Ensuring the Future by Acting in the Present
Green HealthFor more information, contact Caren Kaufman kaufmanscsi@comcast.net or Lacey Swartz laceyswartz@verizon.net Mission Statement :To improve the well-being of our community and the planet by raising awareness of the health and sustainability issues surrounding the consumer choices that most directly affect our bodies from the inside and out. Key Strategies:Educational events in the community. Objectives:Work as a team to address the topics of food, personal care, household cleaners, yard chemicals, and other areas of potential toxic exposure and environmental harm, as made possible by the collective knowledge and network of a growing task force. Develop a core group of humble, ethical, decision-making leaders for the Green Health Task Force. Develop a working set of mutually agreed upon standards for what we, as a task force, will consider to be healthy and sustainable choices in the categories above, based on current knowledge and research. Based on the task force standards, work to develop a network of knowledgable and like-minded presenters in the areas of healthy and sustainable choices in the categories above. Develop a growing network of community members interested in learning more about the health and sustainability issues related to choices in the categories above. Plan, market, and host community events on the health and sustainability issues related to choices in the categories above. Provide qualified presenters to various community groups who would like to plan, market, and host their own events on the health and sustainability issues related to choices in the categories above. Utilize online networking and social media to get our message out on the health and sustainability issues related to choices in the categories above. Based on the task force standards, develop a list of consumer resources to assist the community in finding healthier and more sustainable choices in the categories above. Possible venues for outreach:Organize seminars/events through SCH directly. Organize seminars/events through high school environmental clubs. Organize seminars/events though community groups such as churches and synagogues. Organize seminars/events through doctors’ and holistic practitioners’ offices. Support your health, local farmers & Camden with a CSA share! Youth gardeners in Waterfront South Camden The time has come… its time to sign-up for the CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) hosted by The Center for Environmental Transformation in collaboration with Greensgrow Farm here in Waterfront South at our Youth-led Farmers Market just off the corner of Broadway & Ferry in Camden. Fridays 4-7pm, May-November Sign up here. If you’d like to know more about what a CSA is, and why it supports the local economy of Camden, and farmers from all over the region, take a look at the information below. Basically you pay money upfront to become a member of the community that comes to pick-up produce: Greensgrow CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) in Camden: Did you know that the average American dinner has traveled 1,700 miles from the farm to the dinner table? Want to eat healthy fruits and vegetables from within a 150 mile radius? Then considering joining the Waterfront South CSA. What is CSA?- It stands for Community Supported Agriculture and has become an innovative model in sustainable agriculture. When a group of people join as members they come every week to the farmstand to pick up their share of what was grown by local farmers. The fruits, vegetables, and a protein are in your share every week. This helps the farmers to stay connected with you, the consumer, throughout the growing season. In the share each week, members, will receive a seasonal assortment of six to eight locally grown, fresh vegetables, and two types of fruits from a local orchard, a locally made cheese, and the choice of another dairy/protein option: yogurt, butter, one dozen eggs, seitan or tofu. In the share throughout the season, sometimes you’ll receive a variety of locally prepared foods like a loaf of fresh baked bread, apple cider, honey, fresh pasta, or dips and sauces all produced locally. Members can choose to receive a full share or a half share, which they pick once a week or every other week. Some smaller families have chosen to join with their neighbors, sharing a full or half share. Why in Camden? The CSA will take place at the Center For Environmental Transformation at Broadway and Ferry every Friday from May- November at the Waterfront South Farmers Market. Through hosting the CSA the Center and Greensgrow will continue to be able to make healthy food accessible at an affordable cost to all Camden residents in 8 different neighborhoods. The Center’s Farmstand is youth lead, growing over 2,000 pounds of organic heirloom produce each year, in a city with only one grocery store. Your support of this CSA and Farmstand help to build the local economy in Camden as well supporting a wide variety of local farmers within a 150 mile radius. An example share of a week in August will include: -12 dozen organic eggs -one piece swiss 5 oz. organic spring mix 1 bunch parsley -2 lbs. peaches 2 red bell peppers 2 lbs. tomatoes 2 lbs squash 2 lb. red potatoes 1 sugar baby watermelon 2 slicing cucumbers for the weekly cost of $32.30/ week
Something for everyone in our winter/spring line-up!Sustainable Cherry Hill Calendar of Events (pdf here) :Feb 26, 2-5pm: “How do we respond to diversity in our communities, work places, economy and world?” Urban Promise Sanctuary http://conta.cc/diverseworld March 10,10am-1pm: Dash for Trash-Delaware River Cleanup Blitz with AmeriCorps Watershed Ambassadors; Cooper River Park http://conta.cc/riverblitz March 28, 7-9pm: Updating the Suburban Lawn for Sustainability & Health at Cherry Hill Library http://conta.cc/healthylawn March 29, 8am-1pm: PA/NJ Sustainability Symposium at The Franklin Institute http://conta.cc/njpass April 28, 10am-3pm: Art Blooms Earth Festival at Croft Farm in Cherry Hill http://conta.cc/artbloomsearthfest May 1, 7:45-9:30am: Green Your Bottom Line- Business breakfast at Cafe Aldo Lamberti with Camden County Regional Chamber of Commerce; check our website for emerging details May 11, evening & May 12, morning: All Community Sustainable Cherry Hill Retreat; check our website for emerging details May 19: Energy Efficient Car Show with It’s in Our Power at The Silver Diner; check our website for emerging details And don’t forget to join us for Green Drinks on the first Wednesday of every month from 6-8pm at PJ Whelihans to meet and network with others thinking about sustainability in South Jersey! Check out www.sustainablecherryhill.org for details about these events, our community driven task forces and more! LIKE us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter @sojerseygreen!
