Events Around Town
Project Learning Tree Educator Training
The Pittsburgh Chapter of The Women's Group of the American Forest Foundation presents this program on September 17th from 9:00 am - 3:30 pm at Phipps Conservatory - Botany Hall. Please arrive 15 minutes early to register for the session. Cost is $10. Act 48 credits are available.
ATHENA Award Program
The 2011 ATHENA Award Program will be held on September 19th from 12:00 - 1:30 pm at the Westin Convention Center Pittsburgh. Keynote speaker is Lindsay Hyde, President and Founder of Strong Women, Strong Girls. This year two awards will be presented - the ATHENA Award and ATHENA Young Professional Award. To register, visit www.ATHENA-Pittsburgh.com.
"Your Environmental Road Trip (YERT)"
"Your Environmental Road Trip (YERT)" an award winning documentary from Pittsburgh film maker Mark Dixon and Louisville's Ben Evans, will have its Pittsburgh premiere on Tuesday, September 20th at 7:00 pm at the Eddy Theater at Chatham University. Called to action by a planet in peril, three friends hit the road - traveling with hope, humor, and all of their garbage - to explore every state in America (the good, the bad...and the weird) in search of the extraordinary innovators and citizens who are tackling humanity's greatest environmental crises. As the YERT team layers outlandish eco-challenges onto their year-long quest, an unexpected turn of events pushes them to the brink in this award-winning docu-comedy. Featuring Bill McKibben, Wes Jackson, Will Allen, Janine Benyus, Joel Salatin, David Orr, and others. The screening will be followed by a discussion with the fimmakers. For more information, click here.
Tapestries of Hope
In partnership with WQED, the Girls Coalition of SWPA presents a screening of Tapestries of Hope on September 23rd from 9:00 am -12:00 pm at WQED Multimedia. This screening is open to all members of the Girls Coalition of SWPA only. This award-winning film by Michealene Cristini Risley details Betty Makoni’s struggles and triumphs in creating the Girl Child Network of shelters for abused girls in Zimbabwe. Makoni has built four Girls Empowerment Villages that employ a unique model to provide shelter, healing, and a future to sexually abused girls. Following the film, attendees will have the opportunity to participate in a discussion with 2009 CNN Hero Betty Makoni. The discussion will be moderated by WQED's Jennifer Stancil, and will include local and regional experts on violence against women. To register, click here.
Healthy Women's Expo
Join women of all ages on September 24 and 25 to hear the latest on women's health and wellness information. Held at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center, this event will feature exhibits, speakers (including Women for a Healthy Environment) and cooking demonstrations; fitness demonstrations; health screenings; stress management and activities for kids, just to name a few! Registration is $10/person if you register by September 6. Group sales are available. Act 48 credits are available for teachers. WIC (Women Infants & Children) recipients can attend for free! UPMC Health Plan is the WIC sponsor for this event. Send your mailing address to info@pathwayswellnessprogram.com to request free tickets.
Rachel's Sustainable Feast
Celebrate the 5th Annual Rachel's Sustainable Feast on October 1st from 3:00 - 7:00 pm at Springdale High School. Sustainable Feast is an annual festival hosted for local residents, businesses, and supporters of the Rachel Carson Homestead to learn more about Rachel Carson’s legacy and Pittsburgh’s thriving sustainable business and nonprofit sectors. For more information, click here.
Rachel Carson Forum" Creating Healthy Places to Live, Learn and Play
Mark your calendars for this day-long conference on October 22nd from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm at the Eddy Theater, Chatham University. Hear from Phil Boise, of the Go Green Rating Scale, and Jane Houlihan, Sr. VP for Research at the Environmental Working Group. Participate in four workshops for providers of early childhood learning. Receive a Green Practices Workbook and continuing education credits. To learn more and to register, click here.
