The Environmental Justice Task Force and the Solar Team are encouraged by the interest and support for the church solar project. Already we are up to a possible project of 37 panels. If you have have not gotten a chance to look through the slide presentation from the team, please...
This spring we are starting a Native Plant Garden. We need YOU to help get the garden started by growing Purple Coneflowers from seeds. We will provide peat pots, soil, and seeds. You just need to pick them up at the church. We will have a drive through pick up...
As promised, the solar committee is sharing the slide presentation from last Sunday’s Coffee Hour to invite the congregation to learn about the progress toward solar panels here at First Unitarian Church. If we can answer any questions please contact either Bill Hardham at bhardam@comcast.net or Renee Anderson at 302-529-7845....
How do we add native plants to our First U grounds? By following the process of the National Wildlife Federation & Delaware Nature Society. To read about it, click on this link Click on the link “Download the Checklist” within the above page, at the end of the third paragraph....
Join the Environmental Justice Task for this last week in February in our “Defend the Truth!” challenge by engaging in some climate education. Some of our favoriDelawate local sources are these websites: Delaware’s Climate Action Plan Sierra Club Delaware Interfaith Power and Light
This Sunday, March 7th, we will gather virtually after the service at 11:30 a.m. for informal time together. The Environmental Justice Task Force will give a short update on the Solar panel project. Then we will break into small groups for 15 minutes to allow for informal conversations and reflections...
One of our projects is exploring solar panel options for our church as we do our part in helping meet Delaware’s goal of lowering carbon emissions by moving away from a fossil fuel based energy sector. Check out Delaware’s goals at www.declimateplan.org. Then let us know how you would like...
Over the next couple of months, the Explorers (6th – 8th graders) are exploring environmental issues through the lens of “The Simpsons” television show. This long running animated sitcom often delves into environmental issues. All of the episodes that the Explorers will watch have won Environmental Media Awards which are...
Would you like to learn more about Native Plants? Join the Native Plant Team of the EJTF to plant more native trees, shrubs and wildflowers at First U in 2021. What is a native plant? A plant that has grown easily in our Delaware climate and conditions for hundreds of...