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Image ImageTHE ART OF RECYCLING AT THE MAGIC HOUSE
Turn today’s trash into tomorrow’s treasures at The Magic House!
On Saturday, October 8 from 9:30 am to 5:00 pm and Sunday, October 9 from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm, art educators from Perrenial will be at The Magic House teaching visitors how to reduce waste by turning recyclable materials into eco-friendly masterpieces such as jewelry, décor and stationery.
Recycled Art is part of The Magic House’s Visiting Artist Series. This drop-in workshop is free with Museum admission and no reservations are required.
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DNR Orders Immediate Removal Of Milky-White Contamination From Coldwater Creek
The Missouri Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has released information about the milky-white contamination of Coldwater Creek. The party responsible for the contamination has been identified as Pavement Solutions. The company is currently working to remove the contaminated water from the creek.
Read more from the DNR information release below.
Don Corrigan Speaks About Local Environmental Issues At SEJ Convention In Sacramento
Photo Courtesy Webster-Kirkwood Times.
Environmental Echo’s Don Corrigan participated in a panel on journalism at the Society of Environmental Journalists (SEJ) annual convention in Sacramento, California, on Sept. 23.
Keynoter for the Conference was California Governor Jerry Brown who reported on what the state is doing to address climate change.
Tree City USA 40th Anniversary
Representatives from the City of Webster Groves, a Tree City USA community for 33 years, enjoyed the anniversary celebration.
Photo by MDC Staff, courtesy Missouri Department of Conservation.
For the last four decades, people who live in Tree City USA communities have enjoyed the benefits of having a greener, healthier places to live. In Missouri, that includes 88 communities representing almost 43 percent of the state’s population.
Carl’s Climate Letter #750
Photo by Diana Linsley, Webster-Kirkwood Times.
A new report links the vulnerability of East Antarctica’s ice sheet to past climate conditions like those of today (Washington Post). This is a well-written story about finding the solution to a longstanding scientific mystery. The outcome is all about sea level rise, and not too comfortable to behold.
Opinion: Earthly Beasts Beware
Photo courtesy MDC.
The Gospel of Matthew notes that what we do for the least of our living brethren, we do for the Lord. The very least of our earthly companions tend to be four-legged and six-legged – and we are not doing right by them.
Consider the spate of bills introduced in this past session of the state legislature, which were designed to repeal or weaken the Canine Cruelty Prevention Act. And our pet dogs are supposed to be our best friends!
Urban and Non-Traditional Agriculture Matching Grants Available From Missouri Department of Agriculture
Photo courtesy Mo Department of Agriculture.
The Missouri Department of Agriculture announced up to $100,000 for the Urban and Non-Traditional Agriculture Matching Grant Program. The department will award grants of up to $7,500 for reimbursement of expenses associated with urban and non-traditional agriculture. Applications must be received by Oct. 1, 2016.
Local Event: The Natural Living Expo In Webster Groves Sept. 25, 2016
Enjoy The First Weekend Of Autumn
At The Natural Living Expo In Webster Groves Sept. 25
The Healthy Planet magazine is proud to host its 32nd Natural Living Expo, Sunday, Sept. 25, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Webster Groves Recreation Center, 33 East Glendale Road in Webster Groves
“We are very excited to be hosting our 32nd expo in 19 years,” said J.B. Lester, Publisher of The Healthy Planet magazine. “ We love offering the community the opportunity to find the resources they need to make their lives healthier and more sustainable.”
Carl’s Climate Letter Analysis #735
Photo by Diana Linsley, Webster-Kirkwood Times.
Carl Campbell, retired petroleum investment advisor, spends every morning searching for climate and environmental information. By early afternoon, he releases an analysis on his most important finds in a daily newsletter called “Carl’s Climate Letters.”
Carl’s analysis for a Reuters article entitled “Pope urges Christians to save the planet from ‘debris, desolation and filth.‘”
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