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UPDATE: Climate Masters Spring 2010 POSTPONED until Fall 2010.

We apologize for any inconvenience.  If you have any questions, please contact Lisa at lisa@fselc.org or 503-391-4145.

 

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Wednesday, March 10 (2nd/3rd grades), 4:00pm-5:30pm

Wednesday, March 17 (4th/5th grades), 4:00pm-5:30pm

Nature Kids Youth Naturalist Class: BUGS!

Straub Environmental Learning Center, 1320 A Street NE, Salem

 

Jon Mayer with OSU Extension will delight kids with the science of what makes bugs unique and important to our ecosystem.  Weather permitting, kids will have a chance to see what bugs they can collect during the class.  FREE and open to the public!  RSVP required due to limited space.  Call or email Lisa at 503-391-4145 or lisa@fselc.org to reserve your space.

 

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Thursday and Friday, March 11 and 12, 2009, 7:00 p.m.

Amateur Naturalist Class: Nature Photography

Straub Environmental Learning Center, 1320 A Street NE, Salem

 

Learn how to see with the eye of a professional photographer in a two-part class.  Award-winning professional photographer Joel Zak will teach students how to create photographic images that “capture, command, and compel.”  The class will illustrate the principles of the “art of seeing” and cover composition, lighting, and timing, among other elements.  The class is intended for all those interested in advancing their photography.  $5 per person (covers both sessions); RSVP required due to limited space.  Call or email Lisa at 503-391-4145 or lisa@fselc.org.

 

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Thursday, March 18, 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Straub Environmental Lecture Series: Dr. Luke Gascho

God is Green: Intersections of Faith and Environmental Stewardship

Loucks Auditorium, Salem Public Library, 585 Liberty Street SE, Salem

 

Faith expressions and caring fro the Earth are often seen as being at odds with each other.  Dr. Gascho will talk about the intersection of theological, ethical and ecological foundations for environmental stewardship.  The lecture will explore ways of expressing faith commitments through valuing place, gardening, restoring landscapes, building green and practicing ecojustice.

 

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Schedule An Event With Us

The Straub Environmental Learning Center has a community multi-purpose room that can be used for meetings, presentations, classes, and other community based activities. It can accommodate groups of 50. The facility is wheel chair accessible. All events must be free, non-advocacy events open to the public.

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