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SUMMARY:Inquiries and Application: MWEEs and the Watershed
DESCRIPTION:When: Wednesday\, June 11 and Thursday\, June 12\, 2025\, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.\n\n\n\nWhere: Curwensville Community Center\, 11 Stadium Drive\, Curwensville\, PA 16833.\n\n\n\nAudience: K-12 classroom teachers.\n\n\n\nCredits: Twelve Act 48 continuing education hours will be provided for Pa. Certified Teachers.\n\n\n\nCost: Free.\n\n\n\nMWEE Designation: Pa. Certified MWEE Ambassador.\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nRegister Now\n\n\n\nDownload Flyer\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nJoin us for a dynamic two-day professional learning experience focused on the Meaningful Watershed Educational Experience (MWEE) framework. This hands-on training will center on the issue of abandoned mine drainage\, with participants engaging in field-based learning\, including water testing in both a river and a mine-impacted stream.
URL:https://pagatewaytogreen.org/event/inquiries-and-application-mwees-and-the-watershed/
LOCATION:Curwensville Community Center\, 11 Stadium Drive\, Curwensville\, Pennsylvania\, 16833\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250610T080000
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SUMMARY:Learning Without Walls: Western Pennsylvania Environmental Education Summit
DESCRIPTION:When: Tuesday\, June 10 and Wednesday\, June 11\, 2025.\n\n\n\nWhere: Waynesburg University\, 51 West College Street\, Waynesburg\, PA 15370.\n\n\n\nAudience: K-12 classroom teachers\, preservice teachers\, school administrators\, and nonformal educators.\n\n\n\nCredits: Act 48 continuing education hours will be provided for Pa. Certified Teachers.\n\n\n\nCost: Free.\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nRegister Now\n\n\n\nDownload Flyer\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThe PA Environmental Literacy Network Southwest Regional Hub invites you to register for the Western PA Environmental Education Summit: Learning Without Walls.  \n\n\n\nThis free outdoor learning and environmental education conference will bring together passionate educators from diverse backgrounds and environmental professionals to foster a community of environmentally conscious and engaged teachers who can\, in turn\, inspire and educate the next generation of environmentally responsible citizens.  \n\n\n\nThe deadline to register is May 23\, 2025.  \n\n\n\nWhat to Expect \n\n\n\n\n– Enriching breakout sessions with community partners and fellow educators around best practices in outdoor learning and environmental literacy and sustainability.\n\n\n\n– Site visit opportunities.\n\n\n\n– Raffle prizes.\n\n\n\n– Act 48 hours for Pa. Certified Teachers.
URL:https://pagatewaytogreen.org/event/learning-without-walls/
LOCATION:Waynesburg University\, 51 West College Street\, Waynesburg\, Pennsylvania\, 15370\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250520T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T095536
CREATED:20250415T191247Z
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SUMMARY:Learn Do-It-Yourself Electronics for Environmental Monitoring
DESCRIPTION:When: Tuesday\, May 20 and Wednesday\, May 21\, 2025\, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.\n\n\n\nWhere: Stroud Water Research Center\, 970 Spencer Road\, Avondale\, PA 19311.\n\n\n\nAudience: Beginners and those with intermediate experience programming data loggers and using environmental monitoring equipment. State and federal agency staff; academic faculty; high school\, undergraduate\, and graduate students; and researchers from environmental NGOs and watershed organizations have attended previous workshops.\n\n\n\nCost: $135 per person. Registration is limited to 24.\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nRegister Now\n\n\n\nLearn More\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nEnviroDIY empowers researchers with innovative digital and electronic tools and training that enable cost-effective and customizable environmental measurements. This workshop is appropriate for beginners and those with intermediate experience programming data loggers and using environmental monitoring equipment. Topics include: \n\n\n\n\n– Programming electronic data loggers and connection with environmental sensors.\n\n\n\n– Transmission of data from data loggers to web-based data portals via cellular radio.\n\n\n\n– Assembling data loggers\, sensors\, cellular radios\, and solar panels into monitoring stations.\n\n\n\n– Deploying\, maintaining\, and troubleshooting monitoring stations.\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAttendees will acquire the skills necessary to assemble\, program\, and deploy a water monitoring station\, but with the understanding that the DIY journey has just begun! We can’t cover the wide world of DIY technologies in a single workshop\, but we’ll give you the foundational knowledge and resources to continue learning on your own.
