Continuing Events
NATIVE PLANT POTTING
Event Organizer: Churchville Nature Center
Event continues until: 04/22/09 Time: 10 am - 4 p.m.
Location: Pre sign-up required. Potting will take place in the Center's greenhouse, 501 Churchville Lane, Churchville, PA
Contact: 215-357-4005 ext. 16 Churchville Nature Center
Help promote native wildflower education and restoration by volunteering some time to pot plants for Churchville Nature Center's Annual Wildflower Sale. Plant potting will take place throughout the month of April. Training will be provided. Sign up ahead of time is required. Contact Coordinator of Volunteers, Diane Sears at 215-357-4005 ext. 16 to sign up.
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 Farm Park Preservation Association
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 04/21/09 (Tuesday)
SCREENING AND DISCUSSION OF THE DOCUMENTARY, A SEA CHANGE
Event Organizer: The National Constitution Center
Sponsors or Supporting Organizations: John S. and James L. Knight Foundation
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: The National Constitution Center, 525 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA
Contact: Register at 215.409.6700 The National Constitution Center
On the eve of Earth Day, the National Constitution Center will present Red, White, Blue and Green: A Sea Change, a film screening and discussion about climate change and the impact of carbon emissions on our oceans. Barbara Ettinger and Sven Huseby, producers of the documentary, A Sea Change, along with constitutional and environmental law expert James R. May, will examine the issue of ocean acidification and address the larger question of whether we have a constitutional right to a clean, healthy environment. Admission costs $9 for members, $15 for non-members, and $7 for students and teachers. Reservations are required.
Events For 04/22/09 (Wednesday)
EARTH DAY: VOLUNTEERS IN ACTION
Event Organizer: LexisNexis, Elsevier and Reed Technology and Information Systems
Location: Valley Forge National Historical Park
Valley Forge National Historical Park
A group of employees from LexisNexis, Elsevier and Reed Technology and Information Services will volunteer their time on Wednesday, April 22nd in celebration of Earth Day. The group will be joined by other volunteer groups to plant trees and mulch beds at the Valley Forge National Historical Park. Contact the Park for information on how you can volunteer.
BACKYARD COMPOSTING WORKSHOP, THE GRANGE ESTATE
Event Organizer: Penn State University Cooperative Extension
Sponsors or Supporting Organizations: PA Dept. of Environmental Protection
Time: 10 AM
Location: The Grange Estate, 143 Myrtle Ave., Havertown, PA
Contact: Linda R. Barry 610-690-7669 Backyard Compost
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.
KEYSTONE H.E.L.P./"HOME PERFORMANCE 101" 1-DAY CLASS FOR CONTRACTORS + OTHERS
Event Organizer: Keystone H.E.L.P.
Sponsors or Supporting Organizations: Energy Coordinating Agency, PA Department of Environmental Protection, Smart Energy Initiative of SE PA, Montgomery & Bucks County Community Colleges, Delaware County Technical School, and the City of Philadelphia.
Time: Full day - see individual sessions for exact time
Location: Chester County Economic Development, Exton, PA
Keystone H.E.L.P.
The Keystone Home Energy Loan Program is holding 1-day trainings for contractors and remodelers to qualify to offer their clients the state subsidized low loan rates These one-day trainings are statewide April through June, with 8 trainings in the 5-county area, as well as Allentown, Reading & Bethlehem. The classes are open to contractors and remodelers, and interested others such as community leaders and advocates, other real estate and building professionals, and those exploring job opportunities, but the class is especially targetted for contractors able to participate in Keystone HELP with their customers. Please see below and www.KeystoneHELP.com for additional info and to register.
STUDENT DISCUSSION - SHOULD A CLEAN AND HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT BE A CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHT?
Event Organizer: The National Constitution Center
Sponsors or Supporting Organizations: The Annenberg Foundation
Time: 1 - 2:30 PM EST
Location: Live Internet Broadcast, www.constitutioncenter.org/exchange, PA
Contact: Jason Allen at 215.409.6644 The National Constitution Center
Students from schools across the country, both at the National Constitution Center and live via Internet2 videoconferencing technology, will join in a roundtable discussion about the concept of whether or not a clean and healthy environment should be a constitutional right during the Center’s sixth installment of The Exchange: A Marketplace of Student Ideas on Earth Day. During this installment of The Exchange, students will examine President Obama’s video message to the Governors’ Global Climate Summit, as well as pertinent legislation such as the Clean Air Act and the Constitution’s Commerce Clause, in order to debate the question, Should a clean and healthy environment be a constitutional right? Students will discuss the necessity of amending the Constitution in order to protect the environment.
