Philadelphia GREEN Events from May 26th to June 18th

By Research Staff, GREENandSAVE
Posted on Saturday 23rd May 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.

BUCKS COUNTY AUDUBON SOCIETY BIRD WALK

Event Organizer: Bucks County Audubon Society

Time: Morning 7:30- 9:00 AM
Contact: 215-297-5880
Website: www.bcas.org
Some general information about BCAS's Birdwalks: -Free -MORNINGS 7.30 - 9:00 AM -SPRING: Saturday, April 25 (not sure if this means every Saturday between 4/25 and 6/13)...call to confirm location and date -SUMMER: Saturday, June 13 -FALL: Saturday, September 19.

NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY: SPRING THROUGH THE LENS

Event Organizer: Bucks County Audubon Society

Time: 10:00 AM - 12 noon
Location: Bowman's Hill Wild Flower Preserve Visitor Center, 1635 River Road, New Hope, PA
Contact: 215-862-2924
Website: www.bcas.org
The first warm days of spring have arrived! Wildflowers are blooming along the trails, and animals, birds and insects are in their habitats. Join us to explore the secret places and trails of Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve and learn to capture your discoveries with a camera. Before we start photographing, we will meet indoors to discuss equipment and techniques to improve your wildflower and nature photographs. Bring your 35mm or digital camera. BHWP and BCAS members: $5; Non-members: $8. Pre-registration required by calling BHWP at 215-862-2924.

Events for 06/01/09

BACKYARD COMPOSTING WORKSHOP, LAFAYETTE HILL

Event Organizer: Penn State University Cooperative Extension

Sponsors or Supporting Organizations: PA Dept. of Environmental Protection
Time: 7 PM
Location: Whitemarsh TownshipTownship Building, 616 Germantown Pike, Lafayette Hill, PA
Contact: Mike Zeock (610) 825-3535 or mzeok@whitemarshtwp.org
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 required via email or phone. Visit the website for more info.

Events for 06/02/09

PHILADELPHIA MATERIAL PROJECT: REDEVELOPING A LOCAL & SUSTAINABLE MANUFACTURING INFRASTRUCURE

Event Organizer: Sustainable Business Network of Greater Philadelphia & Green Village Philadelphia

Time: 8am-12pm
Location: Center for Architecture, 1218 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Website: http://philadelphiamaterialsproject.eventbrite.com/
What will it take to redevelop vibrant, sustainable, local manufacturing infrastructure in the Philadelphia region? This half day event will begin to answer this question by bringing together professionals from different fields across the supply chain: design, materials, manufacturing, distribution and financing with knowledge specific to Philadelphia. Through case studies, facilitated discussions and brainstorming sessions, we will identify the current gaps in infrastructure and determine our common goals for local manufacturing. Presented by the Sustainable Businesss Network of Greater Philadelphia and Green Village Philadelphia. Cost: $20; includes breakfast

BUCKS COUNTY AUDUBON SOCIETY ANNUAL MEETING

Event Organizer: Bucks County Audubon Society

Time: 5:30 PM
Contact: 215-297-5880
Please come and join us for a pleasant evening of wine, beverages and appetizers. Get to know other members, our board, staff and new Executive Director, John Brunner and make new friends. Eve Minson, Landscape Designer, eco-gardener and member of the BCAS Board of Directors will discuss the multitude of green and sustainable design opportunities for Bucks County Audubon Society at Honey Hollow. This invitation is extended to all our BCAS members, friends and anyone who is interested in our organization. The event is free. Please RSVP 215-297-5880

Events for 06/03/09

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
Contact: greendrinks.delaware.valley@gmail.com
Website: http://greendrinksdelawarevalley.blogspot.com
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
Contact: greendrinks.delaware.valley@gmail.com
Website: http://greendrinksdelawarevalley.blogspot.com
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
Contact: lori.braunstein@sustainablecherryhill.org
Website: http://greendrinksdelawarevalley.blogspot.com
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: 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Location: Iron Hill Brewery, 30 E. State St., Media, PA
Contact: 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.

GREEN DRINKS PHILADELPHIA

Event Organizer: Green Drinks Delaware Valley
Time: 6-8pm
Location: Standard Tap, 2nd & Poplar St., Philadelphia, PA
Contact: greendrinks.delaware.valley@gmail.com
Website: http://greendrinksdelawarevalley.blogspot.com
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.
Events for 06/04/09 (Thursday)

GREENING YOUR TRANSPORTATION CHOICES—CAN YOU LIVE WITHOUT A CAR?