URL:https://pagatewaytogreen.org/event/learn-do-it-yourself-electronics-for-environmental-monitoring/
LOCATION:Stroud Water Research Center\, 970 Spencer Road\, Avondale\, Pennsylvania\, 19311\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250520T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250520T153000
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CREATED:20250421T193257Z
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SUMMARY:Shared Waters: Environmental Literacy and Sustainability for Grades 3-5
DESCRIPTION:When: Tuesday\, May 20\, 2025\, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.\n\n\n\nWhere: Delaware County Intermediate Unit\, 200 Yale Avenue\, Morton\, PA 19070.\n\n\n\nAudience: K-12 classroom teachers\, administrators and curriculum designers\, preservice teachers\, and nonformal educators.\n\n\n\nCredits: Seven Act 48 continuing education hours will be provided for Pa. Certified Teachers.\n\n\n\nCost: Free.\n\n\n\nMWEE Designation: MWEE and EL&S Special Topics and Deeper Dives.\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nRegister Now\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nJoin fellow teachers to learn about Shared Waters\, an open educational resource specifically designed for STEELS standards\, with one of the designers of the curriculum\, Dr. Nanette Marcum-Dietrich! \n\n\n\nThe learning activities of the day will involve both indoor and outdoor investigations. Participants will leave with the confidence to plan and teach lessons aligned to the Environmental Literacy and Sustainability standards.
URL:https://pagatewaytogreen.org/event/shared-waters-environmental-literacy-and-sustainability-for-grades-3-5/
LOCATION:Delaware County Intermediate Unit\, 200 Yale Avenue\, Morton\, Pennsylvania\, 19070\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250509T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250509T154000
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SUMMARY:Connecting Classrooms to Community Action: MWEEs and PA STEELS Standards
DESCRIPTION:When: Friday\, May 9\, 2025\, from 9 a.m. to 3:40 p.m.\n\n\n\nWhere: Presque Isle State Park\, Rotary Pavilion\, 301 Peninsula Drive\, Erie\, PA 16505.\n\n\n\nAudience: K-12 classroom teachers\, preservice teachers\, school administrators\, and nonformal educators.\n\n\n\nCredits: Five and three quarters Act 48 continuing education hours will be provided for Pa. Certified Teachers.\n\n\n\nCost: Free\, including lunch.\n\n\n\nMWEE Designation: Pa. Certified MWEE Ambassador.\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nRegister Now\n\n\n\nDownload Flyer\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nJoin us for an engaging professional development workshop hosted by Northwest Tri-County Intermediate Unit (IU5) in partnership with the environmental educators from DCNR Presque Isle. Learn how to implement Meaningful Watershed Educational Experiences (MWEEs) to meet the new PA STEELS standards while empowering students to take action in their communities through clean-ups and other impactful projects. Discover how to leverage local environmental education partners to enhance MWEEs and provide real-world learning experiences.  \n\n\n\nParticipants will receive a tabletop hydroponics unit for their classroom\, earn 5.75 ACT 48 hours\, and enjoy a complimentary lunch and exciting giveaways. Don’t miss this opportunity to inspire your students to make a difference!
