APRIL 19, 2003 EVENTS:

What: Hike to the Bat Mine
Where: Caledonia State Park (Education Center)
When: 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Contact: Heidi Boyle @ 717.352.2161 or caledoniasp@state.pa.us
Description: Take a walk up to the old mine where our bats hibernate. Learn about why bats hibernate here and how we protect the mine. Wear hiking shoes and bring water. Ages 6 and up only!

APRIL 26, 2003 EVENTS:

What: Adams County Ag & Natural Resource Center Earth Day Celebration
Where: 670 Old Harrisburg Rd., Gettysburg
When: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Contact: Mildred Musselman @ 717.334.0636 ext. 302 or mmusselman@acc.pa.net
Description: Featuring environmental displays, the DEP Recycle team, volunteer stream cleanup, children's fun activities, Biglerville High School Jazz Band and food.

APRIL 12 - 27, 2003 EVENTS:

What: Earth Day Celebration
Where: Sewickley Public Library 500 Thorn Street
When: 9:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Contact: 412.741.6920 or schrothe@sgi.net
Description: The Environmental Information Center is planning an Earth Day celebration to focus attention on environmental issues, promote recognition of local environmental groups and feature environmental projects done by students of our local schools.

APRIL 27, 2003 EVENTS:

What: GreenWorks: "PA River Sojourn" airs on WQED
Where: WQED Pittsburgh region
When: 10:00 p.m.
Contact: 215.545.5880 or talktous@greenworks.tv
Description: A sojourn is a journey. Each year, hundreds of people from around Pennsylvania participate in River Sojourns on the state's 83,000 miles of rivers and streams in order to explore the region's natural beauty, learn what is affecting the river, and get some sun, fresh air and exercise.

APRIL 14, 2003 EVENTS:

What: Duquesne University Earth Day Fair
Where: 600 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh
When: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Contact: Shannon Gilbert @ 412.391.0375 or Nonnahs1006@aol.com
Description: An opportunity for the community to pick up information, ask questions and get involved with various environmental organizations and businesses from around the Pittsburgh area.

April 15, 2003 EVENTS

What: Western Pennsylvania Mushroom Club
Where: Beechwood Farms 614 Dorseyville Road, Pittsburgh
When: 7:00 p.m.
Contact: Dick Dougall @ 412.486.7504 or wpamushroomclub@aol.com
Description: Nationally recognized by the North American Mycological Association as an expert in mushroom identification, John Plischke III, club mycologist and award-winning photographer, will share his experiences as well his extraordinary photographs of hunting mushrooms in Hawaii. All ages welcome. Please register!

APRIL 22, 2003 EVENTS:

What: Pittsburgh declares Great Outdoors Week !
Where: City Council chambers 5th floor City-County building
When: 10 a.m.
Contact: Western PA Field Institute @ newsletter@wpfi.org
Description: Councilman, Bill Peduto sponsors proclamation. WPFI needs outdoor enthusiasts to show support by packing the chambers at City Hall.

APRIL 26, 2003 EVENTS:

What: Earth Day Extravaganza at the Pittsburgh Zoo
Where: One Wild Place, Pittsburgh
When: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Contact: (412) 665-3640 or marciah@zoo.pgh.pa.us
Description: Join the Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium in celebrating our wild Earth. Enjoy entertainment that will enthrall you and your kids and teach you to have fun while conserving our wild earth!

What: Saddle Greenway Trail Work Day
Where: Off East Sycamore Street in Mount Washington (Pittsburgh)
When: 10a.m. - 1 p.m.
Contact: Terry Moss @ 412.481.3220 or tdmoss@steeltown.com
Description: Litter pick-up, mulching, and invasive vine removal on the trails that will connect Grandview Avenue to Grandview Park and trails to the South Side and Riverfront.

What: Earth Day Fair at Beechwood
Where: 614 Dorseyville Road, Pittsburgh
When: Noon - 4 p.m.
Contact: ASWP @ 412.963.6100 or aswp@aswp.org
Description: Audubon Society of Western PA teams up with the Sierra Club, Allegheny Group to host this year's Earth Day Fair. Learn how environmental organizations from around Western Pennsylvania (25+) are protecting the environment for our families' health and enjoyment. Guided nature hikes and children's events will accompany the festivities.

APRIL 27, 2003 EVENTS:

What: McKeesport History & Environmental Day
Where: Gergeley Riverfront Park (meet @ Palisades in McKeesport)
When: 9:30 a.m. sharp!
Contact: 412.441.3673 or Jennifer@friendsoftheriverfront.org
Description: An informative work day including a native planting and river restoration project in the morning followed by a history presentation keynoted by Historian and a McKeesport native, John Hoerr, author of "The Wolf Finally Came" in the afternoon. Please register!

April 27, 2003

What: Wildflower Hike
Where: Roaring Run Trail pavilion
When: 1:00 p.m.
Contact: 724.478.3366
Description: Learn all about the wildflowers that grow in the Kiski Valley.

APRIL 22, 2003 EVENTS:

What: Spring Wildflower Walks
Park: Raccoon Creek State Park
When: 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Contact: Patrick Adams or Brady Wassom 724-899-3611 or raccooncreeksp@state.pa.us
Description: After a cold, long, black and white winter, the colorful spring wildflowers are back in full bloom. Join us during this peak spring bloom, for guided hikes along the trails at the Wildflower Reserve as we discover a few of the first plants of spring.

