Rachel Carson Institute
Silent Spring at 50 Celebrations in 2012

February 15, 2012
An Evening with Steven Stucky, Composer

Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Composer in Residence Steven Stucky will give a talk for the Chatham community discussing the connections to Rachel Carson and the role of her writing in the themes of the music. Welker Room of James Laughlin Music Hall from 7:00 to 9:00 PM. To register visit chatham.edu/silentspringeventFeb15

February 17, 2012
The World Premier of Silent Spring, a Commissioned Symphonic work by Steven Stucky

Steven Stucky

In commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the first publication of Rachel Carson's Silent Spring, a commissioned symphonic work of the same name by Steven Stucky, Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra composer in residence, will have its world premier at 8 p.m. on Friday, February 17. The event is held in collaboration with Chatham's Rachel Carson Institute.

Tickets to the premier of Silent Spring are available for purchase online at www.culturaldistrict.org under the event titled "Music as Inspiration." The Chatham Group Code is 26942.

April 2012
Earth Day: Bicycle Parade in Honor of Rachel Carson

Students from Pittsburgh Universities: Chatham, Pitt, CMU, Point Park, Carlow, and Duquesne; Bike Pittsburgh, Venture Outdoors, REI and many others join together to show support for preserving our environmental values with a bicycle parade displaying environmental messages proceeding from Chatham Eastside Campus to a local park for a concert and rally.

May 11-12, 2012
Migratory Bird Festival: Perspectives on Silent Spring at 50

The Rachel Carson Institute in partnership with the National Aviary will present a symposium on the impact of Rachel Carson’s Silent Spring on conservation of wildlife and the future of conservation and preservation of biodiversity. The role of birds as harbingers of the state of environmental health is well established. This symposium will be held at the National Aviary Theater of Flight and at Chatham Eddy Theater.

October 2012
Rachel Carson Legacy Conference: Sustaining Food Resources for the World

This conference will gather international perspectives on the importance of food sovereignty, food security, environmentally sound agricultural practices, local and indigenous food management, preservation of biodiversity in food sources and seeds, and organic and sustainable practices. There will be a particular focus on reducing toxics in the food chain. The Conference and Workshop will be hosted at Chatham University.

For sponsorship opportunities or to participate in planning any of these events, please contact Patricia M. DeMarco at the Rachel Carson Institute at(412) 365-2702 or pdemarco@chatham.edu.