BACKYARD COMPOSTING WORKSHOP, HAVERFORD NIGHT SCHOOL
Event Organizer: Penn State University Cooperative Extension
Sponsors or Supporting Organizations: PA Dept. of Environmental Protection
Time: 7 PM
Location: Haverford Night School, PA
Contact: Linda R. Barry 610-690-7669 Backyard Compost
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.
Events For 04/23/09 (Thursday)
NATIVE WILDFLOWER SALE PREPARATION
Event Organizer: Churchville Nature Center
Time: 3 pm - 8pm
Location: Wildflower Sale Area and Greenhouse. Pre sign-up required, 501 Churchville Lane, Churchville, PA
Contact: 215-357-4005 ext. 16 Churchville Nature Center
Churchville Nature Center's Annual Wildflower Sale encourages native plant education and restoration while providing over 5,000 plants for sale to homeowners to create backyard wildlife habitat. Volunteers are needed to help carry plants out of the greenhouse to the sale yard approx. 3-5:30 pm and then to price annuals until 8PM. For the plant pricing volunteers should be from teen through adult and that do not mind bending over. For sign-up contact Coordinator of volunteers, Diane Sears at 215-357-4005 ext.16.
Events For 04/25/09 (Saturday)
BARE ROOT TREE PLANTING, QUEEN VILLAGE
Event Organizer: TreeVitalize
Sponsors or Supporting Organizations: Queen Village Tree Tenders
Time: 9 AM
Location: Meet at 416 Queen Street, Philadelphia, PA
Contact: Carla Puppin 215 339-0975 Pennsylvania Horticultural Society
Hello All Tree Lovers! Welcome to the Spring Planting Season!! PHS and the DCNR TreeVitalize program are thrilled to announce that more than 1,000 trees will be planted this spring in the greater Philadelphia/SE PA region. Planting all those trees will take quite a bit of volunteer-power and we need all the help we can get!
TREE PLANTING DAY AT STROUD PRESERVE
Event Organizer: Natural Lands Trust
Sponsors or Supporting Organizations: Co-sponsored by Stroud Water Research Center and Erthnxt
Time: 9:00AM - 12:00 noon
Location: Natural Lands Trust - Stroud Preserve, 454 North Creek Road, West Chester, PA
Contact: 610-353-5587 x266 Natural Lands Trust
Join Erthnxt, the Natural Lands Trust and the Stroud Water Research Center in planting 1,000 tree seedlings at the Stroud Preserve in West Chester this spring. Part of a scientific experiment, this large planting will allow us to compare our technique of planting two acres of floodplain with a protocol driven by the Army Corps of Engineers and Evergreen Environmental, a consulting company doing a wetland restoration planting adjacent to ours at the site. As always, if you come — be prepared to pitch in and please bring your own shovel and work gloves, if you have them. All ages are welcome! To register or for more information, please contact Allison Trdan at atrdan_@erthnxt.org by April 17th. This event will be held rain or shine.
DELAWARE COUNTY HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION
Event Organizer: Delaware County Household Hazardous Waste Program
Time: 9 AM to 3 PM
Location: Emergency Services Training Center, 1700 Calcon Hook Road, Darby, PA
Contact: 610-891-4000 Delaware County Household Hazardous Waste Program
Household products containing toxic chemicals like pesticides, oil-based paints, solvents, cleaning products, weed killers and electronics can be a threat to people and the environment if improperly discarded in the trash or down the drain. Computers, printers, fax machines and portable televisions will also be collected at this event. See the website for full details on what will be accepted as well as upcoming collection dates and locations. Collection will take place rain or shine.
SIXTH ANNUAL PENNFUTURE WATERSHED WORKSHOP
Event Organizer: PennFuture
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: Brandywine River Museum, US Route 1, Chadds Ford, PA
Contact: 717-214-7920 PennFuture
This workshop will give grassroots watershed groups, conservancies, municipal government officials, and volunteers the insight necessary to make a strategic difference in water quality protection. Hear from leading environmental professionals and attorneys about the legal tools available to address local stormwater and wastewater management, and learn more effective ways to participate in the decision-making process. The cost of the workshop is FREE to PennFuture members; $10 for non-members. A light breakfast, lunch and all materials are included. Space is limited and registration is required by Friday, April 17, 2009; register today at https://secure2.convio.net/penn/site/Ticketing?view=Tickets&id=101961&JServSessionIdr006=ev8au1q0g7.app14a or by calling 717-214-7920.
