(All of these poems and drawings are by students in Jennie Gilrain's fourth-grade class at Freemansburg Elementary School.) Swift Poemby Christian N Like a Tornado’s Swirling Almost like a Hurricane’s Curling Together Forming a Shoe Around they Flew Into a Chimney, Pouring Swifts in the Sky, Soaring Forming a WindyTornadoAn Eruption of Swifts … [Read more...] about Poems & drawings about the Swifts
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Land and Green Space Preservation
by Maclaine Oskin Development and construction through the years has overtaken our land with asphalt and concrete, making commercial districts and office buildings abundant while the number of trees and open space dwindles. The Lehigh Valley, with an ever-growing population and robust mixed economy, continues to develop. As a result, it becomes even more critical to protect … [Read more...] about Land and Green Space Preservation
Power Lines Threaten Lenape Trees
by Anna Maria Caldara Ratepayers must be convinced that the Susquehanna to Roseland 500kV Electric Transmission Line project is necessary. To that end, JCP& L and PP&L have lobbied President Obama, who has recommended it be “fast-tracked.” Then maybe the vacationing public won’t notice the 195’ towers above the tree line of the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation … [Read more...] about Power Lines Threaten Lenape Trees
Your Habits & The Environment
by Julia Ward After going home this weekend for Fall Break, I realized just how many of my habits are due to what was taught to me by parents. I really believe that this plays a huge role on the environment because some parents are definitely more environmentally conscious then others. This only helps to develop a child's habits which will last throughout their lifetime. For … [Read more...] about Your Habits & The Environment