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Quote from Carol Grayshaw on April 13, 2022, 9:19 amPost your EAC's educational opportunities and events. Please be sure to include information on who to contact with questions, and registration if applicable.
Post your EAC's educational opportunities and events. Please be sure to include information on who to contact with questions, and registration if applicable.
Quote from Carol Grayshaw on January 5, 2023, 3:14 pmLocal Climate Action Training Now Available to Municipalities
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection Local Climate Action Program has trained 53 cities, townships, boroughs, counties, and regional organizations, representing approximately 380 municipalities statewide, in its first three years.
The fourth year of the Local Climate Action Program started in August 2022. Eleven entities are partnered with 15 students at Penn State University to measure local greenhouse gas emissions and determine local vulnerabilities to climate change impacts, such as flooding. Then, in the coming spring semester, they will work to develop plans of actions to lower emissions and make their communities more sustainable and resilient to climate-related risks. Students and their local government partners will work together to identify priority actions most salient for their communities through community engagement, stakeholder input, and additional technical training support from both the Penn State faculty teaching the class and ICLEI Local Governments for Sustainability. By the end of the Spring 2023 semester, the municipal government partners will have a clear roadmap for climate action planning and prioritization moving forward to build more resilient communities that contribute less greenhouse gas emissions.
Interested in participating in the 5th cohort beginning August 2023? Please contact Brandi Robinson at [email protected] or Peter Buck ([email protected]) to learn more
Local Climate Action Training Now Available to Municipalities
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection Local Climate Action Program has trained 53 cities, townships, boroughs, counties, and regional organizations, representing approximately 380 municipalities statewide, in its first three years.
The fourth year of the Local Climate Action Program started in August 2022. Eleven entities are partnered with 15 students at Penn State University to measure local greenhouse gas emissions and determine local vulnerabilities to climate change impacts, such as flooding. Then, in the coming spring semester, they will work to develop plans of actions to lower emissions and make their communities more sustainable and resilient to climate-related risks. Students and their local government partners will work together to identify priority actions most salient for their communities through community engagement, stakeholder input, and additional technical training support from both the Penn State faculty teaching the class and ICLEI Local Governments for Sustainability. By the end of the Spring 2023 semester, the municipal government partners will have a clear roadmap for climate action planning and prioritization moving forward to build more resilient communities that contribute less greenhouse gas emissions.
Interested in participating in the 5th cohort beginning August 2023? Please contact Brandi Robinson at [email protected] or Peter Buck ([email protected]) to learn more
Quote from Carol Grayshaw on March 21, 2023, 2:21 pmSecond Annual Delaware County Sustainability Conference
Free of charge, vegan, zero waste and accessible by public transit!
Delaware County is hosting its 2nd Annual Sustainability Conference at Widener University on Thursday, June 8, 2023. Expect to be inspired and informed by speakers and panelists centered around the County's six sustainability focus areas and through the lens of Environmental Justice. Location: Widener University, University Place Chester, PA 19013
This year's Keynote Speaker is Justin J. Harris of the National Wildlife Federation. Justin will kick-off the conference with a presentation about the Climate Equity Collaborative. The Collaborative is an initiative focused on addressing the disproportionate impacts of climate change on vulnerable communities and youth. The initiative harnesses technology, smart resources and digital platforms to address the human-level risk associated with climate change and its intersection with education, children's health, and equity.
Second Annual Delaware County Sustainability Conference
Free of charge, vegan, zero waste and accessible by public transit!
Delaware County is hosting its 2nd Annual Sustainability Conference at Widener University on Thursday, June 8, 2023. Expect to be inspired and informed by speakers and panelists centered around the County's six sustainability focus areas and through the lens of Environmental Justice. Location: Widener University, University Place Chester, PA 19013
This year's Keynote Speaker is Justin J. Harris of the National Wildlife Federation. Justin will kick-off the conference with a presentation about the Climate Equity Collaborative. The Collaborative is an initiative focused on addressing the disproportionate impacts of climate change on vulnerable communities and youth. The initiative harnesses technology, smart resources and digital platforms to address the human-level risk associated with climate change and its intersection with education, children's health, and equity.
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Quote from Carol Grayshaw on March 30, 2023, 10:10 amPenn State Extension: College Connections Series
College Connections is a monthly webinar series moderated by Dean Rick Roush to give you a unique, inside perspective of the programs, people, priorities, and partnerships of the Penn State College of Ag Sciences.
Join us to meet and interact with college personnel and guest speakers and learn how the college is impacting Pennsylvania agriculture and communities across the Commonwealth.
- June 21, 1PM - 2PM | From Breeding to Treating, Researchers Discuss Disease Control for Tomatoes
Penn State Extension: College Connections Series
College Connections is a monthly webinar series moderated by Dean Rick Roush to give you a unique, inside perspective of the programs, people, priorities, and partnerships of the Penn State College of Ag Sciences.
Join us to meet and interact with college personnel and guest speakers and learn how the college is impacting Pennsylvania agriculture and communities across the Commonwealth.
