“I go to nature to be soothed and healed, and to have my senses put in tune once more.”

– John Burroughs

PRE-K TO GRADE 8 EDUCATORS

Sponsored by PA DCNR Bureau of Forestry at Forbes State Forest

Project Learning Tree is an environmental education activity guide for PreK to grade 8 students that engages students in hands-on, interdisciplinary activities.  PLT provides students with opportunities to investigate environmental issues and encourages them to make informed, responsible decisions. Educators will be introduced and conduct activities from the curriculum guide; learn about forest ecology; conduct a field laboratory, and more!

DATE/TIME

Saturday, February 24, 2018
8:30 am - 3:00 pm

REGISTRATION

FREE
Registration required.

AGES

Adults & Educators

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Grown-up Pop-up workshops

For the adult learner – “grow” your knowledge of the natural landscape. 
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Once a month, our Education Horticulturist hosts pop-up workshops with adults.  As the weather and season lends itself month to month – check our website and follow us on social media (Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter) for the theme and activity presented.​

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 2019 Adult Education Series
March Pop-up Workshop:
WPNR Seed Exchange Kick-off!

Thursday, March 14th 1:00-2:00 pm, visit us at the learning barn where we'll be officially announcing the opening of our seed exchange. The first one in our region, the exchange hopes to serve as a learning tool and resource for anyone who wants to grow fruits, vegetables, trees, and herbs. We have over 300 types of seeds and the numbers are growing every day as folks all across the country are sharing their seeds with us. We'll tell you how you can acquire seeds as well as contribute from your stock to help this exchange grow. You can ask all of your burning questions about seed collecting, saving, and growing. Bring a friend and spread the word! This workshop is free and no registration necessary.

DATES

February 7, 2019
1:00-2:00 pm

REGISTRATION

FREE
Registration required.

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AGES

Adults.
Bring a date, a friend, or your closest group of pals to the Learning Barn.

WORKSHOPS

​Several times a year, Winnie Palmer Nature Reserve offers workshops for educators and the community. These workshops are designed to provide educational tools for educators to take into their classroom, passing on love for nature. They are also designed to educate the community on sustainable living and best management practices. We usually partner with other organizations such as Westmoreland Cleanways and the Pennsylvania Game Commission as well as Saint Vincent College faculty and staff. They are fun and educational and usually Act 48 credits are available. For more information about upcoming workshops, see below. If there is a workshop that you are interested in seeing us host at WPNR, or if there is one that you would like to provide, contact the Reserve at 724-537-5284.

NATURE NIGHT OUT

Our annual night out in nature fundraising event. 
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Dinner, drinks, entertainment, a Chinese Auction and more to benefit the WPNR Summer Camp Scholarship Fund and programming await participants in our annual fundraising event!

DATES

September 14, 2019
6-9:00 pm

REGISTRATION

$40/person
SVC employee: $35
​SVC student: $30
Registration not available.

AGES

All are welcome!
Bring a date, a friend, or your closest group of pals to the Learning Barn.

"Man is most nearly himself when he achieves the seriousness of a child at play.” 

- Herodotus, greek historian