2012 Schedule:
Feb. 12, 2012 3:00pm-4:30 pm
March 11, 2012 3:00pm-4:30 pm
April 15, 2012 3:00pm-4:30 pm
May 20 2012 3:00pm-4:30 pm
June 10, 2012 3:00pm-4:30 pm
July & August - no meetings
Sept. 13, 2012 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
OCT. 11, 2012 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012 1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
ALTERNATIVE FUELS TRANSPORTATION EVENT - DETAILS TO COME
Nov. 08, 2012 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Dec. 13, 2012 - 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Have a Sustainable Holiday!
HIGHLIGHTS OF RECENT PSG EVENTS:
HAVE A SUSTAINABLE HOLIDAY!
Come celebrate the holidays with green-minded friends - old & new. Bring something to show and or share to enjoy the holidays in a simple yet sustainable way such as...
- A snazzy party blouse from your favorite local consignment store...(We love C.A.T.S. in Westwood)
- Gifts tastefully wrapped in fabric or recycled materials
- The best Re-Gift you ever got or gave!! (worst re-gift stories most welcome too)
- Gifts created by local artisans and local shops in the Pascack Valley
"Climate Mama & a Conversation about Climate Change"
Sunday October 23, 2011
A family-friendly discussion of climate change--what it is, how we can discuss it with our children and families, and what we can do about it. Wyckoff resident Harriet Shugarman is a mother of two, an economist, a trained presenter for Al Gore's The Climate Project and presenter for 24 Hours of Reality recently aired on Lifetime TV. Shugarman will lead a slide presentation and answer questions. All ages welcome!
No sitter? Bring the kids! While Climate Mama presents, children (ages 5+) can make a recycled art craft aboard the Fun Bus, a school bus converted into art studio by YouGottaHaveArt.org. If bringing kids, reservations are requested. email: info@pascacksustainabilitygroup.org.
350.org's "Ride for the Planet" - Sat. Sept. 24, 2011
Great ride - great day! We rode an easy, 8-mile bike ride through the Pascack Valley towns as part of 350.org's global awareness event for climate change solutions. We started at Cycsport in Park Ridge (across from the train station) and pedaled through Park Ridge, Hillsdale, Woodcliff Lake, Washington Township & Westwood & River Vale. Raised awareness for climate solutions. For more info go to: www.350.org.
Worldwide Expert on Climate Change Speaks at BCC
Thurs. Sept. 22, 2011 - 7:30 p.m.
Dr. James Hansen, considered the world's foremost authority and outspoken expert on the science of climate change, provided a fascinating and informative talk, "Climate Change or Just Mother Nature Acting Out?" This free lecture was presented by North Jersey Public Policy Network, with volunteers from Pascack Sustainability Group lending a hand. It was Free admission and open to the public.
Jan. 9, 2011 Nearly 75 people came to hear guest speaker, Greg Mattison, of The Climate Project. Greg gave an authoritative update & Q&A on climate change and offered common-sense, practical solutions we can all embrace.
"Greening Your Home & Yard with Water Conservation" - Speakers, Rain barrel demo, Rain garden & green roof talks, Film on Water Conservation. FREE Westwood Public Library, 49 Park Ave. Westwood NJ Co-presented with Bergen SWAN.
Oct. 10, 2010 10:10 Work Party & National Alternative Fuel Vehicle Odyssey Day. Speakers, refreshments, prizes to those who arrived in an alternate fuel vehicle or form of transportation.
Dec 12, 2010 - Guest Speaker: Jeana Wirtenberg, Ph.D, President & CEO, Transitioning to Green, an organization dedicated to helping people in transition find a job in the new, sustainable economy. Jeana also founded and runs "Transitioning to Green Foundation" which helps military veterans train for and find jobs in the green business sector.
Special thanks to the Township of River Vale for the use of the Community Center.
Please click on Films and Book Discussion meetings which meet at different locations.