APRIL 26, 2003 EVENTS:

What: Earth Week Park Clean Up
Where: Raccoon Creek State Park (Park Office on SR 18)
When: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Contact: Patrick Adams or Brady Wassom @ 724.899.3611 or raccooncreeksp@state.pa.us
Description: The park is looking for volunteers to help spruce up trails and pick up litter. Groups as well as individual volunteers are welcome.

APRIL 12, 2003 EVENTS:

What: Spring Volunteer Workday - Green-Up, Clean-Up!
Where: Nolde Forest Environmental Education Center
When: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Contact: 610.796.3699 or noldeforestsp@state.pa.us
Description: If you and/ or your group are available for a service project, join the Nolde staff for an outdoor clean-up and project day. All ages and abilities are welcome and all skills are appreciated. Please register!

APRIL 25, 2003 EVENTS:

What: Forest Nightlife
Where: Nolde Forest Environmental Education Center
When: 7:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Contact: 610.796.3699 or noldeforestsp@state.pa.us
Description: When the sun goes down the activity of many creatures begins. Spring is an exciting time for many amphibians as they persistently call to advertise their presence. Use you ears and other senses to experience the enchantment of a spring night walk. A brief indoor program kicks off the walk.

APRIL 26, 2003 EVENTS:

What: Woodland Wildflowers
Where: Nolde Forest Environmental Education Center
When: 10 a.m. to Noon
Contact: 610.796.3699 or noldeforestsp@state.pa.us
Description: Join Earl Higgins, a retired forester with many years experience observing the flora and fauna of Pennsylvania forests, for a spring walk. Our goal is to discover `whatever is on the ground` as well as in the trees, observing forest ecology with an emphasis on the spring ephemeral blooms.

Earth Day Events at Hawk Mountain Sanctuary:

What: Garlic Mustard Swat Team
Where: 1700 Hawk Mountain Road, Kempton (Visitor's Center)
When: 9:00 a.m. - Noon
Contact: 610.756.6961 (office), 610.756.6000 (info line)
Description: Pitch in and help us remove this shade-tolerant, non-native invasive species from the Sanctuary.

What: Unravel the Owl Pellet Mystery
Where: 1700 Hawk Mountain Road, Kempton (Visitor's Center)
When: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Contact: 610.756.6961 (office), 610.756.6000 (info line)
Description: Learn what and how owls eat. Dissect your own owl pellet and make a souvenir from your findings.

What: Open House at the Acopian Center for Conservation Learning
Where: Hawk Mountain Road & Route 895 West, Kempton
When: 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Contact: 610.756.6961 (office), 610.756.6000 (info line)
Description: Tour the Sanctuary's new biological field station and training facility where staff and visiting scientists work to increase our understanding of raptor biology and Appalachian Mountain ecology.

What: Habitat Garden Tours
Where: 1700 Hawk Mountain Road, Kempton (Garden)
When: 10:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m.
Contact: 610.756.6961 (office), 610.756.6000 (info line)
Description: Take a guided tour of the gardens at Hawk Mountain Sanctuary.

What: Live Birds of Prey Photo and Drawing Opportunity
Where: 1700 Hawk Mountain Road, Kempton (Outdoor Amphitheater)
When: 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Contact: 610.756.6961 (office), 610.756.6000 (info line)
Description: Sketch and photograph a variety of live, non-releasable raptors (a peregrine falcon, red-tailed and rough-legged hawks, kestrels, barred, great horned and screech owls and a bald eagle. Some drawing materials provided.

APRIL 27, 2003 EVENTS:

What: Earth Day Celebration
Where: Nolde Forest Environmental Education Center
When: Noon - 5 p.m.
Contact: 610.796.3699 or noldeforestsp@state.pa.us

What: Earth Day Hit the Hay 5 K & Festival
Where: Rustic Picnic Area, Route 82, Birdsboro, PA
When: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Contact: Mary Jane Stell 610.286.7757 or mjstell@ceinetworks.com
Description: 5K, kids fun run, orienteering, fly tying & fly fishing demos, birds of prey, and a bug hunt.

What: Berks County Earth Day
Where: City Park-Band Shell, Constitution Ave. & 11th St., Reading
When: Noon - 5 p.m.
Contact: Bill Litvin @ 610.779.6960 or blitvin@ptd.net
Description: Bring the family to this annual event held in Reading's City Park for a fun day of music, food, games, activities, and exhibits celebrating planet earth. Rain date is May 4.

Earth Day Events at Hawk Mountain Sanctuary:

What: Movie Matinee: Kestrel's Eye
Where: Kutztown Strand, Noble Street, Kutztown
When: 3:30 p.m.
Contact: 610.756.6961 (office), 610.756.6000 (info line)
Description: An award-wining Swedish documentary follows a family of kestrels from the birds' perspective. Not meant to inform you about falcons but this film will make you to feel like one. There is a $3 ticket fee.

APRIL 27 - MAY 4, 2003 EVENTS:

Earth Day Events at Hawk Mountain Sanctuary:

What: Volunteer Appreciation Days
Where: 1700 Hawk Mountain Road, Kempton (Visitor's Center)
When: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Contact: 610.756.6961 (office), 610.756.6000 (info line)
Description: In honor of National Volunteer Week, volunteers from other non-profits will be admitted free to Sanctuary trails during this week. Bring proof of volunteer status!

APRIL 19, 2003 EVENTS:

What: Bagels & Birds
Where: Canoe Creek State Park (Education Center)
When: 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Contact: Heidi Boyle @ 814.695.6807 or canoecreeksp@state.pa.us
Description: Join birder, Roy Boyle, on an early morning walk as he looks for the birds of the Canoe Creek watershed. Some binoculars and field guides provided. End the walk with fresh bagels!

