Events Calendar

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Fall Pennsylvania Environmental Leadership for School Leaders Field Experience

Little Buffalo State Park Office & Visitor Center 1579 State Park Rd., Newport, Pennsylvania, United States

This event is open to any Pennsylvania School Leader. Pennsylvania administrators and school leaders are invited to join CBF for an immersive field experience. Come and explore the joy of the watershed, the opportunity to network with similar professionals, and learn about the resources CBF has to offer while participating in a beginner canoe paddle....

Homeschool Days – The Sweet Side of Skunks

Programs & Schedule 9:45am – Doors open 10-11am – Meet Ollie, Strawberry Hill’s Animal Ambassador! 11am-12pm – Habitat Hike 11am-12pm – Skunk Tales and Sweet Treats 12-12:30pm – Lunch on your own at our pavilion 12:30-1pm – The Science of Stink 12:30-1:30pm – Skunk Trivia 10am-2pm – Nature Classroom open to explore

October 2024 PEAT Meet-Up

McCormick Riverfront Library 101 Walnut St., Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States

This is part of the Pennsylvania Environmental Action Team's (PEAT) Meet-Up series.Let's stay connected and continue to learn alongside each other. We will continue to build enthusiasm and support teacher planning and implementation of environmental literacy related to Pennsylvania's Science, Technology & Engineering, Environmental Literacy & Sustainability (STEELS) standards. ACT 48 credits are available to all...

Meaningful Watershed Educational Experience (MWEE) Development and Training

Kings Gap Environmental Education Center 500 Kings Gap Road, Carlisle, PA, United States

Educators in the Capital Area Intermediate Unit 15 are invited to join the Chesapeake Bay Foundation for a two-day Meaningful Watershed Educational Experience (MWEE) development and training. One day is an asynchronous day to complete the MWEE 101 training course. Participants will receive a MWEE training certificate. Day two is an in-person session following the...

Project Learning Tree: Explore Your Environment Educator Workshop

Pine Grove Furnace State Park 1100 Pine Grove Rd, Gardners, Pennsylvania, United States

Project Learning tree is an award-winning environmental education program designed for students K-8th Grade. This workshop will introduce you to Project Learning Tree and it's resources through indoor and outdoor activities and networking opportunities. Teachers can earn 3 Act 48 hours. It is open to classroom teachers and non-formal educators, including pre-service teachers, homeschool parents, naturalists,...

$15

Community Conversation: Gleaning

Project SHARE 5 N. Orange Street, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, United States

This event will begin with an interactive panel of gleaning specialists, including: Following the panel, breakout groups will discuss the following topics: Following the panel and discussion, there will be an opportunity for networking and light refreshments. Local organizations will be available to share more about their programs. Register HERE.

EXPLORE! Painting with Nature

Pine Hill Recreation Area 12684 Mentzer Gap Rd., Waynesboro, Pennsylvania, United States

This is the second in our series of four new fall outdoor adventure programs in October.  Designed for kids in grades K to 5, EXPLORE! programs will run on four Thursdays, October 3, 10, 17, and 24.  Sessions are after school, from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. at Pine Hill Recreation Area in Waynesboro, Pa. All program activities are...

Nature Book Club

Join us for Nature Book Club in the Nature Classroom from 6:30-7:30pm. Bring your current nature and/or environmental-themed book to discuss and share! Light refreshments will be offered but feel free to bring something to share if you wish. Free and open to the public. RSVP to Anne at education@strawberryhill.org

StoryWalk Sunday—October

Pine Hill Recreation Area 12684 Mentzer Gap Rd., Waynesboro, Pennsylvania, United States

The story posted on the StoryWalk® trail at Pine Hill Park changes regularly, and a special story event accompanies each one on the second Sunday of select months. The book for October is held over from last month as we continue to celebrate and enjoy the magic of autumn—”Pick a Circle, Gather Squares: A Fall...

Blue Ridge Summit Free Library Silent Auction Fundraiser At The Fort

Top Secret Tap Room, Fort Ritchie, MD

The Blue Ridge Summit Free Library will be hosting a Silent Auction Fundraiser, on Sunday, October 13, 2024 from 3 PM to 6 PM at the Top Secret Taproom located at Fort Ritchie, Maryland. More than 50 baskets will auctioned including themes for all ages and top brand names. Live music will be provided by...

Free

EXPLORE! Gone Batty

Pine Hill Recreation Area 12684 Mentzer Gap Rd., Waynesboro, Pennsylvania, United States

This is the third in our series of four new fall outdoor adventure programs in October.  Designed for kids in grades K to 5, EXPLORE! programs will run on four Thursdays, October 3, 10, 17, and 24.  Sessions are after school, from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. at Pine Hill Recreation Area in Waynesboro, Pa. All program activities are...

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