AUBURN — Emma Balazs, from the Chewonki Foundation, will share a presentation called, “A Zero Waste World: Imagine That!” at the next meeting of the Stanton Bird Club of Lewiston and Auburn. The public is invited to attend this free presentation from 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday, May 7, at the Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St.

Balazs will speak about the way that not only what we buy, but also how we buy materials, can affect the earth that is our home. She will offer ideas on finding other uses for items no longer needed for their original purpose, and on composting food scraps and yard waste. The focus of the “Zero Waste” movement is to minimize the burying and burning of the waste.

Balazs graduated from Colby College with a bachelor of arts in biology. In January 2010, she began working for the Chewonki Foundation. Recently, Balazs worked on a diversified organic farm in Skowhegan, and for “Farm and Wilderness” in Vermont, leading educational activities for young girls.

The Stanton Bird Club welcomes new members. Dues help to support land stewardship at three sanctuaries totaling 782 acres in Lewiston and Monmouth. For more information, visit www.stantonbirdclub.org.