What: Beaver Pond Stroll
Where: Canoe Creek State Park (Boat launch by Beaver Pond Trail)
When: 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Contact: Heidi Boyle @ 814.695.6807
Description: Take a ramble down Beaver Pond Trail with naturalist Beth Garner to learn about this industrious resident of the park. See the beaver dam and lodge while investigating the amazing world of the beaver.

What: Wondrous Wildflowers
Where: Canoe Creek State Park (Pavilion #3)
When: 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Contact: Heidi Boyle@ 814.695.6807
Description: Take a walk down Fisherman's Trail with naturalist and photographer Alice Kotala to search for spring's wildflowers. Explore the amazing diversity of flowers that bloom in our forests.

What: Reptiles and Amphibians!
Where: Canoe Creek State Park (Education Center)
When: 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Contact: Heidi Boyle @ 814.695.6807 or canoecreeksp@state.pa.us
Description: Stroll along Maryann's Creek in search of amphibians. See and learn about the frogs, salamanders, snakes and turtles of the Canoe Creek watershed. Wear boots!

What: Open House at the Education Center
Where: Canoe Creek State Park (Education Center)
When: 11:00am - 12:00pm
Contact: Heidi Boyle @ 814.695.6807 or canoecreeksp@state.pa.us
Description: Park naturalist on hand to answer questions about the wildlife and park history displays in our Education Center. Information available on the animals of PA, including the bats of Canoe Creek.

What: Bat Box Builder's Workshop
Where: Canoe Creek State Park (Pavilion #2)
When: 1:00 - 3:00pm
Contact: Heidi Boyle @ 814-695-6807 or canoecreeksp@state.pa.us or CCSP @ 814 695 6897
Description: A 'how-to' on building bat boxes and how/where to place them. Anyone is invited to attend this free program to learn about bat boxes, but if you'd like to build a box, the cost for the kit is $10.00. Supply is limited - please register by April 11 for your kit! Participants need to bring a cordless drill to make the bat box.

What: Canoe Trip around Canoe Creek Lake
Where: Canoe Creek State Park (Spillway parking lot)
When: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Contact: Heidi Boyle @ 814-695-6807
Description: Take a tour around the lake with two watershed guides to learn about this remarkable habitat and why areas such as this are critical in a healthy environment. Participants will need to bring their own canoe or kayak, and all participants must wear life jackets. Children must be supervised by adults, and be wearing life jackets. No registration required.

APRIL 5, 2003 EVENTS:

What: Delaware Canal Annual Clean-Up
Where: Locktender's House off of New Street
When: 9:00 a.m.
Contact: 215.862.0883
Description: Clean debris and trash from the canal bank and waterway from Route 202 to Odette's estaurant in New Hope Borough. Wear suitable clothing and bring gloves, long-handled three prong and/or garden type rakes; long handled nets are a help also. Volunteers with access to canoes or flat bottomed boats, please bring them.

APRIL 12, 2003 EVENTS:

What: Earth Day Observance/ Volunteer Day
Where: Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve Visitor Center, located in Bucks County on PA Route 32 (River Road) approximately 2.5 miles south.
When: 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Contact: Donna Lacy @ 215 862 2924
Description: Volunteers to help with various activities, including cleaning trails, pulling invasive species and planting on the grounds. Lunch included. Volunteers are advised to wear gloves, long pants and full sleeve shirts. Pre-registration encouraged.

APRIL 13, 2003 EVENTS:

What: Walk with a Naturalist @ Churchville Nature Center
Where: 501 Churchville Lane, Churchville
When: Sunday, April 13 - 2-3 p.m.
Contact: 215.357.4005
Description: Join a naturalist for a walk on the trails of Churchville Nature Center. These free-form walks are a great introduction to the Center's trails for first-time visitors and a great way to find out what is going on at the Nature Center this time of year. These walks are appropriate for all ages and are free to the public.

APRIL 19, 2003 EVENTS:

What: Spring Bird Walk
Where: Peace Valley Nature Center (from New Galena Road only), Doylestown
When: 7 a.m. (sharp) - 9 a.m.
Contact: 215.345.7860
Description: Celebrate the morning with a Bird Walk on our nature center trails led by August Mirabella. Meet other early risers in the parking lot.

What: Adult Singles Walk
Where: Peace Valley Nature Center (from New Galena Road only), Doylestown
When: 10 a.m. - Noon
Contact: 215.345.7860
Description: Craig Olsen, assistant Naturalist, will lead an Adult Singles Walk on our nature trails.

What: Naturalist Walk
Where: Peace Valley Nature Center (from New Galena Road only), Doylestown
When: 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Contact: 215.345.7860
Description: Meet with a naturalist to participate in an hour long hike to discover many diverse habitats, critters and plants of Peace Valley.

What: EARTH DAY 2003
Where: Peace Valley Nature Center (from New Galena Road only), Doylestown
When: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Contact: 215.345.7860
Description: Celebrate Earth Day by bringing the family to walk the trails and visit the Nature Center to create Earth Friendly crafts, including puzzles, kites, and origami critters. Educational material on environmental concerns available.

APRIL 22 - 25, 2003 EVENTS:

What: Earth Week 2003
Where: Jennings Environmental Education Center
When: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 12 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Contact: Will Taylor @ 724-794-6011 or jenningssp@state.pa.us
Description: Special Earth Week programs for schools available during the month of April. Programs will be offered on site at Jennings and as assemblies at schools.

