[SEMCO] FREE 2018 Winter Education & Film Series

[Stefanie Paventy]

FREE 2018 Winter Education and Film Series
Sponsored by Senior Corps RSVP of Cape Cod & the Islands
Please join Senior Corps RSVP of Cape Cod & the Islands during these environmental education events open to the public.  Films will be held at the Cape Cod Museum of Art, and presentations will be held at various locations.  Please see event descriptions for more details regarding dates, times and topics.  If you are interested in joining us, please register with Anita Lord (508-394-4630 x523 or anita.lord at escci.org<mailto:anita.lord at escci.org>).  While registration is not required, it is encouraged.

Presentation
Shellfish Aquaculture Practices and Their Growing Importance on Cape Cod presented by Joshua Reitsma, Marine Program Specialist of Barnstable County Cooperative Extension and Woods Hole Sea Grant
Wednesday, February 21, 2018 from 11:00AM - 12:00PM
Jacob Sears Memorial Library, 23 Center Street, East Dennis (parking located at the Evangelical Free Church, 16 Center Street, East Dennis)
Description: Shellfish aquaculture has grown dramatically in recent years and has economic and potentially ecological importance to Cape Cod. Regional growing practices are important to commercial shellfish farms and municipal efforts to restore or enhance natural populations of shellfish. Efforts to propagate shellfish also provide increased volunteer opportunities.

Linking Everyday Chemical Exposures to Breast Cancer presented by Cheryl Osimo, Executive Director of Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition and Co-founder of Silent Spring Institute
Tuesday, March 6, 2018 from 1PM - 2PM
Falmouth Public Library, 300 Main Street, Falmouth
Description: Dedicated to the prevention of environmental causes of breast cancer through community education, research advocacy, and changes to public policy, Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition and sister organization, Silent Spring Institute have teamed up to gather information linking everyday chemical exposures to breast cancer. Their studies span throughout the United States including our own backyard of Cape Cod. Join the discussion to learn more about staying healthy at home and preventing breast cancer.

Film
Deeply Rooted
Wednesday, March 14 from 2 - 4 PM
Cape Cod Museum of Art, D'Allesandro Auditorium, 60 Hope Lane, Dennis
Description: John Coykendall, a renowned heirloom seed saver, labors to preserve and learn about growing techniques, recipes and folktales of a Louisiana farming community.  By preserving seeds, he is able to pass on a legacy that our ancestors passed on to us.  Film discussion to follow viewing.

To register, call Anita Lord at 508-394-4630 Ext. 523

Senior Corps RSVP is a program of Elder Services of Cape Cod & the Islands


Stefanie Paventy
Fieldwork Coordinator
RSVP Senior Environment Corps
Elder Services of Cape Cod & the Islands
Joint Base Cape Cod
Stefanie.paventy at escci.org<mailto:Stefanie.paventy at escci.org>
508-968-5125<tel:(508)%20968-5125>
Typical Hours: Monday - Thursday 8AM - 5PM
Click Here for Volunteer Timesheet<http://www.escci.org/Forms/Volunteer%20Hours%20Report%202018.pdf>




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