URL:https://pagatewaytogreen.org/event/connecting-classrooms-to-community-action/
LOCATION:Presque Isle State Park\, 301 Peninsula Drive\, Erie\, Pennsylvania\, 16505\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250508T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250508T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T095536
CREATED:20250127T203102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T203103Z
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SUMMARY:Supporting Environmental Literacy Across the Curriculum With the MWEE Framework
DESCRIPTION:When: Thursday\, May 8\, 2025\, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.\n\n\n\nWhere: Nockamixon State Park\, Environmental Education Center\, 1542 Mountain View Drive\, Quakertown\, PA 18951.\n\n\n\nAudience: Grades 3-12 classroom teachers and nonformal educators.\n\n\n\nCredits: Six Act 48 continuing education hours will be provided for Pa. Certified Teachers.\n\n\n\nCost: Free\, including lunch.\n\n\n\nMWEE Designation: Pa. Certified MWEE Ambassador.\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nRegister Now\n\n\n\nDownload Flyer\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThe environment provides endless opportunities for authentic learning experiences that support your entire curriculum. When students learn through systemic and well-designed environmental education\, they build background content knowledge to support literacy\, experience authentic\, hands-on learning that advances STEM and promotes career readiness. \n\n\n\nRecognizing the complexities of implementing student-driven\, authentic\, and locally relevant environmental education that meets academic goals\, we will explore the Meaningful Watershed Education Experience (MWEE). This well-established framework provides the structure and resources to support integrating environmental education in schools that aligns to Pa. STEELS Standards\, including the Environmental Literacy and Sustainability domain. \n\n\n\nThis workshop will include an outdoor field experience — participants should dress appropriately. The MWEE team will follow up with site-specific details prior to the workshop date. \n\n\n\nThis workshop is provided in partnership with Heritage Conservancy and supported by their Department of Environmental Protection Environmental Education Grant. \n\n\n\nQuestions? Please contact Events@BucksIU.org.
URL:https://pagatewaytogreen.org/event/supporting-elit-with-the-mwee-may-2025/
LOCATION:Nockamixon State Park\, 1542 Mountain View Drive\, Quakertown\, Pennsylvania\, 18951\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250507T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250507T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T095536
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SUMMARY:Science on the Lake
DESCRIPTION:When: Wednesday\, May 7\, 2025\, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.\n\n\n\nWhere: Canoe Creek State Park\, 205 Canoe Creek Road\, Hollidaysburg\, PA 16648.\n\n\n\nAudience: K-12 classroom teachers.\n\n\n\nCredits: Five and a half Act 48 continuing education hours will be provided for Pa. Certified Teachers.\n\n\n\nCost: Free.\n\n\n\nMWEE Designation: Pa. Certified MWEE Ambassador.\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nRegister Now\n\n\n\nDownload Flyer\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nJoin us at Canoe Creek State Park on May 7th for a special Meaningful Watershed Educational Experiences (MWEE) event\, where we will be kayaking as part of our outdoor learning experience! \n\n\n\nThe MWEE is a learner-centered framework that empowers students to investigate local environmental issues and take informed action. MWEEs include multiple components that blend outdoor and classroom learning\, designed to increase environmental literacy through hands-on\, experiential learning.  \n\n\n\nBy engaging with core ideas and practices from various disciplines\, students explore the relationships between the natural world and society. These experiences help students connect with their local environment\, equipping them to make decisions that contribute to stronger\, sustainable\, and equitable communities.
URL:https://pagatewaytogreen.org/event/science-on-the-lake/
LOCATION:Canoe Creek State Park\, 205 Canoe Creek Road\, Hollidaysburg\, Pennsylvania\, 16648\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250507T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250507T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T095536
CREATED:20241029T204135Z
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SUMMARY:Meaningful Watershed Educational Experience Training
DESCRIPTION:When: Wednesday\, May 7\, 2025\, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.\n\n\n\nWhere: Susquehanna University Freshwater Research Institute\, 1250 W. Sassafras Street\, Selinsgrove\, PA 17870.\n\n\n\nAudience: K-12 classroom teachers\, preservice teachers\, and nonformal educators.\n\n\n\nCredits: Six Act 48 continuing education hours will be provided for Pa. Certified Teachers.\n\n\n\nCost: Free.\n\n\n\nMWEE Designation: Pa. Certified MWEE Ambassador.\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nRegister Now\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nLearn about the Meaningful Watershed Educational Experience (MWEE) framework while following along with example MWEEs for each grade band — elementary\, middle\, and high school. This training also includes access to Shared Waters curriculum resources for K-6 teachers\, as well as\, suggested curriculum resources for middle and high school teachers. In addition\, formal and nonformal educators will gain access to MWEE 101 course and have the option to become Pa. Certified MWEE Ambassadors. \n\n\n\nLearner Outcomes \n\n\n\nParticipants in this course will learn how a MWEE can support STEELS educational standards and goals and the roles taken by students and educators to make the program successful. At the end of the course\, participants will practice using the Audit Tool to review example MWEEs and the Think Cloud tool to outline their own MWEE program. Both tools are from the MWEE Planning Toolbox.
