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.
Category: Events, Local Foods, Sustainable Communities
Support local vendors at Light Up Night in Slippery Rock November 23rd
Purchasing from local growers and artisans supports your neighbors and helps build a strong regional economy! Slippery Rock Farmers Market will have several vendors at Light Up Night in the borough this coming Saturday, November 23, from 4:00 until 8:00 PM. There will be an […]
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 […]
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 […]