Where:   Butler Public Library, 218 N. McKean St., Butler PA 16001

Finding it difficult to counter the feel good advertising done by the gas industry that portrays natural gas as the answer to our energy needs and our energy future? Frustrated that other people appear unconcerned about all the negative impacts of unconventional gas drilling? Patricia M. DeMarco, Ph.D., Director, Rachel Carson Institute School of Sustainability and the Environment, who has testified before the Department of Energy and spoken around the country, will share with us what people may need to consider to be more effective in talking about the damaging aspects of drilling in the Marcellus and Utica Shales. Just to be against something is not as powerful as being for something. Beginning with Rachel Carson’s environmental ethic, Dr. DeMarco will talk about how we got to where we are today with extraction of gas and oil and what real energy options we have for the future. By increasing our understanding of ways to frame and have these conversations about current, toxic, energy practices and our energy future, we can enlist others to work for a sustainable energy future.

Lou Hancherick
Marcellus Outreach Butler

Please note this is a change from our Friday monthly meetings at the GHUU building.

See you Friday
GHUUC
174 South Main Street
Slippery Rock, PA 16057

Some upcoming dates to keep in mind…

April 18 from 6:30-8:30pm “Marcellus Shale Gas Company: Landowner Rights” at ECB 111 Auditorium on SRU campus
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April 19 from 7:00-9:00 “Why You Should be Concerned!” GMO Panel Discussion  at Spotts Auditorium on SRU campus
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April 21 from 11:00-4:00pm is the Earth Day Picnic at the Macoskey Center

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April 21 from 9:00-1:00 pm “Take Back the Woods, Battling the Invasive Species” at Jennings Environmental Center (This is a pre-register program that needs to be registered through the center at 724-794-6011)

April 21 at 3:00pm New Moon Meeting at the Greeting House, off of 528

April 22 from 11:00-5:00ish there will be another work day at Rock Falls Park.(You can come earlier)

April 27 at 7:00pm Sustainable Slippery Rock is having a meeting at the Ginger Hill Congregation.

May 26 Memorial Day Picnic at Rock Falls following the market. Please bring a dish to share.

WHEN:  Thursday March 8, 2012, 6:30 – 8:30 PM

WHERE: Villa Maria Community Center

In this workshop, staff from the Mountain Watershed Association will conduct an informative workshop that will build participants’ knowledge of potential environmental impacts related to the Marcellus Shale natural gas industry and of what you can do to help protect your community. Participants will learn how to track wells and permits, and how to identify, assess, and report issues that may occur related to drilling operations in their communities.

This workshop is FREE and open to the public but registration is required.

To Register:

Contact 412-365-2985 or Register On-line at www.pasafarming.org/marcellusshalechoices

For more information on the PASA Marcellus Shale Choices Workshop Series and Registration for this workshop:  www.pasafarming.org/marcellusshalechoices

Questions?: Contact Leah Smith: leah@pasafarming.org or 412-977-6514
Pennsylvania Association for Sustainable Agriculture
This program is being presented by PASA in cooperation with the Sisters of the Humility of Mary and supported by the Colcom Foundation.

Villa Maria Community Center
225 Villa Marie Dr. Villa Maria, PA 16155
Phone: 724.964.8920, ext. 3331

Ginger Hill UUC

174 South Main Street
Slippery Rock, PA 16057