Event Organizer: The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education

Time: 6:30pm-8:00pm
Location: 8480 Hagy's Mill Road / Philadelphia, PA 19128
Contact: Virginia Ranly, 215-482-7300 x 129
Website: www.schuylkillcenter.org
The Schuylkill Center Presents: Citizen Science. Representatives of the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia, PhillyCarShare, the City of Philadelphia and regional transportation organizations present exciting alternatives to owning and driving automobiles in and around Philadelphia. Free and open to the public.

Events for 06/05/09 (Friday)

CAMPFIRE CLUB

Event Organizer: Ridley Creek State Park

Time: 8pm-11pm
Location: area 17 playground, 1023 sycamore mills road, media, PA
Contact: 610-892-3908 or ra-nrspridlenved@state.pa.us
Website: http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/Calendar/list.asp?icsorg=6427
Campfire Club will meet one Friday a month to enjoy the warmth of a campfire, roast marshmallows, meet new friends and take a night hike. $2 per person. S’mores, popcorn and hot chocolate will be provided. Please bring your own folding chair, marshmallow roasting stick, flashlight and mug. Dress for the weather, sturdy hiking boots are suggested. Trails are rugged and may be slippery. This event will cancel in the event of rain, lightening or high winds. Call 610-892-3908 and listen to message regarding cancellation if bad weather is predicted. Musicians strongly encouraged to bring their instruments.

Events for 06/06/09 (Saturday)

BACKYARD COMPOSTING WORKSHOP, PHILADELPHIA

Event Organizer: Penn State University Cooperative Extension

Sponsors or Supporting Organizations: PA Dept. of Environmental Protection
Time: 1 - 2:30
Location: Pennypack Environmental Center, 8600A Verree Road, Philadelphia, PA
Contact: 215-685-0470 or ctilles@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. Seating is limited, registration may be required. Visit the website for more info.

BUCKS COUNTY AUDUBON SOCIETY BIRD WALK

Event Organizer: Bucks County Audubon Society

Time: Morning 7:30- 9:00 AM
Contact: 215-297-5880
Website: www.bcas.org
Some general information about BCAS's Birdwalks: -Free -MORNINGS 7.30 - 9:00 AM -SPRING: Saturday, April 25 (not sure if this means every Saturday between 4/25 and 6/13)...call to confirm location and date
-SUMMER: Saturday, June 13
-FALL: Saturday, September 19.

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 or pacutter@co.bucks.pa.us
Website: www.silverlakenaturecenter.org
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.

GREEN BY EXAMPLE

Event Organizer: Solar States

Event continues until: 06/27/09
Time: 9:30am-12:30pm
Location: 700 N. 3rd St., Philadelphia, PA
Contact: 215-939-6699 or john@solar-states.com
Website: www.solar-states.com
Philadelphia has a problem. Over 400,000 row homes are hemorrhaging energy every day. The time has come to plug the leaks that are draining your wallet and harming your environment. GREEN BY EXAMPLE is a 4-week course dedicated to providing you energy saving tips, teaching you the base knowledge you need to work in the modern, energy-efficient home design of the future. Join us every Saturday in June for GREEN BY EXAMPLE, taught by LEED For Homes expert Sam Klein. Sign up at http://www.solar-states.com/Pages/green-sign-up.html. For more info, visit www.solar-states.com

Events for 06/07/09 (Sunday)

FISH FOR FREE DAYS: TRY FISHING WITHOUT A LICENSE

Event Organizer: Ridley Creek State Park

Time: 10am -12:30pm or 12pm-2:30pm
Location: playground area 17, 1023 sycamore mills road, media, PA
Contact: 610-892-3908 or ra-nrspridlenved@state.pa.us
Website: http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/Calendar/list.asp?icsorg=6427 This is a great opportunity for newcomers to give it a try without the expense of buying equipment, the worms or the license. Delco Anglers will teach 2 sessions of spin casting. Reservations required, need more info. call 610-892-3908 or ra-nrspridlenved@state.pa.us. Fishing rods, lessons, bait and tackle will be provided at no charge (equipment for loan with ID). A $1 donation per person graciously accepted. Bring folding chair, drinks, snacks and appropriate container if you plan on taking home your catch. Lessons and equipment loan will cancel in the event of rain, lightening or high winds. Please call 610-892-3908 and listen to message regarding cancellation if bad weather is predicted. FREE!

Events For 06/09/09 (Tuesday)

BACKYARD COMPOSTING WORKSHOP, KING OF PRUSSIA

Event Organizer: Penn State University Cooperative Extension

Sponsors or Supporting Organizations: PA Dept. of Environmental Protection
Time: 7 PM
Location: Upper Merion Library, 175 West Valley Forge Road, King of Prussia, PA
Contact: To register contact Marianne Hooper
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 may be required. Visit the website for more info.

