Content about Environment

D&R Greenway Land Trust invites the
public to the opening reception of "Crossing Cultures," their newest art
exhibition. Large in every sense, this array celebrates the biodiversity of
habitats inspiring regional artists in this 21st Century. All D&R Greenway
exhibits are nature-centric, calling attention to the beauties and import of
our environment and the urgency of preserving it. Assuming exhibitions may
have subtitles, a strong undercurrent of "Crossing Cultures" is "Think

Sunday, April 29 --11:00 AM – 3:00 PM Mrs G's TV & Appliances 2nd Annual Farm2Grill Event-- an outdoor party you won’t want to miss!
8 New Jersey farmers are offering fresh produce, honeys, jersey jams, mushrooms, cheeses, pickles,& more; Mrs. G’s executive chef Mary Beth Madill will be cooking up fresh food on Weber grills, & Store Manager Chris Gray will show you how to turn your charcoal kettle grill into a pizza oven!
A FREE workshop at 1:30 p.m. "Starting Your Own Vegetable Garden" will be given by Judith Robinson, manager of the Princeton Farmers' Market.

Don't miss this action-packed film festival featuring rock climbing, mountaineering, kayaking, mountain biking, extreme skiing and explorations of the natural world. Each night will feature different films.

Children’s librarian and literacy expert Kapila Love will speak at Princeton Public Library Wednesday, April 18, at 7 p.m. Her talk, "Reading the World and Other Miraculous Feats for People Big and Small,” takes place in the library’s Community Room.
 

A panel of educators will discuss how to bring sustainability into the classroom on Tuesday, April 24, when Princeton Public Library presents “Greening the Curriculum” at 4:30 p.m. The panel will explore the principles of sustainability education, provide lists of resources and model best practices being implemented in several local classrooms.
 

The 6th Annual Stream Cleanup is coming! Mark your calendar for some outdoor fun in the great outdoors and helping keep our water clean! On April 14, 21 and 28-29 the Watershed will hold its popular stream clean-ups at 11 locations. All ages welcome. It’s a great way to keep trash out of our rivers & oceans. Sign up ahead of time and we’ll set aside a t-shirt for you. To sign up send an email to Leslie Brecknell (lbrecknell@thewatershed.org) or call 609-737-3735 x30.

The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) will host a public lecture on environmentally friendly practices at Mercer County Community College’s West Windsor campus on Wednesday, April 25, at noon in the Communications Building, room 109. The talk is part of the college’s Distinguished Lecture Series.

Sir Robert Watson, chair of the intergovernmental panel on climate change (IPCC) from 1997 to 2002, will speak at the Woodrow Wilson School on Monday, April 2, 2012, at 4:30 p.m. Watson's talk, titled, "Environment and Development Challenges: The Imperative to Act," is part of the School's "Energy and Environment" thematic lecture series. Watson is visiting the Wilson School as part of its "Leadership and Governance Program," which brings prominent policy makers to Princeton for a two to three day visit so that students can meet and learn from exemplary public leaders.

Phil Barnett '79, minority staff director for the U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce, will present a public talk at the Woodrow Wilson School titled, "The Politics of Climate Legislation: Failed Attempts and the Prospect for Future Legislation," on Wednesday, April 4, 2012, at 4:30 p.m. The discussion is part of the School's "Energy and Environment" thematic lecture series.

Patricia de Stacy Harrison, president and chief executive officer of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), will participate in a public talk at the Woodrow Wilson School at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 18, 2012. Harrison's talk is part of the School's "Media and Public Policy" thematic lecture series.

March 15th-- Another in the series of “Talk With Your Farmers” will be at 7:00pm in the Princeton Public Library’s Community Room. What is involved in raising pasture fed poultry and eggs and beef and pork? What are the benefits to the public in both diet and sustainability? Two New Jersey farmers will share their experiences and knowledge. The discussion will be led by Judith Robinson who had a flock of pasture fed chickens of her own. www.princetonfarmersmarket.com

The Philadelphia Flower Show may be larger, but Mercer County Community College (MCCC) will host a horticulture event that is closer to home – and free! MCCC is the site of its first ever Horticulture Expo from March 16-18, which is expected to draw 300 students from 28 high schools across the state. On March 17 and 18, from 9 a.m.

