ASWP
Events Calendar
April 2007
Family WalkAbout: Flowers and Folklore
Sunday, April 1
Discover early spring blooms and share the folklore behind the names.
Ages: All
Free for members; $5 per nonmember
Beechwood Farms Nature Reserve, Fox Chapel
2:00 pm--4:00 pm
Reservations required; Limit: 25
Wednesday Walks
Wednesdays, April 4, 11, 18, 25
Stroll our footpaths with professional naturalists.
Ages: All
Free
Beechwood Farms Nature Reserve, Fox Chapel
9:00 am
Fledglings: Spring Peepers
Thursday, April 12
Peep. . . Peep. . . Knee deep. . .Knee deep! In early spring, our pond bubbles over with sound. Bring your little tadpoles to investigate why!
Ages: 3 5 years of age, with an adult or caregiver present
$7 per member pair; $10 per non member pair
Beechwood Farms Nature Reserve, Fox Chapel
10:00 am--11:15 am
Reservations required; Limit: 12 parent/child pairs
Adult Eco-Series: Ecology of Spring Ephemerals
Saturday, April 14
Spring ephemerals-early spring flowers found within North America's temperate forests-possess a life history very similar to plants in alpine regions. Explore how these plants survive to reproduce against the odds, and discover species in their native habitats.
Ages: Adults
Free for members; $5 per nonmember
Beechwood Farms Nature Reserve, Fox Chapel
10:00 am--12:00 pm
Reservations required; Limit: 15
Western Pennsylvania Mushroom Club: Morel Hunting
Tuesday, April 17
Club member and morel enthusiast, Mike Lloyd, will provide the basics for hunting morels.
Ages: All
Free
Beechwood Farms Nature Reserve, Fox Chapel
7:00 pm
Beechwood Birding Series: Birding for Beginners
Saturday, April 21
Join educator and bird enthusiast David Liebmann to explore the basics of birdwatching. Learn how to identify common bird species by sight and song and sharpen your skills in the field. Ages: Ages 12 and over Free Beechwood Farms Nature Reserve, Fox Chapel 8:00 am--10:00 am No reservations needed; simply show up!
Flowers and Folklore at Todd
Saturday, April 21
Discover early spring blooms and share the folklore behind the names.
Ages: All
Free for members; $3 per nonmember
Todd Nature Reserve, Sarver, Butler County
10:00 am -- 12:00 pm
Reservations required; Limit: 15
Scout Badge Day & Planet Party
Saturday, April 21
Troops can fulfill requirements towards nature-related badges, arrows, try-its or other awards for most levels of scouting. Naturalist-led sessions are scheduled on a first-registered, first-choice basis. Visit www.aswp.org for a list of badge offerings. Your troop can also participate in ASWP's Planet Party (conservation work at the reserve) in honor of Earth Day. Sign-ups help before or after your program. Snacks and drinks are provided.
Audience: Scouts with Troop Leaders
$5.00 per scout. Full payment required to hold reservation.
Beechwood Farms Nature Reserve, Fox Chapel
10:00 am-12:00 pm or 1:00 pm-3:00 pm
Registration opens February 1; Space is limited and fills quickly
Environmental Issues Forum
Environmental Issues Forum: Can We Reverse the Effects of Global Warming?
Wednesday, April 25
A majority of scientists believe that global warming is a real consequence of negative human impacts on the environment. We have heard that humans have the power to affect change, but are humans really in control, and if so, are we passionate enough to take action? Explore science, and the human psyche, as we debate the issue!
Ages: All
Free
Beechwood Farms Nature Reserve, Fox Chapel
7:00 p.m.
Beechwood Birding Series: Spring Migration Hike
Saturday, April 28
Join bird enthusiast Bob Van Newkirk in search of spring migrants. A great opportunity to add to your life list!
Ages: Ages 12 and over
Free
Beechwood Farms Nature Reserve, Fox Chapel
8:00-10:00 a.m.
No reservations needed; simply show up!