ANNUAL DARBY CREEK CLEAN UP
Location: Upper Darby, PA
Contact: John & Jan Haigis, 610-583-0788
Email: Johnghd@yahoo.com
BARE ROOT TREE PLANTING, FAIRMOUNT
Event Organizer: TreeVitalize
Sponsors or Supporting Organizations: Fairmount Tree Tenders
Time: 8 AM
Location: Meet at WARD PARK, 24th & ASPEN ST., Philadelphia, PA
Contact: Barbara Epstein 215-765-3092 (H) 215-704-2511 (C) Pennsylvania Horticultural Society
Hello All Tree Lovers! Welcome to the Spring Planting Season!! PHS and the DCNR TreeVitalize program are thrilled to announce that more than 1,000 trees will be planted this spring in the greater Philadelphia/SE PA region. Planting all those trees will take quite a bit of volunteer-power and we need all the help we can get!
BARE ROOT TREE PLANTING, HUNTING PARK
Event Organizer: TreeVitalize
Sponsors or Supporting Organizations: Hunting Park Tree Tenders
Time: 10 AM
Location: Meet at 6th and Courtland, Philadelphia, PA
Contact: Mike Roth -- 215-370-8029 Pennsylvania Horticultural Society
Hello All Tree Lovers! Welcome to the Spring Planting Season!! PHS and the DCNR TreeVitalize program are thrilled to announce that more than 1,000 trees will be planted this spring in the greater Philadelphia/SE PA region. Planting all those trees will take quite a bit of volunteer-power and we need all the help we can get!
BARE ROOT TREE PLANTING, NEWBOLD
Event Organizer: TreeVitalize
Sponsors or Supporting Organizations: Newbold Neighbors Association
Time: 10:30 AM
Location: Meet at DiSilvestro Recreation Center, 15th and Morris, Philadelphia, PA
Contact: Leslianna Federici -- 609-501-1634 Pennsylvania Horticultural Society
Hello All Tree Lovers! Welcome to the Spring Planting Season!! PHS and the DCNR TreeVitalize program are thrilled to announce that more than 1,000 trees will be planted this spring in the greater Philadelphia/SE PA region. Planting all those trees will take quite a bit of volunteer-power and we need all the help we can get!
CAMPFIRE GATHERING
Event Organizer: Silver Lake Nature Center
Time: 7:30pm
Location: Outdoor amphitheater (near building), Silver Lake Nature Center, 1306 Bath Road, Bristol, PA
Contact: 2157851177 Silver Lake Nature Center
Individuals and families are welcome to come out and enjoy some of the simple pleasures in life as we as we gather ‘round the campfire for singing, storytelling, and roasting marshmallows. Please call to register by April 24th. Fee: $5 FOSL member; $8 non-member (no charge for children under three years old).
BOAT & WATER SAFETY AWARENESS COURSE (BWSA)
Event Organizer: Silver Lake Nature Center
Time: 8am to 4pm
Location: 1306 Bath Road, Bristol, PA
Contact: 2157851177 Silver Lake Nature Center
This is the official course offered by the PA Fish and Boat Commission. Once you pass, you can apply for their safe boating certificate. Call for details, and register early, as space is limited! Fee: $15/person.
CHILDREN'S EARTH DAY FOREST
Event Organizer: Lower Merion Conservancy
Sponsors or Supporting Organizations: PECO, Whole Foods
Event continues until: 04/26/09
Time: 10:00-3:00
Location: Linwood Avenue Park, Linwood and Athens Avenues, Ardmore, PA
Contact: 610-645-9030 Lower Merion Conservancy
In a tent in a new public park, hike a forest filled with animals and plants handcrafted by hundreds of kids. Games, art, science, and more, it's ecology come alive!
DARBY CREEK-COBBS CREEK WATERSHED-WIDE CLEANUP
Event Organizer: Darby Creek Valley Association
Location: Check the web site www.dcva.org to find a cleanup site near you, various locations throughout the watershed, 31 municipalities, PA
Contact: (610) 583-0788 -Jan and John Haigis, Co-Chairs Darby Creek Valley Association
This is the 25th year for the annual cleanup in some 35 locations across the 77 square miles and 31 municipalities of the Darby Creek, Cobbs Creek Watershed.
BARE ROOT TREE PLANTING, NORTHEAST PHILADELPHIA
Event Organizer: TreeVitalize
Sponsors or Supporting Organizations: Northeast Tree Tenders
Time: 9 AM
Location: Meet at Al Furqan Mosque, next to the Dollar Tree at Cottman and The Boulevard, 7252 Roosevelt Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA
Contact: Hasan Malik 215 694 9607 Pennsylvania Horticultural Society
Hello All Tree Lovers! Welcome to the Spring Planting Season!! PHS and the DCNR TreeVitalize program are thrilled to announce that more than 1,000 trees will be planted this spring in the greater Philadelphia/SE PA region. Planting all those trees will take quite a bit of volunteer-power and we need all the help we can get!
