The library has just added to our collection an excellent series of environmental science DVDs suitable for Grades 5-12. The series includes programs on these 6 topics: Air Quality, Global Climate Change, Green Energy, Soil Quality, Sustainability in the 21st Century and Water Quality.
Each DVD is 23 minutes in length and includes a Teacher's Guide with a program overview, vocabulary, focus questions and follow-up discussion and activities. The summary on the DVD cover explains that "Environmental Science for Students provides a fascinating look at Earth's environment and some of the most important environmental issues of our time. From the quality of the air that we breathe and water that we drink to the lasting effects of our reliance upon fossil fuels to power our lives, everyone is affected by environmental change. Accurate explanations, global examples and balanced viewpoints guide students in an exploration of topics that range from global climate change to the degradation of soil. Environmental experts speak about topics of interest, and noteworthy case studies showcase real-world examples. The environment's link to human health, the economy and society is also examined, making clear the interconnected nature of these components. This series will help students to understand the science behind their changing world while considering multiple perspectives."
These DVDs would be an outstanding resource for school students, family viewing, boy/girl scout troops, or home schoolers! You can find the DVDs in the Children's Department. Each is available for a 7 day loan. Stop by and check them out today!
Who Needs Organic Food?
The latest issue of TIME magazine crossed my desk today and on the front cover is a Health Special: The Organic Food Debate. We've talked alot about organic food at our GO Green Club meetings - what does organic really mean? Where do you find it locally? What about the health benefits? Take a few minutes and read this special section, which includes topics like when to buy organic vs. conventional foods, an organic foods taste test conducted by a panel of chef's from New York, and Dr. Oz weighs in on the subject too!
Eat Seasonally: How To Buy Local in Western PA
Would you like to learn more about buying your food locally? Visit the Bethel Park Public Library for a free presentation on Monday, August 23rd at 11:00 am with Erin Hart of Farm to Table PA. Farm to Table PA helps consumers connect with local food producers. Eat healthy-eat locally! For more information, call the library at 412-835-2207.
PTPL GO Green Club Meeting
The GO Green Club will be meeting tonight, Monday, July 19, 2010 on the second floor in the library's Conference Room. Please join us if you can!
Ferguson GREEN Career Resources
The Library has just added a new series of books on "green" careers by Infobase Publishing. Their web site provides this summary of the series:
"High interest in energy conservation, environmental issues, and developing alternative and renewable energy sources has led to a boom in green careers, also called green-collar careers. The new Green Careers set covers job opportunities in the fields of conservation, environmental protection, environmental study, renewable energy, resource management, and other related fields, as well as traditional careers that have been adapted to deal with environmental issues. With comprehensive information on in-demand green careers in business and construction, law, science, communications, and more, these resources are invaluable for students interested in preserving the environment through work.
Each full-color volume includes 15 job profiles that describe the duties, requirements, and earnings for each job in a given field, plus interviews with green professionals and further resources."
If you are interested, the series is located on the second floor of the Library on the large cart with our other College and Career Resources with the call number 331.7 GRE.
"High interest in energy conservation, environmental issues, and developing alternative and renewable energy sources has led to a boom in green careers, also called green-collar careers. The new Green Careers set covers job opportunities in the fields of conservation, environmental protection, environmental study, renewable energy, resource management, and other related fields, as well as traditional careers that have been adapted to deal with environmental issues. With comprehensive information on in-demand green careers in business and construction, law, science, communications, and more, these resources are invaluable for students interested in preserving the environment through work.
Each full-color volume includes 15 job profiles that describe the duties, requirements, and earnings for each job in a given field, plus interviews with green professionals and further resources."
If you are interested, the series is located on the second floor of the Library on the large cart with our other College and Career Resources with the call number 331.7 GRE.
Composting 101 Workshop
The GO Green Club hosted a wonderful program earlier this month called "Composting 101", which was presented by GO Green Club president, Angie Phares. If you missed the workshop, you can still learn all about getting your family started with composting by reading the handout that Angie put together and distributed to the audience that day. Please email me, and I will email you a copy of the handout as a pdf file.
Angie also referred me to an excellent slideshow, Backyard Composting in Pennsylvania, created by the Penn State University Crop and Soil Science Department, College of Agricultural Sciences . We are able to link to this presentation with the permission of Dr. Richard Stehouwer, Associate Professor, Environmental Soil Science, one of the authors of the presentation. Thank you to Angie and Dr. Stenhouwer!
Angie also referred me to an excellent slideshow, Backyard Composting in Pennsylvania, created by the Penn State University Crop and Soil Science Department, College of Agricultural Sciences . We are able to link to this presentation with the permission of Dr. Richard Stehouwer, Associate Professor, Environmental Soil Science, one of the authors of the presentation. Thank you to Angie and Dr. Stenhouwer!
Have You Tried Freecycle?
Do you have items in your home you'd like to give away to others who might use them? You may want to look into the Freecycle network. The description on their web site explains that it is a "grassroots and entirely nonprofit movement of people who are giving (& getting) stuff for free in their own towns. It's all about reuse and keeping good stuff out of landfills. Each local group is moderated by a local volunteer (them's good people). Membership is free."
This group has been used by several GO Green Club members with very good results, myself included. Thank you to new member Pam for sending me the link as a reminder to post this information on the blog.
If you are interested, you would browse their site to find the Pittsburgh Network and apply to join. There are rules to follow to be a member. For example, your first post on the site must be an OFFER of something you have to give away. After that, you can search through other available items posted and contact the owner via email to make arrangements to pick up something you need or want. So far we have given away a large window air conditioner, a miter saw and a food processor with a broken part.
Visit the Freecycle web site to learn more about this organization!
This group has been used by several GO Green Club members with very good results, myself included. Thank you to new member Pam for sending me the link as a reminder to post this information on the blog.
If you are interested, you would browse their site to find the Pittsburgh Network and apply to join. There are rules to follow to be a member. For example, your first post on the site must be an OFFER of something you have to give away. After that, you can search through other available items posted and contact the owner via email to make arrangements to pick up something you need or want. So far we have given away a large window air conditioner, a miter saw and a food processor with a broken part.
Visit the Freecycle web site to learn more about this organization!
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