Lower Saucon Township

Environmental Advisory Council

3700 Old Philadelphia Pike, Bethlehem, PA 18015
~ 610-865-3291 ~
Environmental Calendar
 Some of the beautiful scenery here in Lower Saucon Township.
log cabin and barn
Gardner Hill

Saturday July 26th
Interpretive Nature Trail Dedication Ceremony - 9:00 am - 12:00 pm at the Heller Homestead Park (across from Water Street Park, Hellertown,) 1890-92 Friedensville Road, Bethlehem, Pa. Celebrate the completion of Mary Beth Paskewicz’s  Gold Award Project.  The trail signs, made in conjunction with Lower Saucon Township describe and identify the local plants and animals found along the nature trail.  The dedication ceremony is at 9:00 AM followed by guided tours of the trail, fun educational activities, games, food, and prizes.  Children and adults of all ages are welcome. Attention scouts!  Activities will fulfill badge requirements.

Monday July 28th
E-House Design Sessions - Finish previous session if needed and review overall plan - take action. 6:30 pm at the Alliance for Sustainable Communities office in Morningstar barn 1966 Creek Road in Bethlehem.  Email or phone Steve Hoog at 610-410-5975 if you are coming. These sessions to discuss the present design and go into detail about what is needed ----making changes as necessary. We need to harmonize all activities with work being done to the interior. The underlying principles will be based on the concepts of permaculture so if you would like to join us to learn please do. We are looking for stakeholders who might want to take on parts of this project but if you have an interest in permaculture you can also attend.

Friday August 1st & Saturday August 2nd
A Council of All Beings - Friday 7:00 pm, Saturday 9:00 am - 9:00 pm. A workshop designed to help us remember our deep connection with earth, re-assess our patterns of consumption, rediscover our needs for intimacy and support and redefine our priorities for action. At the Morning Star Center, 1966 Creek Road in Bethlehem. Call Joris, 484-851-3045, to RSVP or for additional details or see the brochure. Reservations due by July 28.

Tuesday August 5th
Lower Saucon EAC monthly meeting. 7:00 - 9:00 pm at Lower Saucon Township town hall building.
Saturday August 9th
Lions Club monthly aluminum recycling program. 9:00 am - 12:00 pm at Wachovia Bank parking lot, Main Street, Hellertown.
Saturday August 16th
Biomass Fuels for Communities & Schools Conference. 8:30am - 4:00 pm at the
Chrin Community Center of Palmer Township, 4100 Green Pond Rd, Easton PA. Topics include: The Pennsylvania Fuels-To-Schools and Beyond Initiative, Blazing Trails for Biomass Fuels in Schools, The Biomass Fuel (R)Evolution: From Theory to Reality, Birds, Biology, & Biomass.
Friday to Sunday September 19th - 21st
Pennsylvania Renewable Energy & Sustainable Living Festival. A three-day festival about renewable energy, natural building construction, sustainable agriculture, land-use planning, forestry and healthy living practices in general. Featuring dynamic speakers, national exhibitors, workshops, hands-on demonstrations, vendors, live music and entertainment, children's activities, food and more. For more info: http://www.paenergyfest.com/

Every Sunday Saucon Valley Farmer's Market
Water Street Park, Hellertown. 9:00 am - 1:00 pm. Support your local farmers. Buy Fresh Buy Local - Eat Healthy. For more info: http://www.svfarmersmarket.org/
Every Wednesday Springtown Farmer's Market
Springtown Fire Company, Springtown. 4:00 - 7:00 pm. Support your local farmers. Buy Fresh Buy Local - Eat Healthy.

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