JAPANESE KNOTWEED REMOVAL
Event Organizer: ArdWood Civic Association
Time: 9 AM to noon
Location: On the Indian Creek, Lower Merion Township, PA
Email: ericlowry@yahoo.com
We will be removing Japanese Knotweed from a stormwater basin in Lower Merion Township (on the Indian Creek).
BARE ROOT TREE PLANTING, HOLMESBURG
Event Organizer: TreeVitalize
Sponsors or Supporting Organizations: Holmesburg Tree Tenders
Time: 8 AM
Location: Meet at Holmesburg Rec. Center, 4500 Rhawn St., Philadelphia, PA
Contact: Peg Muldowney -- 215-331-2747 Pennsylvania Horticultural Society
Hello All Tree Lovers! Welcome to the Spring Planting Season!! PHS and the DCNR TreeVitalize program are thrilled to announce that more than 1,000 trees will be planted this spring in the greater Philadelphia/SE PA region. Planting all those trees will take quite a bit of volunteer-power and we need all the help we can get!
BARE ROOT TREE PLANTING, NORRISTOWN BOROUGH
Event Organizer: TreeVitalize
Location: Call or e-mail for directions., Norristown Borough, PA
Contact: Jean Holland 610- 278-3554 Pennsylvania Horticultural Society
Hello All Tree Lovers! Welcome to the Spring Planting Season!! PHS and the DCNR TreeVitalize program are thrilled to announce that more than 1,000 trees will be planted this spring in the greater Philadelphia/SE PA region. Planting all those trees will take quite a bit of volunteer-power and we need all the help we can get!
BARE ROOT TREE PLANTING, NORTHERN LIBERTIES
Event Organizer: TreeVitalize
Sponsors or Supporting Organizations: Northern Liberties
Location: Call or e-mail for directions., Philadelphia, PA
Contact: Erika Goldberg 215-563-6368 Pennsylvania Horticultural Society
Hello All Tree Lovers! Welcome to the Spring Planting Season!! PHS and the DCNR TreeVitalize program are thrilled to announce that more than 1,000 trees will be planted this spring in the greater Philadelphia/SE PA region. Planting all those trees will take quite a bit of volunteer-power and we need all the help we can get!
BARE ROOT TREE PLANTING, KENSINGTON
Event Organizer: TreeVitalize
Sponsors or Supporting Organizations: Kensington South NAC
Time: 10 AM
Location: Meet at AlAqsa Islamic Society, 1501 Germantown Ave., Philadelphia, PA
Contact: Lisa Maiello 215-370 0099 Pennsylvania Horticultural Society
Hello All Tree Lovers! Welcome to the Spring Planting Season!! PHS and the DCNR TreeVitalize program are thrilled to announce that more than 1,000 trees will be planted this spring in the greater Philadelphia/SE PA region. Planting all those trees will take quite a bit of volunteer-power and we need all the help we can get!
CREEK CLEAN-UP
Event Organizer: Wissahickon Valley Watershed Association
Sponsors or Supporting Organizations: Merck
Time: 9:00 AM
Location: 12 Morris Road, Ambler, PA
Contact: 215-646-8866 Wissahickon Valley Watershed Association
Annual Creek Clean-Up of the Wissahickon Creek. Visit wvwa.org and call for details and to register.
BARE ROOT TREE PLANTING, LEMON RIDGE
Event Organizer: TreeVitalize
Sponsors or Supporting Organizations: Lemon Ridge Tree Tenders
Time: 10 AM
Location: Meet at 429 N. 13th St. (tentative location), Philadelphia, PA
Contact: C'Anne Anderson 215-923-0725 Pennsylvania Horticultural Society
Hello All Tree Lovers! Welcome to the Spring Planting Season!! PHS and the DCNR TreeVitalize program are thrilled to announce that more than 1,000 trees will be planted this spring in the greater Philadelphia/SE PA region. Planting all those trees will take quite a bit of volunteer-power and we need all the help we can get!
BARE ROOT TREE PLANTING, NEW KENSINGTON
Event Organizer: TreeVitalize
Sponsors or Supporting Organizations: New Kensington CDC
Time: 10 AM
Location: Meet at NKCDC Garden Center, Philadelphia, PA
Contact: Marlene Buck -- 215-427-0350 ext. 122 Pennsylvania Horticultural Society
Hello All Tree Lovers! Welcome to the Spring Planting Season!! PHS and the DCNR TreeVitalize program are thrilled to announce that more than 1,000 trees will be planted this spring in the greater Philadelphia/SE PA region. Planting all those trees will take quite a bit of volunteer-power and we need all the help we can get!
