Wild Resource Symposium

        The Lutherlyn Environmental Education Program is part of several different organizations.  Along with the other nature centers in western Pennsylvania, we are part of the Western Pennsylvania Nature Center Roundtable.  Through this organization we address issues that are common to all of the nature centers and environmental education programs.  We also sponsor a Wild Resource Symposium every two years.  This symposium helps us, as professionals, to keep up with recent research in the natural science fields.  However, we always open the symposium up to other educators and the public.

       This year, the symposium is being hosted by the Audubon Society of Western PA at Beechwood Farms Nature Reserve on Saturday, November 9th from 8:30-3:30.  The day will include presentations on avian bio-acoustics, bobcats, urban pollinators, and PA mussels.  The Animal Rescue League will also be bringing some live animals to cap-off the afternoon.

       Educators can receive continuing education hours for the event, but it is open to anyone interested in the wild resources of Pennsylvania.

      These events have been spectacular in the past and well worth the small registration fee.  However, the registration deadline is quickly approaching and we only have space for 75 participants.  Please check out the information below and register soon.

 

Pennsylvania's Wild Resources Symposium November 9, 2013 from 8:30am - 3:30 pm Get an update on the current status of select Pennsylvania flora and fauna. This symposium is geared toward teachers, informal educators, and those interested in flora and fauna. The symposium is presented by Western Pennsylvania Nature Center Roundtable (WPNCR) and is held at Beechwood Farms Nature Reserve. Register online today! $45 before October 21 $55 after October 21 Pre-registration includes lunch Pre-registration closes November 7 Registration at the door available as space allows and is not guaranteed; $55, lunch not included. The symposium is limited to 75 participants * Educational materials included in registration * Drawings for resource baskets provided by the WPNCR members * Six (6) Act 48 continuing education hours available Scheduled Presenters: Avian Bio Acoustic Research, Amy Tagaler, Powdermill Nature Reserve Urban Pollinators, Joseph Zgurzynski, Country Barn Farm Pennsylvania Mussels, Charles Bier, Western Pennsylvania Nature Conservancy Bobcats, Matt Lavallo, Pennsylvania Game Commission Special wildlife guests from the Animal Rescue League Wildlife Center, Verona Western Pennsylvania Nature Center Roundtable Members Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania Beaver County Conservation District Creek Connections Environmental Learning Center at Crooked Creek Fern Hollow Nature Center Frick Environmental Center Harrison Hills Park Jennings Environmental Education Center Lutherlyn Environmental Education Program McKeever Environmental Learning Center Mount Washington CDC National Aviary Outdoor Classroom Phipps Conservatory Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy Powdermill Nature Reserve South Park Nature Center Tree Pittsburgh Winnie Palmer Nature Reserve at Saint Vincent College