Garden Primer Class from Grow Pittsburgh
March, April and May – Don't know the first thing about vegetable gardening? Never even picked up a spade? Fear not - A Garden Primer, held by Grow Pittsburgh will cover all the basics, including which tools beginner gardeners will need, what and where to plant, and when to harvest. In addition, those taking part in the course will be given step-by-step instruction on everything from starting a compost to properly transplanting seedlings. Whether working with a spacious backyard or an apartment balcony, participants will receive specialized advice and guidance to get their vegetable gardens going whatever the space.
The 3-part course will be offered 3 separate times this spring.
Dates:
1st Series: March 11, 18, 25 (7pm - 9pm)
2nd Series: April 6, 13, 20 (7pm - 9pm)
3rd Series: May 3, 10, 17 (7pm - 9pm)
Location:
All courses will be held at East Liberty Presbyterian Church, 119 Highland Ave in East Liberty
Cost:
$50, includes materials and light refreshments. Payment can be made via PayPal, or by sending a check to Grow Pittsburgh at 5429 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15206.
How to Register:
Sign-up online to secure your seat and make payment.
A Garden Primer is only the first of many courses that will be offered through the City Growers program, including courses on advanced topics coming later in 2010. All new courses will be posted at www.growpittsburgh.org, so check back often!
More Info: Grow Pittsburgh
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Green Chemistry Roundtable #2
March 18 - 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. at the New Hazlett Theater – Join us for what promises to be a GREAT debate on Green Chemistry, Policy Issues and the reform of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).
With top representatives from the American Chemistry Council, Environmental Working Group and Bayer Corporation, as well as other experts in this field, this is your chance to learn why TSCA is so important to your business, your health and the environment - and the future of green chemistry.
So don't miss what promises to be the most important debate on this issue on Thursday, March 18.
For background information on TSCA Reform, download this Chemical Regulations paper from BNA Inc. co-authored by BY Charles M. Auer, Blake A. Biles and Lawrence E. Culleen
Moderator:
Gordon Mitchell, Director, William Pitt Debating Union, University of Pittsburgh
Debaters:
Michael P. Walls, Vice President of Regulatory and Technical Affairs, American Chemistry Council
Dr. Janet M. Mostowy, Product Safety and Regulatory Affairs
Bayer MaterialScience
Jason Rano, Legislative Analyst, Environmental Working Group
Maryann Donovan, Ph.D., MPH, Director, Center for Environmental Oncology, University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute
Panel of Questioners:
Terry Collins, Ph.D., Thomas Lord Professor of Chemistry, Carnegie Mellon University
Michael Wright, Director of Health, Safety and Environment, United SteelWorkers
William O'Rourke, Vice President, Sustainability and Environment, Health & Safety, Alcoa
This is the second roundtable in a series of four planned in 2010 through a collaboration between the Rachel Carson Homestead Association and Champions for Sustainability (Sustainable Pittsburgh).
We are grateful to the William Pitt Debating Union of the University of Pittsburgh for their help with this event.
Light snacks will be served.
Thank you for your interest in the RCHA and this very important subject. Green Chemistry is happening now and is already changing the way major corporations and green-tech start-ups are designing the products we use every day. With the upcoming reform of TSCA - originally passed in 1976 - is there a need to put greater emphasis on safety and public health when it comes to a new chemicals policy in the United States?
More Info: Register Here
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Carnegie Library Super Science Saturday
April 24 from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. – Family Fun: Super Science Saturday for Ages 8-12
Carrick Carnegie Library, 1-2:30pm April 24
Join Rachel Carson Homestead and Sense of Place Learning for a "Wet
and Wild" eco-adventure! What causes mudslides? What happens to
rainwater when it falls on a parking lot? Find out when you meet
Queen Flora and help her protect the environment and save the Kingdom
by making good eco-decisions. Make the right choices and you'll
become an honorary "Good Steward of the Earth". Then decorate your own
flower pot and start planting the seeds of a bright and beautiful
eco-future.
More Info: Carrick Carnegie Library
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