Events for 06/10/09 (Wednesday)

COMMERCIAL RECYCLING ADVOCACY WORKSHOP

Event Organizer: RecycleNOW

Time: 6:30pm-8:30pm
Location: The Academy of Natural Sciences / Lower Level Commons / 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway
RSVP at: www.recyclenowphilly.org
RecycleNOW Philadelphia is currently focusing on bringing commercial buildings and apartments into compliance and enforcing the commercial recycling regulations. The City of Philadelphia’s commercial recycling regulations require that all commercial buildings in all parts of the City – including businesses, apartment buildings of more than six units, and schools – provide recycling for their employees and/or tenants. Commercial buildings are required to prepare and submit a recycling plan, provide recycling and containers for employees and/or tenants, and use a hauler or recycling company that is licensed by the City of Philadelphia. For all recyclables, commercial buildings must provide for separation of these items from regular trash up-front. If a hauler or a building manager/owner says that you can combine recyclables with trash, and that they will be separated off-site, they are not being recycled!

RecycleNOW will be holding meetings in the upcoming months to educate tenants and employees on how to advocate for recycling in their workplace or apartment. If you are interested in becoming a recycling advocate for your apartment building, condominium, or workplace and can’t attend the June 10th meeting, please email your name and the name of your apartment building, condominium, or workplace to info@recyclenowphilly.org.

Events for 06/11/09 (Thursday)

LOCAL FOOD FORUM

Event Organizer: Whitpain Growing Greener

Time: 6:30-8:30
Location: Wissahickon Valley Public Library, 650 Skippack Pike (Rte.73) Blue Bell, PA 19422
Contact: 215-542-8849 or WhitpainGrowingGreener@gmail.com
Website: http://www.bigtent.com/groups/wggg
Eating locally produced food can help you increase nutritional value in the food you eat, limit pesticide intake, support your local economy, preserve open space, and reduce fossil fuel consumption Please join Whitpain Growing Greener June 11th, 6:30pm Wissahickon Valley Public Library for a Local Food Forum. A presentation will be made on why eating local food is so important and you will be given resources for shopping and eating locally. Local farmers will be available to answer questions. We will be giving away a rain barrel.

GAZEBOS ALONG THE SCHUYLKILL RIVER

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: 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Location: Rear entrance of the Philadelphia Art Museum, Philadelphia, PA
Contact: 215-879-8159 or friends@philaparks.org
Website: www.philaparks.org
As the Schuylkill River leaves the coastal plain, it enters the more rugged Piedmont, where our Victorian predecessors built several gazebos north of the Art Museum, affording wonderful sunset views. Two are well known, but two rarely visited. Join Bob Thomas on a late afternoon walking tour past historic sites to these great river views. We’ll see newly restored gazebos above the Waterworks, and the improved views from Lemon Hill. We’ll conclude with an optional dinner at a local restaurant and discussion of the restoration of the gazebos and cliff-side paths. Cost for members of any of the sponsoring organizations - $15, non members - $20. No limit to the numbers of participants.

Events for 06/13/09 (Saturday)

BUCKS COUNTY AUDUBON SOCIETY BIRD WALK

Event Organizer: Bucks County Audubon Society

Time: Morning 7:30- 9:00 AM
Contact: 215-297-5880
Website: www.bcas.org
Some general information about BCAS's Birdwalks: -Free
-MORNINGS 7.30 - 9:00 AM
-SPRING: Saturday, April 25
-SUMMER: Saturday, June 13
-FALL: Saturday, September 19

GREENPEACE PHILLY MONTHLY MEETING

Event Organizer: Greenpeace Philadelphia

Time: 7:30 pm
Location: 232 S. 4th Street, 3rd Floor, Philadelphia, PA
Contact: 215-525-0145 or jillian.costigan@greenpeace.org
Fight Global Warming with Greenpeace Philly! Meetings every 3rd Wednesday of the month. All are welcome.

Events For 06/18/09 (Thursday)

URBAN SUSTAINABILITY FORUM - PHILADELPHIA'S SUSTAINABILITY FRAMEWORK, FILLING IN THE PICTURE

Event Organizer: The Academy of Natural Sciences

Sponsors or Supporting Organizations: GreenWorks
Time: 6:00 - 8:30 pm
Location: The Academy of Natural Sciences, 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA
Contact: cep@ansp.org
Website: http://greenworks.eventbrite.com
Featuring: Dr. Mark Alan Hughes, Director of Sustainability and Chief Policy Advisor to Mayor Nutter, The City of Philadelphia. This forum will take an in-depth look at GreenWorks - the first sustainability framework released by the Mayor's Office of Sustainability. In early spring 2009, Philadelphia will have a plan guiding its efforts to become the nation's greenest city. Philadelphia's green blueprint will be modeled largely after New York City's PlaNYC.

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