URL:https://pagatewaytogreen.org/event/meaningful-watershed-educational-experience-training/
LOCATION:Susquehanna University Freshwater Research Institute\, 1250 W. Sassafras Street\, Selinsgrove\, Pennsylvania\, 17870\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250428T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250429T235959
DTSTAMP:20260404T095536
CREATED:20240918T204618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T195629Z
UID:730-1745798400-1745971199@pagatewaytogreen.org
SUMMARY:Dive Even Deeper: Watershed Literacy and Tree Plantings
DESCRIPTION:When: April 28 and 29\, 2025.\n\n\n\nWhere: Southeast Agricultural Research\, 1446 Auction Road\, Manheim\, PA 17545.\n\n\n\nAudience: K-12 classroom teachers and administrators\, preservice teachers\, and nonformal educators.\n\n\n\nCredits: Act 48 continuing education hours will be provided for Pa. Certified Teachers.\n\n\n\nCost: $15 to cover light refreshments and lunch each day.\n\n\n\nMWEE Designation: Pa. Certified MWEE Ambassador.\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nRegister Now\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nJoin Penn State Extension\, the Ag and Environment Center\, Pennsylvania Sea Grant\, and fellow educators from across the Commonwealth for two days of immersive\, hands-on watershed learning through the Meaningful Watershed Educational Experience (MWEE) curricular framework. The Dive Even Deeper—MWEEs and Trees Workshop is an extension of Penn State Extension’s award-winning Dive Deeper Water Educators Summit. It is designed to enhance your understanding by offering a Pa. Certified MWEE Ambassador workshop\, an interactive session on tree species and planting protocols\, and a comprehensive checklist for planning successful planting projects. This program is designed to equip educators with the tools and knowledge needed to create impactful environmental literacy experiences. \n\n\n\nParticipants may attend one or both days of the workshop for the same cost. Those who complete both days of in-person instruction\, along with the online MWEE 101 course\, will be designated as Pa. Certified MWEE Ambassadors. They will also receive program materials on tree identification and planting procedures to ensure the success of youth-led tree planting projects. \n\n\n\nRegistration fee covers light refreshments and lunch each day. \n\n\n\nSpace is limited. Preregistration is required.
URL:https://pagatewaytogreen.org/event/dive-even-deeper-watershed-literacy-and-tree-plantings/
LOCATION:Southeast Agricultural Research\, 1446 Auction Road\, Manheim\, Pennsylvania\, 17545\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T095536
CREATED:20250214T174316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250214T174319Z
UID:805-1745485200-1745508600@pagatewaytogreen.org
SUMMARY:Connecting Meaningful Watershed Educational Experiences Across the Sciences
DESCRIPTION:When: Thursday\, April 24\, 2025\, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.\n\n\n\nWhere: Stroud Water Research Center\, 970 Spencer Road\, Avondale\, PA 19311.\n\n\n\nAudience: K-12 classroom teachers\, administrators and curriculum designers\, preservice teachers\, and nonformal educators.\n\n\n\nCredits: Six Act 48 continuing education hours will be provided for Pa. Certified Teachers.\n\n\n\nCost: Free\, including lunch.\n\n\n\nMWEE Designation: MWEE Introduction.\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nRegister Now\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nExplore the connections between Meaningful Watershed Educational Experiences (MWEEs) and key science disciplines\, chemistry\, physics\, and biology\, in this hands-on workshop. The day will begin with an in-depth introduction to MWEEs\, followed by multiple outdoor learning experiences that highlight real-world applications of scientific concepts in watershed education.  \n\n\n\nParticipants will also learn about local environmental issues and how they can be integrated into student investigations. With Pennsylvania’s STEELS Standards taking effect next year\, this workshop will provide valuable strategies for incorporating three-dimensional learning into your science curriculum. Lunch will be provided\, as well as\, time to reflect on the day’s experiences.
