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Calendar of Events
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May |
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| Celebrate Wetlands
Month – May 2002. American
Wetlands Month, an opportunity to conserve wetlands and help educate
others about their importance, will be held in May.
Join thousands of Americans in celebrating the uniqueness,
beauty, and importance of wetlands.
Projects range from one-day events with minimal planning to
long-term programs. American
Wetlands Month is part of the Izaak Walton League's American Wetlands
Campaign, which includes workshops, conferences, publications and
technical and networking assistance to local communities.
The Izaak Walton League offers an on-line calendar of activities
for American Wetlands Month. To
access the activities calendar, to obtain project ideas from American
Wetlands Month, and for more information about the Izaak Walton League's
American Wetlands Campaign, visit http://www.iwla.org/sos/awm.
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National River Cleanup Week – May 11 – 18, 2002, all States and Cities.
Sponsored by America Outdoors, USDA Forest Service,
Bureau of Reclamation, Bureau of Land Management, American Whitewater,
American Rivers. National
River Cleanup Week traditionally occurs during the second or third week
of May each year. It was
originally conceived in 1991 by America Outdoors in response to a
recognition that America's streams and rivers were in need of cleaning
due to the careless disposal of trash and other debris.
Anyone interested in organizing a cleanup effort in their area
are encouraged to register, either online or via the phone.
Registering for a cleanup is free.
For more information, visit www.americaoutdoors.org/nrcw
or call 865-558-3595.
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Watershed and Site Planning Training Workshop – May 15 & May 23, 2002, Adams County, PA.
The Chesapeake Bay Program is sponsoring three workshops (with
the Center for Watershed Protection) to help communities implement
better site designs and conduct watershed planning. As part of the
workshop, a review of the local code and ordinances will be conducted to
compare them with the Model Development Principles that promote
environmentally sensitive design practices.
There is a $30 registration fee that covers workshop materials
and lunch for both days. To
request a brochure or for additional information, contact Menchu
Martinez at 410-267-5704 or email martinez.menchu-c@epa.gov.
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Project WET Workshop at Little Pine State Park – May 16, 2002, Little Pine State Park, Waterville, PA, 9:00 am
- 3:30 pm Little Pine State
Park will be holding a Project WET curriculum workshop for educators
teaching at grade levels K - 4. Teachers
from I.U. 17 and I.U. 9 will be given preference for registration. Registration will be limited to 25 participants, with a
minimum of 15 to hold the event. Registration
will open on April 1, 2002. This
is a one-day workshop, which will provide 6 hours of continuing
education training for Act 48. All
materials are provided. Morning
coffee will be provided, but participants should bring a bag lunch. For more information, call the park office at 570-753-6000,
Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm or email littlepinesp@state.pa.us.
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Watershed Education Teacher Workshop – May 16, May 23, May 25, 2002, Nockamixon State Park,
Quakertown, PA. Watershed
Education is an educational, watershed-based, interdisciplinary program
for students in grades 6-12, promoting classroom and field research,
hands-on ecological investigations, networking, partnerships,
stewardship, and community service in an effort to produce
environmentally literate citizens.
An exciting component of the program is the use of Internet
technology to allow students to enter and compare their data and share
what they've learned through a web page. For more information, contact Bill Wasser at 215-529-7300 or
email nockamixonsp@state.pa.us.
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| 17-21 |
River Network River Rally 2002 – May 17 - 21,
2002, Holiday Inn SunSpree Resort, Asheville, NC. The
third annual River Rally is
the only comprehensive conference that offers workshops for all those
working to understand, restore, and protect rivers.
Staff, volunteers, and board members, experienced and
inexperienced, will benefit from workshops in leadership development,
organizational development, watershed science, self-care, and much more.
To
find out more, visit www.rivernetwork.org
or email your questions to riverrally@rivernetwork.org.
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Wildflower Workshop for Educators – May 18, 2002, R.B. Winter State Park, Mifflinburg, PA, 9 am -
3 pm. Wildflowers are in
their peak bloom in the forest in late spring.
