Events For 01/20/09 (Tuesday)
ANNIE'S PROJECT: EDUCATION FOR WOMEN FARMERS
Event Organizer: Ann Stone
Sponsors or Supporting Organizations: Pennsylvania Women's Agricultural Network (PAWAgN)
Time: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location: Chester County Economic Development Corporation, Eagleview Corporation Center, 737 Constitution Drive, Exton, PA
Contact: (814) 863-4489 RegisterAnnie’sProject
Annie's Project is a national extension program that provides risk management education for women farmers. Annie's Project will take place over six focused workshops. A fee of $50.00 includes meals and materials for all six sessions. Register at - http://wagn.cas.psu.edu/RegisterAnniesProject.html. Through the program participants will learn how to identify risks that affect their farm, prioritize risks, and develop a risk management plan.
Events For 01/29/09 (Thursday)
GETTING TO KNOW NONPROFIT FINANCE FUND
Event Organizer: Nonprofit Finance Fund
Time: 8:45 AM - 10:00 AM
Location: Nonprofit Finance Fund, 1608 Walnut St., Suite 703, Philadelphia, PA
Contact: 215.546.9426. Nonprofit Finance Fund
Nonprofit Finance Fund (NFF) is dedicated to connecting nonprofit finance to mission through a wide range of loans, financial consulting, facility-planning services, growth services and thought-leadership. In this session, NFF staff will provide an introduction to NFF’s mission and nonprofit financial services that aim to help nonprofit organizations improve their capacity to serve their communities. No charge – Reservations requested.
Events For 01/31/09 (Saturday)
THE PINE BARRENS & THE NEW FRANKLIN PARKER PRESERVE
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, and Schuylkill River Greenway Association. All-day tours are $25 for members/$30 for non-members.
Time: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Location: Meeting in west Philadelphia, exact location provided at registration, Philadelphia, PA
Contact: 215-879-8159 Phila Parks
This walking tour to the New Jersey Pine Barrens will explore the new preserve just north of Wharton Forest. Trip fee includes full hiker’s breakfast but not lunch or dinner; transportation will be via car pool—participants are asked to share expenses. To register and for meeting location call 215-879-8159.
Events For 02/04/09 (Wednesday)
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 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.
Events For 02/05/09 (Thursday)
GETTING TO KNOW NONPROFIT FINANCE FUND
Event Organizer: Nonprofit Finance Fund
Time: 8:45AM – 10:00AM
Location: Main Line Chamber of Commerce, 175 Strafford Avenue, Wayne, PA
Contact: 215.546.9426. Nonprofit Finance Fund
Nonprofit Finance Fund (NFF) is dedicated to connecting nonprofit finance to mission through a wide range of loans, financial consulting, facility-planning services, growth services and thought-leadership. In this session, NFF staff will provide an introduction to NFF’s mission and nonprofit financial services that aim to help nonprofit organizations improve their capacity to serve their communities. No charge--reservations requested.
FARMING FOR THE FUTURE CONFERENCE
Event Organizer: PASA
Event continues until: 02/07/09
Location: Penn Stater Conference Center, 215 Innovation Boulevard, State College, PA
Contact: 814-349-9856 Pasa Farming
Every year we gather in February to celebrate, to learn, to rest, to prepare for the next year and to remember who we are. In many respects, this gathering will be the same. But in some ways it may be quite different. Come join us as we assess and reassert the values that we know will lead to a brighter future for America’s farmers, consumers and rural communities. The theme this year - The Worldwide Search for Food Sovereignty: Finding Your Foodshed. The main conference offers two keynote speakers, over 75 workshops, over 75 Tradeshow exhibitors, local & organic meals, and more!
Events For 02/14/09 (Saturday)
BALDPATE MOUNTAIN & THE HOWELL LIVING HISTORY FARM
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, and Schuylkill River Greenway Association. All-day tours are $25 for members/$30 for non-members.
Time: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Location: Meeting in west Philadelphia, exact location provided at registration., Philadelphia, PA
Contact: 215-879-8159 Phila. Parks
Walking tour of the new preserve on Baldpate Mountain, in Mercer County high above the Delaware River, as well as the Howell Living History Farm. Trip fee includes full hiker’s breakfast but not lunch or dinner; transportation will be via car pool—participants are asked to share expenses. To register and for meeting location call 215-879-8159.
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