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Upcoming Programs

See a complete list of this year’s programs

Wednesday, August 5
9:30 AM Socializing/Business
10:00 aM Program

Topic: “Sun Printing on Fabric” – Cyanotype Demo and Workshop

Speaker: Mary Lou Bradley

Place: Berkshire Botanical Garden, Center House Kitchen

Mtg. Coord.: Cynthia Tindale

Learn about cyanotype, the process of printing on treated fabric, paper or other materials using sunlight. The first prints ever made using this process were of algaes and leaves. After a presentation and demonstration, make your own cyanotype print on a piece of fabric or paper. Materials for printing will be provided, but bring your dried flowers, leaves or other item(s) to make your print— the flatter the items the better.

** Please RSVP to Cynthia Tindale at cynthia.tindale@outlook.com or 718-309-4443 **

Wednesday, September 9
9:30 AM Gathering/Business. 10:00 AM Program

Topic: “Rubbish, Stink and Death”- the history, current state, and future of our planet’s water quality.

Speaker: Steve Chapra

Place: Berkshire Botanical Garden, Classroom

Mtg. Coord.: Mary Howard

Dr. Steve Chapra explores the history, current status and future prospects for global water quality. Since prehistoric times little was done to address the deadly consequences of consuming contaminated water until the late 19th century, when American and European engineers collaborated to tackle urban pollution and waterborne illnesses. Another milestone occurred in the 1970’s with passage of the Clean Water Act, but climate change, urbanization and resurgence of waterborne diseases threaten any progress made. Dr. Chapra will outline these challenges and propose ways in which ordinary citizens can contribute to mitigating them.

** Please RSVP to Mary Howard at hcadesign@gmail.com or 917-837-2920 **