Re-Imagine Butler County*, a project of Marcellus Outreach Butler, the League of Women Voters, and Butler County Tourism and Convention Bureau, will co-sponsor “Strategic Energy Management for Your Municipality” this coming Thursday, May 30, 2019. (Additional co-sponsors include Sustainable Pittsburgh, PennFuture, Solbridge Energy Advisors, and […]
Category: Events
Information about upcoming events related to sustainability taking place in our area.
Slippery Rock Farmers Market opens May 18th!
Supporting local growers and makers, the market features seasonal fresh fruits and vegetables, meats, eggs, baked goods and prepared foods, and unique hand-crafted items for body and home. Local musicians, kids’ activities, and informative displays are scheduled throughout the season, to make the market a […]
Climate Reality Leadership Panel Event is Open to All
Learn and ask questions about climate change science, impacts and solutions from Climate Reality leaders from the local community and Slippery Rock University. This discussion will take place on Wednesday April 18 at 7:30 PM at the Fowler Building, 165 Elm Street, Slippery Rock (which […]
April Earth Days at Slippery Rock University!
A month’s worth of educational and action-oriented events have been planned by Slippery Rock University’s President’s Commission on Sustainability, in collaboration with various academic departments and faculty, staff and community representatives. Many are open to the public. Some examples include: A Climate Reality Leadership panel […]
Democracy Discussions to be Held Locally and Regionally
Meeting sustainability goals and participating in the democratic process go hand in hand. For those interested in exploring these connections and learning more, a series of discussions will be held in Slippery Rock and three other western Pennsylvania locations this coming week and weekend. (See […]
Citizens’ Climate Lobby regional chapter to meet January 17th
The regional chapter of Citizens’ Climate Lobby (CCL), based in the Slippery Rock area and congressional district 3, will meet this week, Wednesday, January 17 at 6:00 PM at the Robert A Macoskey Center for Sustainable Systems Education and Research on Slippery Rock University’s campus (247 […]
What is your vision for the Macoskey Center??
Community Café at Macoskey Center On Wednesday, December 6, 6:00 – 8:00 PM, members of the Slippery Rock community are invited to this FUN and creative café conversation in order to brainstorm ideas for the future direction of programming of the Robert A. Macoskey Center […]
“Go Green” Electric Car Show and Festival this Saturday, September 16th!
Free event for all who are interested in clean energy alternatives for transportation and sustainable living. For festival news and related information, go to: https://www.facebook.com/GoGreenFestivalNews/
September 13: Citizens’ Climate Lobby to Inaugurate New Chapter in Slippery Rock
Between two record-breaking hurricanes, amidst one of the worst wildfire seasons in US history, and with concern about other extreme events, as climate change advances, we are sharing the following information: Citizens’ Climate Lobby (CCL) will hold an inaugural meeting of a regional chapter that will […]
Local Climate March April 29
The Peoples Climate Movement will hold a march on Saturday, April 29th in Washington, DC for “climate, jobs and justice.” If you are not able to go to DC, there are local “sister” marches listed on the website, including one in Butler, PA on the […]