Children 10 and up (with adult supervision)

Come visit the largest and most effective passive water treatment wetland in the nation and quite possibly the world in our own Westmoreland County!  An incredible diversity of wildlife and plants (even rare ones) are waiting for you to discover them.  Search for and catalogue birds, amphibians/reptiles and plants.  Group leaders and Naturalists include Bill Paxton, John Wood, Tim Vechter, Lewis Stout and Vanessa Whipkey.

Wear sturdy shoes/boots and bring your binoculars, notepads, a lunch and water bottle.

6/5/10

9:00AM - 1:00PM

Creation Trails Wetland

Wetland is located near Yough High School just outside Hermine, PA.   For directions go to www.creationtrailswetland.org

SOLAR ENERGY WORKSHOP

Presentation will demonstrate the energy production for a sample photovoltaic solar system, along with costs, benefits & financing option - solar works.  The Rogers-McFeely Solar Energy Project will be unveiled by Eagle Scout candidate Justin Szilard.

Session 1:  Saturday - 3/27/10

10:00 - 11:30AM

Session 2:  Thursday - 4/22/10

7:00 - 8:30PM

Winnie Palmer Nature Reserve

www.wpnr.org for directions

Instructor:  Robert Watt

FEE:  $8 / $10

The entire family will enjoy this educational presentation on

Amphibians from around the world.

An optional night hike around the

lake to search for Amphibians will

follow the presentation. 

Hike will end at 8:30PM

Unity Township Pavilion

7/24/10

7:00 - 8:30PM

Registration Deadline  7/16/10

Instructor:  John Wood

FEES:  $20 for group of 4

or $8 / $10  per person

INSECT SAFARI

Ages 7 - 12

Discover the fascinating world of insects through hands-on activities and exploration of the various habitats Unity Park.

6/11/10   ~   1:00 - 3:00PM

Group meets at Unity Township Pavilion

Instructor:  Vanessa Whipkey

Registration Deadline  6/4/10

FEES:  $8 / $10 per person

Rugrats in the Wild

Instructor:  Vanessa Whipkey

Register before June 4

FEES:  $8 / $10 per person

BUBBLEMAKER

Ages 8+

The professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI), Bubblemaker program, introduces young adventurers to the thrill of breathing underwater!  A unique opportunity for your child to experience another world................

The Underwater World!

8/2/10

10:30AM - 12:00PM

Rogers-McFeely Memorial Pool

Registration Deadline:  7/26/10

Barry Smyda - PADI Master Instructor

Class Limit 10

FEES:  $28 / $33