Helene Forst's Blog
April 20, 2020
WHAT’S IN YOUR LAUNDRY DETERGENT?
The Poison in Your Laundry In February of 2018, I posted an article Id written for Guestwords in The East Hampton Star. As I walked through the lanes in East Hampton Village this morning, I couldnt get over all the toxic fragrances filling the streets during this pandemic. I hoped that the reason for it []
April 16, 2020
EARTH DAY 2020
The first Earth Day took place fifty years ago on April 22nd, 1970, launching a wave of action, including the passage of landmark environmental laws in the United States, including: The Clean Air Act, The Clean Water and Endangered Species Acts, and the creation of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). It mobilized millions of Americans []
April 7, 2020
APRIL’S “SUPER PINK MOON”
April Full Moon 2020: Super Pink Moon, the biggest of the year, rises Tuesday The full moon of April 2020, called the Super Pink Moon, will occur on Tuesday (April 7th) . Skywatchers in the U.S. can see the Super Pink Moon rise into the evening sky as the sun sets on Tuesday. A supermoon []
February 27, 2020
DYSLEXIA AWARENESS DAY
On Wednesday, March 4th, 2020, students, parents, advocates, and experts from across the state will gather at the New York State Capitol in Albany for this extraordinary event to network with others, meet with legislators to share their experiences, and advocate for solutions, such as early screening (A5259 Simon / S4341 Brooks), teacher training (A6450 […]
December 9, 2019
The Cold Moon
Historically,Native Americans named each full moon as a way to track the seasons. The next full moon will occur onDecember 12th and is known as the Cold Moon or the Long Night Moon. In Europe, this moon is often referred to as the Moon before Yule. Yule is an old northern European winter festival that […]
July 26, 2019
SURF MOVIE NIGHT 17: A BENEFIT FOR CLEAN WATER AND HEALTHY BEACHES
“The Surfrider Foundation Eastern Long Island Chapter announces Surf Movie Night XVII at Guild Hall, 158 Main Street, East Hampton, on Wednesday, July 31 at 7:00 p.m. Proceeds from the evening will benefit the Surfrider Foundation Eastern Long Island Chapter’s Clean Water Programs including Ocean Friendly Gardens, Rise Above Plastics, and the Blue Water Task […]
June 25, 2019
EAST HAMPTON VOLUNTEER OCEAN RESCUE WATER SAFETY/HANDS-ONLY CPR TRAINING
On Saturday, June 1st, 2019, members of East Hampton Volunteer Ocean Rescue conducted a free-of-charge Water Safety/Hands-Only CPR Training at the East Hampton Library in the Baldwin Family Lecture Room. WATER SAFETY TIPS In any suspected emergency always call 9-1-1 immediately. Stay on the phone until Dispatch has all the necessary information. Dispatch will activate […]
April 11, 2019
EARTH DAY 2019
PROTECT MOTHER EARTH!
“In nature, nothing exists alone.”
— Rachel Carson, 1962
The first Earth Day took place on April 22, 1970. Since its inception, Earth Day continues to grow as a worldwide phenomenon focused on promoting a healthy, sustainable environment for people and wildlife alike.
Celebrating Earth Day serves as a conscious reminder of how fragile our planet is and how important it is to protect it. Earth Day is observed annually on April 22. It is a day held to demonstrate and pr...
Surfers Healing
Place: Ditch Plains , Montauk, New York
Date: Friday, September 13, 2019
Time: 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
East Hampton Volunteer Ocean Rescue Red Devil Swim
Place: Atlantic Beach, Amagansett, New York
Date: August 19, 2019
Time: 5:00 p.m.
