Education & Outreach

CCCD works with people of all ages to convey conservation concepts.  We hope to provide county residents with the tools and strategies to be responsible environmental citizens. 

·         Workshops

·         Outdoor Odysseys Series

.         Annual Seedling/Native Plant Sale – Held each spring to educate residents about environmental benefits of native plants.

·         Envirothon- A high school/middle school competition to help students learn more about the environment.

·         Kocher Park – District-owned, Kocher Park offers access to the creek for outdoor education, exploration, and recreation. 

·         Outreach Programs – Conservation programs are offered to schools, scouts, civic groups and the general public.

·         Poster Contest – Held each Earth Week to integrate art, science and conservation.   

·         Scholarships – CCCD offers two college scholarships and the Penn State Conservation Leadership School scholarship.   

·         Summer Camps- Youth learn about conservation at our outdoor nature camps.  

-         Water Education Day- Eighth graders learn about water at Briar Creek Park .