Posts tagged health
Season 8 of Philadelphia Stories starts airing in May
Apr 25th
MIND-TV (formerly known as WYBE-TV 35) has just announced its selections for the 8th season of Philadelphia Stories, a series of “captivating stories which illuminate and celebrate the Greater Philadelphia region, as seen through the lenses of local filmmakers.” We’ve had programs selected before, but this year we’re more excited than ever: our 30 minute cut of Green City, Clean Waters is making its prime time debut on May 21!
We’ll remind you again, but mark your calendar now:
Green City, Clean Waters.
MIND-TV (WYBE-35)
Saturday May 21, 8 PM.
If you haven’t seen the promo yet, check it out now. The show takes an inspiring look at the amazing things that are happening all around the city in the name of stormwater management–efforts which, as many of the program’s participants point out, do way more than manage runoff. They make Philly a more beautiful, healthier, more livable place.
Green City, Clean Waters Promo from GreenTreks Network on Vimeo.
No question, we’re psyched to be selected as part of this year’s lineup–especially since there looks to be an amazing crop of films coming out of our region. As MIND-TV says, “Philadelphia Stories is dedicated to the promotion of film and video programs by our region’s independent producers. Works range from social issue documentaries to thought-provoking short narratives, creative animation and experimental programs. Philadelphia Stories favors stories and ideas that reflect the diversity in interests found in our region, including those that reach across gender, class, age, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity and economic background.”
The series will air on Wednesday and Saturday nights at 8 pm, starting May 4. Check out the complete schedule >>
April 9th event: Arming you with Tools to become involved in your Community’s Future
Apr 6th
Coming on April 9th at Villanova University is the Environmental Advisory Council Network’s Annual Conference, which provides an excellent opportunity for anyone who’s looking to ramp up their knowledge of sustainability and how to work with their local government to protect open space, prevent flooding, take action on climate change, and a whole lot more.
We’re on the Agenda sharing video case studies of some of the fantastic runoff prevention efforts taking place around the region, and offering a sneak peek at our soon to be released Updated StormwaterPA Online Resource Center–but we’re only a small part of this valuable event. Check it out–and join in. You can still register!
14th Annual EAC Network Conference
April 9, 2011, Villanova University
7:30 am – 3:45 pm
Join EAC members from across the region to learn about how your community can better manage stormwater runoff, protect open space, develop trails, and promote green development.
Sponsored by PA DCNR, the William Penn Foundation
Download the Complete Agenda here >>
Ask not what your community can do for you-ask what you can do for your community
Apr 6th
We love sharing, borrowing, and/or paraphrasing quotable quotes, and there’s no better time than Earth Month to revisit the spirit of giving back that President Kennedy sought to instill during his historic inaugural address.
My fellow Americans, ask not what your country can do for you — ask what can you do for your country.
President John F. Kennedy, Jan 20, 1961.
President Obama’s United We Serve initiative picks up on the theme — and a couple of weeks ago, highlighted a great story on the intersection of service, learning, and preparing our youngsters for the demands of the 21st Century. Check it out here >>
Closer to home, there are literally hundreds of opportunities to answer the call in the coming weeks, from Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful’s Great PA Cleanup events to the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society’s Plant One Million Trees initiative; from the Schuylkill Scrub watershed wide beautification efforts to a variety of events being hosted around the City of Philadelphia.
If running’s your thing (like ours), you can support the Clean Air Council’s work while hammering out a 5K on the Drives.
April 16: 30th Anniversary 5K for Clean Air >>
For change of scenery, venture out to the Cobbs Creek Parkway for the inaugural 5K hosted by the Darby-Cobbs Watershed Partnership.
April 23: Cobbs Creek 5K >>
Take the plunge and get Involved. Somehow, somewhere, you can start making a difference.
Do something TODAY.
Our first annual Teachers Networking event
Mar 23rd
This Thursday, the GreenTreks team and many of our amazing partners will be hosting a fantastic evening of learning, networking, and fun at the Beautiful Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center on Philadelphia’s Schuylkill River. We’ve invited educators from around the region to come network with fellow science teachers, learn about local environmental non-profit organizations and community-based programs that offer experiential-learning opportunities, and discover the resources we’ve made available on our flagship Online Resource Center, EcoExpress.
Light fare and drinks will be provided. All teachers who attend will receive a packet containing special materials from EcoExpress.org and EcoExpress’ Community Partners (while supplies last). A donation of five dollars will be accepted at the door.
To register or to see the list of scheduled event activities, please visit EcoExpress.EventBrite.Com
A Special Shout out to all of those who have helped make this event possible, including generous support from:
Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center
BFN – The Business Friends Network
Dynasty Wines (Distributed by Vintners Choice, 610-631-3120)
AND viewers like you : )
World Water Day 2011: What will you do?
Mar 22nd
Sure, the stats are bleak:
- Almost a billion people on the planet don’t have access to clean drinking water.
- One in eight people on the planet drinks water that’s likely to make them sick.
- Unsafe water and a lack of basic sanitation cause 80% of all disease and kill more people than all forms of violence, including war.
And yet the reality is that CLEAN WATER is possible.
And CLEAN WATER CHANGES EVERYTHING. Learn How >>
charity: water is one of of many great groups working to bring clean water to those less fortunate than us. We love their mission, their approach, and the way they share the stories of the difference they’re making all over the world.
Check them out. Learn more about the issue. Pledge your support. Go to their site >>
The story of charity: water – The 2009 September Campaign Trailer from charity: water on Vimeo.
