Lutherlyn Environmental Education Program

Workshops are offered in the fall and spring for educators who wish to expand their knowledge of the environment and obtain useful classroom resources. Each workshop participant receives an activity guide and experiences sample activities. Intermediate Unit credit is available through Intermediate Unit 4. Lunch is provided as part of the program.

Project Learning Tree workshops introduces participants to an activity guide published by the American Forest Foundation. This resource uses the forest as a framework to help students explore environmental issues and develop critical thinking skills. The guide includes nearly 100 activities plus background information, in-depth instructions, materials lists, and variations for each activity.

Project WILD workshops are based on an activity guide published by the Western Regional Environmental Education Council. It is an interdisciplinary program that emphasizes wildlife and focuses on diversity, ecological principals, and conservation. Each of the 113 activities includes background information, activity procedures, materials list, extensions, and evaluations.

Keystone Aquatic Resource Education (KARE) workshops include multiple resources and are administered by the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission. The program involves exploring the physical and chemical properties of water, aquatic wildlife, and the water resources of Pennsylvania. The program includes over 75 activities and a wealth of background information.