Philadelphia Green Events from February 24 to March 21

By Research Staff, GREENandSAVE.com
Posted on Sunday 22nd February 2009

Events For 02/24/09 (Tuesday)

ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY ACROSS WCU

Event Organizer: West Chester University

Event continues until: 02/25/09
Location: West Chester University, West Chester, PA
Contact: Dr. Paul Morgan, 610-436-694 Email: pmorgan@wcupa.edu
Featuring Dr. Mitch Thomashow, noted author and the President of Unity College, an environmental liberal arts college in Maine. *** Tuesday, February 24th - 3:00–4:00pm “Leading Change: Integrating Sustainability - Across the Curriculum” -Faculty Forum: Philips Board Room; 4:15–5:15pm “Students Creating a Sustainable Future: Stories from Unity College” - Student Forum: Sykes, Ballroom 4; 7:30–9:00pm “Bringing the Biosphere Home, Bringing the Amazon Home” - Public Lecture with the ACEER Foundation: Schmucker Science Center Auditorium. *** Wednesday, February 25th, 9:00 – 11:00am “Integrating the Environment and Sustainability into the West Chester University Curriculum” - Faculty Workshop: FH Green Library 409. FREE and Open to All.

Events For 02/26/09 (Thursday)

ENERGY EXPO

Event Organizer: State Rep. Barrar and Sen. Pileggi

Time: 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Location: Aston Township Community Center, 257 Concord Road, Aston, PA
Contact: Ann Iacono (610) 485-7606

Events For 02/28/09 (Saturday)

FIELD TRIP: BIRD OF NJ'S NORTH SHORE

Event Organizer: Silver Lake Nature Center

Time: 8am to 6pm
Location: Meet at Silver Lake Nature Center's building, 1306 Bath Road, Bristol, PA
Contact: 215.785.1177 Silver Lake Nature Center
It is cold, but this trip provides a wonderful chance to see a number of waterfowl up close. We will carpool from the Nature Center and bird all day. For lunch, we will warm up in a local restaurant. Please call to register by Feb. 25th. Fee: $14 members; $18 non-members.

Events For 03/01/09 (Sunday)

PHILADELPHIA FLOWER SHOW
Event continues until: 03/08/09
Location: Philadelphia, PA
The Flower Show

Events For 03/02/09 (Monday)

PHILADELPHIA SUSTAINABILITY AWARDS

Event Organizer: Pennsylvania Environmental Council (PEC)

Sponsors or Supporting Organizations: Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission, PennFuture, The Reinvestment Fund, City of Philadelphia Mayor's Office of Sustainability, Delaware Valley Green Building Council
Time: 5:30 pm
Location: PA Convention Center Auditorium, 12th and Arch Street Entrance, Philadelphia, PA
Contact: 215-592-7020 Philadelphia Sustainability Awards    
The Philadelphia Sustainability Awards honor the region's environmental innovations, economic development and vibrant communities. RSVP required - visit website.

Events For 03/04/09 (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 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 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 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.

Events For 03/06/09 (Friday)

ESCAPE FROM SUBURBIA - SPECIAL SCREENING

Event Organizer: ECLA PA (a Post Carbon Institute Chapter)

Sponsors or Supporting Organizations: ECLA PA The Post Carbon Institute Relocalization/Transition chapter in SE PA; The Environmental Home Store
Time: 7 PM
Location: The Environmental Home Store, 320 North Broad St., Doylestown, PA
Contact: 215.328.9128 ECLA PA 
The Environmental Home Store will host another award winning video, "Escape From Suburbia" for Doylestown's March's First Friday, March 6 at 7 PM. As usual, a discussion on issues, and home energy saving strategies will follow. For Information: 267.992.8020 or 215-844-4733. Seating is limited and admission is FREE.

Events For 03/07/09 (Saturday)

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.
 
THE 2009 SCHUYLKILL WATERSHED CONGRESS

Event Organizer: Delaware Riverkeeper Network

Location: Montgomery County Community College, West Campus, Pottstown, PA
Contact: Chari Towne / 215-369-1188, ext. 109 Delaware Riverkeeper Network
The Schuylkill Watershed Congress is an annual gathering of citizens interested in understanding, protecting and restoring local watersheds and streams. This event features a diverse program with concurrent and poster sessions covering a broad range of watershed topics. Keynote Speaker: Andrew Pitz, Vice President, Strategic Policy & Planning, Natural Lands Trust. *Register by Friday, February 20th, 2009 to qualify for the $40 Early Registration Fee.* After February 20th, the Registration Fee increases to $50 per person. Registration fees cover participation in Saturday's program, Saturday morning's hospitality and lunch. For complete details on all sessions being offered and for registration and sponsorship information, visit the web site.

