Invention Convention

Several LandmarkJCM staff had the opportunity this weekend to volunteer at the Hagley Museum Invention Convention.

The Convention is a neat opportunity for kids to explore and disassemble old computers, appliances, and other donated goods that no longer function. Then they worked to create their own inventions. Under the watchful eyes of mom or dad, or grandmom or granddad. Plus lots of other science activities and events. Our staff members Bruce Tease, Joe Irato and Howard Fortunato helped out at various times Saturday and Sunday.

The Invention Convention runs thru today January 16, 2012. Info at http://www.hagley.org/. Perfect event for the kids if they are home from school today.

Mick's Critters Demonstrate LMJCM at Milton Festival

Mick, our Senior biologist and critter expert, and his band of critters - local snakes, toads, frogs and turtles - delighted attendes at Saturday's Horseshoe Crab / Shorebird Festival in Milton Delaware.

Under ideal spring weather conditions, an estimated 1500 people stopped by to look at, learn, ask questions and even hold a live snake. It's always fun to see how some people, initially squeamish about snakes, quickly become fascinated to learn and feel that they are indeed not slimy.

Joining Mick to answer the more involved science questions was fellow envirnomental scientist Amy. The easier questions were fielded by fellow LMJCM'ers Bob from Dover office, his wife Bonnie, and Howard from New Castle office.

We even had a handful of visitors who asked about LMJCM, and we were able to tell them about our other services - pond management, engineering, sciences, and green building. We even impressed one volunteer with the League of Women Voters, when we explained how we helped improve land use decisions for the private sector and govenment bodies. She take special note of us and our services.

As always the case, it was a fun volunteer day to help the cause, and have a pleasant day meeting the public while making additional contacts in the community.

Home Appraisers Starting to Appreciate Green

Looks like the appraisal industry is putting in place guidelines so that appraisers can properly value green homes.

See this article: http://www.nbnnews.com/NBN/issues/2011-05-16/Front+Page/3.html

We are working to get further and emerging details about this. If you have any questions about it call Howard Fortunato at LandmarkJCM at 302-323-9377

Family Activity Fun this Sunday

Make plans to stop by the North Coventry Woods Festival, this Sunday May 22, 2011 starting at 1pm and running to 5pm.

The Festival is near Pottstown, PA and will include informal demonstrations and lectures about native critters - by our own Environmental Scientist John Phelps and Senior Biologist Mick McLaughlin. They really know their stuff and the kids will be fascinated to get up close with the frogs, turtles and other critters.

See the link for more info: http://www.northcoventry.us/

Free food, games and fun for the entire family. While you're there say hello to John and Mick!