DELCO 9TH ANNUAL DELAWARE COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL SUMMIT

Delco Concerned Citizens for Environmental Change (DCCEC) will be hosting its 9th annual Environmental Summit. Sponsored by PA Sea Grant and DCCEC, this year's theme is Innovative Strategies for Protecting Land:  No Money, No Problem. Attendees will hear from regional professionals about ways to protect land from development through zoning, easements, and other innovative planning strategies, in additon to other topics like:
  • Low to No VOC Painting  |  Steve Kapski, Kapski Painting
  • The Health Effects of Environmental Toxins: Symptoms, Testing and Treatment Options  |  Jaie Bosse, Naturopathic Doctor, Illuminating Health
  • Contaminants of Emerging Concern in the Delaware River  |  A. Ronald MacGillibray, Ph.D., Environmental ToxicologistDelaware River Basin Commission
  • Pesticides in Our Waterways  |  Paul Stackelberg, US Geological Survey
DATE: Saturday, February 15, 2014  |  8:30 AM - 1:00 PM
LOCATION: Cusano Environmental Education Center, John Heinz wildlife Refuge, 8601 Lindbergh Blvd., Philadelphia, PA
COST: Free event!
RSVP: Register at http://delcoenvironmental.tripod.com./ 
MORE INFO: Jaclyn Rhoads at jaclyn_rhoads@yahoo.com

POETRY ON SOCIAL & ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE: A READING AND DISCUSSION WITH POETS CYNTHIA LOWEN & HILA RATZABI

Living in period of history where nuclear weapons and climate crisis are part of our mental landscape
can be challenging, to say the least. While political activism is essential, the arts, and specifically poetry, play a role in how humans process the extremely complicated and often harrowing world we live in today and poetry can serve as a voice of justice and hope. Poets Cynthia Lowen and Hila Ratzabi will read poems and lead a discussion on this topic. Lowen’s debut book of poetry, The Cloud That Contained The Lightning, addresses nuclear weaponry, and Ratzabi’s work-in-progress is a book of poems that responds to climate change. We look forward to an engaging discussion on the intersection of poetry and social and environmental justice. Hot cocoa, cider, and snacks will be served!

DATE: February 1st, 2014 at 2:00 pm
WHERE: Independents Hall, 22 North 3rd Street Philadelphia, PA 19106
COST: $5 in advance; $7 at the door
MORE INFO/RSVP: http://www.redsofasalon.com/the-red-sofa-reading-series/

NEW WINTER SCHEDULE FOR CHADDS FORD GREEN DRINKS

Kim Engstrom, principal at RENEWAL Sustainable Environments and the chapter head of Chadds Ford Green Drinks, is letting us know that her group is moving to a new location:

at the Market at Liberty Place
148 W State Street
Kennett Square, PA

Come out every 2nd Wednesday of of the month to join your fellow green, environmentally conscious and eco-friendly people for friendly conversation. And remember; no commitment needed, no dues or membership fees; just bring along a new idea, a new friend and the willingness to engage in conversation. Introduce yourself to Kim and join the community!

GRID MAGAZINE MEETS JUDAH PRESS!

Judah Press, owner of Save Some Green and long-time Center City GD DV Chapter Head, was recently featured in the January 2014 Issue of Grid Magazine. A graduate of the Master of Environmental Studies Program at the University of Penssylvania, Judah talks about his take on the intersection of sustainability and commerce. Check out the full page advertisement here at:

http://issuu.com/redflagmedia/docs/grid57_issuu/64

Better yet, stop by Save Some Green and say hello!
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