Slippery Rock Community Farmers’ and Makers Market will open for the 2017 season on Saturday, May 6th at Rock Falls Park (on Route 173 just south of Slippery Rock). Get to know the folks who grow your food and create various handmade items, each Saturday from […]
Category: Sustainable Communities
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 […]
Sustainable Slippery Rock and SRU Invite Community Participation in Earth Month
April is Earth Month in Slippery Rock! Sustainable Slippery Rock is partnering with Slippery Rock University in encouraging community members to be part of the events happening throughout the month. Here’s a look what’s happening. More details and updates will be available on SRU’s Sustainability website. (Keep […]
“Communicating Climate Change” in Butler This Weekend AND Future Action Opportunities
Saturday, March 11, 12:30 pm at the Butler Public Library (218 N. McKean St. Butler, PA) Marcellus Outreach Butler presents another opportunity to learn about climate change: The presentation by Dr. Shawn K Davis will focus on how to discuss climate change and other environmental […]
“No Impact Experiment” Presentation December 2
Sustainable Slippery Rock will sponsor a a presentation by Slippery Rock University Professors Becky Thomas and Shawn Davis on Friday, December 2 at 7:00 pm, at the meeting place of Ginger Hill Unitarian Universalist Congregation, (174 South Main Street in Slippery Rock, behind the building at […]
Slippery Rock Slow Food December Event
Join Slippery Rock University’s Slow Food chapter on Thursday, December 1st from 6:00 until 9:00 PM at the Sustainable Enterprise Accelerator, 165 Elm Street in Slippery Rock. Community members, as well as students, are welcome to attend. A Chili cook-off is the theme for this […]
LowCarbon Crossings Event in Slippery Rock this Saturday, November 5
Sustainable Slippery Rock and SRU’s Sustainable Enterprise Accelerator will co-sponsor a presentation by the LowCarbon Crossings (LCC) team as they pass through the area this weekend on their ride from Oregon to Washington, DC. The LCC Team aims to increase “understanding of climate issues, inspire action […]
Earth Days Events at Slippery Rock University
Slippery Rock University has unveiled its schedule of events for Earth Days 2016 Highlights of the series include featured speaker Richard Alley on Wednesday, April 20 at 7:30 PM at the Advanced Technology & Science Hall Auditorium. A well-known and respected scientist, researcher and author, […]
Slippery Rock Farmers’ Market Vendors and Volunteers Wanted
Slippery Rock Community Farmers’ Market is gearing up for the 2016 season, which will begin May 7th and continue through the end of October. A planning and organizational meeting for the upcoming season is scheduled for Thursday, April 14 at 6:30 PM at the Ginger […]
March Slow Food Event Features Wine and Cheese
Join Slippery Rock University’s Slow Food chapter on Thursday, March 31st from 6:00 until 8:00 PM at the Sustainable Enterprise Accelerator, 165 Elm Street in Slippery Rock. Community members, as well as students, are welcome to attend. This month’s theme is “Let’s get cheesy.” Participants […]