Holiday decorations have been up for weeks, cars are frosty in the mornings, and we have already gotten our first flakes of snow. Winter is right around the corner, and that brings specific hazards to prepare for. With a little forethought and strong relationships between neighbors, your community can be safe and prepared when a... Read More
“Amazon’s emphasis on speed compelled other retailers to hurry, too, and encouraged us to believe that if something cannot be had quickly, it is barely worth having at all. It is as if we have forgotten that a product is an object moving through space, fighting gravity, air resistance and other forces of nature.” (link... Read More
Actions by young people like Greta Thunberg have received international attention and reflect the fact that youth can meaningfully address the environmental issues that concern them before they can even drive a car or vote. Sometimes, being a kid can feel like a powerless position. Adults may assume that their years of experience mean they... Read More
On October 27th, as part of the Easton Book Festival, Nurture Nature Center was honored to welcome Andrew Revkin, one of America’s most respected and experienced journalists focused on environmental and human sustainability. Read More
Having the right knowledge, resources, and plans before a hurricane hits will help ensure that your family, belongings, and community stay safe. For more information see NNC resources about preparedness and safety during extreme weather events. Read More
Forty teachers from as far as Harrisburg and Philadelphia participated in the 6 Degrees of Connection Educator Workshop held at NNC. The workshop was part of the 6 Degrees of Connection project funded through a NASA grant to NNC that aims to increase knowledge and interest in STEM topics and careers in middle school students... Read More
Nurture Nature Center proudly welcomes its new mural exhibit: the Living Local Mural: Scenarios, Decisions, and Consequences a breathtaking depiction of the Lehigh Valley's local environment by artist Tom Maxfield. Read More
NNC invites all Easton residents to come see photos of Easton and share their thoughts about the environmental concerns and priorities they have in their neighborhood. Read More
Buy Fresh Buy Local of the Greater Lehigh Valley (BFBLGLV) has been awarded $100,000 through the USDA Farmers’ Market Promotion Program (FMPP) for the promotion of direct producer-to-consumer markets in the Lehigh Valley. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced on Friday that the USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service is awarding $13.3 million in FMPP grants to 164... Read More
A partnering artist in NNC’s 2016 Perspectives Project, Lisette Morel is a Dominican-American born in Manhattan. Morel has participated in numerous projects and exhibitions. In 2013, she was invited by artist, Gregory Coates of Fuse Art Infrastructure to participate in experimental exhibitions, Allentown, PA. Morel was awarded the Artist in Resident at Soho20 Chelsea Gallery,... Read More