Lessons from Earthships and biomimicry for passive greenhouse design. How do organisms in nature heat and cool their structures? Together we will learn from all the solutions that already exist across nature as well as human design for how we can passively regulate the temperature of our growing spaces with…
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This is Part II of a 2-part Earthship Ecology Series, but can also be a standalone class (if you missed Part I). This Earthship Ecology Workshop will build on the state of the science, inviting All to join us in a citizen science research project where we will work together…
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Earthship Ecology Workshop (Part I) You are invited to join us for this introductory workshop about Earthships and the amazing process of how plants treat wastewater in them, using "biomimicry tools" to assess system health. Together we will learn about all the time tested strategies found in Nature and how…
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Elinor Stapylton, Certified Earthship Biotecture Educator is offering THREE awesome Workshops here at SLNC!! Elinor holds a Masters in Science in Biomimicry from Arizona State University and a Bachelor’s in Biology & Environmental & Urban Studies from Bard College. She has a teaching certificate in Biotecture from the Earthship Biotecture…
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Individuals & families are invited to this fun, free-to-attend event to learn about Earthships and Sustainability! The Event will feature guest presenters, community partners, and live music! Food will be for sale and for $5 a wristband will be provided to access the games/prizes and face-painting throughout the day! Live…
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SLNC Earthship 10th Anniversary Celebration on Saturday, 9/13/25, 12-4pm This fun, free-to-attend community event will welcome individuals & families to learn about Earthships and Sustainability. There will be special guest presenters (including Retired SLNC Assistant Director Naturalist-Lorraine Skala, Jim Skala, Retired SLNC Director Naturalist-Robert Mercer, Elinor Stapylton, and possibly more…
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You’re invited to a FREE Tour of the SLNC Earthship on Saturday, January 18th! Stop by to learn about these interesting, sustainable structures! The SLNC Earthship is located at 1006 Bath Rd, Bristol, PA 19007. Sign up by scrolling down! Also learn more about Earthships at https://earthship.com
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Join us in celebrating AND learning about the soon-to-be hatched baby Purple Martin birds! Learn more about the interesting structure that was recently installed for these beautiful birds at https://silverlakenaturecenter.org/purple-martins-at-slnc/. This project was spearheaded by SLNC Volunteer & Birder Extraordinaire, Dawn Denner, and funded by donations from members of the Bucks…
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The following includes the reading list and meeting dates thru June 2025. For additional info and/or to RSVP to attend a meeting, please visit their group page on Facebook at "Nature Book Club" or email Barb Campbell at SLNCNatureBookClub@gmail.com **Confirm with Group Leader, Barb Campbell, prior to meetings.** ***Park…
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You're invited to a FREE Tour of the SLNC Earthship on Saturday, December 16th! Stop by to learn about these interesting, sustainable structures! Sign up by scrolling down!
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