[SustainableTompkins] Local Free Live Earth Event To Be Held In Newark Valley

[senecajean at aol.com]

It's about 27 miles and 44 minutes from Ithaca.  

Unfortunately it's exactly the same day/time as the GIAC block party and the same weekend as the Permafrost workshops.

Jeanne


http://www.theithacajournal.com/

 

Concert, talks to focus on global climate change     Wed 6/20 Briefs

“Live Earth” concerts are planned around the world on July 7 to raise awareness about global warming. The Newark Valley Historical Society is holding a free event beginning at 4 p.m. on July 7 featuring live music and speakers from Cornell University. 

Music will be provided by “Tom & Marie,” “Hope & Jim,” and “Phil Shapiro and Carrie Shore ... the American Folk Tradition.” 

The three speakers will talk about global climate change. Robert Ross, director of education at ornell's Paleontological Research Institution, will cover local effects of climate change. Caren B. Cooper from Cornell's Sapsucker Woods Lab of Ornithology will speak about the effect of climate change on birds. Sylvester Johnson from Cornell's Museum of the Earth will talk about the negative impact that climate change has on our region, including farming, and how we can make a difference. 

To get to the Newark Valley Depot, travel Route 38 to Newark Valley. Turn west at the traffic light on Water Street. Cross the old trestle bridge. Bear right onto Whig Street. Go one block and turn left on Depot Street.

 

 

06/17/2007

Global Warming Awareness Event in Newark Valley 

 

http://www.zwire.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=18481671&BRD=2564&PAG=461&dept_id=510041&rfi=6 

   



On July 7, "Live Earth" concerts will take place all over the world to raise awareness about global warming. The Newark Valley Historical Society is holding a FREE event beginning at 4 PM on July 7 featuring live music and speakers from Cornell University. 

Music will be provided by "Tom & Marie," "Hope & Jim," and "Phil Shapiro and Carrie Shore...the American Folk Tradition."

 



The Historical Society's event is not associated with the people involved in the Live Earth Concerts. NVHS is not collecting donations for the cause. The day's goal is to raise local awareness of a global situation. Food will be available at the Depot. Bring a lawn chair if the weather is nice.   For further information call Marcia Kiechle at (607) 642-8967. 

 

 

 

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