URL:https://pagatewaytogreen.org/event/connecting-mwees-across-the-sciences/
LOCATION:Stroud Water Research Center\, 970 Spencer Road\, Avondale\, Pennsylvania\, 19311\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T095536
CREATED:20240918T205110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T203033Z
UID:724-1744189200-1744212600@pagatewaytogreen.org
SUMMARY:Supporting Environmental Literacy Across the Curriculum With the MWEE Framework
DESCRIPTION:When: Wednesday\, April 9\, 2025\, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.\n\n\n\nWhere: Silver Lake Nature Center\, 1306 Bath Road\, Bristol\, PA 19007.\n\n\n\nAudience: Grades 3-12 classroom teachers and nonformal educators.\n\n\n\nCredits: Six Act 48 continuing education hours will be provided for Pa. Certified Teachers.\n\n\n\nCost: Free\, including lunch.\n\n\n\nMWEE Designation: Pa. Certified MWEE Ambassador.\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nRegister Now\n\n\n\nDownload Flyer\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThe environment provides endless opportunities for authentic learning experiences that support your entire curriculum. When students learn through systemic and well-designed environmental education\, they build background content knowledge to support literacy\, experience authentic\, hands-on learning that advances STEM and promotes career readiness.  \n\n\n\nRecognizing the complexities of implementing student-driven\, authentic\, and locally relevant environmental education that meets academic goals\, we will explore the Meaningful Watershed Education Experience (MWEE). This well-established framework provides the structure and resources to support integrating environmental education in schools that aligns to Pa. STEELS Standards\, including the Environmental Literacy and Sustainability domain. \n\n\n\nThis workshop will include an outdoor field experience — participants should dress appropriately. The MWEE team will follow up with site-specific details prior to the workshop date. \n\n\n\nThis workshop is provided in partnership with Heritage Conservancy and supported by their Department of Environmental Protection Environmental Education Grant. \n\n\n\nQuestions? Please contact Events@BucksIU.org.
URL:https://pagatewaytogreen.org/event/supporting-elit-with-the-mwee-april-2025/
LOCATION:Silver Lake Nature Center\, 1306 Bath Road\, Bristol\, Pennsylvania\, 19007\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T095536
CREATED:20241212T182811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T195105Z
UID:781-1742288400-1742311800@pagatewaytogreen.org
SUMMARY:Bringing MWEE to Life!
DESCRIPTION:When: Tuesday\, March 18\, 2025\, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.\n\n\n\nWhere: Raccoon Creek State Park\, 3000 PA-18\, Hookstown\, PA 15050.\n\n\n\nAudience: Grades 3-12 classroom teachers.\n\n\n\nCredits: Act 48 continuing education hours will be provided for Pa. Certified Teachers.\n\n\n\nCost: Free.\n\n\n\nMWEE Designation: Pa. Certified MWEE Ambassador.\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nRegister Now\n\n\n\nDownload Flyer\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nJoin Intermediate Unit 1 (IU1) and Beaver Valley Intermediate Unit (BVIU) in partnership with Jennings Environmental Education Center and Raccoon Creek State Park for a FREE and engaging meaningful\, relevant\, and real watershed education experience! This session is limited to 20 participants due to available space. \n\n\n\nJoin us to learn how to successfully implement Meaningful Watershed Educational Experiences (MWEEs) in your classroom\, while fully engaging in each element of a MWEE on-site. MWEEs fully support the Environmental Literacy and Sustainability domain in the new PA STEELS Standards.