BARE ROOT TREE PLANTING, MLK VILLAGE
Event Organizer: TreeVitalize
Sponsors or Supporting Organizations: MLK Village
Time: 10 AM
Location: Meet at the Corner of 13th and Fitzwater, Philadelphia, PA
Contact: Raed Nasser -- 610-636-0504 Pennsylvania Horticultural Society
Hello All Tree Lovers! Welcome to the Spring Planting Season!! PHS and the DCNR TreeVitalize program are thrilled to announce that more than 1,000 trees will be planted this spring in the greater Philadelphia/SE PA region. Planting all those trees will take quite a bit of volunteer-power and we need all the help we can get!
Events For 04/28/09 (Tuesday)
BACKYARD COMPOSTING WORKSHOP
Event Organizer: Penn State University Cooperative Extension
Sponsors or Supporting Organizations: PA Dept. of Environmental Protection
Time: 6 PM to 7:30 PM
Location: Bernard’s Orchards, 1079 Waswaset Road, Kennett Square, PA
Contact: To Register Call 610-347-2151 Penn State University Cooperative Extension
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.Cost $20, backyard compost bin will be given to all attendees. Seating is limited, please register by April 21st at phone number above or visit website for more info.
ESSENTIALS OF SUSTAINABLE PACKAGING COURSE
Event Organizer: Sustainable Packaging Coalition
Sponsors or Supporting Organizations: Packaging Association of Canada (PAC)
Packaging and Technology Integrated Solutions (PTIS)
Sustainable Packaging Coalition
Event continues until: 04/29/09
Location: Contact Event Organizer, Philadelphia, PA
Contact: Lindsey Ogle (416) 490-7860 x222 Sustainable Packaging Course
The Essentials of Sustainable Packaging course is designed for packaging and corporate professionals seeking a deeper understanding of sustainability and how sustainability criteria can be effectively integrated into the packaging development process to enhance the lives of people, lower environmental impact and reduce costs. The only course developed by the Sustainable Packaging Coalition (SPC), The Essentials of Sustainable Packaging is structured around the SPC’s “Definition of Sustainable Packaging” and provides critical insights, design considerations, and innovative examples from the packaging industry and beyond.
Registration Required. Visit the website.
Cost: $995 (members) $1,350 (non-members)
WATERSHED STREAM SCHOOL: TECHNIQUES TO MONITOR AND PROTECT YOUR LOCAL STREAM
Event Organizer: Delaware Riverkeeper Network
Sponsors or Supporting Organizations: New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
Event continues until: 04/29/09 Time: 8:45 am - 4pm
Location: Historic Prallsville Mill, 24 Risler St, Stockton, NJ
Contact: 215-369-1188 x 110 Delaware Riverkeeper Network
Ever wonder how you can determine if your local stream is healthy or polluted? Are you already a stream monitor but want to expand your toolbox of skills? Do you wonder what data your watershed group can gather to help better protect or restore streams in your communities? Or are you new to the water world and just curious of what insects and critters live in your local stream and want to get involved protecting them? Then Stream School is for you!
Events For 04/29/09 (Wednesday)
BACKYARD COMPOSTING WORKSHOP
Event Organizer: Penn State University Cooperative Extension
Sponsors or Supporting Organizations: PA Dept. of Environmental Protection
Time: 7 PM
Location: Hatfield Township Public Meeting Room of the Township Bldg, 1950 School Rd, Hatfield, PA
Contact: To Register Contact Nancy Stock at 215-855-0900 Penn State University Cooperative Extension
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 required. Visit the website for more info.
Events For 05/01/09 (Friday)
BARE ROOT TREE PLANTING, FAIRHILL & ST HUGH/HACE
Event Organizer: TreeVitalize
Sponsors or Supporting Organizations: Fairhill & St Hugh/HACE
Time: 10 AM (May occur on May 2 instead!)
Location: Meet at HACE (Call or e-mail to confirm date), 167 W. Allegheny Ave., Philadelphia, PA
Contact: Willie Gonzalez 215-426-8025 Pennsylvania Horticultural Society
Hello All Tree Lovers! Welcome to the Spring Planting Season!! PHS and the DCNR TreeVitalize program are thrilled to announce that more than 1,000 trees will be planted this spring in the greater Philadelphia/SE PA region. Planting all those trees will take quite a bit of volunteer-power and we need all the help we can get!
Events For 05/02/09 (Saturday)
NATIVE PLANT SALE
Event Organizer: Silver Lake Nature Center
Event continues until: 05/03/09 Time: Sat. 10am to 4pm, Sun. noon to 4pm
Location: 1306 Bath Road, Bristol, PA
Contact: 2157851177 Silver Lake Nature Center
We are happy to offer a large selection of plants that will thrive in your garden. Try our annuals, perennials and biennials - for sun and shade, birds and butterflies.