APRIL 26, 2003 EVENTS:

What: Spring Into Action
Where: Jennings Environmental Education Center
When: 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Contact: Will Taylor @ 724.794.6011 or jenningssp@state.pa.us
Description: Groups and individuals needed for park improvement projects. Lunch and a t-shirt provided as well as our popular raffle (opportunity to win great environmental prizes). Volunteers must be age 12 or older and you must register for the program no later than April 18th.

APRIL 28, 2003 EVENTS:

What: Earth Day Garden Clean Up
Where: Sizerville State Park
When: 10:00 a.m.
Contact: Sara Fowler @ 814.486.5605 or sizervillesp@state.pa.us
Description: Clean and thin the butterfly garden at the park. This beautiful garden provides many visitors with their first view of Sizerville and is a great spot to sit and relax.

APRIL 21 - 25, 2003 EVENTS:

What: Earth Day Environmental Education Programming for local schools
Park: Hickory Run State Park
When: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Contact: Diane Madl @ 570.403.2006 or hickoryrunsp@state.pa.us
Description: School groups are welcome to visit Hickory Run State Park for environmental education programs throughout Earth Week. Please register!

APRIL 26, 2003 EVENTS:

What: Jim Thorpe Earth Day Festival
Where: Jim Thorpe, PA
When: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Contact: Kelly Pollock @ 570.403.2006 or hickoryrunsp@state.pa.us
Description: Local environmental groups and natural resource agencies will be available with lots of great information on topics such as clean energy, land use, ground water, endangered species, composting and recycling and sustainability. Visit the DCNR, Lehigh Gorge State Park, booth for great activities and handouts.

APRIL 27, 2003 EVENTS:

What: Jim Thorpe Earth Day Festival
Where: Jim Thorpe, PA
When: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Contact: Kelly Pollock @ 570.403.2006 or hickoryrunsp@state.pa.us
Description: Local environmental groups and natural resource agencies will be available with lots of great information on topics such as clean energy, land use, ground water, endangered species, composting and recycling and sustainability. Visit the DCNR, Lehigh Gorge State Park, booth for great activities and handouts.

APRIL 13, 2003 EVENTS:

What: Earth Day at Penn State
Where: Penn State University's main campus, HUB Lawn
When: 12:00 noon - 8:00 p.m.
Contact: Sarah Reinholt
Description: Day-long event at the University, with key-note speakers Frances Moore Lappe and Anna Lappe, Authors of Hope's Edge: The Next Diet for a Small Planet.

APRIL 22, 2003 EVENTS:

What: Earth Day SCHOOL Volunteer Day
Where: Bald Eagle State Park
When: 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Contact:: Spring Reilly @ 814.625.9369 or baldeaglesp@state.pa.us
Description: Teachers, celebrate Earth Day and Arbor Day with your class. Projects include sprucing up the butterfly garden, litter pick-up, trail maintenance, and erecting bat and bluebird boxes. Public, private, and homeschool students are encouraged to come. Pre-registration required!

APRIL 26, 2003 EVENTS:

What: Earth Day Workday
Where: Bald Eagle State Park
When: 8:30 a.m. - Noon
Contact: Spring Reilly @ 814.625.9369 or BESP @ 814.625.9399 or baldeaglesp@state.pa.us
Description: Volunteers needed for a variety of "spruce-up the park" projects. Participants must pre-register!

What: Biodiversity: A Web of Life
Where: Bald Eagle State Park (Pavilion #6)
When: 2:00 p.m.
Contact: Spring Reilly @ 814.625.9369 or baldeaglesp@state.pa.us
Description: Life on Earth is continually disappearing everyday. Learn how biodiversity (the variety of life) plays an important role on the health of our ecosystem.

What: Earth Day
Where: Black Moshannon State Park (Park Office)
When: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Contact: Kurt Muston @ 814.342.5960 or blackmoshannonsp@state.pa.us
Description: Individuals, families and groups complete a variety of conservation projects ranging from litter and winter debris pick-up, erosion control, woodchipping trails, weed and mulch to leaf removal and composting. Please call or email to pre-register (FREE CAMPING available to volunteers). Bring your own gloves.

APRIL 27, 2003 EVENTS:

What: How big is YOUR Ecological Footprint?
Where: Bald Eagle State Park
When: 1:00 p.m.
Contact: 814.625.2775 or Spring Reilly @ 814.625.9369 or baldeaglesp@state.pa.us
Description: People consume natural resources to live. This is fine if we use them wisely. Find out what your ecological footprint is or how much natural resources you consume and what you can do to help create a more sustainable Earth. Meet at the Environmental Learning Center (follow the red arrows).

APRIL 19, 2003 EVENTS:

What: Backyard Conservation
Where: Warwick County Park, four miles south of Pottstown off Route 23 in Warwick Township, Northern Chester County.
When: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Contact: John Spencer @ 610.469.1916 or Jessica Roye @ 610.344.6415
Description: Free event featuring exhibits and hands on activities, as well as fun staff for the whole family including music, face painting, puppets and more!

APRIL 26, 2003 EVENTS:

What: Brandywine Creek Clean up
When: 8:30 a. m. - Noon
Contact: 610.793.1090 or water@bva-rcva.org
Description: Please register by April 18th!

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APRIL 26, 2003 EVENTS:

What: Woodsy Owl Weekend
Where: Parker Dam State Park
When: 9:00 a.m. - ?
Contact: 814.765.0630 or parkerdamsp@state.pa.us
Description: We need volunteers to help us clean and fix up the park. FREE CAMPING for the weekend to individuals and groups who join in the work parties on Saturday morning and afternoon. Register for your free campsite Friday evening at the campground host site, and be ready to work on Saturday. An interpretive program and awards ceremony will be conducted on Saturday evening.

