UPCOMING EVENTS
2020 CHESTER COUNTY PHOTO CONTEST
Deadline: November 30, 2020
TLC wants you to get inspired by nature and get creative! Submit your favorite photo of anything outdoors – wildlife, sunsets or sunrises, landscapes, historical buildings, fall foliage, or even other people enjoying or helping the environment.
Learn more here.
GARDEN DISCUSSION GROUP
POSTPONED
Call for details.
Community Based Land Stewardship Program
October Topic: Planting for Birds
Join us to share experiences and discuss questions regarding designing and maintaining beautiful gardens and landscapes with ecological benefits.
Led by Kathryn Pearlstine Freilich
TLC Community Based Land Stewardship Coordinator
Ecological Gardening Certificate from Mt. Cuba Center
Chandler Mill Nature Preserve
Cost:
Free for TLC Members
$15 General Admission
Register here.
If you have questions, please email Lea Gummey.
STARGAZING NIGHT
POSTPONED
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Join TLC for a night under the stars!
The Orionids meteor shower will be peaking on the 21st and 22nd so try your luck at spotting a shooting star. The event will include a brief constellation talk, a short night hike, and of course stargazing.
Bucktoe Creek Preserve
432 Sharp Road
Avondale, PA 19311
Cost:
$5 WCU Students
$5 TLC Members
$10 General Admission
Kids 12 and under are free.
Register here.
If you have questions, please email Noëlle Raezer.
* We will have rain dates in the case of precipitation or cloud cover on Friday, October 30th and Friday, November 13th. *
WINES, VINES, & THE VILLAIN
Coming Soon!
Join TLC and Galer Estate & Vineyard Winery for a presentation on the dreaded Spotted Lanternfly!
This invasive species is targeting our favorite crops, including the grape vine! Learn from Penn State Extension about the impacts and what you can do to stop this invader
More information coming soon.
Cost: $25
Complimentary glass of wine included!
CONSERVATION CONVERSATIONS: CLIMATE CHANGE
Coming Soon!
Join TLC and experts for six conversations that will focus on the types of alterations we see in our natural environment due to climate change and the things we can do to support local ecology, wildlife, and agriculture to promote climate resilience.
Event will include six 1.5 hour sessions.
Session topics are:
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Vital Signs of the Planet - fundamentals of climate change
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Earth Matters - how Southeastern Pennsylvania will be impacted
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Developing a Climate for Change - mitigation and national solutions
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Fighting Climate Change with your Fork - impacts on agriculture
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Developing a Climate for Action - how to help in your own backyard
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Green Energy - a hands-on workshop
Cost: TBD