Most field learning experiences follow Activities For Environmental Learning, a supplemental curriculum developed by the Pennsylvania Bureau of State Parks. The curriculum develops environmental awareness, environmental knowledge and environmental valuing and problem solving skills at the appropriate grade level. Groups or classes of middle and high school students use environmental problem solving methods to investigate and take action concerning local environmental issues. High school students and teachers assess water quality of a local stream on a quarterly basis and develop strategies to solve local water quality problems. Spring and fall Watershed Education Seminars allow students to share results and to learn more about water quality issues.
Special programming is available for groups with physical and mental disabilities.
Consultant services for teaching environmental education with special populations is also available at some sites. We also provide workshops for individual schools and school districts. Workshops are designed to give educators the knowledge and skills necessary to implement environmental education with their students. We can provide assistance in planning, layout, preinventory, design and utilizing and coordinating other resource agency personnel.