Learn about these ephemeral beauties that bloom and disappear
before the summer even begins. Identification
using field guides, wildflower ecology, native and non-native species,
and using plants as tools for teaching will be included in this
workshop. This is a great
opportunity for school teachers, home school educators, Audubon groups,
youth and daycare leaders, and other interested adults to get to know
more about Pennsylvania flora! For
pre-registration (required) or for more information call 570-966-1455 or
email rbwintersp@state.pa.us.
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Swamp and Wetland Ecology Workshop – May 18, June 13, June 27, 2002, Pymatuning State Park,
Jamestown, PA, 8 am - 4 pm. This
Act 48-eligible program will introduce and train teachers in wetland
delineation, wetland soil, and plants.
Participation by students in grades 6-12 provides the teacher
with an opportunity to meet several of the environment and ecology
standards, science, and reading. Wetland
education involves students in classroom and field research, hands-on
investigations, and stewardship. Teachers
will participate in hands-on activities and receive the Wonders of
Wetlands educator guide, wetland posters, and numerous handouts.
The workshop will focus on wetlands around Pymatuning State Park
and a portion will be spent at Hartstown swamp speaking with
representatives of the PA Game Commission.
For more information, call 724-932-3141 or email pymatuningsp@state.pa.us.
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8th Annual Pinchot Park Lake Festival & Craft Show –
May 18, Quaker Race Day Use Area, Gifford Pinchot State Park, 9 am
to Dusk. The activities at
the festival include: Children’s Fishing Derby & Casting Contest;
Live Entertainment All Day; Craft Show; Puppet Show; Hot Air Balloon
Launch; Fireworks; and Fun For The Whole Family!
This event benefits the Pinchot Park Interest Group and proceeds
will be used for playground and recreation facility improvements in
Pinchot Park. For more
information call 717-764-1155 or 717-432-5011.
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| 20-23 |
3rd National Water Monitoring
Conference – May 20-23, 2002, Madison, WI.
This event will be held on the banks of beautiful Lake
Monona and is entitled, "Water Quality Monitoring 2002: Building a
Framework for the Future." This
meeting will provide participants with opportunities for sharing
successes, discussing issues, networking with colleagues, and bringing
new and innovative ideas back to their own programs.
The conference agenda will include plenary speakers, paper
presentations, panel discussions, interactive workshops, posters,
exhibits, field trips, and facilitated discussion sessions.
This will be a working conference where all participants will
play a key role in identifying the issues and collective steps we need
to take to build a water monitoring framework for the future!
If you would like to submit an abstract or for more information,
visit www.nwqmc.org.
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Watershed Education Teacher Workshop – May 16, May 23, May 25, 2002, Nockamixon State Park,
Quakertown, PA. Watershed
Education is an educational, watershed-based, interdisciplinary program
for students in grades 6-12, promoting classroom and field research,
hands-on ecological investigations, networking, partnerships,
stewardship, and community service in an effort to produce
environmentally literate citizens.
An exciting component of the program is the use of Internet
technology to allow students to enter and compare their data and share
what they've learned through a web page. For more information, contact Bill Wasser at 215-529-7300 or
email nockamixonsp@state.pa.us.
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Watershed and Site Planning Training Workshop – May 15 & May 23, 2002, Adams County, PA.
The Chesapeake Bay Program is sponsoring three workshops (with
the Center for Watershed Protection) to help communities implement
better site designs and conduct watershed planning. As part of the
workshop, a review of the local code and ordinances will be conducted to
compare them with the Model Development Principles that promote
environmentally sensitive design practices.
There is a $30 registration fee that covers workshop materials
and lunch for both days. To
request a brochure or for additional information, contact Menchu
Martinez at 410-267-5704 or email martinez.menchu-c@epa.gov.
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Watershed Education Teacher Workshop – May 16, May 23, May 25, 2002, Nockamixon State Park,
Quakertown, PA. Watershed
Education is an educational, watershed-based, interdisciplinary program
for students in grades 6-12, promoting classroom and field research,
hands-on ecological investigations, networking, partnerships,
stewardship, and community service in an effort to produce
environmentally literate citizens.
