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JULY 6, 2021

The Delaware Highlands Conservancy has awarded its “Delaware Highlands Conservancy/Yeaman Scholarship” for $1,175 to Amy Carpenter , a 2021 graduate from Delaware Valley High School, and the “Vanessa Van Gorder Memorial Scholarship” for $1,000 to Ella Clabaugh , a 2021 graduate of Wallenpaupack Area High School.

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4; Intersection Of Art & Science Storyteller Carolyn Finney Nov. Opportunities to learn more about environmental and energy issues affecting Pennsylvania for students and adults-- -- PA Bipartisan House/Senate Legislative Climate Caucus: Lists Climate Week Events Sept. 24; Water’s Edge Gala- Award Presentation Nov.

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Each of the 37 incredible dioramas on display at the Academy of Natural Sciences is a valuable tool to engage our visitors and spark a lasting connection to the natural world. This experience sparked a passion for the natural sciences that has lasted a lifetime.

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MAY 26, 2022

On May 26, Allegheny College’s Creek Connections program held its annual cross-curricular activities trip at Gibson Park in Conneaut Lake, Crawford County, with financial assistance from DEP’s Environmental Education Grants Program. million in environmental education grant funding to support 2,134 projects.

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AUGUST 11, 2021

However, during fall migration, numbers of migrating birds are even higher because young birds born during the summer are making their way south in epic and dangerous migratory flights for the first time,” said Jason Weckstein, PhD, curator of Ornithology, Academy of Natural Science of Drexel University.

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OCTOBER 24, 2022

Throughout their co-op this spring and summer, Freyland worked with Beth Watson, PhD , associate professor of biodiversity, earth and environmental science and senior scientist at the Academy of Natural Sciences’ Patrick Center for Environmental Research, to study the impact of saltwater intrusion into coastal forests.

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Bird Safe Philly was formed in 2020 by the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University, Delaware Valley Ornithological Club, and National Audubon Society — Audubon Mid-Atlantic, Wyncote Audubon and Valley Forge Audubon. Credit Anwar Abdul-Qawi/ANS What is Bird Safe Philly? up to 42 million in Canada.

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Each year, exceptional high-school volunteers compete for the prestigious award by creating fun, educational projects that benefit museum visitors. Past years have seen Conservation Scientist and Black birder Corina Newsome as well as Biologist and television host Phil Torres take to the stage.

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AUGUST 19, 2021

Friends of Codorus State Park , Horn Farm Center for Agricultural Education , and York Fresh Food Farms each received a $10,000 grant for their environmental projects. Photo: Representatives of Friends of Codorus State Park, Horn Farm Center for Agricultural Education, and York Fresh Food Farms grant recipients.)

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JULY 1, 2022

The opportunity to expand our garden project allows us to educate the youth and families at the Camp Curtin Branch YMCA about healthy water and its incredible impact on our ecosystem. We are so grateful to The GIANT Company for recognizing the impact of healthy, natural food education on our community.” “The

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However, during fall migration, numbers of migrating birds are even higher because young birds born during the summer are making their way south in epic and dangerous migratory flights for the first time,” said Jason Weckstein, PhD, curator of Ornithology, Academy of Natural Science of Drexel University.

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After Drexel and the Academy of Natural Sciences signed an historic affiliation on Oct. One of the most visible and exemplary examples of the Drexel-Academy partnership is the Department of Biodiversity, Earth and Environmental Science (BEES), which was spun off of Drexel’s Biology Department in 2012 with newly redesigned curricula.

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For this reason, community science inventories can be instrumental in monitoring population health and distribution, as well as providing scientists with the most comprehensive data to manage conservation efforts. “From elementary students to adults, these experiences are transformative. Where the pine forest meets the bog.

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MAY 16, 2022

With binoculars in hand, he is not only looking to spot a feathered friend in flight, but as the Academy’s lead keeper and educator of animal programs, he is seeking new ways to inspire the public about the natural world. Why is being out in nature so important?