- June 21, 1PM - 2PM | From Breeding to Treating, Researchers Discuss Disease Control for Tomatoes
Quote from Carol Grayshaw on May 15, 2023, 11:37 amManaging Japanese Stiltgrass (Microstegium Vimineum)
Tuesday, June 6, Noon - 1:00PM | Virtual | FREE (CFE Credits, $10)
Japanese stiltgrass is an invasive plant found across Pennsylvania and the eastern United States. It inhibits the growth of native plants, including tree seedlings, and its dead stalks form a thick mat that some native herptiles struggle to move through. During Managing Japanese Stiltgrass (Microstegium vimineum), Penn State Extension experts will present management strategies for dealing with this difficult plant.
Who is this for?
- Foresters
- Landowners
- Land Managers
- Natural Resources Professionals
- Park/Facility Managers
What will you learn?
- Japanese stiltgrass biology
- Japanese stiltgrass management techniques
- Safe herbicide handling
- Proper herbicide application technique
Credits Available
1.0 Society of American Foresters (SAF) Credits are available for an additional fee.
Managing Japanese Stiltgrass (Microstegium Vimineum)
Tuesday, June 6, Noon - 1:00PM | Virtual | FREE (CFE Credits, $10)
Japanese stiltgrass is an invasive plant found across Pennsylvania and the eastern United States. It inhibits the growth of native plants, including tree seedlings, and its dead stalks form a thick mat that some native herptiles struggle to move through. During Managing Japanese Stiltgrass (Microstegium vimineum), Penn State Extension experts will present management strategies for dealing with this difficult plant.
Who is this for?
- Foresters
- Landowners
- Land Managers
- Natural Resources Professionals
- Park/Facility Managers
What will you learn?
- Japanese stiltgrass biology
- Japanese stiltgrass management techniques
- Safe herbicide handling
- Proper herbicide application technique
Credits Available
1.0 Society of American Foresters (SAF) Credits are available for an additional fee.
Quote from Carol Grayshaw on May 16, 2023, 8:56 amThursday, June 8, 2023, 10AM - 11AM | Virtual | FREE
The purchasing process for local public procurement units is a laborious activity. Between the investment of time and additional costs spent on the public bidding process, the responsibilities of a procurement professional can be a drain on resources.
Did you ever wonder if there is an easier way to purchase supplies and services? Wonder no more!
COSTARS provides an efficient and cost-effective procurement strategy that is hassle-free!
Non-profit attendees of this session will learn how to find and leverage both COSTARS-exclusive and program-participating statewide contracts to save time and costs in procurement. Youʼll also see a detailed demo on how to search contracts to find the supplies and services you need. Register today!
Thursday, June 8, 2023, 10AM - 11AM | Virtual | FREE
The purchasing process for local public procurement units is a laborious activity. Between the investment of time and additional costs spent on the public bidding process, the responsibilities of a procurement professional can be a drain on resources.
Did you ever wonder if there is an easier way to purchase supplies and services? Wonder no more!
COSTARS provides an efficient and cost-effective procurement strategy that is hassle-free!
Non-profit attendees of this session will learn how to find and leverage both COSTARS-exclusive and program-participating statewide contracts to save time and costs in procurement. Youʼll also see a detailed demo on how to search contracts to find the supplies and services you need. Register today!
Quote from Carol Grayshaw on May 26, 2023, 10:24 amNative Plant Cultivars and Pollinators
June 14, 7PM - 8PM | Virtual | $10 per person
Learn about native plant cultivars and how changes from the straight species may affect the butterflies, bees, and other pollinators that visit your garden space.
The Penn State Extension Master Watershed Stewards of Chester/Delaware County and Master Gardeners of Chester County will host researcher, Annie White, to discuss pollinators and native plant cultivars. Many people are incorporating native plants into gardens and community areas to provide our pollinators with needed food and habitat. Garden centers frequently carry native plant cultivars. These nativars are bred for traits that people desire but may create unintended challenges for pollinators.
Do native plant cultivars provide the same benefits as the straight species? Annie White was one of the first researchers to investigate this question by evaluating cultivars on their ecological value. Her field research and experiential learning make Annie one of the foremost resources on this critical question as we make decisions for our own gardens and community spaces.
Native Plant Cultivars and Pollinators
June 14, 7PM - 8PM | Virtual | $10 per person
Learn about native plant cultivars and how changes from the straight species may affect the butterflies, bees, and other pollinators that visit your garden space.
The Penn State Extension Master Watershed Stewards of Chester/Delaware County and Master Gardeners of Chester County will host researcher, Annie White, to discuss pollinators and native plant cultivars. Many people are incorporating native plants into gardens and community areas to provide our pollinators with needed food and habitat. Garden centers frequently carry native plant cultivars. These nativars are bred for traits that people desire but may create unintended challenges for pollinators.
Do native plant cultivars provide the same benefits as the straight species? Annie White was one of the first researchers to investigate this question by evaluating cultivars on their ecological value. Her field research and experiential learning make Annie one of the foremost resources on this critical question as we make decisions for our own gardens and community spaces.