An exciting component of the program is the use of Internet
technology to allow students to enter and compare their data and share
what they've learned through a web page. For more information, contact Bill Wasser at 215-529-7300 or
email nockamixonsp@state.pa.us.
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June |
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Swamp and Wetland Ecology Workshop – May 18, June 13, June 27, 2002, Pymatuning State Park,
Jamestown, PA, 8 am - 4 pm. This
Act 48-eligible program will introduce and train teachers in wetland
delineation, wetland soil, and plants.
Participation by students in grades 6-12 provides the teacher
with an opportunity to meet several of the environment and ecology
standards, science, and reading. Wetland
education involves students in classroom and field research, hands-on
investigations, and stewardship. Teachers
will participate in hands-on activities and receive the Wonders of
Wetlands educator guide, wetland posters, and numerous handouts.
The workshop will focus on wetlands around Pymatuning State Park
and a portion will be spent at Hartstown swamp speaking with
representatives of the PA Game Commission.
For more information, call 724-932-3141 or email pymatuningsp@state.pa.us.
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Delaware Riverkeeper Network’s Restoration Monitoring
Program – June 19 and 22, location TBA.
Delaware Riverkeeper Network is kicking off its
Restoration Monitoring Program this summer with a volunteer training
workshop. Volunteers will
learn a variety of physical and biological protocols that can be used to
monitor the success of riparian restoration projects.
Contact Faith at the Schuylkill Office of the Delaware
Riverkeeper Network for more information: 610-469-6005.
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Citizens’ Volunteer Monitoring Workshops: “Lake Monitoring” June 22, 2002 Lacawac Sanctuary, Lake Ariel, PA Workshops include: Lake Ecology, Lake Monitoring Principles, Study Design Overview, Monitoring Programs Available through DEP, Lake Walk, and Hands-on Lake Monitoring in the Field. For more information on the workshops, please contact Lesley Moore at 888-549-7640 or lesley.moore@canaanvi.org.
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Delaware Riverkeeper Network’s Restoration Monitoring
Program – June 19 and 22, location TBA.
Delaware Riverkeeper Network is kicking off its
Restoration Monitoring Program this summer with a volunteer training
workshop. Volunteers will
learn a variety of physical and biological protocols that can be used to
monitor the success of riparian restoration projects.
Contact Faith at the Schuylkill Office of the Delaware
Riverkeeper Network for more information: 610-469-6005.
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Swamp and Wetland Ecology Workshop – May 18, June 13, June 27, 2002, Pymatuning State Park,
Jamestown, PA, 8 am - 4 pm. This
Act 48-eligible program will introduce and train teachers in wetland
delineation, wetland soil, and plants.
Participation by students in grades 6-12 provides the teacher
with an opportunity to meet several of the environment and ecology
standards, science, and reading. Wetland
education involves students in classroom and field research, hands-on
investigations, and stewardship. Teachers
will participate in hands-on activities and receive the Wonders of
Wetlands educator guide, wetland posters, and numerous handouts.
The workshop will focus on wetlands around Pymatuning State Park
and a portion will be spent at Hartstown swamp speaking with
representatives of the PA Game Commission.
For more information, call 724-932-3141 or email pymatuningsp@state.pa.us.
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August |
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| 13-14 | Citizens’ Volunteer Monitoring Workshops:
“Planning for Success”
Aug. 13-14, 2002 Dickinson College, Carlisle, PA (Train-the-Trainer for Service Providers) The goal of these workshops is to build capacity in citizen monitors to ask the right questions about why they are monitoring, who will be using their data, how they will relate information gained, and how to use the data to make decisions. These workshops are geared to be interactive indoor sessions where participants will work in small groups to learn from each other through feedback and role play. For more information on the workshops, please contact Lesley Moore at 888-549-7640 or lesley.moore@canaanvi.org
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