THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED TO A LATER DATE! MORE INFORMATION WILL BE AVAILABLE WHEN A NEW DATE IS CHOSEN? Come and experience the beauty and diversity of the land and organic farm at Monocacy Manor. Learn about its history and the ministry inspired by the gifts of Creation. With plenty of time to enjoy and contemplatively explore the outdoors, […]
» Read moreJoin the Office of Sustainability, Skillman Library, and the Lehigh Valley community for a free screening of Al Gore’s 2017 documentary, “An Inconvenient Sequel.” Stay for networking with organizations like the Alliance for Sustainable Communities, Lehigh Valley Gas Truth, and more. Student poster presentations and an assortment of refreshments will be available. Looking forward to spending Earth Day with our […]
» Read moreFarmers markets allow shoppers to buy products directly from growers. This means less transportation, handling, and processing of fruits, vegetables, meats, cheeses, and other foods. Food sold at farmers markets is often seasonal, local, and less expensive than traditional supermarkets. Learn More Benefits of Shopping at Farmers Markets Farmers Markets and Sustainability – USDA Lehigh Valley Resources 2017 Lehigh […]
» Read more5:30 – Happy Hour with Networking 6:15 – 2018: What Lies Ahead? Let’s start 2018 off with an open forum on where sustainability is headed in 2018. No speaker, just a moderator and some starter questions. From there, the discussion is up to you. What’s the state of sustainability in the Lehigh Valley at the start of the year? Are […]
» Read moreFor Your Holiday Feasting: How to Buy Local and Waste Less LaKeisha Thorpe, Bethlehem Food Co-op Madeleine Weko, Muhlenberg College Sustainable eating can be tough – finding food that’s healthy, local, AND affordable is easier said than done, especially around the holidays. How can we eat well all winter and experience good and culturally appropriate food all year? Join us as we […]
» Read moreAn International Energy Agency official claims that there are four sustainable innovations that are on track to “do their part in a zero-carbon-emissions world by mid-century”: electric vehicles, energy storage, solar photovoltaic power, and wind power. This year marks the first time any of these green technologies are on track, which is an important step towards a more sustainable future – but […]
» Read morePlant a Row Lehigh Valley is a hunger relief organization that encourages donations of fresh produce from local gardeners. Participants can either dedicate a row of their garden, or donate excess produce after a harvest. Donations are given to food banks in the Lehigh Valley to help fight food insecurity. For more information, visit Plant a Row For […]
» Read moreMy mother was adept at giving new life to old food; stale bread became croutons, old milk was used for baking, and any leftovers were carefully stored away in Tupperware containers for the next day’s lunch. She made sure we had almost no food waste in our house – and what she was doing wasn’t just thrifty, it was incredibly […]
» Read moreThe term ‘fracking’ comes from the process of fracturing the shale rocks in which natural gas is stored by forcing a mixture of water, chemicals, and sand inside the rock to crack it and release the gas. There is some evidence that it can pollute surrounding areas, but the health consequences and environmental impacts of fracking are still being studied. […]
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