Find out how participating Princeton residents have already diverted 60 tons of organic matter from landfills and why 40 homes are no longer putting a trash container out for weekly collections.  THIS COULD BE YOU!

Sustainable Princeton General Meeting, 7:30 p.m. and Action Talk by Janet Pellichero, Princeton Township Recycling Coordinator on the Curbside Food Waste Program, Tuesday, February 28th at the Whole Earth Center, 360 Nassau Street in Princeton.

Three new paintings by acclaimed artist Mel Leipzig, professor of art and art history at Mercer County Community College, will be unveiled at a special event on Wednesday, March 14.

The college and Leipzig are co-hosting the free event at the Conference Center at Mercer from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. to help raise funds for a student art gallery planned at the Trenton campus on North Broad Street. Guests will enjoy hors d’oeuvres and the opportunity to meet the artist.

Daniel Ellsberg, who in 1971 precipitated a national political controversy when he released the top secret "Pentagon Papers" to the media, will participate in a conversation with Bart Gellman '82, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, author in residence and visiting lecturer in public and international affairs at the Woodrow Wilson School, titled, "Secrets, Lies, and Leaks: From the Pentagon Papers to Wikileaks." The event is co-sponsored by the Wilson School and the Princeton University Committee on Public Lectures. It is part of the School's "Media and Public Policy" thematic lecture series.

Learn about the emergence of spring from the awakening of insects and other small creatures to the unfolding foliage and flowers. Explore the trails of the Watershed Reserve in Pennington with a Naturalist and photographer Richard Speedy, Hopewell resident and contributor to Audubon Magazine. All participants will receive individualized attention and photography instruction throughout the afternoon. Adults only please, not appropriate for children. Register at www.artscouncilofprinceton.org, FEE

Join us for a paddle on the Millstone River in central NJ, from Griggstown to Manville. Canoes/kayaks are rented onsite and fee covers watercraft, paddle, PFD as well as guide/Naturalist and lifeguard services. Space is very limited and open to adults only - no children. Registration is required. This program does not meet at the Watershed Reserve. FEE ranges from $25-$50 per person, depending on watercraft.

This workshop will cover a wide range of topics to help Boy Scouts earn the 'Bird Study' merit badge. Boys will learn to observe and identify a variety of birds. Registration is required, open to Boy Scouts 11 and older. $20 per Scout. Boys may choose to also register for 'Build a Birdhouse' workshop that follows in the afternoon, at additional fee.

Hike the Watershed Reserve in Pennington with one of the Naturalists, in search of natural bird homes. Then build your own Eastern bluebird house with us and take it home. Registration is required, space is limited. $25 per birdhouse. Participants should bring a hammer.

Adults and older teens are invited to join the Naturalists at Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed Reserve in Pennington for this 'delicious' hike. We will eat our way through forest and field as we explore the traditions of our European and Native American 'roots'! Registration is required. Not appropriate for children, adults and older teens only please. FEE

Discover the secret life of frogs on a special night hike at the Watershed Association's pond in Pennington. Wear waterproof boots and bring a flashlight. Adults and families (children 6 and older) are welcome, registration is required. This program does not meet at the main campus of the Watershed Reserve. FEE

Children 3-10 years old will wander through the fields and forest of the Watershed Reserve in Pennington, in search of naturally dyed eggs. Children should bring a bag or basket to hold eggs. Registration requested - held rain or shine. $8 per child, no charge for adults.

Children 6-12 years old are invited to spend their school spring break with the Teacher-Naturalists of Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed in Pennington. We will explore the trails on the Reserve, build shelters in the woods, walk to the pond or stream and enjoy a daily campfire. Registration is required. Sibling and multi-day discounts available. Extended care available for extra cost. FEE

You and your 'budding naturalist' of 18-36 months are invited to join this outdoor adventure at the Watershed Reserve in Pennington. Toddlers and accompanying adults will be led on an exploration of the natural world - held rain or shine. All should dress for the weather. Registration is required. FEE

You and your 'budding naturalist' of 18-36 months are invited to join this outdoor adventure at the Watershed Reserve in Pennington. Toddlers and accompanying adults will be led on an exploration of the natural world - held rain or shine. All should dress for the weather. Registration is required. FEE