Bethlehem Environmental Advisory Council

Bethlehem Environmental Advisory Council Bethlehem's EAC is comprised of 7 volunteers appointed by the City of Bethlehem to advise on issues pertaining to or impacting the environment.

All are welcome to join the EAC's committees and attend meetings to share ideas and stimulate discussion. The purpose of the Bethlehem Environmental Advisory Council (EAC) is to advise City Council and the Administration as to environmental issues within the City of Bethlehem. As part of our role, we recommend courses of action to protect the health, safety, and welfare of Bethlehem residents, enc

ouraging sustainable design and the use of renewable energy to protect, and preserve natural resources within the City of Bethlehem. The EAC also undertakes a variety of conservation projects. The Bethlehem EAC consists of:
Lynn Rothman - Chair
Ben Felzer - Vice Chair
Ben Guthrie - Secretary
Vibhor Kumar - Council Member
Mandy Tolino - Council Member
Mike Topping - Council Member
Katie Trembler - Council Member

Check out the EAC's Chairs (current and former) and Vice Chair talk about our initiatives and sustainability on WDIY's p...
08/14/2026

Check out the EAC's Chairs (current and former) and Vice Chair talk about our initiatives and sustainability on WDIY's podcast, Roots and Resilience!

Maddie Yang talks with Steve Olshevski, Lynn Rothman and Benjamin Felzer of the Bethlehem Environmental Advisory Council about their efforts to build a more sustainable community.

08/11/2026
07/28/2026
Planting natives supports local wildlife, conserves water, stops erosion, is less maintenance, AND looks great! Check ou...
07/28/2026

Planting natives supports local wildlife, conserves water, stops erosion, is less maintenance, AND looks great! Check out the LV Native Plant Directory for all your native planting needs....
๐ŸŒฟFind information about native plants and where to buy them
๐ŸคConnect with local organizations & educational resources
๐ŸŒปVisit gardens, arboretums, & wild spaces

๐ŸŒฑ The Lehigh Valley Native Plant Directory has a fresh new look!
Recently updated and redesigned for easier browsing, this free local resource makes it simple to find native plant information throughout the Lehigh Valley.

Explore three helpful sections:

๐ŸŒฟ Connect with local organizations and educational resources
๐ŸŒผ Visit native plant gardens, arboretums and wild spaces
๐Ÿ›’ Find native plant nurseries, seasonal sales and landscape professionals

Created by the Penn State Master Gardeners of Lehigh and Northampton counties and hosted in partnership with Lehigh Gap Nature Center, the directory supports the Homegrown National Park movement and its goal of restoring biodiversity one planting at a time.

Whether youโ€™re looking for inspiration, planning your next garden visit or wondering where to buy native plants, start here ๐Ÿ‘‡

๐Ÿ—‚ Lehigh Valley Native Plant Directory
๐Ÿ”— https://lgnc.org/lvnpd-1/

Even a small native planting can provide valuable food and habitat for insects, pollinators and birds. Every plant makes a difference! ๐ŸŒŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿฆ‹

๐Ÿ’ฌ Take a look through the updated directory. Is there a garden, organization or native plant source youโ€™re excited to discover?

Do you have a bird-friendly yard? Put a sign on it! ๐ŸฆThe PA Audubon Council and Bird Town PA invite you to join their Bi...
07/23/2026

Do you have a bird-friendly yard? Put a sign on it! ๐Ÿฆ

The PA Audubon Council and Bird Town PA invite you to join their Bird-Friendly Habitat Program. The bird-centered recognition program is designed to engage, educate, and empower individuals to rethink yards, balconies, and community green spaces, turning them into functional habitat that is both beautiful for you and beneficial for birds.

To find out more about the program and to register, visit https://paauduboncouncil.org/bird-habitat-recognition-program/?fbclid=IwY2xjawTPCI9leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFNb2cxV1hRR05zNzFxUVN5c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHrJiQhJje7EUh_c-tmy44VLCAdtv6vl8lt9n2XPXLvzww8cnsiePvfKwSuM2_aem_S6dmw8tvnePZRrJsIduTWA

Thinking about switching to solar? ๐ŸŒž The City of Bethlehem partnered with Switch Together, a non-profit, that helps resi...
07/23/2026

Thinking about switching to solar? ๐ŸŒž The City of Bethlehem partnered with Switch Together, a non-profit, that helps residents and business owners learn more about solar energy and find reliable vendors for rooftop solar.

*Switch Together is a not limited to Bethlehem residents!*

The City of Bethlehem envisions a future where streets are designed for people, not just for cars. ๐Ÿšถโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿšด๐ŸšŒTo make this vi...
07/20/2026

The City of Bethlehem envisions a future where streets are designed for people, not just for cars. ๐Ÿšถโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿšด๐ŸšŒ

To make this vision a reality, the City is creating a Complete Streets Plan to make our roads safer, more comfortable, and more accessible for everyone, whether you walk, bike, take transit, or drive.

Part of the Complete Streets Plan involves envisioning a different future for Stefko Boulevard.

Please fill out and share the following survey on how we can improve Stefko Boulevard for all road users.

Survey Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/StefkoBlvdImprovementProject

Follow the project webpage here: https://webuild.bethlehem-pa.gov/.../pro.../complete-streets

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Northampton Community College Fowler Family Southside Center, 511 E 3rd Street
Bethlehem, PA
18015

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