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Easton is bracing for extremely cold weather for the next few days. The weather station atop the Nurture Nature Center recorded a low of 23 F yesterday and the temperature is expected to fall to 20 F tomorrow. Temperatures in the teens are expected next week. Though not uncommon this time of year, temperatures this low can be dangerous to people and pets. Avoid going outside for extended periods and wear appropriate clothing if you are outside. Look for our upcoming video on the science of extreme cold and how to stay warm in our next Science at Home episode. You can see the data from our weather station in downtown Easton any time at www.wunderground.com/dashboard/pws/KPAEASTO22/widgets
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Weather Underground provides local & long-range weather forecasts, weather reports, maps & tropical weather conditions for locations worldwide.It’s the celestial body closest to the earth and the first thing most people observe when looking at the night sky - the moon! Jeff explores the moon, demonstrates the phases of the moon and why they occur, and shows you how to make oxygen from water
Have you ever seen a new development bring disruptive levels of traffic to a particular street, enjoyed a community event or festival, had a question about policing in your community, or even simply noticed that a nearby streetlight is out? These are just some of the topics that local governments at the county and municipal level make decisions about, and that you can have a say in by becoming more civically engaged. For the last few weeks, Lauren has focused on getting more engaged with local government and events, and reflects on her experiences in this blog post: nurturenaturecenter.org/community-in-action/learn-by-doing-local-civic-engagement/
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Learn by Doing: Local Civic Engagement January 20, 2021 Leave a comment Community in Action by Lauren Fosbenner Some statistics on local governments in Pennsylvania from the Governor’s Center for Local Government Services Have you ever seen a new development bring disruptive levels of traffic to a...Each year, the PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and Pennsylvania Organization for Watersheds and Rivers holds an online public vote to select a River of the Year, and the Lehigh River has been nominated for 2021! The 103 mile Lehigh River is an important part of our region’s industrial history, serves as a valuable place for wildlife and outdoor recreation, and is the cleanest it has been in over a century thanks to several decades of conservation efforts. If you would like to participate in voting for your favorite state waterway, visit pariveroftheyear.org/2021-river-of-the-year/vote-for-a-2021-river-of-the-year/
Photo Credit for image of Lehigh River: Nicholas A. Tonelli
Friday Arts
TIM PUGH: Environmental Artist
Tim Pugh refers to himself as an environmental artist specializing in sculpture, photography, and found materials. Like other artists we have covered, Pugh is a collector of discarded and found pieces: plastics, detritus, glass, leaves, pebbles, and sticks. He combines these in patterns derived from nature, like fossils, tree bark, or geological processes. For Pugh, the finding of the materials is all about what is available at a certain site, and those materials control structure and color of the compositions.
The sculptures are site specific and remain where he constructs them. They become ephemera that records the process and time of assembly. However, the documentation process is important as well. Pugh photographs his constructions, and these photos become the final record of his art.
The truly interesting part of his work is the beautiful melding of man-made and natural materials. The natural materials are surprisingly colorful and varied, and often contribute to a quirky structure, as well as, background to his work. Seeds, pebbles, leaves, and other natural objects often contain their own intricate patterns, giving the compositions another level to be explored. A radial shape made from fern leaves, or repetitive pine cones with their own intense patterning are examples of motifs in Pugh’s work.
Tim Pugh was educated in Great Britain (Wales and Scotland) and maintains a studio there.