Avon Grove Charter School
The Green Learning Initiative at AGCS is designed “ to help children discover the wonder and complexity of the natural world” links: www.agcharter.org www.iconservepa.org
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Gary Gilmore, charcoal champion
Our friendly forester is back to share his uses for homeade charcoal. links: www.dcnr.state.pa.us/info/carbon/resources.aspx
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Where the Wild Things Might Be
Through fun games and a craft, this group of youngsters learns how animals find food, avoid danger, and care for their babies. links: www.carboneec.org/
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Bike or Boat
This trip down (and along) the Lehigh river highlights the natural beauty and serenity available in an otherwise metropolitan area, while offering opportunities to discuss how the history of the area affects water quality. links: www.wildlandspa.org www.wildlandspa.org/recreation/bikeandboat_main.html
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Butterflies for Kids
As caterpillars transform into the beautiful butterfly, so do children transform when their eyes are opened to the wonders of nature. links: www.butterfliesforkids.org www.paconserve.org/216/treevitalize www.iconservepa.org
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Susquehanna River Trail
Island stewards share their love of the 51-mile river trail by describing what it offers, how to access it, and how they do their part to maintain it for other paddlers. Links www.susquehannarivertrail.org
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The Shawnee Inn
With an organic garden, apiary, and brewery all on premises, the restaurants at The Shawnee Inn are successfully reducing their carbon footprint. Cheers to that! links: www.shawneeinn.com www.gemandkeystone.com
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Liberty Lands Park
The product of a grassroots neighborhood effort to transform an industrial brownfield into a vital community green space, Liberty Lands has become a thriving park, a solution to storm water runoff issues, and a beloved community garden. links: www.nlna.org/committees/liberty-lands.html
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South Mountain Geocache
At the “Geobash,” seasoned geocachers and newcomers alike came out to explore Pine Grove Furnace State Park. links: www.geocaching.com www.pa.nrcs.usda.gov/programs/rcd.html
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Mercyhurst College
Students and faculty have worked together in an effort to not only make the campus more sustainable, but also to incorporate their efforts into the curriculum. links: sustainability.mercyhurst.edu/green-team
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In The Field with Gary Gilmore
Gary Gilmore knows a lot about forestry, and sustainability, and stewardship. Links www.dcnr.state.pa.us/forestry/serviceforesters_select.aspx
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It’s Your Planet
Jr. Girl Scouts learn where energy comes from, how it is used, and what we can do every day to conserve it. Links www.mcconservation.org
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Give Your Surfboard the Greenlight
Brian used his expertese as a Mechanical Engineer and Product Designer to develop alternative materials for building surf boards. His kits and support allow anyone to build their own “Greenlight” surfboard. Links www.greenlightsurfsupply.com
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Elk Country Visitors Center
The center is a green building that allows visitors to not only see elk in the wild, but learn about them and learn about conservation as a whole. Links www.experienceelkcountry.com www.elkcountryvisitorcenter.com
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Pedicabs in Pittsburgh
These two entrepreneurs offer Pittsburgh an emissions free mode of transportation. Links www.greengearspedicabs.com
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