One of the greatest American holiday traditions is eating until your pants no longer fit. You can still stuff your gut this season, but try doing so in an environmentally sustainable manner! That way, the only thing that suffers will be your waistband. Here are some helpful tips: A large number of guests in the… Read more »
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Sustainable Holiday Tips
The holiday season is prone to wastefulness, but there are lots of strategies for reducing energy consumption, conserving resources, and recycling old materials. Here are a few friendly pointers from Cope! Dining: eat locally produced and organic food turn down the thermostat if cooking with the oven (or if hosting a large number of guests)… Read more »
Alternative Gift Fair
On Saturday, December 1st, Cope Environmental Center and twenty-six other organizations will contribute to the gift fair. Each “gift” is donated in honor of a loved one, and profits go to support various causes in the area. This community event will be held at Morrisson-Reeves Library in Richmond from 12-3PM. This event includes free entry… Read more »
Wayne County Alternative Gift Fair
It’s a chance for your holiday shopping to build a better community! Find the perfect gift for anyone on your list at the 8th Annual Alternative Gift Fair. Isn’t it about time you enjoyed a relaxing, rejuvenating, and joyful shopping experience? Instead of browsing shelves, shoppers will browse through tables of charities. Each table will… Read more »
Nature Hike with Apple Cider on the Side
On Tuesday, October 16th, Cope had students visit from Rose Hamilton Elementary School. Russ and Aubrey split them into two groups which rotated later in the day. We were lucky enough to have absolutely gorgeous weather, with hardly a jacket necessary. With Aubrey, the students played games to liven things up a bit before making… Read more »
Alien Invaders at CEC!
Thanks to all the volunteers that joined CEC staff on September 29th in the removal of honeysuckle from and around the trails! CEC would especially like to thank ‘support’ volunteers: David Garman, Marvin Esham, Chris Harms, and Mandi Rice. Honeysuckle is an invasive species whose real home is all the way on the other side… Read more »
A new blogger here at CEC!
Hello CEC blog readers! CEC is fortunate to have the help of volunteers to update our blog. These volunteers help support CEC’s mission by writing about important environmental developments and keep folks in tune with the programs here on our property. We are so glad to have the help this year of an Earlham Bonner… Read more »
2013 Family Earth Day Celebration
Location: Tom Raper Expo Center at the Wayne County Fairgrounds 861 Salisbury Road Richmond, IN 47374 Date: April 20th, 2013 Time: 10am – 2pm Cost: FREE! Main Stage Event: Booths: Interested in having a booth at the event? Please fill out our online form by clicking here. Recycling: Best Way Disposal will have a… Read more »
CEC’s Tomorrow
Several years ago, Cope Environmental Center underwent an intensive planning period to determine the direction of programming and our facilities. The result was a comprehensive living document that helps to guide us through organizational decisions. CEC’s long-range plan includes strategies for programming and physical property development so that the Center can better meet the needs… Read more »
A Fond Farewell-
Most non-profit organizations are lucky enough to work with volunteers. These individuals donate their most valuable resource to the organization– their time. Volunteers, dedicating their energy and talents to a non-profit organization, are able to accomplish some pretty incredible things. Here at Cope Environmental Center, we have wonderful event volunteers and a fantastic corps… Read more »
