ASWP Events Calendar
July 2008
Wednesday Walks
Wednesdays, July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Explore our footpaths with professional naturalists.
Ages: All
Free
Beechwood Farms Nature Reserve
Fox Chapel 9:00 am
No reservations needed-simply show up!
Babes in the Woods: Meadow Meanderings
Wednesday, July 2
Play in nature is being recognized as an important part of a childhood development and well-being. Parents and toddlers will delight in using sight, sound, touch and smell to discover meadow life. Strollers/Baby Backpacks welcome.
Ages: 3 and under, with parent or guardian
Free per member pair; $5 per nonmember pair
Beechwood Farms Nature Reserve, Fox Chapel
10:00 am-11:00 am
Reservations required; Limit: 12 parent/child pairs
Understanding and Exploring Watersheds and Wetlands
Tuesday, July 8 through Friday, July 11
Watersheds and wetlands are ecologically important systems, and can serve as a thematic learning tool for integrating environment and ecology concepts into your curriculum. This 4-day content-deepening seminar utilizes two PDE-approved curriculum guides: WOW! The Wonders of Wetlands, and Project Wet Curriculum and Activity Guide (both of which are supplied to you as part of the course). The workshop will provide background information on the properties of water and the water cycle. You'll study the structure, function and ecological importance of watersheds and wetlands, both locally and worldwide. In addition, you'll "immerse" yourself in the aquatic habitats of Beechwood Farms Nature Reserve and St. Vincent's Environmental Education Center. Participants should dress for the outdoors and bring a bag lunch each day (Grades 4-12).
Audience: K-12 Educators + Interested Adults
AIU Course--Fee charged
Beechwood Farms Nature Reserve
Fox Chapel, 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Visit aiu3.net for information and registration