking tour of our earlier planted high tunnel of grafted heirloom tomatoes. Payment of $10 for members and $15 for non-members must be received by May 22nd. Please mail check payable to PASA at 737 Constitution Dr. Exton, PA 19341. Email or call Kendra at kendra@pasafarming.org or 610-458-5700 to RSVP
DOING NOTHING DOESN’T DO ANYTHING!
Event Organizer: Friends of the Wissahickon
Time: 7:30pm
Location: Chestnut Hill Library (8711 Germantown Ave.)
Contact: Denise Larrabee at 215-843-0752 or at dlarrabee@verizon.net
Website: www.fow.org
FOW Offers Lectures on Global Warming and Children’s Connection with Nature. Friends of the Wissahickon (FOW) is offering free lectures on reducing global warming and the growing disconnection between children and nature at Chestnut Hill Library this spring. These lectures are offered through FOW’s Protect Our Watershed program, launched in 2006 to resolve erosion problems in the Wissahickon by identifying sources of stormwater runoff, developing educational programs for property owners, and providing conservation easements.
On May 27, Julie Lalo will present Doing Nothing Doesn’t Do Anything! Lalo is Mid-Atlantic Regional Representative of the National Wildlife Federation and works with affiliates and partners across the region to restore and protect the diverse habitats of the Mid-Atlantic. In 2007, she was one of 1,000 volunteers trained by Al Gore to present a version of the slide show featured in the Academy Award-winning film An Inconvenient Truth. “Scientists have told us that we must reduce global warming pollution by 80% by 2050 to avoid the worst impacts of global warming,� says Lalo. “They have set the goal, now we have to set the pace. And each of us has a pace we can set for ourselves.� FREE!
Events for 05/28/09 (Thursday)
BACKYARD COMPOSTING WORKSHOP, MILFORD TOWNSHIP
Event Organizer: Penn State University Cooperative Extension
Sponsors or Supporting Organizations: PA Dept. of Environmental Protection
Location: Milford Township Municipal building, PA
Contact: Register at 215-345-3283
Website: http://backyardcompost.cas.psu.edu
This workshop is part of a statewide backyard composting education program. The goal of the program is to promote the recycling and reuse of yard trimmings, leaves, grass, kitchen scraps and other organic materials. The program won the 2002 Governor's Award for Environmental Excellence. Seating is limited, registration is required. Registered attendees will receive 1 free compost bin per family. Visit website for more info.
Events for 05/30/09 (Saturday)
CONCERT IN THE WOODS WITH CHARLIE ZAHM
Event Organizer: Silver Lake Nature Center
Time: 7:30pm
Location: Outdoor amphitheater (indoors if inclement weather), 1306 Bath Road, Bristol, PA
Contact: 215-785-1177 or pacutter@co.bucks.pa.us
Website: www.silverlakenaturecenter.org
Charlie Zahm, known up and down the Eastern Seaboard for his popular Scottish, Irish, and Maritime music performances, will today celebrate the Earth and the great outdoors! Join him at our beautiful outdoor amphitheater (indoors if inclement weather)! Please call 215-785-1177 or email pacutter@co.bucks.pa.us for tickets/information - $10/person. *Visit Charlie’s website at www.charliezahm.com.
BACKYARD COMPOSTING WORKSHOP, ARLINGTON CEMETERY
Event Organizer: Penn State University Cooperative Extension
Sponsors or Supporting Organizations: PA Dept. of Environmental Protection
Time: 10 AM
Location: Arlington Cemetery, 2900 State Rd, Drexel Hill, PA
Contact: Linda R. Barry 610-690-7669 or lrb16@psu.edu
Website: http://backyardcompost.cas.psu.edu
This workshop is part of a statewide backyard composting education program. The goal of the program is to promote the recycling and reuse of yard trimmings, leaves, grass, kitchen scraps and other organic materials. The program won the 2002 Governor's Award for Environmental Excellence. Visit their website for more information. Registration and fees to attend may apply. Contact site organizer for more info.
BACKYARD ECOGARDENING SERIES: FLOWERS AND HERBS + CONTAINER GARDENING
Event Organizer: Bucks County Audubon Society
Time: 1:30-4:00 PM
Contact: 215.297.5880 or bcas@bcas.org
Would you like to turn your backyard into your own sustainable garden? We’ll show you how! This series of 12 hands-on informative workshops will show you, step by step, how to start your garden projects, how to maintain them, and how to harvest and enjoy healthy, organic food for your family. These workshops will be held here and at local farms where you will learn right from the experts and growers the practical information and techniques you will need to grow a bountiful garden.
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