Going Green: Environmental Stewardship for Preservation and Profit

The 20th Annual Cliveden Institute
April 3rd, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm and April 4th, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wondering how you can affordably and easily incorporate "green" practices into your everyday life? Join us in our historic Carriage House to 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.

April 3rd - 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

A wine and cheese evening conversation including:

Anne Weber, FAIA, Senior Associate, Farewell Mills Gatsch Architects LLC
· "Less is More: A Low-Tech Approach to Sustainability for Cliveden"

Panel discussion with local museum leaders, engineers and architects
· "Historic Structures, Collections and the Environment."

Special behind-the-scenes architectural tour of the Chew House

Saturday April 4th - 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
A full day of scholarly speakers and actvities including:

Mike McGrath, Host, WHYY's You Bet Your Garden radio show · "Get Your Lawn and Landscape off Drugs" - Keynote Speech

Dr. Andrew Isenberg, Chair, Temple University Department of History · "Environment and History: The Historical Context of Environmental Challenges"

Richard Whiteford, Outreach Representative, Defenders of Wildlife · "Climate Change: Things Each of Us Can Do About It"

Seth A. Shapiro, Director of Planning and Urban Design, Barton Partners Architects Planners' · "Is Mixed Use the Real Green?"

Natural History Tour of Cliveden - Phillyist.com Green Scene Columnist Lori Litchman will explore the wildlife at Cliveden.

Eco-Lunch Break - Farmers from Weavers Way will provide eco-friendly appetizers for lunchtime and discuss the economic and health benefits of eating locally and organically.

Yellow Bus Trip - Local field trip to Weavers Way farms at Awbury Arboretum and Martin Luther King High School.

Registration Information: Admission is $30 for both days. Reduced rates available for one-day admissions and members of Cliveden. Includes speakers, demonstrations, eco-friendly appetizers, local bus trip as well as a reusable Cliveden coffee mug and shopping bag.

Further details for event, speakers, admissions and RSVP registration can be found at: www.cliveden.org



Cliveden's Chew House is currently closed for tours due to the construction of a new eco-friendly climate control system. Anticipated reopening date is late Spring.

In the meantime, join us during Museum Week for FREE outdoor and neighborhood tours. Come in any time from 12:00 pm and 4:00 pm between April 27th through May 3rd for a unique tour experience.

In conjunction with the American Association of Museum's Annual Conference in Philadelphia, Cliveden will offer FREE natural history tours of our historic 6 acre site as well as neighborhood Battle of Germantown tours. All you need to do is mention "Museum Week" upon arrival. Open to the general public.

20% Off Gift Shop Purchase
During Museum Week, make sure to stop into our gift shop for a variety of historic memorabilia . Simply present this coupon and receive 25% off any purchase of $5 or more.

Not valid on purchases including drinks or food.
Offer Expires: May 3rd, 2009 at 4:00 pm