LEA Earth Force and McKeever Environmental Learning Center will hold a special environmental workshop for teachers in Sandy Lake, from July 21- 23. The three-day workshop can accommodate 30 grade 6 to 12 Western Pennsylvania educators and counts for 15 Act 48 hours.
Environmental experts will conduct workshops on timely and exciting topics such as sustainability practices, composting, gardening, and greening schools. Instructions will take lace inside and outside the classroom, and feature lots of hands-on activities and opportunities to canoe, bike, hike and enjoy campfire discussions.
The events highlight will be a keynote speech on how climate change in Pennsylvania affects the state's environment and residents.
The cost to attend is $75, a 425 deposit is required by June 10.
For more information contact Pat Lupo, OSBat Earth Force or Fran Bires at McKeever. by Anna McCartney, published in Erie Times News, May 13, 2009