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It is one of the last, and largest, examples of an Atlantic Coastal Plain ecosystem and a Global Biodiversity Hotspot, as designated by Conservation International. Prescribed fires help keep things natural, or the way they evolved, replacing the fires that would normally be started by lightning and burn wide swaths without human intervention.

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MARCH 13, 2023

Chelsea Smith/ANS Support for national park interpreters is also hugely important; these nature educators effectively show visitors and inhabitants just how important the biodiversity of Newfoundland is to the health of the ecosystems that they live in.

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MARCH 21, 2023

Whatever you end up observing, consider documenting it with participatory science tools such as iNaturalist. This is a great way to keep track of your findings while also making the data available for scientists and other conservation agencies. Black-throated Blue Warblers migrate from colder climes, like Canada.

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AUGUST 24, 2022

My career goals are to continue my entomological research, furthering my education in entomology and hopefully to become a professor and researcher. I have been working at the Academy since my first co-op with Jon Gelhaus when I began working on this Costa Rican crane fly project. What entomological work do you do at the Academy?

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

On a beautiful sunny day in early summer, a group of community scientists led by Ron Smith — a Drexel University BEES instructor and high school environmental science teacher — was making the most of the beachy breeze on the Delaware Bay. Horsehoe crabs haven’t always needed human intervention and assistance.

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NOVEMBER 12, 2023

14 Webinar: Discover Your Options For Land Protection With The Western PA Conservancy - Preserving Exceptional Places Since 1945 [PaEN] -- Sustainable Pittsburgh: Nov. 14 Webinar: Discover Your Options For Land Protection With The Western PA Conservancy - Preserving Exceptional Places Since 1945 [PaEN] -- Sustainable Pittsburgh: Nov.

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NOVEMBER 12, 2023

Take The Agrisolar Survey To Help Identify Policy Issues, Educational Needs -- The Center Square - Anthony Hennen: State Gets $4 Million In Federal Funding For Rural Renewable Energy Projects -- PA Solar Center Webinar Nov. Of Education Now Accepting Applications For Green Ribbon Schools Recognition [PaEN] -- Nov.

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AUGUST 17, 2018

As an applied science, it can take many years of trial and error to work out a mathematical solution - that is as true for building a mine as it is for calculating the distance between our planet and other planetary bodies, and for technology as it is for finance investment. We also use mathematics to monitor populations and distribution.

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JUNE 5, 2022

Visit DEP’s Teaching Green webpage to learn about more environmental education resources. Pollinator Garden Newsletter - Garden Of Merit Kathy McClure Visit the PA Parks & Forests Foundation’s Events webpage and DCNR’s Calendar of Events for activities happening near you. Posted: June 5, 2022] PA Environment Digest

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AUGUST 7, 2022

Senate To Pass Climate, Energy Compromise Bill -- Evangelical Environmental Network Urges Communities To Educate Themselves On Dangers Of Ethylene Oxide Emissions; 2 PA Communities Affected; Aug. [PaEN] -- WHYY: PA Advocates Celebrate Progress On U.S. Senate Democrats’ Climate, Energy Bill -- Gov. Wolf Urges U.S. 27-28 [PaEN] -- Gov.

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JUNE 14, 2022

On June 14, PennFuture announced it will honor 11 women from Southeastern Pennsylvania at this year's Celebrating Women In Conservation Awards. Karen is also a founding member of the Alliance for Watershed Education. She directs the Kittatinny Conservation Landscape.

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JULY 3, 2022

9 Coal Mine and Museum, Carbon County [PaEN] -- Penn State: Regional Manure Expo Focuses On Farm-Level Agronomic, Economic, Environmental Advances July 13-14 In Franklin County -- Western PA Conservancy: Special Discover French Creek Webinar Aug. Visit DEP’s Teaching Green webpage to learn about more environmental education resources.

