December 12, 2017 @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Cumberland County Return on Environment Presentation Cumberland County Planning Department 310 Allen Road, Carlisle, PA, United States What is the value of Cumberland County’s clean air, water and open space? What happens to our quality of life if we continue to lose our forests, streams and wetlands? The Cumberland County Return on Environment report, compiled by the Kittatinny Coalition, demonstrates how open space is greatly contributing to the health of the local […] Free
June 20, 2018 @ 8:00 am - 10:00 am Breaking the Complaint Cycle: Municipal Planning and Resident Engagement Cumberland County Historical Society 21 N. Pitt Street, Carlisle, PA, United States You're invited to participate in a free panel discussion for municipal staff, elected officials, and community organizations. Sponsored by Greater Carlisle Heart & Soul Project, Cumberland County Historical Society and the Cumberland Conservation Collaborative, this discussion is designed to provide information and examples of engagement that breaks the complaint cycle and positively connects community members […] Free
September 27, 2018 @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Historic Development of Cumberland County and Preserving it’s Character Cumberland County Historical Society 21 N. Pitt Street, Carlisle, PA, United States The Cumberland County Planning Department and Historical Society are offering a workshop highlighting the County's history and identifying preservation opportunities. The training session identifies historical events that influenced the County's growth and their impacts on Pennsylvania and the nation. Current strategies to preserve the historic character of Cumberland County will be discussed. The workshop is […] Free
October 20, 2020 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Climate Action Planning Series: Local Governance -Setting the Stage ZOOM , Select a Country: Join the Cumberland County Planning Department in learning more about Cumberland County’s commitment to climate change mitigation and the importance of local government in addressing climate change. Discover the climate action planning programs available in Pennsylvania - such as the Local Climate Action Program through the PA Dept. of Environmental Protection. Speakers: Heidi Kunka of […] Free
December 8, 2020 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Climate Action Planning Series: Municipal Rules – Where Real Action Happens How does local climate action planning happen? The Borough of Carlisle will be used as an example of how local governments and citizens can initiate climate action planning. To include group discussion after presentations. Speakers: to be determined. Event lead: Carlisle Borough. Free
February 2, 2021 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Climate Action Planning Series: Schools – Where Ideas Take Root Climate Change prevention and mitigation practices already being implemented at Shippensburg University and Dickinson College will be used to understand how other schools and academic institutions can undertake similar initiatives. Speakers: to be determined. Event leads: Dickinson College and Shippensburg University. Free
