ASWP Events Calendar
May 2008
Beechwood Birding Series: Spring Migration Hike
Saturday, May 3
Join bird enthusiasts 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 am-10:00 am
No reservations needed; simply show up!
Bird Study Merit Badge Workshop for Boy Scouts
All About Birds Interest Project Workshop for Girl Scouts
Saturday, May 3
Interested in the fastest-growing outdoor activity in America? Bird Study Merit Badge and All About Birds Interest Projects are fun, easy, and can be earned in one day! Fee includes instruction, materials, supplies, and lunch.
Audience: Eagle Scout candidates and Cadette/Senior Girl Scouts
$20 per scout
Beechwood Farms Nature Reserve
Fox Chapel, 9:00 am-4:00 pm
Registration required
Wednesday Walks
Wednesdays, May 7, 14, 21, 28
Explore our footpaths with professional naturalists.
Ages: All
Free
Beechwood Farms Nature Reserve
Fox Chapel 9:00 am
No reservations needed-simply show up!
Fledglings: Puddles and Ponds
Thursday, May 8
Pond-er the possibilities as we visit aquatic habitats in search of animals that live in water.
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: International Migratory Bird Day Hike
Saturday, May 10
ASWP Environmental Educator, Gabi Hughes, will lead you through Beechwood on a search for spring migrants as well as breeding birds.
Ages: Ages 12 and over
Free
Beechwood Farms Nature Reserve, Fox Chapel
8:00 am--10:00 am
No reservations needed-simply show up!
International Migratory Bird Day Hike at Todd Nature Reserve
Saturday, May 10
ASWP Environmental Educator, Scott Detwiler, will lead you through Todd on a search for spring migrants as well as breeding birds.
Ages: All
Free
Todd Nature Reserve, Sarver, Butler County
8:00 am--10:00 am
No reservations needed-simply show up!
Piccadilly Herb Club Annual Mother's Day Herb Sale
Saturday May 10
Experience over 100 varieties of familiar and exotic herbs. Other unique herbal products including dried culinary herbs will be available. Members will be on hand to answer questions, suggest uses for herbs and help in plant selection. Come to smell, touch, learn and buy!
Beechwood Farms Nature Reserve, Fox Chapel
9:00 am-2:00 pm
Wildflowers for Mom
Saturday, May 10
Spend the afternoon with Mom! Admire the beauty and elegance of spring wildflowers, shrubs and plants. Then enjoy an afternoon tea party, where light refreshments will be served.
$4 per member; $5 per nonmember
Beechwood Farms Nature Reserve, Fox Chapel
2:00 pm--4:00 pm
Reservations required; Limit: 25
Beechwood Birding Series: Birding for Beginners
Saturday, May 17
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!
Western Pennsylvania Mushroom Club: More Good & Bad Mushrooms You Should Know
Tuesday, May 20
Dick Dougall, WPMC Identifier & Past President, will focus on common edible, poisonous and unusual mushrooms that everybody should know. Experienced audience members are encouraged to share their experiences.
Ages: All
Free
Beechwood Farms Nature Reserve, Fox Chapel
7:00 pm
Schoolground Habitat Enhancement & Restoration Symposium 6
Thursday, May 22
Learn how students, teachers, administrators & communities have worked together to improve the habitats of local schoolgrounds & gather tips for beginning or renewing your own school ground restoration project. Our keynote speaker is Tim Grant, co-editor of Green Teacher magazine, and co-editor of Greening School Grounds, Teaching Green - The Elementary Years, Teaching Green - The Middle Years, Teaching Green - The High School Years Teaching About Climate Change, and Des idées fraiches à l'école. Indoor/outdoor breakout sessions and experiential learning classes embrace the beauty and natural resources of Beechwood Farms Nature Reserve. Registration materials will be available soon here at aswp.org and in the Spring 2008 issue of Seasonings.
Annual Meeting
Tuesday, May 27, 5:30 PM
ASWP's annual meeting, awards program and social. A pleasant spring evening of refreshment and conversation to celebrate the environmental achievements of local leaders and educators, and a look forward at the year to come for ASWP. Members encouraged and non-members welcome to attend. Heavy hors d'ouvres served; drinks available for a donation. Reservations required. $15 per person.