Education Programs & Events

Please Note: Events are subject to change. Please telephone or email the contact person listed with each event if you are interested in attending.

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2008

How to Avoid Septic System Nightmares

Thursday, April 10
1:30 - 3:00 p.m.

Donohoe Center, Greensburg

7:00 - 8:30 p.m.

The Loyalhanna Watershed Association, Ligonier

For anyone who has or uses a septic system, how to maintain it and prevent problems

Contact Dana at 724-837-1402, or def18@psu.edu

Fee: $5.00

Earth Day

Saturday, April 19
12:00 noon – 4:00 p.m.
Saint Vincent College, Latrobe

This year’s theme is “Greening Your Footprints,” and the focus is on energy efficiency for your home and business. The event features live shows, animals, and children’s activities.

Envirothon

Monday, May 5
8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Twin Lakes Park, Greensburg

This academic competition helps students in grades 9-12 develop a better understanding of the environment and their role in it. Topics include: aquatics, soils, forestry, wildlife and this year’s special issue, “recreational impacts on the natural environment.”

Free.

Pond Management Workshop

Saturday, May 10
9:00 a.m - 2:00 p.m.

Loyalhanna Watershed Association, Ligonier

This workshop is for landowners who either have built or plan to build a pond on their property. The workshop will focus on ponds 1/2-acre or largerand will cover pond construction; water-quality concerns; maintenance; permits; plant, weed, and algae identification and control; and fisheries management. The workshop will feature a classroom portion as well as a field trip to a local pond.

Fee: $15.00 per person

Lunch is included.

Registration is required. Contact Dana at 724-837-1402, or def18@psu.edu by May 6.

Dirt and Gravel Roads Workshop

September

Seven Springs, Champion

More information to be announced.