Environmental Education Program Brochure:
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QEWP Brochure:
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New state regulations, such as the Commonwealth's Environment
& Ecology Academic Standards and the No
Child Left Inside Act, have prompted the Lebanon County Conservation
District to refocus its educational outreach efforts. LCCD is here to
help schools and teachers weave environmental education back into—and
out of—the classroom. Whether it’s a field trip to a local park, a lesson
in the classroom, or resource materials, the Conservation District is
available to help teachers provide an environmental education experience
students will enjoy and remember. All of our programs focus on hands-on
learning.
A variety of environmental programs are available to schools and civic organizations, including but not limited to, PA Animals, Aquatic Studies, Sensory Walks, Tree I.D., Farm Tours, Erosion. A listing and description of these programs is available in our Environmental Education Program Brochure. Program fees range from $40 to $100+ depending on group size and number of programs presented.
These are a few of the teacher workshops we offer. All workshops are local and provide Act 48 credit hours. If you are interested in attending any of the workshops, please contact the conservation district.
The Envirothon is a fun, academic, hands-on event which challenges students to think critically about the natural world and their role in it. The LCCD offers 3 levels of Envirothons: Elementary - Grades 4-6; Middle School - Grades 6-8; and High School - Grades 9-12. Middle school and high school students are tested in the areas of Aquatics, Forestry, Wildlife, and Soils. At the high school level, students are also tested on current environmental issues.
The Elementary Envirothon is based on one theme, which changes annually. Previous themes included Watersheds, Agriculture, Energy, and Endangered Species. Study/resource material is provided for all the schools. Visit the PA State Envirothon website at www.envirothonpa.org for resources and information.
The LCCD has a variety of resources, EE activity books, and an EE curriculum available for sign-out. We also have a video library and an extensive resource library. Check us out!!
The Quittapahilla Educational Wetland Preserve (QEWP) is located on the property of the Lebanon County Career and Technology Center, 833 Metro Drive. The preserve was created to provide schools a site within close proximity to be used to study and explore wetland and riparian habitats. Boardwalks, interpretive signs, picnic tables, bathroom facilities, electricity, and educational resources are available on site. Contact the Conservation District to reserve the site for your next field trip or public meeting.
Download the QEWP brochure!
Leigh Beamesderfer
Forester/Naturalist
717-272-3908 ext. 112