Quote from Carol Grayshaw on May 26, 2023, 10:29 amPennsylvania Forest Webinar Series Continues June 13
Tuesday, June 13, 12PM - 1PM OR Tuesday, June 13, 7PM - 8PM | FREE, but registration is required
The Pennsylvania Forest Webinar Series is back! This series covers a variety of topics, such as forest and wildlife management, water conservation, wood products, legacy planning, and more. Private forest landowners, general interested public, and forestry professionals are all encouraged to register!
Wildlife Adaptations
Learn about the wildlife that endures limited resources, extreme weather, and predators. We will also discuss how some species have adjusted to stay alive.
Pennsylvania Forest Webinar Series Continues June 13
Tuesday, June 13, 12PM - 1PM OR Tuesday, June 13, 7PM - 8PM | FREE, but registration is required
The Pennsylvania Forest Webinar Series is back! This series covers a variety of topics, such as forest and wildlife management, water conservation, wood products, legacy planning, and more. Private forest landowners, general interested public, and forestry professionals are all encouraged to register!
Wildlife Adaptations
Learn about the wildlife that endures limited resources, extreme weather, and predators. We will also discuss how some species have adjusted to stay alive.
Quote from Carol Grayshaw on May 26, 2023, 10:34 amRenewable Energy Academy: Renewable Liquid Biofuel Technologies
Thursday, July 20, 9AM - 11:45AM | Available as an in-person or virtual event | $10 per person
Participants of Renewable Energy Academy: Renewable Liquid Biofuel Technologies will be able to list the major types of biofuel that can be produced, describe the process of creating biofuel from biomass, and explain the performance of typical vehicle engines when fueled with biofuel.
In-Person Experience
Agricultural Engineering Bldg. Room 312
University Park, PA 16802Who is this for?
- Homeowners
- Business owners
- Landowners
What will you learn?
- The major types of biofuel that can be produced
- The process of creating biofuel from biomass
- The performance of typical vehicle engines when fueled with biofuel
Renewable Energy Academy: Renewable Liquid Biofuel Technologies
Thursday, July 20, 9AM - 11:45AM | Available as an in-person or virtual event | $10 per person
Participants of Renewable Energy Academy: Renewable Liquid Biofuel Technologies will be able to list the major types of biofuel that can be produced, describe the process of creating biofuel from biomass, and explain the performance of typical vehicle engines when fueled with biofuel.
In-Person Experience
Agricultural Engineering Bldg. Room 312
University Park, PA 16802
Who is this for?
- Homeowners
- Business owners
- Landowners
What will you learn?
- The major types of biofuel that can be produced
- The process of creating biofuel from biomass
- The performance of typical vehicle engines when fueled with biofuel
Quote from Carol Grayshaw on May 26, 2023, 1:49 pmPennsylvania Audubon Council Education and Outreach Workshop: 'Lights Out' and 'Mitigation of Bird Collisions'
Tuesday, June 6, 7PM | Free, but registration is required
The Pennsylvania Audubon Council has scheduled a webinar that will focus on ways to become engaged with the issues of “lights out” and the “mitigation of bird collisions with reflective surfaces.”
The program will be offered via zoom with registration through Eventbrite. The webinar is intended for leaders of Audubon chapters, Bird Towns, and other partner organizations. The goal of the evening program is to outline opportunities to become engaged in these issues and act at the individual, community, and/or State or Federal levels.
Panelists will include Constance Sanchez from the National Audubon Society, Alexandria Bowling from Appalachian Audubon Society, Peter Saenger from Muhlenberg College and Lehigh Valley Audubon Society, and Mark Southerland with the Maryland Ornithological Union. An additional panelist from the American Bird Conservancy has been invited.
The purpose of this event is to outline the variety of ways that chapters, Bird Towns, Bird Clubs, and others can choose to become engaged in this priority conservation issue!
Pennsylvania Audubon Council Education and Outreach Workshop: 'Lights Out' and 'Mitigation of Bird Collisions'
Tuesday, June 6, 7PM | Free, but registration is required
The Pennsylvania Audubon Council has scheduled a webinar that will focus on ways to become engaged with the issues of “lights out” and the “mitigation of bird collisions with reflective surfaces.”
The program will be offered via zoom with registration through Eventbrite. The webinar is intended for leaders of Audubon chapters, Bird Towns, and other partner organizations. The goal of the evening program is to outline opportunities to become engaged in these issues and act at the individual, community, and/or State or Federal levels.
Panelists will include Constance Sanchez from the National Audubon Society, Alexandria Bowling from Appalachian Audubon Society, Peter Saenger from Muhlenberg College and Lehigh Valley Audubon Society, and Mark Southerland with the Maryland Ornithological Union. An additional panelist from the American Bird Conservancy has been invited.
The purpose of this event is to outline the variety of ways that chapters, Bird Towns, Bird Clubs, and others can choose to become engaged in this priority conservation issue!