Environmental Programs
Welcome! Join us for some environmental education programs…
Register today at 814-763-5269. ALL education programs require pre-registration.
APRIL
“District Tree Sale Week! Drive-thru order pick-up at Home Show Bldg. 1 at Crawford County Fairgrounds,” Friday, April 26, 10:00 a.m.—6:00 p.m.
MAY
“Outdoor Qigong”
Monday, May 6, 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Instructor Annette Eccles studied qi gong and tai chi for 40 years and she will have us active and engaged outside with the 18 form Qi Gong, which was promoted by the United States Development Program in 1991. It has a wide range of health benefits, but is particularly good for cardiovascular health, strengthening the lungs and alleviating back pain! Sign up today!
“Woodcock Creek Critters”
Thursday, May 16, 4:30 – 5:30 p.m., Stainbrook Park Shelter #2 near the creek!
We will host Creek Connections from Allegheny College in an exploration of the tiny animals who inhabit Woodcock Creek. Discover the fascinating world of aquatic macroinvertebrates! These animals are an important part of the ecosystem and also help scientists determine water quality. Discover interesting adaptations that allow these critters to blend with the stream bottom and create a thriving creek community.
This event is also listed on the REMAKE LEARNING WEBSITE…CHECK IT OUT! Click HERE!!!
“Intro to Disc Golf”
Tuesday, May 21, 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. Meet at Shelter #2 in Stainbrook Park (by the creek!)
Let’s have some fun finding out how disc golf is played!! CCCD Nutrient Management Technician Sydney Holler will explain how the sport works and the rules of the game. We will be taking a short walk to view some of the disc golf course at Woodcock and everyone can participate in this fun program. Special thanks go out to “Will” for lending us his discs!
JUNE
“Earth, Ice, Man and CO2”
Monday, June 3, 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. Inside the Nature Center.
Lee Nageotte, Professor, Geology department at Mercyhurst University will present this thought-provoking program.
Abstract: Habitat destruction and climate change are now concerns for all humanity. Changes in the environment are rapid and recognizable. Fear of the future is causing global political instability. The earth is at least 4.6 billion years old. In the rock record geologists discovered evidence of five ice ages. Modern humans evolved during the current ice age which began 2.6 million years ago. Like mastodons, wooly mammoths, and saber-toothed tigers; humans are ice-age creatures. Humans were hunter-gatherers for most of our history as glacial ice advanced and retreated. Agriculture-based civilization arose in the last 11,000 years during the inter-glacial period we are now in. The industrial revolution encouraged human population growth through the use of fossil fuels and, since about 1770, has raised carbon dioxide concentrations in the atmosphere to levels never before experienced by humans and the ice-age ecology we depend on. Humanity must act collectively by forming new economic and political models. Action will dispel fear. Assume personal responsibility for creating a hopeful future. “Nobody can do everything, but everyone can do something.” (R. Sider/L. Lucado)
“Purple Martins”
Tuesday, June 11, 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. Meet at Stainbrook Park Shelter #2 (by the creek).
Learn all about Purple Martins at this interesting program featuring Bell Wenger, Lakeland Area Purple Martin Association. Find out all about the “white gourds” purple martin houses and the “how to’s” of installing and maintaining them. Learn what threats Purple Martins endure, as well.
“Family Fishing”
Tuesday, June 18, 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. Meet at Stainbrook Park Shelter #2 (by the creek).
Jessica Rohrdanz, Northwest Region Outreach and Education Coordinator, PA Fish and Boat Commission, will bring everything we need to fish in Woodcock Creek! This is a Fish & Boat education program, so you don’t need licenses to fish at this event. Meet at picnic shelter #2 in Stainbrook Park. Even if your family members are busy, you can come anyway!!! PLEASE CALL KATHY at the Conservation District TO REGISTER AT 814-763-5269.
“See Yourself in Nature” Collage
Monday, June 24, 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. Meet at Stainbrook Park Shelter #1 (more in the middle of the park).
It is always fun to get outside and REALLY LOOK around! Join District Environmental Educator Kathy Uglow for this awesome, creative outdoor experience as we look for items we like and can use in making a “self-portrait nature collage.” Appropriate for ALL ages!
Click on the titles or links below to enjoy some of our fun, educational videos…
NEW! Upcycled Milk Jug Bird Feeders
NEW! Blue Herons at Woodcock Creek
How to Tap a Maple Tree
Black Bears
Beavers
Check out this fun, interactive website about beavers from the High Desert Museum in Oregon. http://highdesertmuseum.org/beaver-interactive/
Soil and Apple Demonstration!
- Soil conservation is very important…see this fun video about just how much of our soil is available for planting.
Making Repurposed Flower Pots
- Use those old “disinfecting wipes” containers and empty yogurt cups for a fun, useful project! And, for your own Herb Garden Greenhouse Kit, see the video below…”
Make a Small Herb Garden Greenhouse!
- Kits for this are available at our office for $3.00 each. Call 814-763-5269 (Kathy) to make arrangements for curbside pickup.
ONE DROP To Drink!
- Watch this short video to see an activity that illustrates how much water on the Earth is actually available to drink!