URL:https://pagatewaytogreen.org/event/bringing-mwee-to-life/
LOCATION:Raccoon Creek State Park\, 3000 PA-18\, Hookstown\, Pennsylvania\, 15050\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250227T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250227T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T095536
CREATED:20250225T150905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T151033Z
UID:810-1740645000-1740668400@pagatewaytogreen.org
SUMMARY:Shared Waters - Environmental Literacy Curriculum for Grades 3-6
DESCRIPTION:When: Thursday\, February 27\, 2025\, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.\n\n\n\nWhere: Montour Preserve\, 374 Preserve Road\, Danville\, PA 17821\n\n\n\nAudience: 3-6 classroom teachers.\n\n\n\nCredits: Six Act 48 continuing education hours will be provided for Pa. Certified Teachers.\n\n\n\nCost: Free.\n\n\n\nMWEE Designation: MWEE and EL&S Special Topics and Deeper Dives.\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nRegister Now\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nJoin us for an engaging and hands-on professional development day designed to empower elementary educators (grades 3-6) to bring the Shared Waters curriculum to life in their classrooms. This curriculum seamlessly integrates Meaningful Watershed Educational Experiences (MWEEs) into school programs\, fostering environmental literacy and sustainability among students. As part of this training\, teachers will receive a classroom kit (worth $1\,000) of supplies to be able to implement in their classroom tomorrow! \n\n\n\nThrough interactive sessions\, collaborative activities\, and expert guidance\, teachers will leave equipped with the tools and confidence to inspire the next generation of environmental stewards—all while meeting educational standards and creating meaningful learning experiences. \n\n\n\nLet’s work together to transform classrooms into hubs for sustainability and real-world problem-solving!
URL:https://pagatewaytogreen.org/event/shared-waters-environmental-literacy-curriculum/
LOCATION:Montour Preserve\, 374 Preserve Road\, Danville\, Pennsylvania\, 17821\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250214T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250214T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T095536
CREATED:20250103T172554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T194606Z
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SUMMARY:MWEE Educator Workshop
DESCRIPTION:When: Friday\, February 14\, 2025\, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.\n\n\n\nWhere: Greenwood Furnace State Park\, 15795 Greenwood Road\, Huntingdon\, PA 16652.\n\n\n\nAudience: K-12 classroom teachers and nonformal educators.\n\n\n\nCredits: Five and a half Act 48 continuing education hours will be provided for Pa. Certified Teachers.\n\n\n\nCost: Free.\n\n\n\nMWEE Designation: MWEE Introduction.\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nRegister Now\n\n\n\nDownload Flyer\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nJoin us for a Meaningful Watershed Educational Experience (MWEE)\, in-person at Greenwood Furnace! Learn how to integrate hands-on\, real-world water science and stewardship activities into your curriculum this winter. Field experiences to include Winter Salt Watch and leaf packs.  \n\n\n\nParticipants will receive the MWEE Educational Guide and supplemental materials. Coffee\, tea\, and snacks will be provided. \n\n\n\nRegistration is required by February 7.  \n\n\n\nFor more information or to register\, email Jen Moore at jennmoore@pa.gov.
URL:https://pagatewaytogreen.org/event/mwee-educator-workshop/
LOCATION:Greenwood Furnace State Park\, 15795 Greenwood Road\, Huntingdon\, Pennsylvania\, 16652\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241125T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241125T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T095536
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SUMMARY:Northwest Pennsylvania MWEE Ambassador Workshop
DESCRIPTION:When: Monday\, November 25\, 2024\, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.\n\n\n\nWhere: Brown’s Farm at Asbury Woods\, 5774 Sterrettania Road\, Fairview\, PA 16415.\n\n\n\nAudience: K-12 classroom teachers and administrators\, preservice teachers\, and nonformal educators.\n\n\n\nCredits: Act 48 continuing education hours will be provided for Pa. Certified Teachers.\n\n\n\nCost: Free.\n\n\n\nMWEE Designation: Pa. Certified MWEE Ambassador.\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nRegister Now\n\n\n\nDownload Flyer\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nGrab your muck boots and join us in the creek at Brown’s Farm at Asbury Woods for this Meaningful Watershed Educational Experience training. Come have a splash as you learn engaging ways to meet the new Pa. STEELS Standards. \n\n\n\nEmail Rebecca Schauffele to register for this free event.
