New Resource: Teaching Environmental Education at Home

The Pennsylvania Association of Environmental Educators has created a new resource titled, "Teaching Environmental Education at Home." The page consists of online options for fun and interactive environmental educational experiences for students to do by themselves or with their parents.
 
Click here to view the resource.
 

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 .