* Earthkeepers Level II
June 29 - July 1, 2009

* Earthkeepers Program (10-11 Year Olds)
July 8-10, 2009

This summer experience involves children going through the Earthkeepers program, where they earn a set of keys and become an Earthkeeper. E.M., keeper of the keys and everyone's dream of the wizard of the woods permeates the program. Cost: $130 and includes lodging, meals, snacks and materials.

* Introduction to PA Forests
Teachers and Outdoor Leaders (Act 48)
Thursday, July 9, 2009

This workshop includes a history of PA Forests, Forest Ecology, Tree Identification, Forest Regeneration, and Forest Uitilization. Mark Bodamer, Service Forester from DCNR's Bureau of Forestry will be our instructor. This program includes a field trip to the Kennerdell Tract of Clear Creek State Forest. Cost: $45, includes lunch, program, materials and transportation on field trip. Registration/arrival is betwen 8-30 AM and concludes at 5 PM. Eight (8) Act 48 hours.

* Sunday Stroll
Sunday, July 12th
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Enjoy a relaxing afternoon stroll through the forest. This guided leisurely paced mile long walk will include a few brief natural history stops. Participants are responsible for their own drinking water and weather appropriate clothing. Participants can also bring along a snack if desired. Trail may contain uneven terrain.

* Summer Adventure Camp(12-14 Year Olds)
July 15-17, 2009

* Cimate Change Institute
July 21-23, 2009

This three-day training, 15 hours of Act 48 is for grades 6-12 educators. Join teachers from western PA for minds-on, hands-on learning and recreational activities. Explore sustainability and climate change, calculate your carbon footprint, build your inventory of sustainable practices and participate in recreational activities at McKeever Center and nearby Lake Wilhelm and Goddard State Park. Limited to 30 teachers. Program begins at 9 AM on Tuesday and concludes at 3 PM on Thursday. Cost: $75.

* Hardwood Lumber Grading Short Course
July 22-24, 2009

* Bump in the Night
Saturday, July 25th
9:00 PM - 10:30 PM

What goes bump in the night? Find out during this family oriented program. Enjoy games and activities while exploring the woods at night without the aid of a flashlight. At the conclusion of the program there will be a campfire. If you feel the need to bring a flashlight, please place red cellophane over the lens.

* Earthkeepers Level III
July 29-31, 2009

* Nature Day Camp (8-9 Year Olds)
August 3-7, 2009

This weeklong day camp (9 AM - 3 PM) each day is designed to connect children with the natural world through play, adventure and fun - all of which takes place in the natural world at McKeever, it's trails, forest and streams. A great opportunity for children to discover the world around them. Cost: $90/child for the week.

* Water, Ice & Rocks: Geology of PA
Teachers & Outdoor Leaders (Act 48)
Friday, August 7, 2009

This field workshop begins with a session on general geology. Our instructor is Jaime Kostelnik, Geologic Scientist from PA's Geological Survey. Topics include basic rock identification and classification, including rock types found in western PA; investigation of basic sedimentary structures that reveals what it looked like when the rocks were first deposited. We will visit local state parks and nearby road cuts to examine the geology of northwestern PA. Workshop includes (8) Act 48 hours, lunch, snacks, materials and program. Registration is between 8-8:30 AM and concludes at 5 PM. Cost: $45

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