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MAY 1, 2022

Approve $798,000 Cocalico Creek Restoration Project -- Scranton Times Editorial: Stormwater Management Isn’t Just Pipes -- Stroud Water Research Center, Academy Of Natural Sciences, Shippensburg University: Quantifying The Value Of Forest Protection For Clean Water, Impact Of Remote Working [PaEN] -- Susquehanna River Basin Commission Awards $6.6

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OCTOBER 5, 2023

Roland Wall , leader of the Patrick Center for Environmental Research at the Academy of Natural Science’s work on the DRWI and one of the original planners of the project, will outline how the DRWI has progressed and grown. In the past 24 years, Wall has worked in a variety of positions for the Academy of Natural Sciences.

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Of Environmental Educators Oct. 3 Wildlife Conservation Science, Outdoor Recreation Curriculum , Noon to 1:00 p.m. -- Penn State Extension: 4-Part Webinar Series: Primer For Forest Management And Birds Thru Oct. Click Here to watch live online. 12 -- PA Assn. 18 -- Penn State Extension: Nov.

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JULY 31, 2022

Opportunities to learn more about environmental and energy issues affecting Pennsylvania for students and adults-- -- DEP Opens Next Round Of Environmental Education Grants Aug. 4-5 [PaEN] -- Warren Times: Audubon Community Nature Center Seeks Monarch Festival Volunteers, Vendors, Supporters For Aug.

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AUGUST 8, 2022

Steele, Executive Director Evangelical Environmental Network Urges Communities To Educate Themselves On Dangers Of Ethylene Oxide Emissions; 2 PA Communities Affected; Aug. The August 8 PA Environment Digest is now available. 10 EPA Webinar Stroud Water Research Center Honors Dr. Michael E.

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MAY 2, 2022

Billion Hole In Conventional Oil & Gas Well Bonding; Opposed Regs Making Natural Gas Pipelines Safer, Reducing Methane Emissions Frank Lloyd Wright's Fallingwater Goes Solar To Produce Clean, Renewable Energy In Fayette County Green Building Alliance Receives Grant From Henry L. The May 2 PA Environment Digest is now available.

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NOVEMBER 12, 2023

Pursue Your Constitutional Right To A Clean Environment In Pennsylvania House next voting day Nov. 13, 14, 15, Dec. 11, 12, 13 -- Committee Schedule Senate next voting day Nov. 13, 14, 15, Dec. Pursue Your Constitutional Right To A Clean Environment In Pennsylvania House next voting day Nov. 13, 14, 15, Dec. 13, 14, 15, Dec.

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2021

Senate returns to session September [ 20-canceled ], 21, 22 -- Committee Schedule House returns to session September 20, 21, 22 -- Committee Schedule TODAY’s Calendar Of Events -- 29 New Stories - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA [PaEN] -- PA Environment Digest: Educational Opportunities For Students & Adults [PaEN] -- PA (..)

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MAY 7, 2023

of Health, University Of Pittsburgh For Update On Studies Of Health Impacts Of Oil & Gas Industrial Facilities [PaEN] -- Physicians For Social Responsibility PA Host May 10 Webinar: Imagine A More Natural PA - How We Use Methane Gas, What It's Doing To Us [PaEN] -- DEP Environmental Justice: State Dept.

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MAY 7, 2023

Visit DEP’s Teaching Green webpage to learn about more environmental education resources. of Health, University Of Pittsburgh For Update On Studies Of Health Impacts Of Oil & Gas Industrial Facilities [PaEN] -- DEP Environmental Justice: State Dept. Visit the PA Environment Digest Calendar Of Events for more opportunities.

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FEBRUARY 18, 2024

23 Webinar On Solar Energy For Municipalities And Water Authorities [PaEN] -- WHYY - Susan Phillips: An Artist Who Grew Up On The Streets Of Philadelphia Returns With An ‘Optimistic’ Climate Exhibit -- Natural Areas Association: Feb. Photography Contest Now Open [Chester, Lancaster Counties] Grants -- CFA, Dept.

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