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This lecture by Eban Goodstein is about how to solve the climate crisis by 2030. Eban, the Director of Graduate Programs in Sustainability at Bard College, will discuss the issue of global climate change and how to avoid its worst impacts through dramatic change in the next 10 years.
From Wikipedia: Eban Goodstein is an economist, author, and public educator who directs both the Center for Environmental Policy and the MBA in Sustainability at Bard College. He is known for organizing national educational initiatives on climate change, which have engaged thousands of schools and universities, civic institutions, faith groups, and community organizations in solutions-driven dialogue. He is the author of three books and numerous journal articles.
HERBS FOR COLDS AND FLU
Libby Felten
Clinical Herbalist
As winter illnesses start to spread, tackle them effortlessly from your home pantry! Many common weeds, garden flowers and culinary herbs are powerful cold and flu remedies. Join us for a workshop on treating common winter ailments naturally. We will learn what to have on hand as well as how to prepare and take herbs so you can have a healthy winter season. Libby Felten is a clinical herbalist who has been in practice for 18 years. She works with all chronic conditions and is known internationally for her work with people with autism.
Veggie Table Talk
Thursday, November 14 @ 6:30 pm.
You don’t need to be Vegan, but the food you bring does.
Bring your favorite vegan dish and include a recipe or ingredient list.
For more info and to register, call (610) 566-1918
or email Veggietabletalk@gmail.com.
Registration is free but required
Trees reduce mowing, act as windbreaks, provide shade and habitat, and a sense of time we simply don’t get from calendars or watches — and they are amazing carbon capture machines. Brenda Sieglitz and BJ Small will join us from 10 Million Trees to share their wisdom, and let you in on some opportunities to apply for trees.
People and congregations in Lancaster, York, Adams, Franklin, and Cumberland counties, and areas in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed may have some additional opportunities.
If you can’t make the time, but are interested, please reply to this email to let us know right away. If you would like to practice with the Zoom videoconference platform, join us for the Annual Meeting on Sunday evening to test it out. If you only have phone available, we can still make it work — just note that on your registration.
Join Us for MAC at the Library After-hours for MUSIC, FOOD & WINE!
The Media Arts Council and the Media Upper Providence Free Library are showing works at the library for sale and appreciation.
Come and see the Open Streets MAC Community Mosaic debut at the
MAC at the Library Reception on November 16th, 4:30 – 6:30 PM.
Support local artisans and craftspeople and find unique and beautiful gifts for those you love – or even yourself! Get your holiday shopping done early and stress-free, knowing that you’re supporting our local economy as well as finding the best holiday gifts around!
Listen to cheery holiday music as you shop the beautiful wares of our creative neighbors, snack on tasty edibles, and buy chances for lovely raffle items from our vendors. Kids are welcome—we’ll have a craft table where they can enjoy making holiday gifts for you while you shop—or you can join them in creating something pleasing yourself!
Beat the shopping frenzy this year—shop in a relaxed and festive atmosphere and find something for everyone on your list, made lovingly by hand.
Parking and event entrance are behind the school on 4th St. between Olive & Orange Sts. Signs will direct you.
Wonder why plastic recycling isn’t working? What’s the difference between PE and PET plastics? What happens now that China no longer takes our refuse?
Find out answers from our guest lecturer Dr. Kevin Cannon, PSU Chemistry Professor and former industrial chemist in plastics research.
Kevin Cannon is a professor at Penn State Abington and an adjunct professor at Temple with a Ph.D. in chemistry from Princeton University. Prior to his academic career, Kevin spent 15 years as an industrial chemist at Dow Chemical and later at Elf Atochem/Atofina/Arkema in King of Prussia. He has experience in both PE and PET plastics research.
Come to Milo’s at 3:30, grab a craft beer and a seat. Milo’s vegan restaurant opens at 5 pm – stay for dinner after the lecture and make it an evening.
This event is co-sponsored by:
Weavers Way Co-op Sierra Club
Plastic Reduction Task Force Southeastern PA Group
Join Tyler Arboretum and Philly Kinder for a traditional European festival celebrating the generosity of St. Martin and the importance of sharing.
Suitable for children of all ages and their parents, grandparents and caregivers. Admission to the arboretum is free for this event. Lanterns (quantity limited) and refreshments will be available for purchase. In order to guarantee that we will have a lantern for your child, please RSVP to PhillyKinder@gmail.com.
Over the past decade, the City of Philadelphia has steadily expanded its efforts to understand, plan for, and adapt to the impacts of climate change across multiple fronts. From nationally significant programs like Green City, Clean Waters, to the publication of Growing Stronger: Toward a Climate Ready Philadelphia in 2015, and to the adoption of a new Strategic Plan by the city’s recently formed Flood Risk Management Task Force, Philadelphia has been on the forefront of the Delaware Valley’s efforts to confront the challenge of climate change head on and strengthen its resilience in the face of more frequent and more intense storms, floods, heat waves and extreme weather events.
In recent years, city departments and offices have continued to work to address climate change and incorporate resilience into a variety of existing programs and new initiatives. At the same time, the City is recognizing the opportunities and confronting the challenges posed by the nexus of climate change, environmental justice, economic development, equity, urban systems, and ecological function. This Climate Change Adaptation Forum will feature speakers from multiple departments within the City of Philadelphia. Each speaker will discuss how they are working to operationalize resilience through outreach, plans, and projects, with an emphasis on how collaboration and education are needed to move past the status quo and effect meaningful change. Learnings from this Forum can be applied to communities, municipalities and counties across the DVRPC region.
This will be an interactive workshop, with ample time for discussion and questions with the panelists.
