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.
· 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 .
· 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 .