APRIL 26, 2003 EVENTS

What: Titusville Community Earth Day Festival
Where: Burgess Park, East Main Street, Titusville, PA
When: 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Contact: Leah Carter @ 814 827 1012
Description: The festival theme is 'Our Community, our world: It's in our hands.' Will feature make-and-take hands-on projects, environmental displays and music.

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APRIL 27, 2003 EVENTS:

What: Watershed Snapshot
Where: St Phillips Catholic Church (upper parking lot) Linesville, PA
When: 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Contact: Linda Armstrong @ 724.932.3971 or pymatuningsp@state.pa.us or Brian Pilarcik 814/724-1793.
Description: Pymatuning State Park collaborates with Pymatuning Marsh and Watershed Alliance in their watershed snapshot program. Conducting biological and chemical monitoring on a section of Linesville Creek. Dress for the weather. Wading boots are recommended.

APRIL 26, 2003 EVENTS:

What: The Colonel's Spring Clean-up
Where: Colonel Denning State Park (Pavilion #1)
When: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Contact: 717.776.5272 or coldenningsp@state.pa.us
Description: Volunteer projects consist of trail maintenance, litter pick-up, general light maintenance, and a campground clean-up. Interested individuals and groups must register before April 23rd! Lunch and supplies provided by the park.

APRIL 27, 2003 EVENTS:

What: How to Plant a Thriving Tree Seminar & Tree Planting Work Day
Where: The Cumberland County farm of L. Joyce, located at 1660 Houltz Road, Enola.
When: 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Contact: Catherine Scott @ 717-612-0380 or catherine.scott2@verizon.net
Description: Grab your Spring Fever, work gloves & shovel! Celebrate Earth Day with a Master Gardener workshop and tree planting work day at a Cumberland County farm (sponsored by the Sierra Club, Governor Pinchot Group). Learn the proper way to plant a tree that will not only survive, but thrive. FREE and open to all ages.

APRIL 15, 2003 EVENTS:

What: Penn State Harrisburg Earth Day Celebration
Where: 777 W. Harrisburg Pike, Middletown, PA
When: 11a.m. - 2 p.m.
Contact: Sue Hipple @ 717.948.6358 or szh2@psu.edu
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APRIL 19, 2003 EVENTS

What: Earth Day Celebration of Capital Area Greenbelt Association
Where: Five Senses Garden (directions)
Contact: Shirley Disend @ 717 564 0488
Description: Volunteer opportunities for cleaning up paths within the park and application of lime dust.

APRIL 26, 2003 EVENTS

What: Swatara Creek Clean Up
Where: Pa Fish and Boat Commission boat launch, 800 S. Union St., Middletown, PA
When: 12 noon - 4:00 p.m.
Contact: Cmbittin@hacc.edu
Description: Stream Clean up of the mouth of the Swatara Creek with information provided concerning; recycling opportunities, households tips for pollution and prevention, and water shed information.

APRIL 19, 2003 EVENTS:

What: Streamwatch - DCVA's Volunteer Monitoring Day
Where: 3 testing sites (upper, middle and lower) Darby Creek.
When: Darby site @ 9 a.m.
Havertown @ Noon
Skunk Hollow by 3 p.m.
Contact: Alan @ 610.446.1658 or Dave @ 610.525.6836
Description: Join the Darby Creek Valley Association and volunteer to collect insects, take water chemistry reading, enjoy the surrounding landscape along Darby Creek

APRIL 26, 2003 EVENTS:

What: Spring Clean-up
Where: Presque Isle State Park (Rotary Pavilion)
When: 10:00a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Contact: Randy Neyer @ 814.833.7424 or presqueislesp@state.pa.us
Description: Supplies provided for picking up trash and recyclables on our shoreline. A picnic lunch provided at noon at the Rotary Pavilion for all participants. Volunteers awarded a commemorative patch!

APRIL 12, 2003 EVENTS:

What: Earth Day Clean Up
Where: Ohiopyle State Park (Park Office)
When: 9:00 a.m. - ?
Contact: Barbara Drbal Wallace @ 724.329.8591 or ohiopylesp@state.pa.us
Description: Installing bird boxes and doing other work at the park. Please bring your own lunch and beverage. Please register!

APRIL 26, 2003 EVENTS:

What: Earth Day Tree Planting
Where: Ohiopyle State Park (Park Office)
When: 9:00 a.m. - ?
Contact: Barbara Drbal Wallace @ 724.329.8591 or ohiopylesp@state.pa.us
Description: We will be planting trees in the Falls area and at the mine site. Please bring your own lunch and beverage.

APRIL 19, 2003 EVENTS:

What: Hike to the Bat Mine
Where: Caledonia State Park (Education Center)
When: 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Contact: Heidi Boyle @ 717.352.2161 or caledoniasp@state.pa.us
Description: Take a walk up to the old mine where our bats hibernate. Learn about why bats hibernate here and how we protect the mine. Wear hiking shoes and bring water. Ages 6 and up only!

APRIL 25, 2003 EVENTS:

What: Bishop Hannon- Environmental Earth Fair
Where: Bishop Hannon High School, Scranton
When: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Contact: Lackawanna State Park @ 570.945.3239 or lackawannasp@state.pa.us
Description: Lackawanna State Park will be taking part in this annual environmental earth fair, hosted by Bishop Hannon High School in Scranton.

