Resources

The fine print: The resources and links on this website are compiled by members of Green Jenkintown, our borough's Environmental Advisory Committee. The inclusion of resources here does not imply an endorsement of any kind of any individual, company or products by Green Jenkintown or the Borough of Jenkintown. They are provided solely for the convenience of the reader and are not intended to be exhaustive (or exhausting!).

Education

Woods Hole Research Center - A beginner's guide to understanding the issue of global warming.

Pew Center on Global Climate Change - Global Warming Basics - Climate Change 101: Understanding and Responding to Global Climate Change

Bill McKibben - author, educator, environmentalist - Global Warming Resources

TeacherVision - Global Warming Teacher Resources

Just For Kids - Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection's website for kids, hosted by Carson P. Falcon.

Local Resources

GreensGrow - a non-profit Farm, growing food, flowers & neighborhoods! Community Supported Agriculture meets Agriculture Supported Community.

Pennypack Farm - Community Supported Agriculture and Education

Freecycle - Do you have items in good condition that you no longer need? There is someone out there who does! Our local Freecycle covers Chestnut Hill, Manayunk, East Falls, Germantown, Mt. Airy, Roxborough, North Philly, Logan, Fern Rock, Cedarbrook and, yes, Jenkintown!

Local Harvest - Source for finding the best organic food that's grown closest to you.

Society of Environmental Journalists - Did you know this organization is based right here in Jenkintown?

Environmental Blogs, Sites & Retailers

TreeHugger - How to Go Green Guide.

No Impact Man - Active Debate on the role of the individual in fighting climate change.

Earth911.org - Find Recycling Centers, Events, Shopping, Info...

Red Worm Composting - Everything you need to know to start composting using your new wiggly pets!

Olde Good Things - Architectural Antiques & Artifacts - If you're remodeling, consider using old doors, sinks, fireplace mantels & light fixtures. A Warehouse full of treasures located in Scranton, PA.

Gaiam - Green Living & Organic Products.

Big Green Purse - Diane's blog about using your spending power as the most effective way to stop polluters .