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Summer Slate of Workshops at Fiedler Farm Announced

Nell Hanssen and friends are offering a series of farm/food/ag literacy events throughout the summer. We will add the individual items to our calendar, but here's the entire schedule.

Family Nature Clubs in the National News

Attention to Nature Deficit Disorder and its causes is reaching a fever pitch. What can you do about it? Junior Outing, anyone?

Local time bank is starting

Barter services and units of time with other members of the community. Join in, or even consider being on the steering committee.

Priestley Chapel Monthly Sunday Program

First Sunday of each month, public program where community members can enjoy the beauty of words and music in a peaceful setting (Northumberland).

East Buffalo Twp Recycling adds 2nd Sat. drop-off

Additional recycling drop-off hours for EBT residents were recently added on the second Saturday of each month. The next Saturday drop-off is April 10, 2010.

Ocean Acidification Movie on Discovery Channel

On September 26, the movie "A Sea Change" will be broadcast on the Discovery Channel. The film explains the problems surrounding ocean acidification which is caused by rising CO2 levels in the atmosphere.

Proposed closure of Joseph Priestley House in Northumberland

Your input is sought on the potential shutdown of a historic landmark.

Documentary film: Ingredients

By hosting a screening of this documentary, you can spark discussions about desirable solutions to the state of food in this country.

2009 Central Susquehanna CSA List is Here!

LAN and Slow Food Central Susquehanna have compiled a list of Community Supported Agriculture options for the region for the upcoming growing season. It may not feel like farm market time, but the farms are planning and planting for the season ahead and you should too. Take a look at the wide array of options and sign up for a share today.

Quilts and Children's Events at Packwood House Museum

In conjunction with this summer’s quilt exhibit at Packwood House Museum in Lewisburg, two quilts reproduced from originals in the museum collection will be offered as raffle prizes by the museum. The winners will be chosen during the museum’s annual member dinner, which will take place on October 16.

Sweet Meriam's Summer MACC Farm Program Announced

Sweet Meriam's Farm in Beaver Springs hosts hands-on educational events for children grades 2 through 8. Dates for 2009 season are announced. Sponsored by the Penn State Extension, Snyder County 4-H, and Middlecreek Area Community Center (MACC)

Education Programs by Groundwork Farms for 2009

Workshops addressing multiple farm skills and crafts. Stay tuned for updates in the very near future.

Marcellus Shale on WKOK Roundtable - available online

The controversy over the push for Marcellus Shale development has raised important issues about potential adverse impacts. A recent discussion took place on the local Sunbury station WKOK.

Rain Barrels For Sale

 

Eco-conscious volunteers sought for local music video

This is it! Your big break -- for lip synching, of course. Time to make all that karaoke practice pay off. And for a local music group, too.

HandUp Recycling Now Operating in Milton

Though the Montandon Recycling Center is closing, there is a new site for all your recycling needs up in Milton, operated by the HandUp Foundation.

2008 Central Susquehanna CSA List is here!

LAN and Slow Food Central Susquehanna have compiled a list of Community Supported Agriculture options for the region for the upcoming growing season. It may be the dead of winter, but the farms are planning for the year ahead and you should too. Take a look at the wide array of options (6 in the five county area) and sign up for a share today.

Rain Barrels For Sale

 

Call Rep. Fairchild to support energy efficiency bills

717-787-3443 to support HB 2200 and HB 2201.

Call Rep. Fairchild to support energy efficiency bills

717-787-3443 to support HB 2200 and HB 2201.