MAY 3 - 10, 2003

What: CITY PRIDE 2003
Where: City of Scranton, PA
When: All day event
Contact: Scranton Tomorrow @ 570.969.1444 or genemcd100@adelphia.net
Description: City Pride 2003 is a weeklong event focused on performing clean-ups in and around the City of Scranton. Neighborhoods, clubs and organizations undertake clean up efforts throughout the City and in adjacent communities. Additionally, participants may also undertake minor equipment and building repairs, paint equipment or amenities, or improve landscaping.

APRIL 19, 2003 EVENTS:

What: Earth Week
Where: Lancaster, PA
When: 4/19 - 4/26/03
Contact: Earth Week Coalition @ 717.808.6267 or fitzschroeder@juno.com
Description: Lancaster celebrates Earth Week with an expo/festival that focuses on community wide environmental issues and provides individuals with action-oriented educational programs.

APRIL 19, 2003 EVENTS:

What: Native Tree Planting
Where: Lawn Fire Co. parking on Rt. 241
When: 8:30 a.m. - Noon
Contact: Matt Royer @ 717.367.4415 or mattbroyer@yahoo.com
Description: Volunteers will clear invasive species and plant 200 native trees and shrubs (along Conewago Creek) to increase native riparian buffers and wildlife habitat in the Conewago Creek Watershed. Bring gloves, pruners and shovels.

APRIL 21 - 25, 2003 EVENTS:

What: Earth Week 2003
Where: McConnells Mill State Park
When: TBA
Contact: Park Naturalist @ 724.368.9320 or morainesp@state.pa.us
Description: Special Earth Week program for schools are available during the month of April. Programs will be offered at McConnell's Mill. Please register!

APRIL 13, 2003 EVENTS:

What: GreenWorks: "Biodiversity" airs on WLVT
Where: WLVT Lehigh Valley
When: 3:00 p.m.
Contact: 215.545.5880
Description: Biodiversity is a term referring to the variety of living things that make up our environment. Learn about the role healthy soil, clean water, native species, and strong forests play in an ecosystem.

APRIL 22, 2003 EVENTS:

What: GreenWorks: "Water We Share" airs on WLVT
Where: WLVT Lehigh Valley
When: 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Contact: 215.545.5880
Description: "The Water We Share" is a four-part documentary on the many ways in which water has shaped the Lehigh Valley's history. We look at the price of progress, ways we've learned from the water, the economics of this waterway, and what citizens must do to make it last.

APRIL 21 - 25, 2003 EVENTS:

What: Earth Week Environmental Education Programs for Schools
Park: Nescopeck State Park
Email: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Contact: Diane Madl @ 570.403.2006 or hickoryrunsp@state.pa.us
Description: School groups are welcome to visit Nescopeck State Park for environmental education programs throughout Earth Week. Please register!

APRIL 26, 2003 EVENTS:

What: Spring into Action - Nescopeck State Park
Where: Nescopeck State Park
When: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Contact: Amy Shull @ 570.403.2006 or HRSP @ 570.443.0400 or hickoryrunsp@state.pa.us
Description: 4th Annual 'Spring into Action' Park Clean-up and work day. Individuals and groups are needed to clean up litter around Lake Frances and the parking access areas along Honey Hole Road; as well as for trail work. Wear brightly colored clothing, sturdy shoes and gloves. Lunch provided. Please register!

APRIL 22, 2003 EVENTS:

What: Wonders of the Watershed A Celebration of Earth Day 2003
Where: Nesbitt and Kirby Park Natural Area
When: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Contact: Penn State Cooperative Extension 570.825.1701
Description: Program is for school groups (grades 3-12). Local conservation agencies, including the Nescopeck State Park education staff, will be on hand to provide information and programs on water quality testing, aquatic insects and fish, invasive plant species, trees and forests, migratory birds, soils, and land conservation. Bring your own lunch and dress for the weather (rain or shine). Pre-registration required!

APRIL 26, 2003 EVENTS:

What: PSU Master Gardener's Earth Day Celebration
Where: Kirby Park, Wilkes-Barre
When: Noon - 5 p.m.
Contact: Penn State Master Gardeners of Luzerne County @ 570.829.1723 or amyhuntington@adelphia.net
Description: A rain-or-shine event including: plant and gardening exhibits, environmental organizations, children's activities, nature walks, yoga demonstrations, live music, food stands, the Penn State Bugmobile (an interactive educational pest management exhibit).

What: Earth Day Clean Up
Where: Frances Slocum State Park (@ EE building)
When: 10:00 - noon
Contact: Kathy Kelchner @ 570.696.9105 or francesslocumsp@state.pa.us
Description: Volunteers needed for litter pick up, cleaning campsites, raking mulch, etc.

APRIL 22, 2003 EVENTS:

What: Kane Area Middle School Earth Day Fair
Where: Hemlock Avenue, Kane, PA
When: 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Contact: Dee Pardiny @ 814.837.6941 ext. 11 or deepardiny@collinsco.com
Description: Displays and presentations of various environmental issues and companies

APRIL 26, 2003 EVENTS:

What: Volunteer project at Tannersville Cranberry Bog
Where: Monroe County near Tannersville
When: 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Contact: Lynn Carroll @ 610.834.1323 ext. 122 lcarroll@tnc.org
Description: Work with the Nature Conservancy to spruce up a trail.

APRIL 27, 2003 EVENTS:

What: Earth Day Fair in Stroudsburg
Where: 876 Scott Street, Stroudsburg
When: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Contact: Minnie Ospa @ 570.420.0768 or lospa@earthlink.net
Description: Education, bike demos, dance, shopping for a better world tips and more.

