Delaware Valley Earth Force will host a free buffet luncheon on October 19th, to recognize many local and regional community partners, and provide an important networking opportunity to government agencies, environmental organizations, local businesses, financial institutions, Delaware Valley Earth Force funders, the School District of Philadelphia's administrative representatives, teachers, local and state government officials, foundation and corporate funding organizations, and interested students.

This event will take place at Independence Seaport Museum, 4th floor Spinnaker Ballroom, beginning at 11 am.

For more information contact :
Delaware Valley Earth Force
215-884-9888 or jean.wallace2@verizon.net

Pennsylvania Alliance for Environmental Education (PAEE) will hold its Annual Conference on November 14 ~ 17 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The theme is to be "Sowing the Seeds for Change Through Environmental Education". This conference is for everyone, especially classroom teachers, environmental educators, administrators, college students and anyone else interested in the environment.

Several exciting Act 48 approved workshops, and field trips will be held, as part of the conference. There will be a silent auction to fund scholarships. For more information contact :

Gail Hill, PAEE Conf. Registration Chair
Ghill@co.bucks.pa.us, or Erika Scarborough Erika_Scarborough@fws.gov

For more information about the Earth Stewards program, contact EE Specialist, Erika Scarborough at 215-365-3118x105.

Pre-Field Trip Orientations and Field Trips

Thinking of bringing your students to visit the refuge this fall? Uncertain about available resources? Come to one of our five hour Pre-Field Trip orientation seminars. Bring a lunch, and wear clothes that you don't mind getting dirty. Orientation includes:

A Tour of the CEEC and Refuge Trails
Hands-on practice in the use of field trip equipment
Discovery of the library resources available to assist in planning your trip.

Though not required, attending a pre-trip orientation is recommended before bringing students out to the refuge. All pre-trip orientations are Act 48 approved for five hours. Fall training dates, from 9 am till 2 pm, will be as follows:

September 7th
October 5th
November 2nd
December 14th

All teachers who wish to take advantage of the classrooms or use refuge equipment must attend. Please call Erika at 215-365-3118 for more information & registration.

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