EVENTS

Happening Saturday April 20, 2024

Join CRCQL (Chester Residents Concerned for Quality Living) on Saturday, April 20 @ 12:30 p.m. The event starts at Chester City Hall, 1 East 4th Street, for its fourth annual march and car caravan for environmental justice. Participants will walk/caravan to the Covanta Incinerator to raise awareness of the pollution from the nation’s largest trash incinerator and its harmful effects on residents' health in the city and county. Sign up to participate. #BANTHEBURN

Happening April 1-8, 2024

Worldwide Climate and Justice Education Week is a global initiative sparking real dialogue on climate and justice on campuses and in communities around the world.

Solving climate requires all of us. Not just climate experts, but everyone, no matter their discipline. We need climate artists, historians, chemists, economists.

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Bachmann Hall in Glen Riddle Hall (OLA)

Presentation Objectives

• Understand the Monarch anatomy
• Learn the unique relationship between milkweed & monarch
• Understand what 'Food & Fuel' plants do
• Learn why the monarch has become 'endangered'
• Learn why the monarch has economic, spiritual, and environmental impact 

Register

Neumann University will be competing for the first time  this spring semester.

Watch for exciting updates early in January!

The purpose of the program: to help colleges and universities find pathways toward zero waste on campus, which means diverting 90% or more waste from becoming trash.

SPEAKER: DR. DAVE BLOCKSTEIN

Teaching the World about Climate Solutions and Justice

Wednesday, April 20 | 4:15 – 5:15 pm

Location: Meagher Theater

Dr. Dave Blockstein is an ecologist and conservation biologist with more than 30 years of national leadership at the intersection of science and environmental policy. All are welcome to attend this exciting event.

During Neumann University’s 2022 Earth Month Celebration there will be a viewing of The Pollinators followed by Taste and See reception where participants can get a taste of different types of honey and products made with honey.

Wednesday October 20th @ 2:00 PM

During the webinar you will hear staff and volunteers from both organizations describe our similar missions, different approaches, and complementary values and love for creation. We will also provide practical ways in which you can engage with both organizations in efforts to advance care for creation in our Church, nation, and world. Finally, you will have an opportunity to ask questions. Join us! NOTE: The webinar will be recorded and a link to the recording will be sent to all who register.

If you have questions or need more information, contact Paz Artaza-Regan Paz@Catholicclimatecovenant.org

September 1 - October 4

Some of our Season of Creation events are listed below:

Farmers Market
Honey Tasting Event
Film Viewing
Panel Discussion on Recycling vs. Zero Waste using the NPR video

As part of  Neumann University's celebration of the Season of  Creation, a plant sale will be held in the Bachmann Lobby on October 3rd, the day before the Feast of St. Francis.

Cash or checks will be accepted.

All proceeds benefit the Knights Pantry.

The Blessing of the Animals will take place on Sunday, October 2 from 5pm-5:30pm in the St. John Neumann Circle.

This yearly celebration is held to commemorate St. Francis of Assisi's love for all creatures. The event will kick off a campus celebration of the legacy of St. Francis, who is the patron saint of animals and the environment.

In previous years, more than 50 pets – including hamsters, rabbits, parrots, dogs, and cats – have been among the animals blessed at the event that marks the feast of St. Francis, which is officially celebrated on October 4.

The Blessing of Animals is free and open to the public.