to build a sustainable South Jersey
Updating the Suburban Lawn for Sustainability & HealthThe tradition of the large lawn as a hallmark of suburbia results in the wasting of precious resources, like water and gas. It taints our outdoor living space and community with hazardous chemicals that pollute our soil and groundwater.
How can you make your yard healthier and more sustainable?
Cut it out! Reduce your lawn, gas and  water consumption Eliminate toxic chemicals that place your family and community at risk Incorporate… Native plants that know how to live with minimal care Habitats for bees, butterflies, wildlife Herb and vegetable gardens to decrease your food bill Help us reinvent the outdated traditional lawn one yard at a time! Speakers: Aimee Bentley, Horticulturist for Hire Sarah Deppa, Community Member Barry Draycott, Tech Terra Organics There is no fee for this program, but registration is required. For more information, please contact Lori Braunstein at lori.braunstein@sustainablecherryhill.org/609.238.3449 Sponsored by: The Cherry Hill Library and Sustainable Cherry Hill’s Green Health/Garden Task Forces
PA/NJ Sustainability Symposium at The Franklin Institute
Thursday March 29, 2012Breakfast/Registration: 7:30am Program: 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM Workshop led by students from Science Leadership Academy 1:30 to 3:30 PM Where:
Register here.Now in its second year, this event brings together industry, university and community leaders to share best practices, ask challenging questions and provide cutting edge information about sustainability in the Delaware Valley. Nationally Acclaimed Keynote Speakers:
15 Panel Discussions:
Stay for the afternoon:
Event Co-Chairs:Lori Braunstein Brad A. Molotsky
“Lightning Bolt” Level Sponsors:
“Kite” Level Sponsors:Blue Sky Power, LLC / Diversey, Inc / Jones Lang LaSalle / Kitchen & Associates / MaGrann Associates Manko, Gold, Katcher, Fox, LLP / PPL Electric Utilities / SorinRoyerCooper, LLC / Spiezle Group       Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young, LLP / U-Go Stations / Waste Management “Key” Level Sponsors:Faithful & Gould / Sustainability Dashboard Tools LLC Industry Partners:
Camden County Freedom Medal Winner Brings Sustainability Education to South JerseyFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For further information contact: Brenda Jorett, communications director for SCH Brenda@brendajorett.com What’s Next Productions, LLC  Freeholder, Jeffrey Nash, SCH's Lori Braunstein and County Clerk, Joe Ripa Pennsauken, NJ – Lori Braunstein, founder and executive director of Sustainable Cherry Hill (SCH) is one of 14 recipients of the 2012 Camden County Freedom Medal. Braunstein and all of the Freedom Medal recipients have made indelible and selfless contributions to communities throughout Camden County. Through Braunstein’s expertise and leadership, hundreds of people have taken steps to make sustainability an active part of their lives in an effort to reduce their impact on the planet. Braunstein was nominated for the Freedom Medal by Camden County Freeholder Jeffrey Nash who said of Braunstein, “No one is more of a motivator for change for and to the community than my friend, Lori Braunstein. The community would not be what it is without her service and dedication.” Braunstein, 49, has led SCH since she founded the organization in 2007. The grassroots, non-profit group has grown to include many residents and business leaders from throughout Cherry Hill and other communities. SCH has become a well-respected organization under Braunstein’s leadership by helping educate citizens about issues affecting the environment. She has been instrumental in the sustainability efforts of Cherry Hill Township, the Cherry Hill School District and Camden County. “Serving one’s community is something that anyone can do, no matter your education, income level or age,” says Braunstein. “ It is an honor to receive this recognition in the company of so many inspirational people.” The Cherry Hill resident, family, friends and supporters were among those attending the annual awards dinner during a week that honored the legacy of Martin Luther King Junior. Camden County has been awarding the Freedom Medal since 2001 to honor citizens who serve others in many ways. Braunstein also received proclamations honoring her service to the community from Cherry Hill Mayor Chuck Cahn, the township council and from the New Jersey state legislature. ### Courier Post:  CamCo honorees echo King’s spirit See more photos from the event here.
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