DELCO 9TH ANNUAL DELAWARE COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL SUMMIT

On February 15, Delco Concerned Citizens for Environmental Change (DCCEC) will host 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 additioniton 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

WHARTON'S CAREERS IN SOCIAL IMPACT AND SUSTAINABILITY

Wharton's Initiative for Global Environmental Leadership (IGEL) is presenting its 3rd Annual Career Event, “Careers in Social Impact and Sustainability.” This exciting career networking event will be held on Wednesday, February 12, 2014, 4:30 – 7:30pm, at the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, in the 2nd Floor MBA Lounge in Jon M. Huntsman Hall, at 3730 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA. This event is hosted in collaboration with Wharton MBA Career Management and the Wharton Social Impact Initiative.

In this original fast-paced networking event, Wharton MBA and Penn graduate students interested in sustainability and social impact will have the opportunity to connect with several corporate, governmental and non-governmental organizations that are setting the pace for sustainability practices globally. The event will include representatives from the pharmaceutical, energy, health care management, financial, and chemical sectors, and more, such as FMC, Goldman Sachs, DuPont and Rubicon Global. Each student will have a few minutes of face-time with each representative to practice their elevator pitch, make an impression, and ask questions. Dress code for this event is business.

DATE: Wednesday, February 12, 2014 from 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM (EST)
LOCATION: Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, 2nd Floor MBA Lounge in Jon M. Huntsman Hall, at 3730 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA
RSVP: Register here at http://www.eventbrite.com/e/careers-in-social-impact-and-sustainability-tickets-9747477969?aff=igelsite

NERD NIGHT PHILLY IS BACK!

Yo Nerds (and we mean that with love); bad weather can't keep us away. Nerd Nite is back and coming to Frankford Hall on Wednesday, February 12th. In observance of Valentine's Day (aka Hallmark Holiday of Love), Eric Smith is on hand, discussing The Geek's Guide to Dating and how to meet that bespectacled hottie you're pining for. Other featured talks include John Caperton on his current work at the Print Center, members from Laurel Hill Cemetery discussing the strange burial practices of lovers past, with musical guest Joey Sweeney rocking the house.

DATE: Wednesday, February 12, 2014. Doors at 7:00, show at 7:30 sharp
LOCATION: Frankford Hall, 1210 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA
COST: $5.00 cover, plus food and drink specials

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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