APRIL 22, 2003 EVENTS:

What: Temple University Ambler EarthFest 2003
Where: TU Ambler campus, 580 Meetinghouse Road, Ambler
When: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Contact: 215.283.1540 or earthfest@temple.edu
Description: An event that promotes sustainability and environmental awareness.

What: EarthFest 2003
Where: Temple University Ambler
580 Meetinghouse Road, Ambler, PA
When: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Contact: The Center for Sustainable Communities
@ 215-283-1540, earthfest@temple.edu
Description: From a quick ride on electric vehicles to photovoltaic energy systems, there will be interactive demonstrations, events, food, and music along with exhibits.

APRIL 26, 2003 EVENTS:

What: Earthday 2003
Where: Evansburg State Park
When: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Contact: 610.409.1150 or evansburgsp@state.pa.us
Description: Preparing the park for spring and summer use. Work hours are 9 to noon, followed by a picnic with games, crafts and storytelling. Please call to register and bring your own work gloves.

What: Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy
Earth Day Celebration
Where: 1 Skippack Pike, Schwenksville
When: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Contact: Lori Horning @ 610.287.9383
Description: Fun, food, music and education for kids and adults.

What: NarbEarth Day www.narberthpa.org
Where: Windsor Avenue (near playground by library), Narberth
When: Noon - 4 p.m.
Contact: Christopher Finley @ 215.555.1212 or vicepresident@narberthpa.org
Description: A small environmental fair - rain or shine - offering food, a band, community supported agriculture information, and a variety of educational materials from local, state and federal environmental organizations.

APRIL 26 - 27, 2003 EVENTS:

What: Annual Children's Earth Day Forest
Where: Lower Merion Conservancy in 1400 Waverly Roadd, Gladwyne, PA.
When: 10:00 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Contact: Stephanie @ 610 645 9030
Description: Children create a forest out of cardboard, papier-mâché, paint and other materials depicting trees and animals of Pennsylvania. This year's theme is 'Water is everything', and raindrops will be featured as well.

APRIL 29, 2003 EVENTS:

What: Gladwyne Clean Up Day - 2003
Where: Gladwyne Superfresh, Youngsford & Conshohocken State Road
When: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Contact: G.A. Taylor Fernley @ tfernley@fernley.com
Description: Now in its 32nd year, it is Gladwyne's annual "Rite of Spring" attracting 200+ residents to clean up the community. Ages range from 2-92. All supported by contributions from local businesses.

APRIL 26, 2003 EVENTS:

What: Earth Day at Jacobsburg
Where: Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center
When: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Contact: Bill Sweeney @ 610.746.2808 or jacobsburgsp@state.pa.us
Description: We need your help with cleaning up our hummingbird/butterfly garden, eradicating invasive non-native plants, and improving habitat. Learn about the Bushkill Creek watershed and the significance of the old growth forest in Jacobsburg with an interpretive walk through Henry's Woods at 1:00 p.m. Please bring a lunch, beverage, and work gloves.

APRIL 26, 2003 EVENTS

What: Shamokin Creek clean up
Where: Shamokin and Coal Township, PA
When: from 8:30 a.m.
Contact: Jim @ 570 644 0029
Description: Shamokin Creek Restoration Alliance will be conducting two simultaneous clean up of the Creek. The first will take place in the community center at Arch Street in Shamokin Township. The Little Shamokin Creek clean up will be near Sunbury off route 890 in Cider Press Road.

APRIL 26, 2003 EVENTS:

What: Earth Day at Little Buffalo - Focus on Sustainability
Where: Little Buffalo State Park (East Area at Pavilion #3)
When: 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Contact: Jeff Woleslagle @ 717.567.9255 or littlebuffsp@state.pa.us
Description: Plant trees in the park and explore ways we can achieve sustainability with our precious natural resources.

SATURDAYS IN APRIL 2003:

What: GreenWorks Series airs on WYBE
Where: WYBE Philadelphia/South Jersey region
When: 8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Contact: 215.545.5880 or talktous@greenworks.tv
Description: Watch GreenWorks and you will learn about the positive actions taken by individuals, communities, businesses, organizations or governments for the health of our environment.

APRIL 19, 2003 EVENTS:

What: Clean Air Council's 22nd Annual 5K Run for Clean Air
Where: West River Drive, Philadelphia, PA
When: 9 a.m. - Noon
Contact: Marion Leary @ 215.567.4004 ext. 221 or mleary@cleanair.org
Description: The 5K Run for Clean Air is a USTFC, 3.1 mile race held to celebrate Earth Day and benefit Clean Air Council. Last year, more than 700 runners competed. Free Picnic and Earth Day Celebration, including live music by by Langhorn Slim. Stage Powered by Solar Energy.

APRIL 21, 2003 EVENTS:

What: GreenWorks: "Biodiversity" airs on WYBE
Where: WYBE Philadelphia/South Jersey region
When: 10:00 p.m.
Contact: 215.545.5880 or talktous@greenworks.tv
Description: Biodiversity is a term referring to the variety of living things that make up our environment. Learn about the role healthy soil, clean water, native species, and strong forests play in an ecosystem.

APRIL 24 - 27, 2003 EVENTS:

What: Conservation Festival at The Philadelphia Zoo
Where: 3400 West Girard Avenue, Philadelphia
When: 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. weekdays & 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Saturday & Sunday
Contact: 215.243.1100
Description: The Zoo's annual Earth Day celebration is a fun and interesting way to engage in wildlife conservation. The world needs your help, and we'll show you why! Visit website or call for admission fees.