Events For 03/11/09 (Wednesday)

MOVING THE COUNTRY FORWARD WITH NATURAL GAS

Event Organizer: Greater Philadelphia Clean Cities

Time: 10:00 am - noon
Location: Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission, 8th Floor, 190 N 6th Street, Philadelphia, PA
Philly Clean Cities
The Greater Philadelphia Clean Cities Program is sponsoring a stakeholder meeting to address a popular type of Alternative Fuel. Please join us to hear presentations from a variety of experts on Natural Gas as a transportation fuel. There will be plenty of time for Q & A. Natural Gas represents an important option in helping to reduce our dependence on foreign oil, create economic stability, and clean up the environment. Please RSVP by March 6th so we can provide a FREE lunch for everyone at noon. Please pass the word and bring a friend!

Events For 03/12/09 (Thursday)

LINKING MONEY TO MISSION: A BALANCING ACT

Event Organizer: Nonprofit Finance Fund

Time: 8:45AM – 3:30PM
Location: Temple University Center City, Conference Center, 1515 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA
Contact: 215.546.9426 Nonprofit Finance Fund
Learn to balance your organization’s mission with its financial realities. Plan for an in-depth and dynamic discussion of your organization’s capital situation, its plans for the future, and the best path to achieve your long-term goals. NFF will: -Give you a crash course on interpreting your financial statements to reveal the financial reality underpinning your programs -Engage in dialogue about the challenges posed by growth, endowments, property ownership, and much more -Use real-life case studies, with financial information drawn from IRS Form 990s and audits, to demonstrate how the choices you make impact your organization’s financial health and viability -Discuss the use of financial information in communicating to funders and other stakeholders your organization’s financial story and resource needs. $85 per person – Reservation required. Cost includes workshop materials, continental breakfast and lunch.

Events For 03/13/09 (Friday)
 
GO GREEN EXPO

Event Organizer: Go Green Expo

Sponsors or Supporting Organizations: Directory of sponsors available at GoGreenExpo.com
Event continues until: 03/15/09
Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, 1101 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA
Contact: Chris Colihan-Grillo / 212-655-4505 ext. 224 GoGreenExpo.com 
Go Green Expo aims to bring both eco-minded businesses and consumers together to further drive the green economy. In addition to the eclectic blend of products featured at the show, Go Green Expo will also host a variety of panels with leaders in green industry, local politics, and community organizations advocating on behalf of the environment. Panels will discuss subjects including innovations in transportation, emerging energy sources, conservation, eco-entrepreneurialism & much more. Business-to-Business Expo: Friday, 10am-5pm. Business-to-Business & Business-to-Consumer Expo: Saturday, 10am-6pm, and Sunday, 10am-5pm. Tickets $10.

Events For 03/14/09 (Saturday)

SPRING AND PRETZELS IN LANCASTER COUNTY

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 PhilaParks
Walking tour in Lancaster County, PA to see Amish farms. Trip fee includes full hiker’s breakfast but not lunch or dinner; transportation will be via car pool—participants are asked to share expenses.

Events For 03/21/09 (Saturday)
POTLUCK BREAKFAST FOR THE BUDDHIST PEACE WALK - WALK FOR A NEW SPRING
Time: 8:30 - 10:00 am
Location: Peace Center of Delaware County, Springfield, PA
Contact: 610-544-1818
Breakfast followed by Darby Creek Valley Association Board Meeting at the Peace Center.
BOAT & WATER SAFETY AWARENESS COURSE (BWSA)
Event Organizer: Silver Lake Nature Center
Time: 8am to 4pm
Location: Silver Lake Nature Center's building, 1306 Bath Road, Bristol, PA
Contact: 215.785.1177 Silver Lake Nature Center
Completion of this course certifies the participant for driving a boat in Pennsylvania. This is an in-the-water course. Dress appropriately and bring a lunch! Must be 12+ and able to swim. Fee: $15 per person.
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