Center for Conservation Education in Westmoreland County

sponsored by Westmoreland Conservation District

Center for Conservation Education in Westmoreland County offers conservation education. Exploring ways to balance the need to use the county's resources with the need to conserve them and understanding local efforts to restore past environmental damage and to protect what is left. This center is now being built, but will be ready for use soon.

Fees: N/A

Other Services:

Speakers: Erosion control, Stormwater Management, Nutrient Management, Forestry, Land Use, Recreation, Sustainable Communities, Farmland Preservation

Videos and other audio-visuals: Greenworks Series, Conservation Videos

In-school programs: To come.

Out-of-school programs: Tours of Ann Rudd Saxman Nature Park (63-acre passive recreation area).

Teacher Workshops: To come.

Curriculum: Under development:
Westmoreland County Watersheds
Westmoreland County Sustainable Communities

Educational Supplies for loan: To come.

Conferences: To come.

Stewardship programs: Coordination/Clearing house for local stewardship opportunities, including: Highway Beautification, Trail Maintenance, Stream Restoration

Special populations: Farmers, developers, engineers, earthmovers, loggers see how to incorporate good conservation practices in their work.

Teen volunteering: Highway Beautification, Trail Maintenance, Stream Restoration

Volunteering: Highway Beautification, Trail Maintenance, Stream Restoration

The following PA Academic Standards for Environment and Ecology addressed by programs:

Watersheds & Wetlands
Renewable/Non-renewable Resources
Environmental Health
Agriculture and Society
Humans and the Environment
Environmental Laws and Regulations
Center for Conservation Education in Westmoreland County

How to Contact Us:

Greg Phillips

Address:
Center for Conservation Education in Westmoreland County

RD #12, Box 202B

Greensburg, PA 15601

Phone: (724) 837-5271
Fax: (724) 837-4127