Say you’re installing a rain garden and aren’t sure what type of plant to use, or a local park is experiencing erosion along a stream bank. Who can you call? The Penn State Extension Master Watershed Stewards! This program, similar to the Master Gardener program, trains volunteers to help their community find and use information... Read More
At our last few meetings with our CREATE Ambassadors, we’ve been discussing environmental justice. Although it was previously an unfamiliar topic for most of the students, they were really interested in learning more and thinking about the intersections of environmental and social issues relevant to community resilience. We want to share some of the information... Read More
Imagine if the shelves of your grocery store’s produce department changed with the seasons, offering a variety of fruits and vegetables grown by local farmers in the Lehigh Valley. Or imagine only needing to pick up a few supplementary items at the store because you bought most of the food your family will need for the week... Read More
Sustainability often brings to mind solar panels, tree planting, and LED light bulbs. While these are important pieces of the puzzle, sustainability is also about coming together to create communities and societies that can continue to ensure quality of life for all for generations to come. This requires imagining the future possibilities for our community... Read More
When you picture an ideal sustainable community, it probably includes nature and green spaces that are easily accessible from where people live and work. One of the wonderful things about Easton is that it already has some of those features – namely a well-developed and interconnected trail and park system. Brian Greene, Director of Trails... Read More
Looking for movie watching inspiration this summer? Get the full scoop from NNC Outreach Educator, Jeff Mucklin, and docent John Cosgrove on their favorite science movies. Share your favorites in the comments! Jeff Mucklin – Jurassic Park Jurassic Park is undoubtedly my favorite science fiction movie, in fact it’s my favorite movie full stop. Jurassic... Read More
Many know Easton Farmers’ Market as the oldest continuous open-air market in the nation. In addition to that distinction, it serves an important role as a direct connection between farmers and consumers, strengthens Easton’s downtown, increases access to fresh local food, educates market visitors about seasonal and healthy eating, and builds community. Megan McBride is... Read More
Colleges and universities are, in many ways, especially well situated to make large strides toward sustainability. They encompass many activities that are potential targets of sustainability efforts, from residence halls to vehicle fleets to food services to new construction. They also have professors and experts to help brainstorm and plan sustainability measures and students eager... Read More
Last year, just over half an acre of land in Easton produced 6500 pounds of food through almost entirely volunteer efforts. That land is the Easton Urban Farm, a project of the Easton Area Neighborhood Center that has become a critical piece of the community gardening and local food production landscape in the city. I... Read More
With most activities and events cancelled, many people are using their extra free time at home to get involved in citizen science projects. These are projects that engage members of the public who are not professional scientists in carrying out scientific research, including everything from measuring precipitation to observing local plants and animals to categorizing... Read More