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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  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 04/27/09 (Monday) 
  
RESNET CERTIFIED HOME ENERGY RATER (HERS) TRAINING
Event Organizer: Energy Coordinating Agency
Sponsors or Supporting Organizations: Energy  Star
  Event continues until: 05/01/09 
  Location: AIA Center for Architecture, 1218 Arch Street, Philadelphia,  PA
  Contact: Katrina Schwartz  215-609-1048  RESNET Certified  Home Energy Rater Training  
  Preregistration is required. Class will be limited to 12 participants. Course  includes basic energy concepts, HVAC Systems, combustion and venting basics,  advanced insulation techniques, field practice with blower door and duct  blaster at construction site, and use of the latest version of HERS rating  software and much more. Cost: $1,200. 
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
  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.
Events For 05/16/09 (Saturday)
   
  WATERWAY CLEANUP AT SILVER LAKE NATURE  CENTER
Event Organizer: Silver Lake Nature Center
Sponsors or Supporting Organizations: Waste Management, International Coastal  Cleanup
  Time: 9am to 2pm 
  Location: Meet at Silver Lake Nature Center's building, 1306 Bath Road,  Bristol, PA
  Contact: 2157851177  Silver Lake  Nature Center
  Help clean your local watershed! Come out and help us remove the trash that  accumulates over the year. Bring your kayak, use ours, or work from the land.  If you can help, please call 215 785-1177. 
THE ATGLEN AND SUSQUEHANNA RAILROAD (THE LOW GRADE LINE)
Event Organizer: Philadelphia Parks Alliance
Sponsors or Supporting Organizations: Philadelphia Parks Alliance, Sierra Club,  Pa. Environmental Council, Green Space Alliance, American Institute of  Architects, American Society of Landscape Architects, Preservation Alliance,  East Coast Greenway, Women’s Transportation Seminar, Schuylkill River Greenway  Association.
  Time: 8 AM until dinner 
  Location: Will be confirmed upon registering, Philadelphia, PA
  Contact: 215-879-8159  Philadelphia Parks  Alliance
  This abandoned former Pennsylvania RR line, which stretches across all of  southern Lancaster County, was recently sold to the local townships with the  possibility of trail development. We’ll view the extraordinary bridges,  culverts and trestles built at the dawn of the 20th century by the PRR, and  enjoy the great view of the Susquehanna River, picnicking out in the  countryside. We’ll conclude the day’s adventure over dinner with a discussion  of land, trail and park planning in Lancaster County. Trip fee of $25 for  members of any of the sponsoring organizations ($30 for non-members) includes  full hiker’s breakfast but not lunch nor dinner. Transportation will be via car  pool - participants are asked to share expenses. 
Events For 05/19/09 (Tuesday) 
    
    WONDERS OF WETLANDS (WOW!) TEACHERS' WORKSHOP
Event Organizer: Silver Lake Nature Center
  Time: 9am to 3:30pm 
  Location: Meet at Silver Lake Nature Center's building, 1306 Bath Road, Bristol,  PA
  Contact: 215.785.1177  Silver Lake  Nature Center 
  An opportunity for teachers to earn six  ACT-48 credits. Includes Wonders of Wetlands manual and hands on lessons Fee:  early registration by April 1st, $30; after April 1st, $50. 
Events For 05/20/09 (Wednesday) 
    
    BACKYARD COMPOSTING WORKSHOP
Event Organizer: Penn State University Cooperative Extension
Sponsors or Supporting Organizations: PA  Dept. of Environmental Protection
  Time: 7 PM 
  Location: Indian Valley Library, 100 East Church Ave, Telford, PA
  Contact: To Register call (215) 723-9109  Backyard Composting
  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 05/23/09 (Saturday) 
    
    BIRDS OF CAPE MAY FIELD TRIP
Event Organizer: Silver Lake Nature Center
    
    Time: 6am 
  Location: 1306 Bath Road, Bristol, PA
  Contact: 2157851177  Silver Lake  Nature Center   
  Cape May provides an excellent location to find many different types of birds.  During this long day, we will visit an array of habitats and hope to find over  100 species of birds. Fee: Members $14; Non-members $18. Call 215-785-1177 to  register. 
BACKYARD COMPOSTING WORKSHOP
Event Organizer: Penn State University Cooperative Extension
Sponsors or Supporting Organizations: PA  Dept. of Environmental Protection
  Time: 10 AM to 11:30 AM 
  Location: Bernard’s Orchards, 1079 Waswaset Road, Kennett Square, PA
  Contact: To Register call 610-347-2151  Backyard Composting 
  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 May 15th at  phone number above or visit website for more info. 
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