MAY 13, 2003 EVENTS:

What: Tour de Sol (The Great American Green Transportation Festival)
Where: Downtown (near City Hall), Philadelphia
Description: Test drive "greener cars" on the market, learn about walking, biking and mass-transit programs, take home "action-activities", check out fun alternatives visionaries are coming up with and more.

April 1 - 25, 2003:

What: Earth Day School Programs
Where: Promised Land State Park
When: as scheduled
Contact: Jen Naugle @ 570.676.3428
Description: Numerous topics available for your school group, daycare center, or special interest group. Programs can be set up at your site (no auditorium presentations, please) or as a park visit. Special consideration will be given for this year's theme `Sustainability for Pennsylvania` , and Pennsylvania's Environment & Ecology teaching standards.

APRIL 19, 2003 EVENTS:

What: Earth Day Clean-up
Where: Promised Land State Park (Park Office)
When: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Contact: Jen Naugle @ 570.676.3428 or promisedlandsp@state.pa.us
Description: Projects include litter clean-up, tree plantings, trail maintenance, shoreline clean-up, and more. Bring your own gloves, a full water bottle, and a bag lunch. Be sure to wear sturdy shoes. An educational program on `Sustainability for Pennsylvanians` will take place at 1:00 p.m. in the Park Auditorium.

APRIL 27, 2003 EVENTS:

What: Earth Day Festival
Where: Pocono Environmental Education Center,
Dingmans Ferry
When: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Contact: 570.828.2319 or peec@ptd.net
Description: Crafts, education, hiking and outdoor fun

APRIL 19, 2003 EVENTS:

What: Earth Day Celebration
Where: Laurel Hill State Park
When: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Contact: Sue Bitner or Rebecca Lindeman @ 814.352.8649 or laurelhillsp@state.pa.us
Description: Major cleanup in the park and some special events. Covered dish lunch and meeting at noon. Please register!

APRIL 5, 2003 EVENTS:

What: S.A.V.E.'s EnviroFair
Where: Susquehanna Valley Mall
When: Noon - 4 p.m.
Contact: S.A.V.E. @ 570.372.3167 or Megan Buckley @ buckley@susqu.edu
Description: Opportunity for kids to do educational crafts and games and adults to pick up information from numerous environmental organizations.

APRIL 26, 2003 EVENTS:

What: Earth Day Picnic
Where: Hills Creek State Park
When: TBA
Contact: 570.724.4246 or hillscreeksp@state.pa.us
Description: Celebrate Earth Day in the park at our annual Earth Day Picnic. Educators will be running programs throughout the day.

APRIL 22, 2003 EVENTS:

What: Homeschool Day: Biodiversity!
Where: R.B. Winter State Park, 570-966-1455
When: 9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Contact: MaryAnn Bierly @ 570.966.1455 or rbwintersp@state.pa.us
Description: What is Biodiversity? Simply put it is the variety of life on Earth. Why is diversity important? For the answer to this and other questions you should attend this workshop for students in 5th through 12th grades. Pack a bag lunch and dress for outdoor activities. Pre- registration required!

APRIL 24, 2003 EVENTS:

What: Student Environmental Service Day
Where: R.B. Winter State Park
When: 9:30 a.m. - Noon
Contact: MaryAnn Bierly @ 570-966-1455 rbwintersp@state.pa.us
Description: HELP WANTED: STUDENTS WHO CARE ABOUT THE ENVIRONMENT! Teachers bring your students to work on shrub and tree planting, mulching trails, and cleanup activities around the park. Public, private and home-schooled students are welcomed. A brief program on Earth and Arbor days will kick off the event followed by the work projects, lunch, and a few environmental games. Classes and families must pre-register (space is limited)!

APRIL 26, 2003 EVENTS:

What: Volunteer Spring Cleanup
Where: R.B. Winter State Park
When: 9:00 a.m. - Noon
Contact: MaryAnn Bierly @ 570.966.1455 or rbwintersp@state.pa.us
Description: Volunteers needed for raking leaves in the campground, litter and brush clean ups, trail maintenance, tidying the park's butterfly and wildflower gardens and other projects. All volunteers must register!

APRIL 24, 2003 EVENTS:

What: Sustainability and Wetlands
Where: Oil Creek State Park
When: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Contact: Stacey Marendt @ 814.676.5915 or oilcreeksp@state.pa.us
Description: Celebrate Earth Day by visiting the Polk Center in Franklin! Hands-on activities through taste, smell and touch!

APRIL 26, 2003 EVENTS:

What: Our Community, Our World: It's in Our Hands
Where: Oil Creek State Park
When: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Contact: Leah Carter @ 814.827.1012 or oilcreeksp@state.pa.us
Description: Meet at Burgess Park in Titusville for Earth Day Events! Visit the booth of Oil Creek State Park to learn about Wetlands! Learn with hands-on activities by touch, smell and taste!

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APRIL 27, 2003 EVENTS

What: Westmoreland Earth Day
Where: Saint Vincent College, Latrobe PA
When: 12 noon - 5:00 p.m.
Contact: Carole @ 724 238 7560
Description: Targeted towards families and general community

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April 26, 2003 EVENTS

What: Penn State York Earth Day Celebration
Where: Ruhl Student Center
When: 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Contact: Michael Helfrich @ 717 848 1900
Description: Join Penn State York for musical entertainment as well as talks on sustainability, organic agriculture and water conservation.

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