[PAEE] Field Seminars

[Michele Richards-Williams]

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Pennsylvania Institute for Conservation Education

FIELD SEMINARS
*Professional Development Opportunities
*Scholarships available
*Space is limited so register early
*For teachers:  ACT 48 Credit Hours 
*Open to ALL interested adults (see registration information
for mentored participation if under 18 years of age)
*Register at www.PICEweb.org


Ferns and Mosses
September 12 (Sat)
Ricketts Glen State Park
Susan Munch, Ph.D.

The forests of Pennsylvania provide ideal habitat for
luxuriant growth of ferns and mosses as well as other
nonflowering plants.  Investigate the habitats and
uniqueness of these fascinating plants as we explore old
forests, wetlands and Appalachian landscapes.  Learn to
identify major common genera and species from an experienced
botanist.  For our field studies, we will explore the most
beautiful and alluring Pennsylvania natural area where
nonflowering plants thrive.  Ricketts Glen is known for its
abundance of scenic waterfalls.  Tuition:  $80; includes
instruction and 6 ACT 48 credit hours.  Bring your own
lunch.   DEADLINE EXTENDED = August 27, 2009


Exploring Landscape through Photography
October 24 – 25 (Sat – Sun)
Pennsylvania Grand Canyon and Pine Creek Valley
Scott Brown

The landscape of North Central Pennsylvania showcases the
splendor of the Appalachians and its fall beauty.  
Beautiful natural surroundings abound and provide
photographic opportunities.  Scott Brown, author of
Pennsylvania Waterfalls and Pennsylvania Mountain Vistas,
will guide all levels of photographic experience towards an
end product of extraordinary visual satisfaction. Imagine
returning home with a collection of stunning landscape
photographs which can be shown as hanging portraits, shared
e-mail images, and greeting cards. All camera formats are
acceptable, but 35mm and digital formats are encouraged.
Tuition: $360; includes breakfast and lunch on Saturday and
Sunday, shared overnight accommodations, instruction, and 14
ACT credit hours.  DEADLINE =  September 24, 2009


For registration and scholarship information, go to
www.PICEweb.org

Michele Richards
Executive Director
Pennsylvania Institute for Conservation Education
1 D Teaberry Road
Bloomsburg, PA 17815
(570)458-5227 phone and fax
(570)441-3364 cell
naturecorp at enter.net
www.PICEweb.org
 






Michele Richards-Williams
Executive Director
Pennsylvania Institute for Conservation Education
1 D Teaberry Road
Bloomsburg, PA 17815
(570)458-5227 office 
(570)441-3364 cell
micheleATpiceweb.org
naturecorpATenter.net
www.PICEweb.org