Here’s an opportunity to learn about forest ecosystems AND to see the future site of the Rachel Carson Ecovillage. The newly forming EcoVillage at Chatham’s Eden Hall campus is hosting a free, guided eco-tour this coming Sunday, July 19th. The walk will take place along […]
Category: Events
Information about upcoming events related to sustainability taking place in our area.
Ecovillage Start-up: Informational Sessions Available
Planning has begun for Pittsburgh’s first ecovillage—Rachel Carson Ecovillage, which will be built on Chatham University’s Eden Hall campus. It will be a sustainable, multi-generational community where neighbors know each other and live lightly on the planet. In addition to living in homes that minimize […]
Reimagine Appalachia: What Would a Green New Deal that Works for Appalachia Look Like?
Thursday, March 26 1:00 PM to Friday, March 27, 3:00 PM. at Oglebay Resort, Wheeling, WV This regional event will bring together stakeholders from West Virginia, Kentucky, Ohio, and Pennsylvania to envision a progressive future and develop a blueprint for action. (Reimagine Butler County https://www.reimaginebutlercounty.com/ […]
Regional Event of Interest March 19, 2020: “The Story of Plastic” film screening
As planning and development of an ethane cracker plant, supporting facilities, and related infrastructure continues in the Ohio River watershed, learning about the production and use of plastics can help individuals understand the potential impacts of these plans.
“FROM PARIS TO PITTSBURGH” A Marcellus Outreach Butler (MOB) Education Film Screening:
December 7, 2019, 1:00 pm. Butler Public Library, 218 N. McKean St. Butler, PA 16001 The program is free and open to the public. Join MOB for the screening of National Geographic‘s film that explores the climate change reality that has brought Pittsburgh Mayor Bill […]
Climate Change Town Hall to be held Wednesday, November 20
Next Food Justice Series Events: Discussion with Jen England of 412 Food Rescue AND Composting Workshop
These events are open to anyone who is interested. NOTE: Community members or others who cannot access CORE can contact Macoskey Center at (724) 738-4050 or macoskey.center@sru.edu to register for the composting workshop. Events in Slippery Rock University’s Food Justice Series are co-sponsored by Macoskey […]
Food Justice Series continues: “Just Eat It: A Food Waste Story”
Slippery Rock University’s Food Justice Series will continue Tuesday, November 12 with a screening and discussion of the film “Just Eat It: A Food Waste Story” at the Robert M. Smith Student Center Theater from 6:30 PM until 8:30 PM. The documentary focuses on food […]
Regional Citizens Climate Lobby chapter will sponsor free screening of “Happening: A Clean Energy Revolution”
On Wednesday, September 25 at 7:00 PM in the Eisenberg Classroom Building Auditorium at Slippery Rock University, “Happening: A Clean Energy Revolution,” a 70-minute documentary will be shown. Citizen’s Climate Lobby, in partnership with the Robert A. Macoskey Center, invites anyone who is interested to […]
Food Justice Series Planned at Slippery Rock University
The Robert A. Macoskey Center for Sustainable Systems Education and Research at Slippery Rock University will host a series of presentations and workshops this fall related to issues of food justice. Topics, dates, and other details appear below. Community members are welcome to attend these […]