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February 2019
[SIERRA] The Water We Share: Protecting Water Quality in the Lehigh Valley
Join us for a community forum on the current state of our water quality in the Lehigh Valley. Together, we'll discuss the most significant issues that threaten the area's drinking water, including stormwater runoff, industrial development, fracking, and biosolids. We'll also cover how we got here, how our communities are affected, solutions to mitigate these issues, and what we can do next. Doors open at 6:00 pm Tabling from 6:00-6:30 pm Panel discussion will begin at 6:30 pm Light fare and…
Find out more »March 2019
[GBU] Lehigh Valley Mayors’ Sustainability Forum
Join Green Building United to hear from four Lehigh Valley mayors as they present on their accomplishments and discuss approaches towards sustainability in the Lehigh Valley. Hear about each community's commitment to addressing carbon emissions, recycling initiatives, storm water management, and more, all in an effort to make the Lehigh Valley a healthy and livable place for residents and visitors. Governor Wolf challenged cities by signing the first statewide goal to reduce carbon emissions by 21 percent by 2025. What can cities in the Lehigh…
Find out more »[LU] U.N. Assistant Secretary for the Environment to Speak
The Lehigh University / United Nations Partnership is pleased to announce the United Nations Assistant Secretary General for the Environment, Mr. Satya Tripathy, will speak on campus on Thursday, March 21 at 4 p.m. in STEPS 101 (1 East Packer Avenue, Bethlehem, PA 18015). He will be discussing climate justice and equality.
Find out more »April 2019
[LVSN] Green Drinks LV – Book Signing
Dr. Rich Niesenbaum, Professor and Director of Sustainability Studies, Muhlenberg College Hot off the book tour! Rich will talk about various approaches to sustainable problem that he addresses in his recently released books Sustainable Solutions: Problem Solving for Future Generations and In Exchange for Gold: The Legacy and Sustainability of Artisanal Gold Mining in Las Juntas de Abangares, Costa Rica (with photographer Joe Elliott). He will also talk about Muhlenberg's new major in Sustainability Studies. Rich will be happy…
Find out more »May 2019
[LVBTC] Annual Native Plant Sale
Get ready for spring! The annual native plant sale at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Bethlehem (UUCLV) will be held the first weekend of May only. Native perennials are beautiful, hardy, provide critical food for birds and butterflies, and come back every year. Visit early for best selection. Many pots only $4-$5. The plant sale runs Saturday, May 4, 9 AM to 3 PM and Sunday, May 5, 9 AM to 3 PM. NOTE: Lehigh Valley Bird Town Coalition meeting…
Find out more »Events collates calendars from the following organizations. If you have an event you would like to add, please submit the web form under Share Information
- [AHC] – Allentown Hiking Club
- [ALLI] – Alliance for Sustainable Communities-LV
- [COOPL] – PSU Cooperative Extension-Lehigh
- [COOPN] – PSU Cooperative Extension-Northampton
- [DVGBC] – Delaware Valley Green Building Council
- [GAP] – Lehigh Gap Nature Center
- [LVPC] – LV Planning Commission
- [NNC] – Nurture Nature Center
- [RI] – Rodale Institute
- [SEED] – The Seed Farm
- [WILD] – Wildlands Conservancy
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