Upcoming Workshops: Healthy Homes & Green Cleaning at Duff Park
Upcoming Workshops: Healthy Homes & Green Cleaning at Duff Park Join Women for a Healthy Environment and UPMC Children’s Hospital for two free community workshops focused on creating safer, healthier living spaces. Our Healthy Homes & Green Cleaning sessions will provide practical tips on reducing indoor toxins, DIY green cleaning solutions, and protecting your family’s […]
Upcoming Workshops: Healthy Homes & Green Cleaning at Duff Park
Upcoming Workshops: Healthy Homes & Green Cleaning at Duff Park Join Women for a Healthy Environment and UPMC Children’s Hospital for two free community workshops focused on creating safer, healthier living spaces. Our Healthy Homes & Green Cleaning sessions will provide practical tips on reducing indoor toxins, DIY green cleaning solutions, and protecting your family’s […]
Sustainable Fashion Show
Get ready to witness a fabulous showcase of eco-friendly and ethical fashion at our Sustainable Fashion Show! Join us for an exciting evening of creativity, community, and climate action at the Eco-Student Stewardship Club’s Sustainable Fashion Show! Led by 6th and 7th grade students from Clairton Middle School, this inspiring project celebrates upcycled fashion, thrifting, […]
Let’s Grow A Garden!
Duquesne or Clairton May 31 or June 1 No experience needed—just your time and energy. Sign up through the link. Let’s grow living, breathing ecosystems. All materials will be provided, including any necessary tools and protective gear, supportive staff and experts, as well as food and drink throughout the planting day! This is a child-centered, […]
Let’s Grow a Garden!
These gardens won’t plant themselves. Volunteer power turns empty lots into pollinator havens and fresh food hubs. 📍Duquesne or Clairton🗓 May 31 or June 1🧤 No experience needed—just your time and energy. 🔗 Sign up through the link. Let’s grow living, breathing ecosystems. All materials will be provided, including any necessary tools and protective gear, […]
Allergy, Asthma and Class Room Inclusion: Women For A Healthy Environment
Join Women for a Healthy Environment as we host Breathe Pennsylvania’s Jessica Schuman who will be speaking on the topic of allergies, asthma, and classroom inclusion. In the session, participants will define and differentiate asthma and allergy; describe allergy symptoms and treatment; and explain the impact on children. Participants will review environmental triggers and explore […]
Webinar: Allergy, Asthma, and Classroom Inclusion: Women For A Healthy Environment
Join Women for a Healthy Environment as we host Breathe Pennsylvania’s Jessica Schuman who will be speaking on the topic of allergies, asthma, and classroom inclusion. In the session, participants will define and differentiate asthma and allergy; describe allergy symptoms and treatment; and explain the impact on children. Participants will review environmental triggers and explore […]
PA Schools: Grants Now Open for Lead Reduction in Drinking Water
Speakers: Sam Hernandez (WHE), Tremayne Terry (TixStone Solutions), Ana White (TixStone Solutions) Description: The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP) is offering grant funding to eligible schools in Pennsylvania for drinking water lead reduction activities with the goal of reducing children’s exposure to lead in drinking water. The EPA strongly encourages schools and childcare facilities […]
Free Lead-Safe Training for the Trades
The EPA’s Lead-Safe Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) certificate is required for all contractors that work in homes built before 1978. DID YOU KNOW? The EPA’s Lead-Safe Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) certificate is required for all contractors that work in homes built before 1978. We’ve found that often plumbers and electricians don’t know about […]
An Evening with Andrea Vidaurre: Voices for a Sustainable Tomorrow
An unforgettable night with Andrea Vidaurre, a leading voice in environmental advocacy and the 2024 Goldman Environmental Prize winner! Andrea Vidaurre, a 2024 Goldman Environmental Prize winner—the “Green Nobel”—is a fearless climate justice advocate who took on the powerful trucking industry and won. As co-founder of People’s Collective for Environmental Justice, she led efforts that […]
Youth Panel Discussion
Join us for a lively panel discussion with our youth regarding the documentary Youth V. Gov, and our right to a healthy environment. Our panel discussion will feature area youth passionate about the climate crisis and actively engaged in environmental advocacy. These young leaders will share their experiences, challenges, and successes in pushing for policy […]
Asthma Workshop
An informative workshop designed for families who want to create a healthier environment for their children with asthma. Asthma Workshop Date: December 11, 2024Time: 4:30 PM – 7:00 PMLocation: Jeron X. Grayson Community Center, Hill District Description:Are you or a family member impacted by asthma? Join us for an engaging, hands-on Asthma Workshop designed to […]
Cleaning for a Healthy Environment Workshop
This workshop will equip you with the knowledge and tools to make impactful changes in your daily cleaning routines. Green Cleaning Class for Healthier Environments Date: Saturday December 14th, 2024 from 12 – 2 PM Location: YWCA Westmoreland County 424 N Main St, Greensburg, PA What to Expect: Protect the Health of the Children in […]
Speaker Series: Jalonne White-Newsome, White House’s Env. Justice Officer
Don’t miss the White House’s 1st Federal Chief Env. Justice Officer outline President Biden’s environmental justice agenda Dr. White-Newsome joined the Biden-Harris Administration in June 2022. Under her leadership, the Environmental Justice Team is working hard to deliver on President Biden’s ambitious environmental justice agenda, including implementing the recently signed Environmental Justice Executive Order, releasing […]
Life Without Lead Summit 2023
Join us at the Life Without Lead Summit to learn, connect, and create innovative solutions for a lead-safe future in Allegheny County. Life Without Lead Summit Date: October 26th, starting at 8:30am Location: Virtual Description: Join us for an exciting day at the Life Without Lead Summit! This event is your chance to learn, connect, […]
An evening with Carey Gillam, the Truth Behind Monsanto and Roundup
Science reporter Carey Gillam, discusses The Monsanto Papers, a tale of deadly secrets, corruption and one man’s search for justice. WHE is pleased to present An Evening with Carey Gillam. Join us for a lively presentation with journalist and author Carey Gillam as she discusses her book, The Monsanto Papers. The Monsanto Papers is the […]
Children of the Vine Film Screening – FREE
CHILDREN OF THE VINE is a deeply unsettling investigation into the controversial herbicide Roundup and its impact on public health. CHILDREN OF THE VINE is a deeply unsettling investigation into the controversial herbicide Roundup and its impact on public health. With 3.6 billion pounds of Roundup sprayed annually on crops grown in the U.S., CHILDREN […]