BARE ROOT TREE PLANTING, IMPACT SERVICES
Event Organizer: TreeVitalize
Sponsors or Supporting Organizations: Impact Services
Time: 10 AM
Location: Meet at Impact Services, 1952 E. Allegheny Ave., Philadelphia, PA
Contact: Phyllis Martino 215-739-1600 x141 Pennsylvania Horticultural Society
Hello All Tree Lovers! Welcome to the Spring Planting Season!! PHS and the DCNR TreeVitalize program are thrilled to announce that more than 1,000 trees will be planted this spring in the greater Philadelphia/SE PA region. Planting all those trees will take quite a bit of volunteer-power and we need all the help we can get!
BACKYARD COMPOSTING WORKSHOP, VOLLMECKE ORCHARDS
Event Organizer: Penn State University Cooperative Extension
Sponsors or Supporting Organizations: PA Dept. of Environmental Protection
Time: 1 PM to 2:30 PM
Location: Vollmecke Orchards, 155 Cedar Knoll Road, Coatesville, PA
Contact: To Register call 610-383-4616 Backyard Compost
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. Cost $20, backyard compost bin will be given to all attendees. Seating is limited, please register by April 25th at phone number above or visit website for more info.
12TH ANNUAL CHESTER-RIDLEY-CRUM CREEKS CLEAN UP
Event Organizer: Chester-Ridley-Crum Watersheds Association
Time: 9 - 12
Location: Media, PA
Contact: 610-892-8731 Chester-Ridley-Crum Watersheds Association
Volunteer to help clean up the Chester, Ridley & Crum Creeks. 35 clean up sites available. Last year over 500 people picked up an estimated 40,000 lbs. of debris! Call or email to find a location near you.
BARE ROOT TREE PLANTING, DIVERSIFIED COMMUNITY
Event Organizer: TreeVitalize
Sponsors or Supporting Organizations: Diversified Community
Time: 10 AM
Location: Meet at Diversified Community Center, 1529 S. 22nd St. ( 22nd and Tasker), Philadelphia, PA
Contact: Cheryl Weiss 215-336-5505 Ext 342 Pennsylvania Horticultural Society
Hello All Tree Lovers! Welcome to the Spring Planting Season!! PHS and the DCNR TreeVitalize program are thrilled to announce that more than 1,000 trees will be planted this spring in the greater Philadelphia/SE PA region. Planting all those trees will take quite a bit of volunteer-power and we need all the help we can get!
BACKYARD COMPOSTING WORKSHOP, AWBURY ARBORETUM ASSOCIATION COMMUNITY GARDEN CLUB
Event Organizer: Penn State University Cooperative Extension
Sponsors or Supporting Organizations: PA Dept. of Environmental Protection
Time: 10 - 11:30
Location: Awbury Arboretum Association Community Garden Club, Ardleigh & Washington Lane, Philadelphia, PA
Pennsylvania Horticultural Society
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 may be required. Visit the website for more info.
VOLUNTEER WORK DAY
Event Organizer: Silver Lake Nature Center
Time: 9am to 2pm
Location: meet at the Nature Center's building, 1306 Bath Road, Bristol, PA
Contact: 215-785-1177 Silver Lake Nature Center:link
Join us on the first Saturday of each month for our Volunteer Work Day, 9 am - 2 pm. We will have projects to do, indoors and out (weather permitting). Give us four hours and we’ll give you lunch! Please call 215-785-1177 to let us know if you can help.
BARE ROOT TREE PLANTING, NORTHEAST PHILADELPHIA
Event Organizer: TreeVitalize
Sponsors or Supporting Organizations: Northeast Tree Tenders
Time: 9 AM
Location: Meet at Al Furqan Mosque, next to the Dollar Tree at Cottman and The Boulevard, 7252 Roosevelt Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA
Contact: Hasan Malik -- 215 694 9607 Pennsylvania Horticultural Society
Hello All Tree Lovers! Welcome to the Spring Planting Season!! PHS and the DCNR TreeVitalize program are thrilled to announce that more than 1,000 trees will be planted this spring in the greater Philadelphia/SE PA region. Planting all those trees will take quite a bit of volunteer-power and we need all the help we can get!
BARE ROOT TREE PLANTING, ROXBOROUGH
Event Organizer: TreeVitalize
Sponsors or Supporting Organizations: Central Roxborough Civic Association
Time: 10:30 AM
Location: Garden R.U.N., 242 Monastery, Philadelphia, PA
Contact: Jill Schneider 215-779-3688 Pennsylvania Horticultural Society
Hello All Tree Lovers! Welcome to the Spring Planting Season!! PHS and the DCNR TreeVitalize program are thrilled to announce that more than 1,000 trees will be planted this spring in the greater Philadelphia/SE PA region. Planting all those trees will take quite a bit of volunteer-power and we need all the help we can get!
