Wondering how you can affordably and easily incorporate “green” practices into your everyday life? Join us at Cliveden, a National Trust Historic Site, on Friday April 3rd and Saturday April 4th for Going Green: Environmental Stewardship for Preservation and Profit.

Visitors will hear a variety of perspectives on local “green” issues from renowned scholars and environmental leaders. Topics will include an assortment of subjects including: “green” lawn care, protection of local wildlife, historical environmental issues and the true characteristics of eco-living.

Admission to both days of the program, April 3rd and April 4th, is $30. A reduced rate is available for one-day admissions and members of Cliveden.

To RSVP or request a printed program for this event, contact rfink@cliveden.org or call 215-848-1777.

Speakers and topics include:

Mike McGrath - Host of WHYY’s You Bet Your Garden radio show. “Get Your Lawn and Landscape off Drugs” (Keynote Speech)

Dr. Andrew Isenberg - Chair of Temple University’s History Department. “Environment and History: The Historical Context of Environmental Challenges”

Richard Whiteford - Outreach Representative for Defenders of Wildlife. “Climate Change: Things Each of Us Can Do About It”

Seth A. Shapiro - Director of Planning and Urban Design at Barton Partners Architects Planners. “Is Mixed Use the Real Green”