Conservation in Your Community
An update from the Berks County Conservancy
July 24, 2009
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Harry Bentz Gallery Exhibit
What are you doing to GO GREEN?
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Greetings!
Welcome to "Conservation in Your Community," our tool to keep you regularly informed of the Berks County Conservancy's conservation projects in your backyard.  We work hard every day to help keep Berks a special place to live and expect that you'll enjoy learning more about this important work through Enews.
Upcoming Events
Harry Bentz Gallery Exhibit
ArtPlus Gallery, 604 Penn Avenue, West Reading
Thursday, August 6th, 2009
5pm-8pm

Berks County Conservancy LogoHarry Bentz's watercolor prints have been a long time favorite of the Berks County Conservancy. His commissioned works of the Oley Hills, Earl Poole Sanctuary, and the Sacony Trail  show the importance of both the arts and conservation in Berks County. His works will be on display at this exhibit. Harry will be available to sign prints and discuss his passion for painting. All purchases will benefit the Berks County Conservancy. Refreshments will be served.
 
This event takes place during one of Penn Corridor's First Thursdays in which you can take a ride (or a walk) on Penn Street in Reading or Penn Avenue in West Reading and Wyomissing and take advantage of everything the Corridor has to offer. Visit cool shops, go to great restaurants, and explore arts and entertainment venues.
What are you doing to GO GREEN?
The Berks County Conservancy is working on a new project debuting this fall - The State of the Environment for Berks County. Topics in the report will include water and air quality, land use, and energy and waste measurements.
 
Our goal of this program is to encourage a greener community through simple, everyday choices people make that effect the quality of life in Berks County. The report will contain actionable data and will provide readers with new ideas to try on their own.
  
We need real life stories on how you are making a difference in your home, work or school. We want to feature local stories in the publication so others can learn from what you are doing.
 
Here are some examples of what we have heard so far:
"I unplug devices when I am not using them or connect them to a power strip and flick the switch. Things like my computer, cell phone and mp3 charger."
 
"I have stopped driving the kids to the bus stop. Now we walk and spend some quality time before rushing off to school and work. We get outside and enjoy the neighborhood." 
 
"At work, my company doesn't have manditory recycling. I brought in a trashcan and encourage people to recycle. I take it to my local drop off point. I hate to see anything recyclable being thrown in the trash!"
 
We will select contributors to be featured in our State of the Environment Report. Please send your stories to kim.lewis@berks-conservancy.org 
Are you a member of the Berks County Conservancy?  As a non-profit organization we are supported in part by contributions from our members.  Become a member today for as little as $25 per year and help keep Berks County a special place to live, work, and play.  Remember the Conservancy Store for unique gift-giving ideas!  We're Saving a Place for You...
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