BARE ROOT TREE PLANTING, NOAH
Event Organizer: TreeVitalize
Sponsors or Supporting Organizations: NOAH
Time: 10:30 AM
Location: Call or e-mail for directions., Philadelphia, PA
Contact: Pauline Rosenberg 215-879-1071 Pennsylvania Horticultural Society
Hello All Tree Lovers! Welcome to the Spring Planting Season!! PHS and the DCNR TreeVitalize program are thrilled to announce that more than 1,000 trees will be planted this spring in the greater Philadelphia/SE PA region. Planting all those trees will take quite a bit of volunteer-power and we need all the help we can get!
Events For 05/03/09 (Sunday)
BARE ROOT TREE PLANTING
Event Organizer: TreeVitalize
Sponsors or Supporting Organizations: Philly Tree People / Traveling Tree People
Time: 10:30 AM
Location: Meet at 2771 Jasper Street, Philadelphia, PA
Contact: Nykia M. Perez -- 215-284-6383 Pennsylvania Horticultural Society
Hello All Tree Lovers! Welcome to the Spring Planting Season!! PHS and the DCNR TreeVitalize program are thrilled to announce that more than 1,000 trees will be planted this spring in the greater Philadelphia/SE PA region. Planting all those trees will take quite a bit of volunteer-power and we need all the help we can get!
Events For 05/06/09 (Wednesday)
GREEN DRINKS PHILADELPHIA
Event Organizer: Green Drinks Delaware Valley
Time: 6-8pm
Location: Standard Tap, 2nd & Poplar St., Philadelphia, PA
Green Drinks
Every month people who work in the environmental field meet up for a beer at informal sessions known as Green Drinks. See website for more information.
GREEN DRINKS CHERRY HILL
Event Organizer: Green Drinks Delaware Valley
Time: 6-8pm
Location: PJ Whelihan's, 1854 E. Marlton Pike, Cherry Hill, NJ
Green Drinks
Every month people who work in the environmental field meet up for a beer at informal sessions known as Green Drinks. See website for more information.
GREEN DRINKS MT. AIRY
Event Organizer: Green Drinks Delaware Valley
Time: 6-8pm
Location: Earth Bread + Brewery, 7136 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA
Green Drinks
Every month people who work in the environmental field meet up for a beer at informal sessions known as Green Drinks. See website for more information.
GREEN DRINKS WEST CHESTER
Event Organizer: Green Drinks Delaware Valley
Time: 6-8pm
Location: Kildare's Irish Pub, 18-22 West Gay Street, West Chester, PA
Green Drinks
Every month people who work in the environmental field meet up for a beer at informal sessions known as Green Drinks. See website for more information.
GREEN DRINKS MEDIA
Time: 6 PM to 9 PM
Location: Iron Hill Brewery, 30 E. State St., Media, PA
Email: kelly@yourlifemoves.com
Every month people who work in the environmental field and anyone just interested in talking Green meet up for a beer at informal sessions known as Green Drinks. Come anytime and ask the hostess where the Green Drinks group is sitting.
Events For 05/07/09 (Thursday)
VERMICOMPOSTING - WORM COMPOSTING CLASS
Event Organizer: Pennsylvania Resources Council, Inc.
Time: 7 PM
Location: PRC’s Eastern Campus Ridley Creek State Park, PA
Contact: Siobhan Lynam 610-353-1555 ext 232 Pennsylvania Resources Council
Worm your way into composting with one of nature’s most efficient recyclers, the earthworm! Worm composting or vermicomposting ("Vermi" is Latin for "worm.") is an effective way to recycle both food and paper waste and turn it into valuable and nutrient-rich soil fertilizer.
Class participants will learn how to house, feed, harvest and care for their own worms. Each participant or couple will be provided with a bin, instructions, and worms. You will go home with a complete, ready to use vermiculture system!
Cost $30 Per Person. Registration Required.
BACKYARD COMPOSTING WORKSHOP
Event Organizer: Penn State University Cooperative Extension
Sponsors or Supporting Organizations: PA Dept. of Environmental Protection
Location: Neshaminy Manor Center, 1282 Almshouse Road, Doylestown, PA
Contact: Susan Schneck / 215-345-3283 Backyard Compost
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 may be required. Visit the website for more info.
Events For 05/08/09 (Friday)
FULL MOON KAYAK TRIP AT SILVER LAKE NATURE CENTER
Event Organizer: Silver Lake Nature Center
Time: 7pm to 10pm
Location: Meet at parking lot by lake at Silver Lake Park, 1306 Bath Road, Bristol, PA
Contact: 2157851177 Silver Lake Nature Center
Enjoy a unique view of the lake at night. Adults only. Please call 215-785-1177 as pre-registration is required. Fee:$20 member; $25 non-member.
