• Young Trees 2023 – Middle School

    The next generation of gardeners and nature enthusiasts is just on the horizon! This program is designed for middle-schoolers to receive training in plant science. 10 SESSIONS! All dates listed. The next generation of gardeners and nature enthusiasts is just on the horizon! This program is designed for middle-schoolers to receive training in plant science. […]

    $5
  • Twilight Treks

    Enjoy the beauty of Asbury Woods as the sun dips below the horizon on this guided hike with a Naturalist. Dates: Tuesdays June 13, July 11, August 29 Time: 8:00 – 9:00 p.m. Age: Adults and children ages 10 and up Location: Nature Center

    $5
  • Nature Safari

    Explore the ecosystems at Asbury Woods with a different theme each week, rain or shine, so be sure to dress for an outdoor adventure. Dates: Wednesdays, June 21 – August 16 Time: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Age: All ages, children accompanied by an adult Location: Nature Center Free, no pre-registration required

    Free
  • Don’t Let Them Cut Your Tiny Little Wings: Bug Making Workshop

    Artist Eric Anthony Berdis, invites all to celebrate the season with a bug making workshop in the Museum’s Frenzel Gallery from 11 to 3pm, Sunday, June 24th! Enjoy free admission to the museum. No registration required! Artist Eric Anthony Berdis, invites all to celebrate the season with a bug making workshop in the Museum’s Frenzel […]

    Free
  • SWS Annual Meeting

    Other Events

    Wetland Adaptation from Floodplains to Ridgelines The Society of Wetland Scientists will convene on June 27-30, 2023 at the Davenport Grand Hotel in Spokane, Washington to discuss this year's topic: Wetland Adaption from Floodplains to Ridgelines. Please join us for a variety of industry lectures, workshops and receptions with colleagues that will frame the conversation […]

  • ILMS Forestry Management Field Day

    NALMS Affiliate Events

    Join us for a FREE forestry field day with Indiana DNR on June 28, at the Morgan-Monroe Forestry Training Center. We will have morning refreshments, a presentation on forestry practices and DNR's forestry programs, followed by a driving/walking tour of practices in the State Forest. Registration seats are limited, so register today!

    Free
  • Drop in and Discover July 1: Oil Spill Clean-Up

    Andrew J. Conner Nature Center 4105 Asbury Road, Erie, PA, United States
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    They say that oil and water don't mix and that is especially true in nature. See if you can help clean up our mock oil spill and help keep all the animals safe! Join us for the mash of science and art. Just by using water and its amazing molecular properties, we can separate ink […]

    Free
  • Garden Seedlings

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    Each session will revolve around a topic that is sure to captivate young explorers! We also provide sensory activities, crafts, and games to make environmental education come alive. The Wizard of the Woods has awakened from his long winter slumber, and he is excited to share some magic with the youngsters. His stories and legends […]

  • Women in Wetlands Section Webinar: Does restoration work? An amphibian-centric look at restoration in geographically isolated wetlands

    Webinars

    This webinar is for SWS members only. Geographically isolated wetlands provide a critical habitat for pond-breeding amphibians, a taxa of broad conservation concern. Restoration of wetlands typically includes goals to recover the wetlands’ physiochemical, hydrological, and ecological functions. However, for pond-breeding amphibians, successful restoration should also result in sustained populations, which is difficult to assess […]

  • Environmental Book Club-Braiding Sweetgrass

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    Join us for thoughtful discussions as we reflect on several informative books that can help us better understand our place in the natural world. Along the way, we will examine several environmental issues and discover how we can contribute to their solutions. This year, we will explore the non-fiction works of four acclaimed authors. Participants […]

    $20