URL:https://pagatewaytogreen.org/event/northwest-pennsylvania-mwee-ambassador-workshop/
LOCATION:Brown’s Farm at Asbury Woods\, 5774 Sterrettania Road\, Fairview\, Pennsylvania\, 16415\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241122T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241122T121500
DTSTAMP:20260404T095536
CREATED:20241121T181813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241121T181816Z
UID:775-1732266000-1732277700@pagatewaytogreen.org
SUMMARY:STEELS in Action: Coding\, Robotics\, Environmental Literacy & Sustainability
DESCRIPTION:When: Friday\, November 22\, 2024\, from 9 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.\n\n\n\nWhere: Northwest Tri-County Intermediate Unit 5\, 252 Waterford Street\, Edinboro\, PA 16412.\n\n\n\nAudience: K-12 classroom teachers\, administrators and curriculum designers\, and preservice teachers.\n\n\n\nCredits: Three Act 48 continuing education hours will be provided for Pa. Certified Teachers.\n\n\n\nCost: Free.\n\n\n\nMWEE Designation: MWEE and EL&S Special Topics and Deeper Dives\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nRegister Now\n\n\n\nDownload Flyer\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nJoin us for this STEM professional development session to learn about our new Lending Library Climate Action Kits and be empowered to integrate STEELS (Science\, Technology\, Engineering\, Environmental Literacy\, and Mathematics) standards into your teaching.  \n\n\n\nThe kit features over 20 standards-aligned lessons that incorporate coding and robotics\, allowing educators to engage students in real-world applications related to climate change. By aligning with STEELS standards\, the kit helps teachers foster critical thinking\, problem-solving skills and three dimensional learning all whilst addressing environmental issues. The kit is for grades 3-12.
URL:https://pagatewaytogreen.org/event/steels-in-action-coding-robotics/
LOCATION:Northwest Tri-County Intermediate Unit 5\, 252 Waterford Street\, Edinboro\, Pennsylvania\, 16412\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241119T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241119T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T095536
CREATED:20241114T175339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241114T175341Z
UID:772-1732005900-1732030200@pagatewaytogreen.org
SUMMARY:Pennsylvania Land Choices: MWEE/STEELS Educator Workshop
DESCRIPTION:When: Tuesday\, November 19\, 2024\, from 8:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.\n\n\n\nWhere: Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center\, 400 Belfast Road\, Nazareth\, PA 18064.\n\n\n\nAudience: Grade 6-12 classroom teachers and nonformal educators.\n\n\n\nCredits: Five and a half Act 48 continuing education hours will be provided for Pa. Certified Teachers.\n\n\n\nCost: Free\, including lunch.\n\n\n\nMWEE Designation: MWEE and EL&S Special Topics and Deeper Dives\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nRegister Now\n\n\n\nDownload Flyer\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nPennsylvania Land Choices is an educational curriculum developed by the Pennsylvania Bureau of State Parks as a tool for teachers to educate students in grades 6-12 about land use\, land conservation\, and sustainable communities. \n\n\n\nThis workshop will focus on how PA Land Choices can be used to support Meaningful Watershed Educational Experiences (MWEEs) and meet Pennsylvania’s new Environmental Literacy and Sustainability standards (STEELS) by providing a structure for defining local issues\, conducting community investigations\, synthesizing findings\, and conducting environmental action projects. \n\n\n\nLunch is provided\, as well as stipends to cover substitute costs. Each participant will receive the DCNR PA Land Choices educational guide\, maps\, & other resources. \n\n\n\nRegistration is required by November 11th. For more information or to register\, contact Lauren Forster at laforster@pa.gov or (610) 746-2801.