Events For 05/09/09 (Saturday)
PARENTS & PRESCHOOLERS
Event Organizer: Silver Lake Nature Center
Time: 10am to 11am
Location: 1306 Bath Road, Bristol, PA
Contact: 2157851177 Silver Lake Nature Center
Three- to five-year-olds and their caregivers can discover nature together! Please call 215-785-1177 to register by May 7th. Fee for child w/adult: $6 member; $9 non-member.
Events For 05/11/09 (Monday)
KEYSTONE H.E.L.P./"HOME PERFORMANCE 101" 1-DAY CLASS FOR CONTRACTORS + OTHERS
Event Organizer: Keystone H.E.L.P. (Home Energy Loan Program)
Sponsors or Supporting Organizations: Energy Coordinating Agency, PA Department of Environmental Protection, Smart Energy Initiative of SE PA, Montgomery & Bucks County Community Colleges, Delaware County Technical School, and the City of Philadelphia.
Time: Full day - see individual sessions for exact time
Location: Philadelphia Municipal Services Building, Philadelphia, PA
Keystone H.E.L.P.
The Keystone Home Energy Loan Program is holding 1-day trainings for contractors and remodelers to qualify to offer their clients the state subsidized low loan rates These one-day trainings are statewide April through June, with 8 trainings in the 5-county area, as well as Allentown, Reading & Bethlehem. The classes are open to contractors and remodelers, and interested others such as community leaders and advocates, other real estate and building professionals, and those exploring job opportunities, but the class is especially targetted for contractors able to participate in Keystone HELP with their customers. Please see below and www.KeystoneHELP.com for additional info and to register.
Events For 05/12/09 (Tuesday)
KEYSTONE H.E.L.P./"HOME PERFORMANCE 101" 1-DAY CLASS FOR CONTRACTORS + OTHERS
Event Organizer: Keystone H.E.L.P. (Home Energy Loan Program)
Sponsors or Supporting Organizations: Energy Coordinating Agency, PA Department of Environmental Protection, Smart Energy Initiative of SE PA, Montgomery & Bucks County Community Colleges, Delaware County Technical School, and the City of Philadelphia.
Time: 8am-4:30pm
Location: Delaware County Technical School/Intermediate Unit, Morton, PA
Keystone H.E.L.P.
The Keystone Home Energy Loan Program is holding 1-day trainings for contractors and remodelers to qualify to offer their clients the state subsidized low loan rates These one-day trainings are statewide April through June, with 8 trainings in the 5-county area, as well as Allentown, Reading & Bethlehem. The classes are open to contractors and remodelers, and interested others such as community leaders and advocates, other real estate and building professionals, and those exploring job opportunities, but the class is especially targetted for contractors able to participate in Keystone HELP with their customers. Please see below and www.KeystoneHELP.com for additional info and to register.
BACKYARD COMPOSTING WORKSHOP
Event Organizer: Penn State University Cooperative Extension
Sponsors or Supporting Organizations: PA Dept. of Environmental Protection
Time: 7 PM
Location: Jenkintown School District Link Building, 325 Highland Ave, Jenkintown, PA
Backyard Compost
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 required. Free compost bins will be given out after the workshops – supplies are limited. Visit the website for more info.
Events For 05/13/09 (Wednesday)
BACKYARD COMPOSTING WORKSHOP
Event Organizer: Penn State University Cooperative Extension
Sponsors or Supporting Organizations: PA Dept. of Environmental Protection Location: Silver Lake Nature Center, 1306 Bath Road, Bristol, PA
Contact: Susan Schneck / 215-345-3283 Backyard Compost
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 may be required. Visit the website for more info.
Events For 05/14/09 (Thursday)
BACKYARD COMPOSTING CLASS
Event Organizer: Pennsylvania Resources Council, Inc.
Time: 6 - 7
Location: Pennsylvania Resources Council Office, 3606 Providence Road, Newtown Square, PA
Contact: Siobhan Lynam (610) 353-1555 ext. 232 Pennsylvania Resources Council, Inc.
Composting is nature’s way of recycling. By utilizing the natural process of decomposition, organic materials often considered “waste,” such as grass clippings, food scraps, autumn leaves and even paper, can be recycled back into a rich soil conditioner. Composting helps you reduce your waste stream, it improves the health of your gardens, and most of all its easy to do and enjoyable. This workshop thoroughly covers the importance of composting, setting up a compost pile, proper maintenance and ways of using finished compost. Participants will receive an Earth Machine Compost Bin with attendance. This bin, approved across the state as an ideal bin for urban and suburban areas, has an eighty-gallon capacity. Cost $30 Per Person or $40 Per Couple. Registration Required.
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