URL:https://pagatewaytogreen.org/event/pennsylvania-land-choices-mwee-steels-educator-workshop/
LOCATION:Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center\, 400 Belfast Road\, Nazareth\, Pennsylvania\, 18064\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241029T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241029T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T095536
CREATED:20240923T203658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241025T203026Z
UID:748-1730192400-1730215800@pagatewaytogreen.org
SUMMARY:Learn How to Successfully Implement MWEEs in Your Classroom
DESCRIPTION:When: Tuesday\, October 29\, 2024\, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.\n\n\n\nWhere: Raccoon Creek State Park\, 3000 PA-18\, Hookstown\, PA 15050.\n\n\n\nAudience: Grades 3-12 classroom teachers.\n\n\n\nCredits: Act 48 continuing education hours will be provided for Pa. Certified Teachers. \n\n\n\nCost: Free.\n\n\n\nMWEE Designation: Pa. Certified MWEE Ambassador\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Now\n\n\n\nDownload Flyer\n\n\n\n\nThis workshop is open to Beaver Valley Intermediate Unite (BVIU) and Intermediate Unit 1 (IU1) attendees. The session is limited to 20 participants due to the available space at Raccoon Creek State Park.  \n\n\n\nBVIU and IU1 are partnering with Jennings Environmental Education Center to welcome Grades 3-12 educators to engage in a FREE meaningful\, relevant\, and real watershed education experience! \n\n\n\nRegister and join us to learn how to successfully implement Meaningful Watershed Educational Experiences (MWEEs) in your classroom. MWEEs fully support the Environmental Literacy and Sustainability domain in the new Pa. STEELS Standards.
URL:https://pagatewaytogreen.org/event/learn-how-to-successfully-implement-mwees-in-your-classroom/
LOCATION:Raccoon Creek State Park\, 3000 PA-18\, Hookstown\, Pennsylvania\, 15050\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241028T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241028T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T095536
CREATED:20240918T204238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240918T204241Z
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SUMMARY:Mapping MWEE's in Pa. STEELS Standards
DESCRIPTION:When: Monday\, October 28\, 2024\, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.\n\n\n\nWhere: Stroud Water Research Center\, 970 Spencer Road\, Avondale\, PA 19311.\n\n\n\nAudience: K-12 classroom teachers and nonformal educators.\n\n\n\nCredits: Six Act 48 continuing education hours will be provided for Pa. Certified Teachers.\n\n\n\nCost: Free\, including lunch.\n\n\n\nMWEE Designation: Pa. Certified MWEE Ambassador.\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nRegister Now\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nJoin us at Stroud Water Research Center\, where we will examine the Pennsylvania Science\, Technology\, Engineering\, Environmental Literacy\, and Sustainability (STEELS) K–12 Standards\, with a focus on the environmental literacy and sustainability standards. \n\n\n\nWe’ll explore identifying natural phenomena\, shifts in practices\, and cross-cutting concepts specific to STEELS. Participants will engage in outdoor learning experiences and leverage these experiences for their own Meaningful Watershed Educational Experience (MWEE) project. \n\n\n\nQuestions? Please contact Steve Mohapp or Diana Potts.
URL:https://pagatewaytogreen.org/event/mapping-mwees-in-pa-steels-standards/
LOCATION:Stroud Water Research Center\, 970 Spencer Road\, Avondale\, Pennsylvania\, 19311\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240729
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240803
DTSTAMP:20260404T095536
CREATED:20240408T211654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240918T203534Z
UID:670-1722211200-1722643199@pagatewaytogreen.org
SUMMARY:Watershed Education on the Conestoga River
DESCRIPTION:When: July 29 to August 2\, 2024\, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day.\n\n\n\nWhere: Online assignments the week before and the week after\, on the Millersville University (MU) campus\, and on the Conestoga River.\n\n\n\nAudience: This hybrid course is open to graduate students\, formal and nonformal educators\, and school administrators.\n\n\n\nCredits: 3 graduate credits (equivalent to 90 hours of Act 48 for Pennsylvania Certified Teachers).\n\n\n\nCost: Summer tuition and fees.\n\n\n\n\nThis advanced course in watershed education knowledge and pedagogy will take place online\, on campus\, and on the water. \n\n\n\n\nRegister Now
URL:https://pagatewaytogreen.org/event/watershed-education-on-the-conestoga-river/
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